The 2026 Dongfeng NISSAN NX8 Officially Rolls Off the Production Line

The all-new Dongfeng NISSAN NX8, a mid-to-large-sized electric SUV, officially rolled off the production line at the Guangzhou Huadu factory on January 27, 2026, marking the joint venture brand's full-scale entry into the high-end new energy vehicle market. As the third product in the "N series," the NX8 features four core technologies: an 800V high-voltage platform, 5C ultra-fast charging, lidar-based intelligent driving, and an OLED quantum light screen. It will offer both pure electric and range-extended power versions, both utilizing an 800V silicon carbide platform and equipped with CATL lithium iron phosphate batteries, supporting 5C ultra-fast charging technology.

1. Vehicle Basic Parameters

Note: The 250kW high-power version can achieve approximately 340 horsepower output, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time in the 4.5-second range.

2. Vehicle Design

2.4-meter horizontally connected star-ring lights: The industry's longest front light strip, combined with a flat-emitting NISSAN logo, forms a "three-layer three-dimensional lighting system," providing high visibility during the day and resembling a cascading galaxy at night.

2064 OLED quantum light screen taillights: The highest density in mass-produced vehicles globally, supporting customizable light patterns – flashing "Have you finished your homework?" when picking up children, or "I don't want to move either" in traffic jams, an emotional interaction that revolutionizes tradition.

Hidden door handles + low drag design: A drag coefficient as low as 0.26Cd improves range efficiency.

Frameless doors + hidden water seals: The side lines are sculpted and fluid, creating a pure electric coupe-like visual experience.

Front trunk + 550L rear trunk: The pure electric version, without an engine compartment, provides an additional 50L front trunk, meeting the essential storage needs of families.

3. Vehicle Intelligent Cockpit and Intelligent Driving

Intelligent chip: Equipped with a Qualcomm 8295P chip, the in-car system's response speed is comparable to flagship smartphones. Central Control System: 15.6-inch 2.5K floating screen + full LCD instrument panel, supporting voice-activated split-screen, 3D car model, and AI voice assistant.

Seating System: All models come standard with AI zero-pressure cloud blanket seats, featuring ventilation, heating, massage, and memory functions, continuing the "mobile large sofa" legacy.

Intelligent Driving:

Standard laser radar (roof-mounted)

Supports high-speed NOA, urban NOA, and full-scenario automatic parking

12 cameras + 5 millimeter-wave radars + 12 ultrasonic radars for the entire vehicle, enabling mapless urban navigation

Smart Ecosystem: Built-in car refrigerator (heating and cooling), panoramic sunroof, 14-speaker sound system, multiple USB-C ports, with details fully benchmarked against new energy vehicle startups.

4. Vehicle Space and Practicality

Body Dimensions: 4870mm × 1920mm × 1680mm, wheelbase 2917mm

Seating Layout: 5-seater, purely family-oriented, with over 1 meter of rear legroom and seats that can be folded flat.

Trunk Volume: 550L (regular), expandable to 1500L when seats are folded down.

All-Temperature Adaptation: Battery supports -30℃~60℃ all-weather operation, eliminating range anxiety in northern winters.

5. Launch Plan and Market Positioning

Expected Launch Time: March-April 2026, or possibly debuting at the Beijing Auto Show

Price Range Prediction: Pure electric version 180,000-250,000 RMB, extended-range version 160,000-220,000 RMB

Competitor Benchmarking: Lixiang L6, AITO M7, Xpeng G9, ZEEKR X

Strategic Significance: Dongfeng NISSAN's first direct challenge to domestic new energy vehicle startups with a dual platform of pure electric and extended-range vehicles, full-stack self-developed intelligent driving, and 800V supercharging, representing a "crucial battle" in the joint venture brand's new energy transformation.