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India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- India Gazette
Nissan considering plant closures in Japan, overseas, sources say
TOKYO, Japan: Nissan is reportedly considering shutting down two car assembly plants in Japan and several overseas factories, including in Mexico, as part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan, sources told Reuters. The automaker is reportedly considering the closure of its Oppama plant, which has been operational since 1961, and the Shonan plant, operated by Nissan Shatai, a subsidiary in which Nissan holds a 50 percent stake. If the closures proceed, Nissan would be left with three vehicle assembly plants in Japan, sources said. Outside Japan, Nissan is also considering ending production in South Africa, India, and Argentina and potentially reducing the number of factories in Mexico, according to one of the sources. The Yomiuri newspaper, which first reported the potential plant closures, said two factories in Mexico are being evaluated for shutdown. Nissan issued a statement on its website dismissing the reports as speculative, saying, "At this time, we will not be providing further comments on this matter. We are committed to maintaining transparency with our stakeholders and will communicate any relevant updates as necessary." The move would mark a significant shift in strategy under new CEO Ivan Espinosa, who outlined aggressive cost-cutting measures earlier this week, including plans to reduce the global workforce by 15 percent and cut production plants to 10 from 17 globally. This approach contrasts sharply with former CEO Makoto Uchida's vision of global expansion and maintaining domestic production levels. In fiscal 2024, Nissan's vehicle sales fell to 3.3 million units, a 42 percent drop from 2017 levels. The company previously announced plans to consolidate production of its Frontier and Navara pickups from Mexico and Argentina into a single hub at its Civac plant in Mexico. Domestically, the potential closures would be Nissan's first since it shuttered its Murayama factory in 2001. The Oppama plant, which has an annual capacity of 240,000 cars and employs around 3,900 workers, was the site where Nissan launched the Leaf, its first mass-market electric vehicle, in 2010. The Shonan plant, which produces commercial vans, has an annual capacity of 150,000 units and employs approximately 1,200 workers.
The Advertiser
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Nissan Frontier Pro: Chinese-made PHEV ute could take on BYD Shark in Australia
Nissan Australia's boss has indicated the Japanese company's local division considering the recently revealed Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid dual-cab ute for the local market. Speaking with CarExpert, vice president and managing director for Nissan Australia, Andrew Humberstone, said the plug-in truck co-developed with China's Dongfeng could "absolutely fit" within the local portfolio. "I see no problem with that running in parallel to new Navara. It's about 'does the business case work?' I think it takes about six months to get right-hand drive. I think it could potentially work for the market," Mr Humberstone said. "What we've been told officially – this is a joint venture with Dongfeng, obviously – the car is available for export, we are one of the markets which could be considered. I think it could be a very interesting product for us to look at. I think it could absolutely fit." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Revealed at last month's Shanghai motor show, the Nissan Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid is a Chinese collaboration with joint venture partner Dongfeng, based on the former's Z9 ute rather than the D40 Navara-derived Frontier pickup sold in the United States. The brightly-coloured Frontier Pro PHEV is Nissan's first plug-in hybrid model globally, and also its first-ever electrified ute. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a transmission-mounted electric motor, for total system outputs of 300kW of power and 800Nm of torque. Nissan claims EV range of 135km on the CLTC cycle, and fuel consumption of 6.9L/100km. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability supplies up to 6kW of power and allows you to power external appliances via outlets in the tub. Braked towing capacity is 3500kg – matching the Navara – with a wading depth of 700mm. The Frontier Pro also features five-link rear suspension, and comes standard with four-wheel drive and 18-inch alloy wheels wearing 265/65 R18 tyres. An electromechanical rear differential lock is available, while there are selectable hybrid, electric, performance and snow drive modes. Inside, there's a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It's a much more luxurious interior than our Navara, with the front seats available with heating, ventilation and massage, and a panoramic sunroof bathing the cabin with light. The Frontier Pro revealed in Shanghai also has a colourful interior, with yellow upholstery and matching yellow trim on the dashboard and doors. The new Navara, meanwhile, arrives in Australia next year and is yet to be revealed. Mr Humberstone indicated we could see a reveal or at least preview of the production model around November 2025. Interestingly, the image above is of the facelifted NP300 Navara/Frontier that will arrive in Latin American markets during the 2026 Japanese financial year. This indicates the Latin American Navara/Frontier will be a significant facelift of the current D23 model, meaning Nissan will be producing three different mid-size pickups globally. Of most importance to us is the upcoming Thai-built Navara, which is destined for the Oceania region which includes Asia and Australia. This new "one-ton pickup" will "leverage Nissan's partnership with Mitsubishi Motors", and will be the most advanced of the three utes. Nissan's global announcement of this new model says "FY26" timing, though the Japanese market's financial year uses 'fiscal year' timing – i.e. April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. This likely means the next-generation Navara won't hit Australian showrooms until the second half of the 2026 calendar year. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest! Would you consider the Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid if it was sold in Australia? MORE: Nissan confirms five new models for Australia within the next two yearsMORE: Nissan Frontier Pro – New Chinese PHEV ute will be sold outside ChinaMORE: Everything Nissan Navara Content originally sourced from: Nissan Australia's boss has indicated the Japanese company's local division considering the recently revealed Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid dual-cab ute for the local market. Speaking with CarExpert, vice president and managing director for Nissan Australia, Andrew Humberstone, said the plug-in truck co-developed with China's Dongfeng could "absolutely fit" within the local portfolio. "I see no problem with that running in parallel to new Navara. It's about 'does the business case work?' I think it takes about six months to get right-hand drive. I think it could potentially work for the market," Mr Humberstone said. "What we've been told officially – this is a joint venture with Dongfeng, obviously – the car is available for export, we are one of the markets which could be considered. I think it could be a very interesting product for us to look at. I think it could absolutely fit." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Revealed at last month's Shanghai motor show, the Nissan Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid is a Chinese collaboration with joint venture partner Dongfeng, based on the former's Z9 ute rather than the D40 Navara-derived Frontier pickup sold in the United States. The brightly-coloured Frontier Pro PHEV is Nissan's first plug-in hybrid model globally, and also its first-ever electrified ute. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a transmission-mounted electric motor, for total system outputs of 300kW of power and 800Nm of torque. Nissan claims EV range of 135km on the CLTC cycle, and fuel consumption of 6.9L/100km. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability supplies up to 6kW of power and allows you to power external appliances via outlets in the tub. Braked towing capacity is 3500kg – matching the Navara – with a wading depth of 700mm. The Frontier Pro also features five-link rear suspension, and comes standard with four-wheel drive and 18-inch alloy wheels wearing 265/65 R18 tyres. An electromechanical rear differential lock is available, while there are selectable hybrid, electric, performance and snow drive modes. Inside, there's a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It's a much more luxurious interior than our Navara, with the front seats available with heating, ventilation and massage, and a panoramic sunroof bathing the cabin with light. The Frontier Pro revealed in Shanghai also has a colourful interior, with yellow upholstery and matching yellow trim on the dashboard and doors. The new Navara, meanwhile, arrives in Australia next year and is yet to be revealed. Mr Humberstone indicated we could see a reveal or at least preview of the production model around November 2025. Interestingly, the image above is of the facelifted NP300 Navara/Frontier that will arrive in Latin American markets during the 2026 Japanese financial year. This indicates the Latin American Navara/Frontier will be a significant facelift of the current D23 model, meaning Nissan will be producing three different mid-size pickups globally. Of most importance to us is the upcoming Thai-built Navara, which is destined for the Oceania region which includes Asia and Australia. This new "one-ton pickup" will "leverage Nissan's partnership with Mitsubishi Motors", and will be the most advanced of the three utes. Nissan's global announcement of this new model says "FY26" timing, though the Japanese market's financial year uses 'fiscal year' timing – i.e. April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. This likely means the next-generation Navara won't hit Australian showrooms until the second half of the 2026 calendar year. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest! Would you consider the Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid if it was sold in Australia? MORE: Nissan confirms five new models for Australia within the next two yearsMORE: Nissan Frontier Pro – New Chinese PHEV ute will be sold outside ChinaMORE: Everything Nissan Navara Content originally sourced from: Nissan Australia's boss has indicated the Japanese company's local division considering the recently revealed Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid dual-cab ute for the local market. Speaking with CarExpert, vice president and managing director for Nissan Australia, Andrew Humberstone, said the plug-in truck co-developed with China's Dongfeng could "absolutely fit" within the local portfolio. "I see no problem with that running in parallel to new Navara. It's about 'does the business case work?' I think it takes about six months to get right-hand drive. I think it could potentially work for the market," Mr Humberstone said. "What we've been told officially – this is a joint venture with Dongfeng, obviously – the car is available for export, we are one of the markets which could be considered. I think it could be a very interesting product for us to look at. I think it could absolutely fit." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Revealed at last month's Shanghai motor show, the Nissan Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid is a Chinese collaboration with joint venture partner Dongfeng, based on the former's Z9 ute rather than the D40 Navara-derived Frontier pickup sold in the United States. The brightly-coloured Frontier Pro PHEV is Nissan's first plug-in hybrid model globally, and also its first-ever electrified ute. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a transmission-mounted electric motor, for total system outputs of 300kW of power and 800Nm of torque. Nissan claims EV range of 135km on the CLTC cycle, and fuel consumption of 6.9L/100km. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability supplies up to 6kW of power and allows you to power external appliances via outlets in the tub. Braked towing capacity is 3500kg – matching the Navara – with a wading depth of 700mm. The Frontier Pro also features five-link rear suspension, and comes standard with four-wheel drive and 18-inch alloy wheels wearing 265/65 R18 tyres. An electromechanical rear differential lock is available, while there are selectable hybrid, electric, performance and snow drive modes. Inside, there's a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It's a much more luxurious interior than our Navara, with the front seats available with heating, ventilation and massage, and a panoramic sunroof bathing the cabin with light. The Frontier Pro revealed in Shanghai also has a colourful interior, with yellow upholstery and matching yellow trim on the dashboard and doors. The new Navara, meanwhile, arrives in Australia next year and is yet to be revealed. Mr Humberstone indicated we could see a reveal or at least preview of the production model around November 2025. Interestingly, the image above is of the facelifted NP300 Navara/Frontier that will arrive in Latin American markets during the 2026 Japanese financial year. This indicates the Latin American Navara/Frontier will be a significant facelift of the current D23 model, meaning Nissan will be producing three different mid-size pickups globally. Of most importance to us is the upcoming Thai-built Navara, which is destined for the Oceania region which includes Asia and Australia. This new "one-ton pickup" will "leverage Nissan's partnership with Mitsubishi Motors", and will be the most advanced of the three utes. Nissan's global announcement of this new model says "FY26" timing, though the Japanese market's financial year uses 'fiscal year' timing – i.e. April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. This likely means the next-generation Navara won't hit Australian showrooms until the second half of the 2026 calendar year. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest! Would you consider the Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid if it was sold in Australia? MORE: Nissan confirms five new models for Australia within the next two yearsMORE: Nissan Frontier Pro – New Chinese PHEV ute will be sold outside ChinaMORE: Everything Nissan Navara Content originally sourced from: Nissan Australia's boss has indicated the Japanese company's local division considering the recently revealed Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid dual-cab ute for the local market. Speaking with CarExpert, vice president and managing director for Nissan Australia, Andrew Humberstone, said the plug-in truck co-developed with China's Dongfeng could "absolutely fit" within the local portfolio. "I see no problem with that running in parallel to new Navara. It's about 'does the business case work?' I think it takes about six months to get right-hand drive. I think it could potentially work for the market," Mr Humberstone said. "What we've been told officially – this is a joint venture with Dongfeng, obviously – the car is available for export, we are one of the markets which could be considered. I think it could be a very interesting product for us to look at. I think it could absolutely fit." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Revealed at last month's Shanghai motor show, the Nissan Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid is a Chinese collaboration with joint venture partner Dongfeng, based on the former's Z9 ute rather than the D40 Navara-derived Frontier pickup sold in the United States. The brightly-coloured Frontier Pro PHEV is Nissan's first plug-in hybrid model globally, and also its first-ever electrified ute. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a transmission-mounted electric motor, for total system outputs of 300kW of power and 800Nm of torque. Nissan claims EV range of 135km on the CLTC cycle, and fuel consumption of 6.9L/100km. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability supplies up to 6kW of power and allows you to power external appliances via outlets in the tub. Braked towing capacity is 3500kg – matching the Navara – with a wading depth of 700mm. The Frontier Pro also features five-link rear suspension, and comes standard with four-wheel drive and 18-inch alloy wheels wearing 265/65 R18 tyres. An electromechanical rear differential lock is available, while there are selectable hybrid, electric, performance and snow drive modes. Inside, there's a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It's a much more luxurious interior than our Navara, with the front seats available with heating, ventilation and massage, and a panoramic sunroof bathing the cabin with light. The Frontier Pro revealed in Shanghai also has a colourful interior, with yellow upholstery and matching yellow trim on the dashboard and doors. The new Navara, meanwhile, arrives in Australia next year and is yet to be revealed. Mr Humberstone indicated we could see a reveal or at least preview of the production model around November 2025. Interestingly, the image above is of the facelifted NP300 Navara/Frontier that will arrive in Latin American markets during the 2026 Japanese financial year. This indicates the Latin American Navara/Frontier will be a significant facelift of the current D23 model, meaning Nissan will be producing three different mid-size pickups globally. Of most importance to us is the upcoming Thai-built Navara, which is destined for the Oceania region which includes Asia and Australia. This new "one-ton pickup" will "leverage Nissan's partnership with Mitsubishi Motors", and will be the most advanced of the three utes. Nissan's global announcement of this new model says "FY26" timing, though the Japanese market's financial year uses 'fiscal year' timing – i.e. April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. This likely means the next-generation Navara won't hit Australian showrooms until the second half of the 2026 calendar year. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest! Would you consider the Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid if it was sold in Australia? MORE: Nissan confirms five new models for Australia within the next two yearsMORE: Nissan Frontier Pro – New Chinese PHEV ute will be sold outside ChinaMORE: Everything Nissan Navara Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Nissan Navara: "We have to get it right"
Nissan Australia's managing director is not mincing his words about the "critical" next-generation Navara, emphasising the fact the Japanese brand "wants to get it right". Speaking with CarExpert, vice president and managing director for Nissan Australia, Andrew Humberstone, claims the new Navara "will meet all of the market's expectations". "It's such an important product for us, we have to get it right. You cannot make a mistake with that product," Mr Humberstone said. "There are lots of players in that market. It's a critical market and a critical segment for us, and critical for the dealer network. "The timing of the launch is critical, because I want to make sure I have the right volume, the right timing, the right pricing, the right quality, the right engagement across the range and aligned with Premcar, for example, in terms with what we do with a Warrior." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mr Humberstone added: "[The launch timing] is where the elasticity is at the moment, in terms of the discussions we're having with supply chain and manufacturing". Effectively the pre-launch discussions around market timing for Australia revolve around whether Nissan Australia wants to do a staggered rollout for the next-gen Navara, or wait for everything to be available at once. "Are you going to be ready with this? With that? Do you want to launch with two variants? Do I want a top-down strategy or a bottom-up? Am I going to have to wait six months to get the top of the range – we want to get it right," Mr Humberstone said. When asked about timing of a production reveal for the new Navara, Nissan's local director said "we're hoping to probably have something around November in terms of 'in-market' to show you", referring to internal dealer briefings and potential media access. This indicates the final version of the next-generation Navara could be revealed in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a market launch slated for the 2026 Japanese fiscal year – i.e. April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. This likely means the next-generation Navara won't hit Australian showrooms until the second half of the 2026 calendar year. Interestingly, Nissan has only teased the facelifted NP300 Navara/Frontier that will arrive in Latin American markets during the 2026 Japanese financial year, despite this and the next-generation pickup for Oceania being confirmed in the same global announcement. Above is a teaser image of the facelifted model for Latin America, showing a more futuristic front end in line with some of the brand's newest and upcoming models. It's unlikely this new Navara will be getting any form of electrification, despite the new-age face. Meanwhile, the upcoming Thai-built next-gen Navara, which is destined for the Oceania region which includes Asia and Australia is a new "one-ton pickup" will "leverage Nissan's partnership with Mitsubishi Motors". Further, Mr Humberstone also indicated the brand's local division is also looking into the potential of the Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid – revealed at last month's Shanghai motor show – for the Australian market to take on plug-in utes like the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. "I see no problem with that running in parallel to new Navara. It's about 'does the business case work?' I think it takes about six months to get right-hand drive. I think it could potentially work for the market," Mr Humberstone said. "What we've been told officially – this is a joint venture with Dongfeng, obviously – the car is available for export, we are one of the markets which could be considered. I think it could be a very interesting product for us to look at. I think it could absolutely fit." Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest MORE: Nissan confirms five new models for Australia within the next two yearsMORE: Everything Nissan Navara Content originally sourced from: Nissan Australia's managing director is not mincing his words about the "critical" next-generation Navara, emphasising the fact the Japanese brand "wants to get it right". Speaking with CarExpert, vice president and managing director for Nissan Australia, Andrew Humberstone, claims the new Navara "will meet all of the market's expectations". "It's such an important product for us, we have to get it right. You cannot make a mistake with that product," Mr Humberstone said. "There are lots of players in that market. It's a critical market and a critical segment for us, and critical for the dealer network. "The timing of the launch is critical, because I want to make sure I have the right volume, the right timing, the right pricing, the right quality, the right engagement across the range and aligned with Premcar, for example, in terms with what we do with a Warrior." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mr Humberstone added: "[The launch timing] is where the elasticity is at the moment, in terms of the discussions we're having with supply chain and manufacturing". Effectively the pre-launch discussions around market timing for Australia revolve around whether Nissan Australia wants to do a staggered rollout for the next-gen Navara, or wait for everything to be available at once. "Are you going to be ready with this? With that? Do you want to launch with two variants? Do I want a top-down strategy or a bottom-up? Am I going to have to wait six months to get the top of the range – we want to get it right," Mr Humberstone said. When asked about timing of a production reveal for the new Navara, Nissan's local director said "we're hoping to probably have something around November in terms of 'in-market' to show you", referring to internal dealer briefings and potential media access. This indicates the final version of the next-generation Navara could be revealed in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a market launch slated for the 2026 Japanese fiscal year – i.e. April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. This likely means the next-generation Navara won't hit Australian showrooms until the second half of the 2026 calendar year. Interestingly, Nissan has only teased the facelifted NP300 Navara/Frontier that will arrive in Latin American markets during the 2026 Japanese financial year, despite this and the next-generation pickup for Oceania being confirmed in the same global announcement. Above is a teaser image of the facelifted model for Latin America, showing a more futuristic front end in line with some of the brand's newest and upcoming models. It's unlikely this new Navara will be getting any form of electrification, despite the new-age face. Meanwhile, the upcoming Thai-built next-gen Navara, which is destined for the Oceania region which includes Asia and Australia is a new "one-ton pickup" will "leverage Nissan's partnership with Mitsubishi Motors". Further, Mr Humberstone also indicated the brand's local division is also looking into the potential of the Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid – revealed at last month's Shanghai motor show – for the Australian market to take on plug-in utes like the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. "I see no problem with that running in parallel to new Navara. It's about 'does the business case work?' I think it takes about six months to get right-hand drive. I think it could potentially work for the market," Mr Humberstone said. "What we've been told officially – this is a joint venture with Dongfeng, obviously – the car is available for export, we are one of the markets which could be considered. I think it could be a very interesting product for us to look at. I think it could absolutely fit." Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest MORE: Nissan confirms five new models for Australia within the next two yearsMORE: Everything Nissan Navara Content originally sourced from: Nissan Australia's managing director is not mincing his words about the "critical" next-generation Navara, emphasising the fact the Japanese brand "wants to get it right". Speaking with CarExpert, vice president and managing director for Nissan Australia, Andrew Humberstone, claims the new Navara "will meet all of the market's expectations". "It's such an important product for us, we have to get it right. You cannot make a mistake with that product," Mr Humberstone said. "There are lots of players in that market. It's a critical market and a critical segment for us, and critical for the dealer network. "The timing of the launch is critical, because I want to make sure I have the right volume, the right timing, the right pricing, the right quality, the right engagement across the range and aligned with Premcar, for example, in terms with what we do with a Warrior." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mr Humberstone added: "[The launch timing] is where the elasticity is at the moment, in terms of the discussions we're having with supply chain and manufacturing". Effectively the pre-launch discussions around market timing for Australia revolve around whether Nissan Australia wants to do a staggered rollout for the next-gen Navara, or wait for everything to be available at once. "Are you going to be ready with this? With that? Do you want to launch with two variants? Do I want a top-down strategy or a bottom-up? Am I going to have to wait six months to get the top of the range – we want to get it right," Mr Humberstone said. When asked about timing of a production reveal for the new Navara, Nissan's local director said "we're hoping to probably have something around November in terms of 'in-market' to show you", referring to internal dealer briefings and potential media access. This indicates the final version of the next-generation Navara could be revealed in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a market launch slated for the 2026 Japanese fiscal year – i.e. April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. This likely means the next-generation Navara won't hit Australian showrooms until the second half of the 2026 calendar year. Interestingly, Nissan has only teased the facelifted NP300 Navara/Frontier that will arrive in Latin American markets during the 2026 Japanese financial year, despite this and the next-generation pickup for Oceania being confirmed in the same global announcement. Above is a teaser image of the facelifted model for Latin America, showing a more futuristic front end in line with some of the brand's newest and upcoming models. It's unlikely this new Navara will be getting any form of electrification, despite the new-age face. Meanwhile, the upcoming Thai-built next-gen Navara, which is destined for the Oceania region which includes Asia and Australia is a new "one-ton pickup" will "leverage Nissan's partnership with Mitsubishi Motors". Further, Mr Humberstone also indicated the brand's local division is also looking into the potential of the Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid – revealed at last month's Shanghai motor show – for the Australian market to take on plug-in utes like the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. "I see no problem with that running in parallel to new Navara. It's about 'does the business case work?' I think it takes about six months to get right-hand drive. I think it could potentially work for the market," Mr Humberstone said. "What we've been told officially – this is a joint venture with Dongfeng, obviously – the car is available for export, we are one of the markets which could be considered. I think it could be a very interesting product for us to look at. I think it could absolutely fit." Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest MORE: Nissan confirms five new models for Australia within the next two yearsMORE: Everything Nissan Navara Content originally sourced from: Nissan Australia's managing director is not mincing his words about the "critical" next-generation Navara, emphasising the fact the Japanese brand "wants to get it right". Speaking with CarExpert, vice president and managing director for Nissan Australia, Andrew Humberstone, claims the new Navara "will meet all of the market's expectations". "It's such an important product for us, we have to get it right. You cannot make a mistake with that product," Mr Humberstone said. "There are lots of players in that market. It's a critical market and a critical segment for us, and critical for the dealer network. "The timing of the launch is critical, because I want to make sure I have the right volume, the right timing, the right pricing, the right quality, the right engagement across the range and aligned with Premcar, for example, in terms with what we do with a Warrior." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mr Humberstone added: "[The launch timing] is where the elasticity is at the moment, in terms of the discussions we're having with supply chain and manufacturing". Effectively the pre-launch discussions around market timing for Australia revolve around whether Nissan Australia wants to do a staggered rollout for the next-gen Navara, or wait for everything to be available at once. "Are you going to be ready with this? With that? Do you want to launch with two variants? Do I want a top-down strategy or a bottom-up? Am I going to have to wait six months to get the top of the range – we want to get it right," Mr Humberstone said. When asked about timing of a production reveal for the new Navara, Nissan's local director said "we're hoping to probably have something around November in terms of 'in-market' to show you", referring to internal dealer briefings and potential media access. This indicates the final version of the next-generation Navara could be revealed in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a market launch slated for the 2026 Japanese fiscal year – i.e. April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. This likely means the next-generation Navara won't hit Australian showrooms until the second half of the 2026 calendar year. Interestingly, Nissan has only teased the facelifted NP300 Navara/Frontier that will arrive in Latin American markets during the 2026 Japanese financial year, despite this and the next-generation pickup for Oceania being confirmed in the same global announcement. Above is a teaser image of the facelifted model for Latin America, showing a more futuristic front end in line with some of the brand's newest and upcoming models. It's unlikely this new Navara will be getting any form of electrification, despite the new-age face. Meanwhile, the upcoming Thai-built next-gen Navara, which is destined for the Oceania region which includes Asia and Australia is a new "one-ton pickup" will "leverage Nissan's partnership with Mitsubishi Motors". Further, Mr Humberstone also indicated the brand's local division is also looking into the potential of the Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid – revealed at last month's Shanghai motor show – for the Australian market to take on plug-in utes like the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. "I see no problem with that running in parallel to new Navara. It's about 'does the business case work?' I think it takes about six months to get right-hand drive. I think it could potentially work for the market," Mr Humberstone said. "What we've been told officially – this is a joint venture with Dongfeng, obviously – the car is available for export, we are one of the markets which could be considered. I think it could be a very interesting product for us to look at. I think it could absolutely fit." Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest MORE: Nissan confirms five new models for Australia within the next two yearsMORE: Everything Nissan Navara Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
How emissions laws finally forced Nissan Australia to launch another EV
Nissan's local boss has admitted the company held off on launching the Ariya mid-size electric SUV until new emissions laws were introduced. Speaking to media including CarExpert at the Nissan Casting Australia Plant in Victoria, Nissan Oceania boss Andrew Humberstone explained the NVES [New Vehicle Efficiency Standard] played a key factor in the timing of the Ariya to local shores. It's due during the second half of 2025. "For me – when's the right time to bring that car [Ariya] in?" Mr Humberstone said. "I've delayed that [the introduction of Ariya] as much as I could in terms of saying, 'Do I really need to bring in that car yet?'. There comes a point when absolutely you have to offset that from effectively an NVES perspective." 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "For me it was a conscious decision – you've got to decide when you put your foot on the gas, so to speak." The Ariya was unveiled in July 2020 before production kicked off in October 2021, making its scheduled arrival in Australia later this year, much later than many other markets. The NVES was introduced on January 1, 2025 and sees progressively stricter emission regulations over the next five years for car manufacturers, with failure to meet them resulting in fines being issued. The enforcement of the fines does not come into effect until July 1, 2025. Emissions are calculated as a fleet average across a brand's entire lineup, which means the Ariya's zero tailpine emissions can help offset the Patrol four-wheel drive and Navara ute. Record sales of the V8 Nissan Patrol in Australia came after it was announced the off-roader would follow the rival Toyota LandCruiser by dropping V8 power. The next-generation Y63 Patrol will use a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine when it hits showrooms in 2026. "So we've got to manage that and offset that not just with hybrid technology … and our e-Power space, but actually also look at the fully electric and say 'When's the right time to bring it in'?" said Mr Humberstone. Other automakers such as Kia have also said electric models enable petrol/diesel-engine volume sellers – such as the highly anticipated diesel-powered Kia Tasman dual-cab ute – a place in local showrooms under the NVES rules. Pressed if NVES was the reason for the later introduction of Ariya to Australia, Humberstone replied: "Largely, yes." "Because … if you look at our curve of Patrol sales – it's going up and up over 8000 [sales per month] – you've got the new one coming, so there's a massive demand for the [existing] eight-cylinder in the market," he added. "It starts to get to a point when we say, in terms of where NVES is, 'at what stage are we bound to introduce the electrification to offset those?'." Would the Ariya be coming to Australia without the introduction of NVES? "I wouldn't say the car wouldn't be here," Mr Humberstone said. "I'd just say, is the infrastructure? Is the market ready for it? And it depends at what price. We've just had to deal with tariffs from the US [where the Nissan Pathfinder SUV is sourced] we've had to deal with foreign exchange. "You've got to build your business around success, and when you can see the writing on the wall, you need to be strategic." MORE: Everything Nissan Ariya Content originally sourced from: Nissan's local boss has admitted the company held off on launching the Ariya mid-size electric SUV until new emissions laws were introduced. Speaking to media including CarExpert at the Nissan Casting Australia Plant in Victoria, Nissan Oceania boss Andrew Humberstone explained the NVES [New Vehicle Efficiency Standard] played a key factor in the timing of the Ariya to local shores. It's due during the second half of 2025. "For me – when's the right time to bring that car [Ariya] in?" Mr Humberstone said. "I've delayed that [the introduction of Ariya] as much as I could in terms of saying, 'Do I really need to bring in that car yet?'. There comes a point when absolutely you have to offset that from effectively an NVES perspective." 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "For me it was a conscious decision – you've got to decide when you put your foot on the gas, so to speak." The Ariya was unveiled in July 2020 before production kicked off in October 2021, making its scheduled arrival in Australia later this year, much later than many other markets. The NVES was introduced on January 1, 2025 and sees progressively stricter emission regulations over the next five years for car manufacturers, with failure to meet them resulting in fines being issued. The enforcement of the fines does not come into effect until July 1, 2025. Emissions are calculated as a fleet average across a brand's entire lineup, which means the Ariya's zero tailpine emissions can help offset the Patrol four-wheel drive and Navara ute. Record sales of the V8 Nissan Patrol in Australia came after it was announced the off-roader would follow the rival Toyota LandCruiser by dropping V8 power. The next-generation Y63 Patrol will use a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine when it hits showrooms in 2026. "So we've got to manage that and offset that not just with hybrid technology … and our e-Power space, but actually also look at the fully electric and say 'When's the right time to bring it in'?" said Mr Humberstone. Other automakers such as Kia have also said electric models enable petrol/diesel-engine volume sellers – such as the highly anticipated diesel-powered Kia Tasman dual-cab ute – a place in local showrooms under the NVES rules. Pressed if NVES was the reason for the later introduction of Ariya to Australia, Humberstone replied: "Largely, yes." "Because … if you look at our curve of Patrol sales – it's going up and up over 8000 [sales per month] – you've got the new one coming, so there's a massive demand for the [existing] eight-cylinder in the market," he added. "It starts to get to a point when we say, in terms of where NVES is, 'at what stage are we bound to introduce the electrification to offset those?'." Would the Ariya be coming to Australia without the introduction of NVES? "I wouldn't say the car wouldn't be here," Mr Humberstone said. "I'd just say, is the infrastructure? Is the market ready for it? And it depends at what price. We've just had to deal with tariffs from the US [where the Nissan Pathfinder SUV is sourced] we've had to deal with foreign exchange. "You've got to build your business around success, and when you can see the writing on the wall, you need to be strategic." MORE: Everything Nissan Ariya Content originally sourced from: Nissan's local boss has admitted the company held off on launching the Ariya mid-size electric SUV until new emissions laws were introduced. Speaking to media including CarExpert at the Nissan Casting Australia Plant in Victoria, Nissan Oceania boss Andrew Humberstone explained the NVES [New Vehicle Efficiency Standard] played a key factor in the timing of the Ariya to local shores. It's due during the second half of 2025. "For me – when's the right time to bring that car [Ariya] in?" Mr Humberstone said. "I've delayed that [the introduction of Ariya] as much as I could in terms of saying, 'Do I really need to bring in that car yet?'. There comes a point when absolutely you have to offset that from effectively an NVES perspective." 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "For me it was a conscious decision – you've got to decide when you put your foot on the gas, so to speak." The Ariya was unveiled in July 2020 before production kicked off in October 2021, making its scheduled arrival in Australia later this year, much later than many other markets. The NVES was introduced on January 1, 2025 and sees progressively stricter emission regulations over the next five years for car manufacturers, with failure to meet them resulting in fines being issued. The enforcement of the fines does not come into effect until July 1, 2025. Emissions are calculated as a fleet average across a brand's entire lineup, which means the Ariya's zero tailpine emissions can help offset the Patrol four-wheel drive and Navara ute. Record sales of the V8 Nissan Patrol in Australia came after it was announced the off-roader would follow the rival Toyota LandCruiser by dropping V8 power. The next-generation Y63 Patrol will use a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine when it hits showrooms in 2026. "So we've got to manage that and offset that not just with hybrid technology … and our e-Power space, but actually also look at the fully electric and say 'When's the right time to bring it in'?" said Mr Humberstone. Other automakers such as Kia have also said electric models enable petrol/diesel-engine volume sellers – such as the highly anticipated diesel-powered Kia Tasman dual-cab ute – a place in local showrooms under the NVES rules. Pressed if NVES was the reason for the later introduction of Ariya to Australia, Humberstone replied: "Largely, yes." "Because … if you look at our curve of Patrol sales – it's going up and up over 8000 [sales per month] – you've got the new one coming, so there's a massive demand for the [existing] eight-cylinder in the market," he added. "It starts to get to a point when we say, in terms of where NVES is, 'at what stage are we bound to introduce the electrification to offset those?'." Would the Ariya be coming to Australia without the introduction of NVES? "I wouldn't say the car wouldn't be here," Mr Humberstone said. "I'd just say, is the infrastructure? Is the market ready for it? And it depends at what price. We've just had to deal with tariffs from the US [where the Nissan Pathfinder SUV is sourced] we've had to deal with foreign exchange. "You've got to build your business around success, and when you can see the writing on the wall, you need to be strategic." MORE: Everything Nissan Ariya Content originally sourced from: Nissan's local boss has admitted the company held off on launching the Ariya mid-size electric SUV until new emissions laws were introduced. Speaking to media including CarExpert at the Nissan Casting Australia Plant in Victoria, Nissan Oceania boss Andrew Humberstone explained the NVES [New Vehicle Efficiency Standard] played a key factor in the timing of the Ariya to local shores. It's due during the second half of 2025. "For me – when's the right time to bring that car [Ariya] in?" Mr Humberstone said. "I've delayed that [the introduction of Ariya] as much as I could in terms of saying, 'Do I really need to bring in that car yet?'. There comes a point when absolutely you have to offset that from effectively an NVES perspective." 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "For me it was a conscious decision – you've got to decide when you put your foot on the gas, so to speak." The Ariya was unveiled in July 2020 before production kicked off in October 2021, making its scheduled arrival in Australia later this year, much later than many other markets. The NVES was introduced on January 1, 2025 and sees progressively stricter emission regulations over the next five years for car manufacturers, with failure to meet them resulting in fines being issued. The enforcement of the fines does not come into effect until July 1, 2025. Emissions are calculated as a fleet average across a brand's entire lineup, which means the Ariya's zero tailpine emissions can help offset the Patrol four-wheel drive and Navara ute. Record sales of the V8 Nissan Patrol in Australia came after it was announced the off-roader would follow the rival Toyota LandCruiser by dropping V8 power. The next-generation Y63 Patrol will use a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine when it hits showrooms in 2026. "So we've got to manage that and offset that not just with hybrid technology … and our e-Power space, but actually also look at the fully electric and say 'When's the right time to bring it in'?" said Mr Humberstone. Other automakers such as Kia have also said electric models enable petrol/diesel-engine volume sellers – such as the highly anticipated diesel-powered Kia Tasman dual-cab ute – a place in local showrooms under the NVES rules. Pressed if NVES was the reason for the later introduction of Ariya to Australia, Humberstone replied: "Largely, yes." "Because … if you look at our curve of Patrol sales – it's going up and up over 8000 [sales per month] – you've got the new one coming, so there's a massive demand for the [existing] eight-cylinder in the market," he added. "It starts to get to a point when we say, in terms of where NVES is, 'at what stage are we bound to introduce the electrification to offset those?'." Would the Ariya be coming to Australia without the introduction of NVES? "I wouldn't say the car wouldn't be here," Mr Humberstone said. "I'd just say, is the infrastructure? Is the market ready for it? And it depends at what price. We've just had to deal with tariffs from the US [where the Nissan Pathfinder SUV is sourced] we've had to deal with foreign exchange. "You've got to build your business around success, and when you can see the writing on the wall, you need to be strategic." MORE: Everything Nissan Ariya Content originally sourced from:
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How emissions laws finally forced Nissan Australia to launch another EV
Nissan's local boss has admitted the company held off on launching the Ariya mid-size electric SUV until new emissions laws were introduced. Speaking to media including CarExpert at the Nissan Casting Australia Plant in Victoria, Nissan Oceania boss Andrew Humberstone explained the NVES [New Vehicle Efficiency Standard] played a key factor in the timing of the Ariya to local shores. It's due during the second half of 2025. 'For me – when's the right time to bring that car [Ariya] in?' Mr Humberstone said. 'I've delayed that [the introduction of Ariya] as much as I could in terms of saying, 'Do I really need to bring in that car yet?'. There comes a point when absolutely you have to offset that from effectively an NVES perspective.' 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 'For me it was a conscious decision – you've got to decide when you put your foot on the gas, so to speak.' The Ariya was unveiled in July 2020 before production kicked off in October 2021, making its scheduled arrival in Australia later this year, much later than many other markets. The NVES was introduced on January 1, 2025 and sees progressively stricter emission regulations over the next five years for car manufacturers, with failure to meet them resulting in fines being issued. The enforcement of the fines does not come into effect until July 1, 2025. Emissions are calculated as a fleet average across a brand's entire lineup, which means the Ariya's zero tailpine emissions can help offset the Patrol four-wheel drive and Navara ute. Record sales of the V8 Nissan Patrol in Australia came after it was announced the off-roader would follow the rival Toyota LandCruiser by dropping V8 power. The next-generation Y63 Patrol will use a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine when it hits showrooms in 2026. 'So we've got to manage that and offset that not just with hybrid technology … and our e-Power space, but actually also look at the fully electric and say 'When's the right time to bring it in'?' said Mr Humberstone. Other automakers such as Kia have also said electric models enable petrol/diesel-engine volume sellers – such as the highly anticipated diesel-powered Kia Tasman dual-cab ute – a place in local showrooms under the NVES rules. Pressed if NVES was the reason for the later introduction of Ariya to Australia, Humberstone replied: 'Largely, yes.' 'Because … if you look at our curve of Patrol sales – it's going up and up over 8000 [sales per month] – you've got the new one coming, so there's a massive demand for the [existing] eight-cylinder in the market,' he added. 'It starts to get to a point when we say, in terms of where NVES is, 'at what stage are we bound to introduce the electrification to offset those?'.' Would the Ariya be coming to Australia without the introduction of NVES? 'I wouldn't say the car wouldn't be here,' Mr Humberstone said. 'I'd just say, is the infrastructure? Is the market ready for it? And it depends at what price. We've just had to deal with tariffs from the US [where the Nissan Pathfinder SUV is sourced] we've had to deal with foreign exchange. 'You've got to build your business around success, and when you can see the writing on the wall, you need to be strategic.'
