Could We See the Return of the NV200, Along with a Body-on-Frame Off-Road SUV? Zhengzhou Nissan's Product Plan Leaked​​

​​​October 22​​ – Official information from Zhengzhou Nissan has revealed its 2026 product plan, which includes the launch of two new models: the S20 PHEV, positioned as a body-on-frame off-road SUV, and the NV200 PHEV, a light off-road MPV. Additionally, according to earlier announcements, the Zhengzhou Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV will commence pre-sales on October 30.

On October 14, the Nissan LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) R&D Center was officially inaugurated at Zhengzhou Nissan, marking a strategic shift for the company from "global manufacturing" to "global creation." Leveraging the all-new Frontier Pro pickup truck as a key initiative, the center embodies the core value of "Chinese R&D defining global standards." The Frontier Pro is Nissan's first global product entirely designed and developed in China. The new R&D center will primarily focus on the development of pickup trucks and SUVs. It is worth noting that in July of this year, Zhengzhou Nissan launched its off-road technology brand, ZNA LAB, and announced that a new rugged SUV based on the Star Core platform has already begun all-terrain validation testing.

The ZNA LAB's Star Core off-road platform supports multiple powertrain options, including gasoline, hybrid, and all-electric systems. The hybrid system delivers a maximum combined power of 320 kW and a combined torque of 800 N·m, paired with a longitudinal dual-motor multi-gear transmission and BorgWarner's new-generation MLOCK intelligent transfer case. Vehicles based on this platform feature an approach angle of 36 degrees, a departure angle of 37 degrees, a maximum wading depth of 900 mm, and a one-button tank turn function that can reduce the turning diameter by up to 2 meters when activated.

Notably, Zhengzhou Nissan has not yet released further details regarding the NV200 PHEV. Given its positioning as a new light off-road MPV and its plug-in hybrid powertrain, it is expected to feature a four-wheel-drive system, along with differentiated exterior/interior styling and configurations tailored for the MPV market to capture greater market share. Currently, the Nissan NV200 available in the domestic market remains the 2018 model, which has been discontinued and is no longer in production or on sale. In terms of basic parameters, the previous model measured 4400 mm in length with a 2725 mm wheelbase, was equipped with a 1.6L + CVT powertrain, and featured a front MacPherson strut independent suspension/rear leaf spring non-independent suspension, with a starting price of ¥119,800. The launch of the new generation model is set to bring this classic nameplate back to the market. We will continue to monitor further developments.This article is generated by Jiasou TideFlow AIGC GEO