Nissan to open NX7 plug-in hybrid SUV pre-sales in China next week, plans 5 more NEVs by 2027

• Nissan plans to launch 5 more NEVs in China by summer 2027 to cover mainstream segments.
• Nissan is accelerating the overseas roll-out of China-made models, with the N7 and Frontier Pro launching in the Philippines today.

Nissan Motor will open pre-sales of its all-new NX7 SUV in China next week, while also bringing another all-new new energy vehicle (NEV) model, as it further accelerates its electrification push in the world's largest auto market.

The Japanese automaker disclosed the plan in a statement on Friday, and is showcasing its locally developed research and development achievements at the ninth China International Import Expo currently being held in Shanghai.

To date, Nissan has launched 5 NEV models in China, including the N7 battery-electric sedan, the N6 plug-in hybrid sedan, as well as the NX8 SUV and the Frontier Pro pickup.

The company plans to launch 5 more NEVs in China by summer 2027 to cover mainstream market segments.

The NX7, which is about to open for pre-sales, is the fourth model in the N series of Nissan's China joint venture nissan" class="tag-link text-primary font-medium">Dongfeng Nissan, and the second SUV after the NX8.

Earlier regulatory filings show that the NX7 is a 5-seat plug-in hybrid SUV, measuring 4,785 mm long, 1,932 mm wide and 1,665 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,815 mm.

The vehicle pairs a 1.5-liter engine with an electric motor delivering peak output of 170 kW (228 hp), and is equipped with a 40.9 kWh battery from CATL (HKEX: 3750), offering a battery-electric range of 220 km (137 miles) or 225 km.

The NX7 is fitted with a roof-mounted LiDAR and supports urban navigate on autopilot (NOA), with both its size and positioning sitting below the NX8, which went on sale in April this year.

The NX8's official guidance price currently ranges from 159,900 yuan ($23,810) to 209,900 yuan, with a limited-time promotional price starting at 149,900 yuan, while the NX7 is expected to be priced below this range.

While expanding its local product lineup in China, Nissan is accelerating efforts to leverage the country's supply chain advantages, using it as a global innovation and export base.

In July this year, the first batch of the Frontier Pro — the first global pickup designed, developed and produced in China — was shipped to Latin American markets, followed by shipments to the Gulf region and Southeast Asia in September, with sales subsequently starting in Mexico in October.

The N7, the first N-series battery-electric sedan designed and developed by a Chinese team, was also shipped to Southeast Asia in September. On November 6, the Frontier Pro and the N7 will officially go on sale in the Philippines under the names Navara Pro and Primera, respectively.

Nissan said the Frontier Pro will enter additional Latin American markets by the end of this year, and will reach its first right-hand-drive markets, including Australia and New Zealand, in 2027. The NX8 and other models are also planned for export to selected markets worldwide.