Nissan Brings A Mix Of Sand, Speed, And Madness To SEMA

Nissan is turning up the heat for SEMA Show 2025, revealing four distinct builds that push its lineup into wilder territory. The collection includes a dune-bashing Armada, an open-air version of the Frontier, a thousand-horsepower Y60 Patrol, and a race-ready Z Nismo.

Starting with the largest of the group, the Dune Patrol takes the Armada Pro-4X and reworks it into what Nissan describes as “an ultra-comfortable support vehicle for the most extreme off-road events.” Its foundations are familiar, but the details tell a different story, with a suite of Nismo Off Road parts and hardware.

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The SUV rolls on 18-inch Nismo beadlock wheels wrapped in 37-inch mud-terrain tires and supported by a long-travel racing suspension. The bodywork gains wider fenders, steel bumpers, and an array of auxiliary LEDs that light up the dunes like daylight.

A roof rack spans the top, while storage and mounting points inside and out make room for just about any kind of gear an off-road crew could need.

Next up is the Nissan Frontier Rapid Runner by Powernation TV. The follow-up to the Project Trailgater from last year is the perfect truck companion for white-water kayaking.

The build started with a Frontier Pro-4X, adding the suspension and axles from the larger Titan. The wider and taller stance is complemented by a new set of 16-inch Nismo Ascend wheels wrapped in 37-inch M/T rubber.

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Exterior highlights include the new bumpers, the bolt-on fender extensions, the tubular doors leaving the cabin semi-exposed, the striking livery, and the combination of a roof rack and a bed rack packing the relevant kayaking gear.

Furthermore, the truck has special storage for paddle and wetsuits, a portable shower, solar panels, Covercraft waterproof seat covers and lined floors.

The rugged concepts will be joined by a rally-prepped Y60-generation Patrol by Forsberg Racing. The classic off-roader is fitted with a modified turbo TB48 4.8-liter inline-six engine generating 1,000 horsepower.

It also rides on an uprated suspension and 17-inch wheels shod in 35-inch tires. The exterior looks clean with wide fenders and a retro livery, plus four extra LEDs on the grille.

Last but not least, the Nismo GT-Z is also the work of Forsberg Racing, with track-focused upgrades. This is not just a SEMA built but a full-blown race car that will compete at the Grildlife GLGT series in 2026.

Visually, the GT-Z stands out thanks to the custom livery with Nismo colors and graphics, the side gills, the sharper splitter, and the large rear wing. It rides on 18-inch Nismo LM-RS1 wheels with forged lug nuts, shod in Yokohama Advan tires.

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Under the skin, it features adjustable coilover suspension, an upgraded twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6, and a cat-back track exhaust with stainless downpipes. Together with the GT-Z, Nissan will exhibit a Nismo racing simulator allowing gaming enthusiasts to drive the model in the digital world.

All four builds will be on display at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 4 to 7, each representing a different facet of Nissan’s performance and engineering capabilities. A preview video below offers a closer look at the Dune Patrol and Frontier Rapid Runner in action.