The Dongfeng Nissan joint venture has opened pre-orders for the new mid-size NX7 crossover for the Chinese market. The model is priced from 129,900 to 149,900 yuan (approximately 18,300–21,100 dollars).
The NX7 is built on the new Nissan AI Cloud-Power platform. The vehicle is 4785 mm long, 1920 mm wide and 1660 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2815 mm.
The plug-in hybrid powertrain comprises a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine with an output of 73 kW and a 228 hp electric motor. All versions are fitted with a 40.9 kWh CATL battery. The all-electric range reaches 320 km on the Chinese CLTC cycle, which corresponds to approximately 259 km on the WLTP cycle. The total driving range is stated at 1666 km on the CLTC cycle, or around 1349 km on the WLTP cycle.
The cabin features a “wraparound” layout with a 17.3-inch central screen, a fully digital instrument panel and a 55-inch head-up display. The Nissan OS 3.0 multimedia system runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip. The stated features include voice control, facial recognition and personalised settings.
All seats have heating, ventilation and a 12-point massage function. But the car's main highlight is that the front seats can be folded out into a large bed.
In addition, the cabin has a built-in refrigerator with a capacity of 6.33 litres.
