Nissan Steals the Spotlight with Electric N7 and Frontier Pro Pickup Debut
Nissan made a significant impact at the Shanghai Auto Show 2025 by unveiling its latest creations: the all-electric N7 and the locally manufactured Frontier Pro pickup.
Many industry analysts praised Nissan's introduction of the N7 electric vehicle and Frontier Pro hybrid at the event. This move underscores Nissan's dedication to accelerating the transition towards smart electric mobility in China, the world's largest market.
Meet the All-Electric Nissan N7 and Frontier Pro
The N7 represents a major leap in mid-sized electric vehicles, thanks to its modern design, advanced technologies like an intelligent driving assistance system, large display screen, and integrated AI for enhanced user experience. It boasts an impressive range of 635 kilometers (395 miles) and rapid charging capabilities, making it a formidable competitor in the EV market.
As for the Frontier Pro, experts see it as a vital addition to the electric and hybrid pickup truck category. It combines power with high performance and fuel efficiency, offering an electric range of up to 135 kilometers (84 miles). Its design blends practicality with sportiness, featuring smart all-wheel-drive systems that enhance off-road capabilities, making it suitable for both daily use and adventures.
Collaboration with tech companies like Momenta for developing driver assistance systems shows Nissan's direction towards integrating AI and modern technologies into its vehicles, enhancing safety and user experience.
Alongside these model launches, Nissan announced future plans mirroring those of Toyota by collaborating with Huawei to offer vehicles equipped with smart HarmonyOS cockpits. Sales channels will also see changes, separating booking, delivery, and service processes.
What We Know About the Nissan N7 and Frontier Pro
The N7 sports a sleek coupe design, measuring 4930 mm in length, 1895 mm in width, and 1487 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2915 mm. It falls into the medium to large sedan category. The car features a closed front grille with separate headlights, an LED light strip across the front, and L-shaped side lights. It includes 710 high-power LED lights and 882 OLED units along with interactive 'Magic Canvas' lighting at both ends.
From the side profile, frameless doors without triangular windows or visible handles create a dynamic look. The rear is distinguished by connected taillights and a sporty black finish.
Inside, the N7's luxurious 'Cloud Enjoyment Cockpit' integrates technology seamlessly. It includes a 15.6-inch central control screen at 2.5K resolution and a separate instrument display along with AI models like DeepSeek. It operates on an advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip with NISSAN OS and features an intelligent AI assistant, 'Natural Realm' sensory system customization options for scenes connection with smartphones among other diverse features. The Momenta intelligent driving assistance system offers comprehensive features like NOA highway navigation urban navigation complete scenario parking solutions and smart anti-motion sickness technology.
Known as "sofa manufacturer", Nissan introduced 'AI Zero Gravity Cloud Blanket' seats featuring 49 sensors -the most in any car- forming an 'electronic skin'. These seats automatically adjust backrest lumbar support legs through precise immediate feedback ensuring comfortable support. They use adaptive AI algorithms for posture continuously learning improving via OTA updates maintaining optimal driving comfort posture at all times while surfaces are crafted from Dongfeng Nissan's specially developed "solid fat" material over three years incorporating built-in refrigerator functionality relying on a 200 kW electric motor built upon Nissan's dedicated EV platform.
Historically imported from Nissan Frontier is now locally produced by Zhengzhou Nissan debuting globally first within China featuring hybrid powertrain entirely new design reflecting new energy vehicle styling closed grille connected segmented daytime running lights internally leather-wrapped steering wheel multifunctional buttons full LCD instrument panel large central screen essential amenities powered by drivetrain producing 410 horsepower torque reaching 800 Nm DHT four-speed transmission max towing capacity reaching up to 3.5 tons pure electric range of approximately supporting part-time four-wheel drive real-time control differential locks on both axles expected market release before year-end.
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