Image Credit: Nissan.Nissan is commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary with a special version of its Frontier midsize pickup. The limited-production model celebrates both the nation's milestone birthday and Nissan's long-standing manufacturing presence in America.Called the 250th Anniversary Edition, the truck will be offered exclusively during the month of July. Production is limited to just 2,500 examples, making it one of the rarer special editions of the current Frontier.Rather than introducing mechanical upgrades or new equipment, Nissan has focused on a unique exterior detail that highlights the occasion. The special edition is intended as a tribute to American manufacturing and the employees who have helped build the Frontier over the past several decades.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe launch also coincides with another major achievement for the model, as Nissan recently celebrated building its one-millionth Frontier at its Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant.Exclusive Tailgate DesignThe 250th Anniversary Edition is based on the Frontier PRO-4X and features a distinctive monochromatic Stars and Stripes graphic integrated into the embossed "Frontier" lettering on the tailgate.Nissan says the patriotic badge will be offered at no additional cost and will be available on all PRO-4X body styles. That includes short-wheelbase, long-wheelbase, and Roush variants across the existing exterior color palette.Aside from the exclusive tailgate treatment, the truck carries over the same equipment and capabilities as the standard PRO-4X.Celebrating a Manufacturing MilestoneThe special edition arrives as Nissan reaches another important milestone in the United States. The company recently assembled its one-millionth Frontier at its manufacturing facility in Canton, Mississippi.AdvertisementAdvertisementFrontier production originally began in Smyrna, Tennessee, in 1998 before moving to Canton in 2012. Combined, Nissan says it has now built more than two million Frontiers in the United States.The Canton plant currently employs more than 3,700 workers and has produced over five million vehicles since opening in 2003. Meanwhile, the Frontier's standard 3.8-liter V6 engine is assembled at Nissan's Decherd Powertrain Plant in Tennessee.Honoring American WorkersImage Credit: Nissan.Nissan says the special edition is intended to recognize the people behind its U.S. manufacturing operations as much as the truck itself.Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, described the Frontier as a vehicle that represents both the company's reputation for durability and the strength of American manufacturing. He added that the anniversary edition honors the workers and communities that have supported Nissan's operations for decades.AdvertisementAdvertisementDavid Johnson, Nissan Americas' regional senior vice president for Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing, echoed those sentiments, saying American manufacturing continues to play a major role in the company's future.Limited Numbers AvailableOnly 2,500 examples of the Frontier 250th Anniversary Edition will be assembled during July, meaning availability is expected to be relatively limited.Although the special edition doesn't add new performance features, it offers buyers a unique appearance package tied to both a national celebration and an important chapter in Nissan's U.S. manufacturing history.The Frontier has also enjoyed strong recent momentum in the marketplace. Nissan reported that May marked the truck's best sales month since 2010, helping contribute to the brand's continued growth in the United States.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor buyers looking for a Frontier with a bit of added exclusivity, the 250th Anniversary Edition provides a subtle but distinctive way to celebrate both an iconic pickup and 250 years of American history.If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.
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