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 models
The fourth-generation Nissan Elgrand is a full-size hybrid minivan for Japan, its first major redesign since 2010. It runs Nissan's e-POWER series hybrid with e-4ORCE all-wheel drive, and prices start from ¥6,897,000 ($42,470).
The Nissan Frontier is a mid-size pickup truck for the North American market. The 2027 model adds a Sport Edition package based on the SV trim and extends wireless charging and sunroof availability to the Pro-X and Pro-4X grades. All variants use the 3.8L V6 at 314 hp. Prices from $32,490.
The Nissan Kicks is a compact crossover sold in Japan with the third generation of Nissan's e-Power series hybrid, where a 1.4-litre petrol engine works only as a generator. A 143 PS front motor drives the car, with an optional 68 PS rear motor for e-4ORCE all-wheel drive. Prices start at 2,999,700 yen (about $18,600).
The Nissan Murano is a two-row midsize SUV sold in North America. The fourth generation arrived for 2025 with a 241 hp 2.0-litre VC-Turbo engine and a 9-speed automatic. The 2027 range is all-wheel drive only, runs SL, Dark Armor and Platinum, and starts at $43,990 before destination.
The Nissan NX7 is a compact SUV for China, the fourth model in the N-series that Dongfeng Nissan develops locally. Only official design images have been released - dimensions, interior and powertrain specifications are undisclosed. Chinese sales are planned before the end of 2026.
The Nissan NX8 is a China-only mid-to-full-size SUV from the Dongfeng Nissan joint venture, sold as both a battery-electric and a range-extended model on an 800V platform. Prices start from ¥159,900, and it took over 8,000 orders in its first 30 minutes on sale.
The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover offered with a 1.3-litre mild hybrid petrol engine or Nissan's e-Power system, a series hybrid where the petrol engine only generates electricity for the drive motor. Prices start from around €28,990.
The Nissan Tekton is a compact crossover for India and other emerging markets, built on the India-market Renault Duster platform and positioned as the successor to the Nissan Terrano.
The Nissan Versa is a B-segment budget sedan that received a cosmetic and equipment update for 2026 in Mexico and Latin America, where it is consistently one of the region's best-selling cars. The 120 hp 1.6-litre engine and chassis carry over unchanged. Prices range from $21,600 to $27,150.
Refreshed 2027 Nissan Z for the US. Twin-turbo 3.0L V6 with 400 hp; the big news is the Nismo finally getting a six-speed manual. Deliveries from summer 2026.
Nissan models and prices
| Model | Price from | Market | Body | Powertrain | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariya | €58,840 | EuropeMay 2026 | SUV | EV | On Sale |
| Elgrand | ¥6,897,000(~$46,918) | JapanJul 2026 | Minivan | HEV | On Sale |
| Frontier | $32,490 | USAJun 2026 | Pickup | ICE | On Sale |
| Kicks | ¥2,999,700(~$20,406) | JapanAug 2026 | SUV | HEV | On Sale |
| Murano | $43,990 | USAAug 2026 | SUV | ICE | On Sale |
| NX7 | —Price not published | — | SUV | EREV | Coming Soon |
| NX8 | ¥159,900(~$23,759) | ChinaJul 2026 | SUV | EV · EREV | On Sale |
| Qashqai | €28,990 | EuropeJul 2026 | SUV | MHEV · HEV | On Sale |
| Tekton | $11,000 | USAJul 2026 | SUV | ICE | Coming Soon |
| Versa | $21,600 | USAAug 2026 | Sedan | ICE | On Sale |
| Z | —Price not published | — | Coupe | ICE | Coming Soon |
Starting prices in the market each car is sold in, on the date shown. USD figures are approximate conversions.
News about Nissan
AVILOO's analysis of over 500,000 battery tests across 20 EV models found most retain about 90% of capacity at 150,000 km - but the spread within a single model can exceed 13 percentage points, undercutting mileage as a health signal.
Honda and Nissan concluded a joint development agreement to standardize the electronic control units, in-vehicle operating system and control software in their next-generation cars, for use from fiscal 2029. Mitsubishi, named in earlier reporting, is not a signatory and says it is still considering whether to join.
Mitsubishi has updated its Momentum 2030 plan for North America. The four-model US lineup gains the electric Eclipse Sportback this autumn and an off-road version of the Outlander in the first quarter of 2027, and the company has confirmed it intends to return to the mid-size pickup segment with Nissan, without naming a platform or a date.
Explainers
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The Volkswagens sold in China are built by two companies, and one of them is Chinese. That arrangement started in 1983 as a condition of entry, and it has since produced badges that exist nowhere else: Jetta, Wuling, and AUDI in block capitals with no rings. Who holds which half, which brands the ventures invented for themselves, and which of the old partnerships have quietly ended.
Japan's carmakers stay overwhelmingly Japanese-controlled, but the ownership lines are still tangled - Toyota holds minority stakes in three of its own rivals, and Nissan, Mitsubishi and Renault are locked into a 25-year cross-shareholding pact that a 2025 Honda-Nissan merger attempt failed to simplify.
Market Data
AVILOO's analysis of over 500,000 battery tests across 20 EV models found most retain about 90% of capacity at 150,000 km - but the spread within a single model can exceed 13 percentage points, undercutting mileage as a health signal.
The UK's new-car market grew 9.2% in the first half of 2026, but the standout was the Jaecoo 7 - a Chinese SUV that only reached UK showrooms in 2025, and already the country's third best-selling car.
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.