Peter Lyon
March 27, 2025
Nissan yesterday showcased a bold array of new and refreshed models, along with next-generation technologies set to debut during FY25 and FY26. Loaded with innovative features, the new products will play a crucial role in elevating the company’s performance, boosting customer loyalty, attracting new buyers, increasing profitability, and promoting sustainable growth, or so says Nissan staffers.
To meet the rising demand for diverse powertrains, the upcoming lineup will include hybrid technologies (including e-POWER and plug-in hybrids), next-generation electric vehicles (EVs), and advanced internal combustion engines (ICE).
Guillaume Cartier, chief performance officer said, “Today, we unveil our redefined market approach and tailored product strategy designed to better meet customer needs and drive top-line growth.”
Chief Planning Officer, Ivan Espinosa—the man who will take on the new CEO post from next month, said “Over the next two years, we are excited to roll out an impressive lineup that will redefine the road! This includes the reimagined Leaf that looks like a shrunk Ariya SUV, and a new Micra EV—that appears to employ strong MINI design traits.
Nissan is also refreshing its range of SUVs while the next-generation e-POWER promises new levels of efficiency—which it has to if it’s going to be accepted internationally.
All-new Nissan LEAF
Of the near two dozen concept cars revealed yesterday, the third-generation Leaf pairs substantial improvements in aerodynamics with a more advanced EV architecture and powertrain—although no details were offered.
In trying to further enhance the name, the all-new Leaf will be available with 19-inch alloy wheels and a panoramic moonroof. For the North American market, a NACS charging port is also integrated – the first time for a Nissan EV – enabling convenient access to the Tesla Supercharger network.
CARLIST THOUGHTS
After all that Nissan has been through recently with the talk of partnering with Honda—a relationship that soon fell apart—the massive lineup of new cars and tech paints a rosy picture for Japan’s third-largest brand. Just how much Nissan can deliver on these promises will determine whether the brand survives.
