Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company has officially launched the all-new NX8, a mid-size electrified SUV developed for the Chinese market. Sales of the model began on April 8.
The NX8 is the third model under Nissan’s N Series lineup, following the N6 plug-in hybrid sedan and the N7 mid-size electric sedan. It is positioned as a family-oriented SUV that focuses on comfort, technology, and safety. Across all variants, the NX8 comes with 71 standard features covering convenience, comfort, and safety.
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The NX8 is available in both battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) configurations.
The EV version is available in three variants: 580 Pro, 580 Max, and 650 Max. It offers a maximum driving range of up to 650 km. Built on an 800V architecture, it supports ultra-fast 5C charging, allowing the vehicle to recover around 300 km of range in about six minutes.
The REEV lineup includes the 150 Pro, 150 Max, and 310 Max. It delivers up to 310 km of electric-only range and a combined total range of up to 1,450 km. Fuel consumption during gasoline operation is rated at 4.51 liters per 100 km.
The NX8 is designed with a “every seat is the main seat” approach. It offers a 773-liter luggage capacity, enough to fit up to 35 suitcases, along with a bi-directional onboard refrigerator that operates between -6°C and 55°C.
Rear-seat headroom reaches 1,285 mm, allowing enough space for children to stand. A “Pet Protection Mode” helps maintain cabin temperature, prevents accidental inputs, and alerts the driver if a pet is left inside.
Key comfort features include AI Zero Gravity Seat 2.0 with 25 airbags for support and massage, contactless airflow control, motion sickness prevention technology, and rear seats with reclining, ventilation, heating, and massage functions.
Inside, the NX8 features dual 15.6-inch displays powered by Nissan OS 2.0. It also includes an AI voice assistant, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chipset with 256 GB of storage, and an augmented reality head-up display equivalent to about 63 inches.
An automatic parking assist system is included to help with parallel parking and maneuvering in tight spaces.
Safety was a key focus in the development of NX8. It uses the Cloud Shield Battery 2.0 system with CATL battery cells, tested against 146 safety standards. A 24-hour cloud-based monitoring system is also included.
The SUV features a driver-assistance system co-developed with Momenta, combined with an AR head-up display, to support safer long-distance driving.
The body structure uses a steel-aluminum hybrid design, with 2,000 MPa ultra-high-strength steel, for improved crash safety. The rear combination lamps use OLED lighting technology to improve visibility.
Sales of the EV variants began on April 8, while deliveries of the REEV models are scheduled to start from mid- to late May.
Seeing as the NX8 is now available in China, should Nissan Philippines start solidifying their EV and HEV lineup with the NX8 soon?
The photos shown in the article are actual photos taken by the YugaAuto team at the Nissan Global Headquarters at Yokohama, Japan, and the product looks promising.
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