Nissan is about to unleash a number of new electrical autos over the subsequent few years. After we lastly received our first take a look at the brand new LEAF, Nissan previewed a boxy-looking electrical SUV that might be constructed within the US. What is going to it appear like when it arrives? We would have a clue.
Nissan is launching one other electrical SUV within the US
Earlier this week, Nissan gave us a sneak peek on the upcoming fashions we will anticipate to see over the subsequent few years.
Though the brand new LEAF, which is now a crossover (and improved in practically each method), stole the present, Nissan stated one other EV would be a part of it within the US and Canada.
Nissan calls it an “adventure-focused” electrical SUV. It will likely be constructed at Nissan’s Canton, Mississippi plant. No different particulars had been provided, however a preview of the rugged electrical SUV hints at a number of potentialities.
Proper off the bat, you’ll be able to see that is no Tesla Mannequin Y. The off-road-focused electrical SUV includes a extra boxy, rugged design harking back to the Xterra, which Nissan discontinued within the US after the 2015 mannequin 12 months. Will it dwell on as an EV?
It’s exhausting to inform, however from what’s proven, the SUV appears barely smaller than the fourth-gen Rogue and Pathfinder sitting subsequent to it.
Nissan hasn’t had a real off-roader since. With EV powertrains providing extra energy and prompt torque, an electrical Nissan Xterra would make sense.
To not point out that Nissan filed a brand new trademark for the Xterra identify within the US on December 23, 2024. The electrical SUV was previewed alongside the brand new LEAF, Sentra, Pathfinder, and fourth-gen Rogue.
Will Nissan’s electrical SUV rival the Hyundai Santa Fe? Or extra importantly, can it compete with the upcoming Volkswagen Scout model and Rivian’s R3X (proven beneath)? As for pricing and specs, we’ll have to attend till nearer to launch.
Nissan will start constructing the brand new mannequin in Canton in late 2027. In 2028, will probably be joined by a luxurious Infiniti electrical SUV impressed by the Imaginative and prescient QXe idea.
This 12 months, Nissan is launching the brand new LEAF, becoming a member of the Ariya SUV in its EV lineup. It should additionally introduce the Rogue PHEV, its first plug-in hybrid in North America.
