Dongfeng Nissan, the Chinese joint venture of Nissan Motor, has filed its new NX8 mid-to-large sport utility vehicle for regulatory approval in China, signalling a fresh push by the automaker into the world’s largest electric vehicle market.
The NX8 appeared this week in a vehicle approval catalogue published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), clearing a key regulatory hurdle ahead of its commercial launch. The model becomes the third vehicle in Dongfeng Nissan’s N-series lineup, following the N7 battery-electric sedan and the N6 plug-in hybrid.
Dongfeng Nissan said the NX8 will be offered in both extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and battery-electric vehicle (BEV) versions, allowing the company to cover multiple powertrain segments within the fast-growing electrified SUV category. The company confirmed the model will make its official debut in the first half of next year, with industry observers expecting a potential unveiling at the Beijing auto show scheduled for late April 2026.
According to the regulatory filing, the NX8 measures 4,870 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width and 1,680 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,917 mm. Curb weight ranges between 2,045 kg and 2,245 kg, depending on configuration, and the top listed speed is 180 kilometres per hour.
The EREV version pairs a 1.5-litre gasoline engine rated at 109 kilowatts with an electric motor delivering peak output of 195 kilowatts. The fully electric BEV variant will be offered with a single motor producing either 215 kilowatts or 250 kilowatts. Battery packs for both versions use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells supplied by CATL, the filing showed.
Dongfeng Nissan said the NX8 is built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform supporting charging rates up to 5C, according to the company’s statement.
The NX8 follows the launch of the N7 pure-electric sedan in April, which entered the market with a starting price of 119,900 yuan ($16,960), undercutting many competitors. The joint venture further intensified its price-led strategy in December with the introduction of the N6 hybrid sedan at a limited-time starting price of 91,900 yuan.
