the installation of a new production line that will integrate chassis manufacturing processes. Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of the current fiscal year in March 2026, enabling Aguascalientes to assemble its first pickup and strengthen its existing lines that produce the Versa, Kicks, Kicks Play, March, and Sentra. During the groundbreaking ceremony, Joan Busquets, Vice President of Manufacturing, stated that this milestone m...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

ents show Nissan could produce up to about 139,000 e-Power compact crossovers in the first year (2028–29), with long-term volumes potentially exceeding 112,000 annually even without partner models. Localizing e-Power production could also allow Nissan to introduce it in more models, including the Kicks, by lowering system costs through shared volume between Rogue and Kicks. The subcompact Kicks is sold with e-Power in other markets, but until n...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

sness and well-equipped safety features. It will reach dealerships across Brazil this month before expanding to other Latin American markets. The model is already under production at Nissan’s Resende Industrial Complex. Developed under a BRL 2.8 billion investment plan that also supported the new Kicks, the Kait reinforces Resende’s role as an export hub, with shipments planned to more than 20 countries. The event gathered around 400 guests a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Nissan planning 500,000 unit sales in LATAM for 2025 FY On November 7, it was reported that Nissan expects the Latin America region to sell about 500,000 units during the current fiscal year. To achieve this volume, Nissan is concentrating investments in Mexico and Brazil, where its regional manufacturing operations are based. In Aguascalientes, Mexico, the plant produces the second-generation Kicks and will also begin assembling the Frontier, pr...

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issan’s advanced e-POWER hybrid technology with the e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive system, which uses dual electric motors to deliver confident handling and superior control across diverse road conditions. At the event, Nissan will also showcase its full lineup, including the all-new Serena e-POWER MPV, Kicks e-POWER, Navara pickup, and Almera compact sedan. (From Nissan ASEAN press release dated November 7, 2025)...

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the BRL 2.8 billion investment aimed at strengthening Nissan’s presence in Brazil and expanding exports to at least 20 countries. According to Nissan Latin America’s president, the vehicle is designed for the region and will be manufactured locally. The investment plan also includes the updated Kicks and a broad transformation of the Resende plant through new equipment, processes, and jobs. Nissan stated that additional details and specificat...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

Nissan opens presales for Kicks SUV in Chile and Peru On October 27, Nissan announced the start of pre-sales for the refreshed Nissan Kicks in Peru and Chile.   The vehicle features a 2.0-liter engine delivering 142 hp and 190 Nm, paired with a CVT transmission.   Both markets share core equipment such as wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, drive modes, push-button start with iKey, 12.3" digital display, and 6 airbags with 360-degree monitor...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

harge the battery, delivering AWD performance. Nissan is currently in talks with several OEMs, including Ford and Stellantis, to supply a compact crossover based on the Rogue e-Power. In addition to next-gen Rogue and Infiniti QX50 crossovers, Nissan is exploring the potential to use e-Power on the Kicks subcompact crossover in the U.S. According to a document shared with U.S. suppliers, Nissan could produce as many as 138,899 e-Power compact cro...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

hutdown was initially planned for late November but was advanced due to a shortage of parts stemming from strained relations with some local suppliers. With this move, Nissan Argentina transitions from a vehicle manufacturer to an importer, focusing on foreign-produced models such as the new Nissan Kicks, expected to arrive before year-end. (Motor1 Argentina on October 9, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

nd Ford sold 3,883 units (7.3%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in September with 10,647 units, followed by the Fiat Argo with 9,484 units, Hyundai HB20 with 8,796 units, VW Tera with 7,610 units, Toyota Corolla Cross with 7,282 units, Chevrolet Onix with 7,039 units, and Nissan Kicks with 6,319 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in September with 13,876 units, followed by the VW Saveiro with 8,154 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

rship does not materialize, Nissan expects maximum annual production of 112,561 e-Power vehicles by the fiscal year ending in March 2033. Nissan may also develop an Infiniti compact crossover on the next-generation Nissan Rogue platform, and is exploring plans to introduce e-Power on the subcompact Kicks crossover in the U.S. (multiple sources on October 7, 2025)...

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AM sold 2,496 vehicles (4.7% share). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in September with 10,647 units, followed by Fiat Argo with 9,484 units, Hyundai HB20 with 8,796 units, VW Tera with 7,610 units, Toyota Corolla Cross with 7,282 units, Chevrolet Onix with 7,039 units, and Nissan Kicks with 6,319 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in September with 13,876 units, followed by VW Saveiro with 8,154 unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/04

operations in the region. According to Tere Jimenez, Aguascalientes state governor, the expansion is not limited to large corporations but also represents opportunities for local businesses and startups. The governor called on university students to join the supply chain for models like the Nissan Kicks 2025. She also confirmed that the administration is working closely with the automaker to facilitate the transition, including plant upgrades an...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

e the plant’s efficiency and flexibility, enabling Nissan to respond rapidly to evolving market demands while strengthening competitiveness for sustainable growth across Thailand and the ASEAN region. This strategic consolidation positions the facility to produce key models, including the Almera, Kicks e-POWER, Navara, and Terra, as well as future vehicles featuring electric drive technology. The plant will serve both the domestic market and ex...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Faraday Future kicks off trial production of FX Super One MPV at Hanford, California plant On August 1, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that its newly-unveiled First Class EAI-MPV model, the FX Super One, is beginning its trial production phase at the plant in Hanford, California, primarily focused on planning and verifying production processes, operational workflows, and quality standards.  In parallel, engineers and producti...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/02

-Zone climate control. The model is part of Nissan’s broader electrification roadmap in Indonesia, with five new models to be launched over the next three years in partnership with Indomobil Group. At GIIAS 2025, Nissan also showcased other electrified models including the all-new Serena e-POWER, Kicks e-POWER. Nissan also reintroduced the iconic Patrol to Indonesia, a full-size premium 4WD SUV. (From Nissan ASEAN press release dated July 23, 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

e move to be relatively short-lived. “it’s more of a suspension,” Meunier said. “The good news for Canada is 80% of the product we sell in Canada are not affected by the tariff because they’re coming from outside the U.S.” Nissan Canada imports the top-selling Rogue from Japan, with the Kicks and Sentra, second and third by volume, respectively, built in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The Pathfinder, Murano and Frontier accounted for 13.5% o...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Nissan starts sales of all-new Nissan Kicks in Brazil On July 2, Nissan Brazil announced the launch of the new Nissan Kicks, with official sales starting July 3 across over 200 dealerships nationwide. Produced at the Resende Industrial Complex in Rio de Janeiro, The SUV is powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine delivering 125 hp and 22.4 kgfm of torque with ethanol, paired with a dual-clutch DCT transmission and an e-Shifter, a segment-first ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

ction-reducing cylinder coatings, and a highly efficient combustion system. The front motor provides output of 85 kW, and the rear motor adds 100 kW when needed. Above 130 km/h, the rear axle always remains deactivated. If the battery runs low or full power is needed, a 1.5 TSI evo2 gasoline engine kicks in. A key part of the new plug-in hybrid system is the high-voltage battery, with 19.7 kWh capacity. It uses 96 lithium-ion cells and is kept at...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

n has begun the line integration project at its manufacturing site in Samut Prakan, Thailand, marking the milestone with a ceremony at Plant Line #1 to celebrate 50 years of production. Scheduled for completion in Q2 FY2025, the new integrated line will produce current models, including the Almera, Kicks e-POWER, Navara, and Terra, along with select future models. Nissan reaffirmed its commitment to Thailand and ASEAN, calling this upgrade a stra...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27