The Nissan NX7 is the fourth model in Dongfeng Nissan's N series and a smaller plug-in hybrid sibling of the NX8, pitched at young buyers. The specs below come from its MIIT filing of 7 August 2026 and from Dongfeng Nissan's own NX7 page, and they may still change before launch. The car is not on sale yet and no price has been announced.
Key facts
- Powertrain per the MIIT filing: 1.5 L engine, 73 kW (98 hp), plus a 170 kW (228 hp) peak drive motor.
- Battery: 40.95 kWh LFP with CATL-FAW cells, 225 km CLTC electric range (220 km on another filed version).
- Size: 4,785 x 1,932 x 1,665 mm, 2,815 mm wheelbase, five seats, 783 L boot (Dongfeng Nissan).
- Tech: optional roof LiDAR with urban NOA, 17.3-inch 3K central screen (a Qualcomm 8295P cockpit chip is reported).
- Status: launch planned for Q4 2026; first unit reportedly left the Huadu line on 19 October; no price yet.
- Catch: charging speed, 0-100 km/h time and system output are unpublished, and export is unconfirmed.
Performance & Specs
The filing lists a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated NR15 engine rated at 73 kW (98 hp) and a drive motor that peaks at 170 kW (228 hp), with a rated 34 kW. It classes the NX7 as a plug-in hybrid with a 180 km/h top speed and a kerb weight of 1,915 to 2,000 kg.
Dongfeng Nissan has not published system power, torque, a 0-100 km/h time, or whether the engine drives the wheels or only generates power, so those cells stay open until launch.
| Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid (MIIT filing), layout not stated |
|---|---|
| Power | Engine 73 kW (98 hp) + motor 170 kW (228 hp) |
| Torque | Not published |
| 0–100 km/h | Not published |
| Battery | 40.95 kWh LFP |
| Range | 225 km CLTC electric (220 km other version) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Plug-in hybrid (MIIT filing) |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | Engine 73 kW (98 hp); motor 170 kW (228 hp) peak; system output not published |
| ACCELERATION | Not published |
| TOP SPEED | 180 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | Not published |
| BATTERY | 40.95 kWh LFP (CATL-FAW cells) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 225 km CLTC (220 km on another filed version) |
| COMBINED RANGE | Not published |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,785 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,932 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm |
| Ground clearance | Not published |
Dongfeng Nissan quotes 4,785 x 1,932 x 1,665 mm on a 2,815 mm wheelbase, while the filing also lists a 1,920 mm width and 1,660 mm height for another version. That makes the NX7 85 mm shorter than the NX8, with a wheelbase 102 mm shorter.
The brand page claims a 783 L double-layer boot (measuring method not stated), 701 mm of rear knee room and 1,874 mm of interior length. The car seats five.
| LENGTH | 4,785 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,932 mm (1,920 mm on another filed version) |
| HEIGHT | 1,665 mm (1,660 mm on another filed version) |
| WHEELBASE | 2,815 mm |
| KERB WEIGHT | 1,915-2,000 kg |
| CARGO VOLUME | 783 L (brand claim, rear boot) |
Charging & Battery
The 40.95 kWh lithium iron phosphate pack uses cells from the CATL-FAW joint venture. The CLTC electric range is 225 km, or 220 km on the second filed version. AC and DC charging power, charge times and vehicle-to-load output have not been published, so no charging speed is quoted here.
| BATTERY | 40.95 kWh LFP (CATL-FAW cells) |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | Not published |
| DC FAST CHARGING | Not published |
| DC 10-80% TIME | Not published |
Design & Interior
Official images show split headlights, a floating roof, semi-hidden door handles, aerodynamic wheels in 18 or 19 inches and a full-width tail-light strip with a lit Nissan logo. The brand page shows two colours, Four-Leaf Clover green and Wisteria purple; no drag figure is confirmed.
Inside, the brand page shows a wrap-around cockpit with a 17.3-inch 3K central screen, a 1.8 square metre panoramic roof, a 6.33 L heated and cooled fridge and 256-colour ambient lighting. A "one car, three beds" mode folds the front seats flat and links them with the rear seats. Which trims get which items has not been published.
Technology & Features
Dongfeng Nissan says the LiDAR version supports urban NOA for congested-traffic following, intersections and city roads. The filing also lists fender cameras, rear-spoiler cameras and a surround-view camera system. Sina reports a Qualcomm 8295P cockpit chip; the sensor count and driver-assistance supplier have not been named.
Safety & ADAS
The NX7 will offer a roof-mounted LiDAR as an option. No crash-test result or airbag count has been published, and the driver-assistance level has not been stated.
| ADAS LEVEL | Urban NOA on the LiDAR version (level not stated) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | Optional roof LiDAR, fender cameras, rear-spoiler cameras, surround-view cameras |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX7 225 km version (MIIT filing) | 228 hp | — | — | 180 km/h | — | 40.95 kWh | 225 km | — | Not announced | Motor 170 kW (228 hp) peak plus 73 kW (98 hp) engine; system output not published |
| NX7 220 km version (MIIT filing) | 228 hp | — | — | 180 km/h | — | 40.95 kWh | 220 km | — | Not announced | Second filed range figure; the filing does not say what differs between the versions |
Pricing & Availability
No price has been announced. The NX8 launched on 8 April 2026 at CNY 159,900 to 209,900 (~$23,990 to ~$31,490), and CnEVPost expects the NX7 to be priced below that range. A Sina report of 28 October cites Dongfeng Nissan executive Wang Qian with an unofficial target of CNY 150,000 to 200,000 (~$22,500 to ~$30,000).
Dongfeng Nissan teased the car on 5 August and released official exterior images on 6 August, and the MIIT listed it on 7 August. The first production unit reportedly left the Huadu plant on 19 October, a "coming soon" poster followed on 20 October, and a real car has since been shown. Launch is planned for Q4 2026, a window that includes the Guangzhou Auto Show (27 November to 6 December). No export market has been confirmed.
How It Compares
The NX8 is the in-house yardstick: it is 85 mm longer and starts at CNY 159,900, and the NX7 is expected to undercut it. The BYD Sealion 06 DM-i, launched on 26 May 2026 from CNY 129,900, is the mainstream plug-in benchmark, and its up to 310 km of CLTC electric range with the 38 kWh pack is well above the NX7's 225 km. The NX7's case rests on LiDAR with urban NOA and a feature-rich cabin, and the final price will decide whether that is enough.
- 225 km CLTC electric range from a 40.95 kWh LFP pack
- Optional roof LiDAR with urban NOA and a 17.3-inch 3K central screen
- 783 L boot and a 2,815 mm wheelbase in a 4,785 mm body
- No price, launch date, charging speed or 0-100 km/h time published
- 225 km electric range trails the up to 310 km of the BYD Sealion 06 DM-i
- Export is unconfirmed, so this is a China-market car for now
The NX7 looks like a sensible next step for Dongfeng Nissan: a 4,785 mm plug-in hybrid SUV with 225 km of electric range and an optional LiDAR system. Without a price, a charging figure or a launch date, it is too early to call it a bargain, so wait for the Q4 launch before committing.
