Nissan has refreshed its popular compact workhorse, the Clipper Truck, with a minor update aimed at keeping it competitive in Japan’s kei truck market.

The first-generation Clipper Truck debuted in 2003 as a rebadged Mitsubishi Minicab. In 2013, Nissan changed partners and developed the second-generation Clipper Truck based on the Suzuki Carry. After 13 years on the market, this mid-cycle facelift marks the model’s first truly significant update, focusing mainly on exterior styling revisions and safety-compliance technologies.

Previously, the Clipper Truck featured a Nissan-specific grille design. However, the latest version now looks nearly identical to the Suzuki Carry, with the most noticeable difference being the Nissan badge mounted on the front grille. For the 2026 model year, the truck receives slimmer LED headlights, a redesigned front bumper air intake, and newly added Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) sensors.

The rest of the body design remains unchanged from the previous model, though a new Moss Gray exterior color has been added to the palette.

Unlike the Suzuki Super Carry, the Nissan version is not offered with a high-roof or extended-cab body style, nor does it feature rugged or lifestyle-oriented trims. Instead, it continues to be positioned primarily as a basic commercial vehicle for business and cargo use.

Inside, the cabin is dominated by exposed metal panels and hard plastics, but several updates have been introduced, including:

• A new digital instrument cluster

• Newly designed headrests

• Additional small storage compartments

• A passenger-side cup holder

• A USB port

• A center console that supports an optional 8-inch infotainment display

Safety is one of the most notable areas of improvement. The updated Clipper Truck now comes equipped with:

• Lane departure prevention

• Road sign recognition

• Emergency stop signal during hard braking

• Pedal misapplication prevention

• Intelligent Emergency Braking enabled by a front-mounted sensor

The powertrain remains unchanged. The truck continues to use a 658 cc three-cylinder gasoline engine producing 50 hp and 59 Nm of torque. Buyers can choose between a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, along with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configurations.

The 2026 Nissan Clipper Truck will go on sale in Japan starting January 23. Pricing begins at ¥1,344,200 (approximately 265,000 baht) and rises to ¥1,676,400 (around 330,000 baht). This places it above the base Suzuki Carry, which starts at ¥1,172,600 (about 231,000 baht).

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Source: Carscoops