- Dongfeng Nissan will open NX7 pre-orders Nov. 13, launching a smaller, sportier five-seat PHEV to grab younger buyers and counter domestic EV price and share pressure.
- The NX7 uses a 1.5L PHEV with 73 kW engine, 170 kW motor and 40.95‑kWh LFP battery offering CLTC ranges of 220 km and 225 km.
- Targeting rivals like the BYD Song Ultra and compact PHEVs, Dongfeng Nissan faces execution risks from slow NX8 sales, production scaling, and overlapping model pricing.
Dongfeng Nissan will open pre-orders for its new NX7 SUV in China on November 13, the company announced today. The model is the second SUV in its N-series lineup, following the NX8.
The NX7 is a five-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 NX8, by comparison, measures 4,870 mm in length and has a 2,917 mm wheelbase. The NX7 is therefore smaller and positioned below its sibling in the lineup.
However, the NX7 is more than just a scaled-down NX8. It adopts a younger, sportier design that gives it a distinct identity. The front end drops the full-width daytime running light strip found on the NX8 in favor of a redesigned lighting arrangement.
The front bumper features sharply sculpted lines that taper inward at both sides, giving the fascia a cleaner appearance. Raised contours along the hood also make the front end look wider.
Along the sides, a steeply angled D-pillar and a sloping roofline that extends toward the rear give the NX7 a sportier profile and a visually lower rear section.
Rather than carrying over the NX8’s more conservative, family-oriented styling, Dongfeng Nissan has given the NX7 a more dynamic silhouette and youthful color options to appeal to younger buyers.
The NX7 uses a 1.5-liter plug-in hybrid system. Its engine produces a maximum output of 73 kW, while the drive motor delivers 170 kW. The SUV comes with a 40.95-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery supplied by CATL, offering CLTC-rated electric ranges of 220 km and 225 km, depending on the version.
ChinaEV Home expects the NX7 to start below the NX8, although their price ranges could overlap. The NX8 currently carries an official price range of RMB 159.9K ($24K) to RMB 209.9K ($31.4K).
The NX7 will further expand Dongfeng Nissan’s electrified lineup in China.
The company has so far introduced five electrified models in the market: the N7 electric sedan, N6 plug-in hybrid sedan, NX8 SUV, Frontier Pro pickup and the upcoming NX7.
Dongfeng Nissan is drawing on the local R&D capabilities and supply chain advantages of its Chinese joint venture to accelerate its transition to electrification.
Sales, however, remain a major challenge. In the first nine months of this year, the NX8 recorded retail sales of 20,658 units, followed by the N6 with 17,834, the N7 with 11,020 and the Frontier Pro PHEV with 4,829.
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