Nissan Says CVTs Make Sense—But Not For Everything: ‘Not Putting A CVT In A Skyline’

Nissan Says CVTs Make Sense—But Not For Everything: 'Not Putting A CVT In A Skyline'

Nissan says CVTs still have a role in small, light-duty cars. The company is already moving bigger models like the Murano and Pathfinder to traditional automatic transmissions. CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed CVTs won’t be used in future performance cars. Nissan has had its fair share of issues surrounding its continuously variable transmission—also known as the …

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The New Nissan Xterra Should Cost ‘Below $40,000’

The New Nissan Xterra Should Cost 'Below $40,000'

Nissan confirmed the new Xterra will start at under $40,000.   Nissan Americas chairman Christian Meunier said the Xterra will have ‘everything you need and nothing you don’t.’ The SUV is expected to debut sometime next year before going on sale for the 2028 model year.   Nissan is preparing a new Xterra, and people …

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Nissan Drops First Glimpse Of New Off-Road Concept

Nissan Drops First Glimpse Of New Off-Road Concept

The boxy SUV will be joined by a second concept at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The hardcore off-roader has auxiliary lights and beefy all-terrain tires. If a production version follows, it could be exclusive to China. It’s safe to say it has been a busy week for Nissan. Aside from teasing the return of …

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The New Nissan Xterra Shows Its Face For The First Time

The New Nissan Xterra Shows Its Face For The First Time

This first teaser reveals a prominent ‘NISSAN’ badge, amber accent lights, and yellow paint. Nissan has confirmed the Xterra’s return, likely sometime in 2028. The SUV is expected to feature a body-on-frame platform and a naturally aspirated V6 engine. Get ready: A new Nissan Xterra is on the way. The company has confirmed the SUV …

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Inside Nissan’s Comeback Plan: AI, Hybrids, And The Return Of The Xterra

Inside Nissan's Comeback Plan: AI, Hybrids, And The Return Of The Xterra

Nissan’s struggles have been well documented, but CEO Ivan Espinosa has a plan to turn things around. At this year’s “Nissan Vision” outlook event at the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, the automaker shared new details on how it plans to right the ship. As with many things in 2026, it all starts with artificial …

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