The 2026 Dongfeng Nissan NX8 will be launched from March to April 2026

The 2026 Dongfeng Nissan NX8 is expected to be officially launched from March to April 2026, and is likely to have its global premiere at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. As the first mid-to-large-sized SUV under Dongfeng Nissan's "Tianyan Architecture," the NX8 represents a crucial step for the Chinese joint venture brand in its full-scale entry into the high-end new energy vehicle market. Its launch schedule closely aligns with Chinese consumers' urgent demand for advanced intelligent driving and ultra-fast charging capabilities.

2026 Dongfeng Nissan NX8

1. Vehicle Parameters

project	Parameter information
Vehicle dimensions	Length 4870mm × Width 1920mm × Height 1680mm, Wheelbase 2917mm
Vehicle body structure	A 5-door, 5-seater mid-to-large SUV with a pure family layout.
drag coefficient	0.28Cd, concealed door handles + frameless doors + concealed water-cut finish
Wheel options	Three two-tone wheel options are available: 18-inch, 19-inch, and 20-inch.

Note: The wheelbase is close to 3 meters, with a space utilization rate of up to 83%, and the rear legroom is expected to exceed 900mm. Combined with Nissan's "large sofa" seats, the comfort level is comparable to luxury MPVs.

2. Vehicle Dual Power System

Extended Range Version (1.5T Range Extender + 195kW Motor)

Engine Model: NR15T (1.5T Turbocharged)

Maximum Power: 109kW (148 horsepower)

Drive Motor: 195kW (265 horsepower), matched with a 1-speed DHT transmission

Battery Capacity: 20.3kWh / 21.1kWh / 37.4kWh (Three levels of lithium iron phosphate battery)

Pure Electric Range: 102km (Basic version) / 185km (High-end version)

Comprehensive Range: Over 1000km, fuel consumption as low as 5.15L/100km in low battery state

Applicable Scenarios: Zero fuel consumption for city commuting, worry-free long-distance travel

Pure Electric Version (800V High-Voltage Platform + CATL 5C Ultra-Fast Charging)

Motor Power: 215kW (291 horsepower) / 250kW (340 horsepower) (Two versions)

Battery Capacity: 73kWh / 81kWh CATL "Cloud Shield Battery"

Pure Electric Range: 565km / 580km / 630km / 650km (WLTC conditions)

Charging Technology: 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform + 5C ultra-fast charging

Charging Efficiency: 10 minutes of charging provides 400km of range; 7 minutes of charging provides 400km (800V charging pile)

Low-Temperature Performance: Range retention rate ≥85% at -30℃, stable output across the entire temperature range

Safety Standards: Passed 12 rigorous tests including extrusion, puncture, and thermal runaway, far exceeding national standards

2026 Dongfeng Nissan NX8

3. Intelligent Cockpit and Advanced Intelligent Driving

Intelligent Cockpit:

Dual Screen Design: 15.6-inch central control screen + Passenger Entertainment Screen

HUD Head-Up Display: 10.8-inch full-color AR-HUD

Chip Platform: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295, supports 5G + full-scenario voice interaction

Infotainment System: Suspected to be equipped with HarmonyOS 4.0, supports Huawei ecosystem interconnection and gesture control

Comfort Features: Wraparound light waterfall ambient lighting, dual 50W wireless fast charging, intelligent hot and cold refrigerator, AI zero-pressure cloud blanket seats

Advanced Intelligent Driving System:

Sensing Hardware: Roof-mounted LiDAR + 5 millimeter-wave radars + 12 ultrasonic sensors + 8 8-megapixel high-definition cameras

Partner: Jointly developed ProPILOT 3.0 system with Momenta

Function Coverage:

Highway NOA navigation assistance

Urban NOA navigation assistance (supports unprotected left turns, lane merging detection, and avoidance of delivery vehicles)

Full-scenario intelligent parking (including remote parking and memory parking)

Industry Significance: The first mass-produced model from a joint venture brand to achieve city-level advanced intelligent driving

4. Vehicle Design

Front End: 2.4-meter ultra-long "Star Ring Light" + illuminated NISSAN LOGO, supports 5 lighting modes

Side Profile: Floating roof, hidden door handles, frameless doors, low-drag wheels

Rear End: The world's most advanced 2064 OLED quantum light screen taillights, supports custom lighting messages (e.g., "Welcome Home," "Please Yield")

Interior: Minimalist style, no physical buttons, column shifter design, floating speakers, integrated instrument panel

Media Commentary: "If you cover the logo, you would definitely think this is a new car from Lixiang AUTO or the HUAWEI series."

5. Market Positioning

Dimension	Dongfeng NISSAN NX8	Honda CR-V 2026	TOYOTA RAV4 2026 model
Power source	Pure electric/range-extended dual-rail	1.5T turbo / 2.0L hybrid	2.0L naturally aspirated / 2.5L hybrid
Pure electric range	Up to 650km	No pure electric version	No pure electric version
Energy replenishment efficiency	800V 5C Supercharger (400km in 10 minutes)	Slow charging only	Slow charging only
Intelligent driving capability	Urban NOA + LiDAR	Honda Sensing L2+	Toyota Safety Sense L2+
Cockpit Technology	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 + HarmonyOS 4.0 + Dual-screen	10.1-inch central control screen	9-inch central control screen
wheelbase	2917mm	2701mm	2690mm
position	Mid-to-large-sized new energy SUV	Compact gasoline SUV	Compact gasoline SUV

Conclusion: The NX8 forms a generational advantage in intelligence, energy replenishment efficiency, and spatial performance, and is the first benchmark model from a joint venture brand to directly challenge domestic new energy vehicles with "new energy vehicle standards."