Santana 400 pickup: Spanish prices, specs and PHEV option

The revived Santana Motors is staging a real comeback: the Santana 400 pickup now has Spanish pricing and is open for orders. The model doubles down on a work-first brief with a five-seat double cab and 4x4, while the brand’s legacy is neatly repackaged in modern hardware. It’s based on the Dongfeng Z9 platform, which is also cited as related to the upcoming Nissan Frontier Pro. A smart move for local credibility: assembly is planned in Spain at the Santana Factory in Linares (Jaén).

By the numbers, this is a big truck: 5.49 meters long. The bed measures 1,520 x 1,600 x 550 mm with more than 1,100 liters of usable volume. Practicality looks convincing, too, with up to 800 kg of payload and as much as 3,200 kg of towing capacity. A 240 mm ground clearance, together with its geometry and 4x4 system, underlines Santana’s off-road intent. On paper, it reads like a no-nonsense work tool that won’t blink off the tarmac.

The powertrain lineup splits into two clear paths. A 2.3 diesel (190 hp, 500 Nm) pairs with either a six-speed manual or an automatic. Front and center differentials are specified, while an electronic rear locking diff is optional. Sitting at the top is a plug-in hybrid that combines a 1.5 gasoline engine with an electric motor for a total of 429 hp and 800 Nm, matched exclusively to an automatic and all-wheel drive. Its 32 kWh battery promises up to 120 km on electric power and grants Spain’s DGT “Zero” emissions badge. For a pickup, those hybrid figures stand out and hint at quiet urban running without sacrificing muscle.

Prices start at €29,900 for the Santana 400 D 4WD (manual), the diesel automatic begins at €34,600, the PHEV at €44,700, and the PHEV S at €49,100, all before discounts. Next, Santana plans to widen its push: in 2026 the brand is preparing an off-road-focused crossover to secure a foothold not only among pickups but also in the mainstream crossover crowd—a logical next step if momentum is the goal.