Updated Ariya for Europe with refreshed exterior, revised interior, V2L capability, and updated ProPilot. Three variants: 217–306 hp, 63–87 kWh. From €58,840 in Germany.
Nissan
Japanese automaker and Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance member. Known for the Leaf (the world's first mass-market EV) and the Ariya electric crossover.
Nissan's new Tekton is a Duster-based compact crossover for India and other emerging markets, produced in Chennai with Nissan Patrol-inspired styling. Two turbo petrol engines are offered, 100 hp and 163 hp, priced from about $11,000 to $19,490 in India.
The three Japanese makers are in final talks to standardize the electronic control units (ECUs) that run their next-generation hybrids and EVs. The shared modules would cover autonomous driving, infotainment and powertrain control, with cars expected from 2029-2030. The aim is to cut costs against Chinese rivals and Tesla.
Nissan updated the Frontier for 2027 with a new Sport Edition package on the SV trim - black wheels, Hankook Dynapro all-terrain tires, and a skid plate for $990 over the base SV price. Pro-X and Pro-4X gain a sunroof option and wireless charging. Powertrain unchanged.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. It is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and shares platforms and powertrains with Renault - the Ariya and the Renault Scenic E-Tech both use the CMF-EV platform. European sales have been declining since 2018; Nissan produces the Juke and Qashqai at its Sunderland plant in the UK.
