Following the strong market reception of the fully electric N7, Nissan’s joint venture with Dongfeng has introduced a new model meant to broaden its presence in China’s competitive sedan segment: the N6 plug-in hybrid. Pre-orders for the vehicle have already begun, with prices starting at an impressively low $15,000, making it yet another example of how China’s aggressive automotive price battles continue to push costs downward. Although the N6 resembles the N7 in overall design philosophy and was previewed back in August, the two cars are not direct twins. They share no exterior body panels, and their proportions differ slightly, even though their styling cues clearly come from the same family.
Compared with its electric sibling, the N6 is a touch smaller. It stretches 4,831 mm long and sits on a 2,815 mm wheelbase, offering a generous 570-liter trunk. In terms of dimensions, it comes close to the Nissan Altima sold in the United States, which measures 4,900 mm in length and rides on a 2,825 mm wheelbase. Customers can select from three trims—Pro, Max, and Max+—all of which share the same underlying mechanical setup. Even the base Pro variant is well equipped, featuring 17-inch alloy wheels, an electric sunroof, ambient lighting throughout the cabin, a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster, and a large 14.6-inch central infotainment display.
At the upper end of the lineup, the Max+ specification takes things a step further with features aimed at comfort and technology lovers. The main upgrade is a bigger 15.6-inch infotainment screen paired with Nissan’s so-called “AI Zero-Pressure Cloud Carpet Seat.” This driver’s seat incorporates 49 individual pressure sensors and offers extensive adjustability with 14-way electric movement, as well as heating, cooling, and a massage program. The model also gains anti-motion sickness technology, facial recognition capability for driver identification, and Nissan’s latest onboard computing hardware powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775 processor. Lower trims rely on the Snapdragon 8155 chip but still support enhanced driver assistance systems.
Unlike the all-electric N7, the N6 uses a plug-in hybrid configuration. While a combustion engine is present, daily driving remains mostly electric thanks to the hybrid’s design. The combined system produces 208 hp and 320 Nm of torque, enabling a 0–100 km/h run in 6.8 seconds. A substantial 21.1 kWh LFP battery allows for an electric-only range of up to 180 km on the lenient CLTC test cycle.
Official pricing for the Chinese market starts at $15,500, already making it $1,400 cheaper than the N7. However, during the pre-sale phase, Nissan has reduced the price to $15,000, further improving its value proposition. Deliveries will begin on December 8. To put the numbers into perspective, the entry-level N6 costs roughly $2,400 less than the far smaller 122-hp Nissan Versa sold in the U.S.—and even the most expensive N6 trim remains around $400 cheaper than the Versa’s base model. Domestically produced rivals still undercut Nissan, with the Geely Galaxy A7 beginning at $11,500 and the BYD Qin L at $13,600. Nevertheless, Nissan believes the blend of hybrid efficiency, advanced technology, and added refinement will lure customers seeking something more upscale than local alternatives.
During the N6’s launch event, Nissan also confirmed plans to expand the lineup significantly. By the end of 2027, the N6 and N7 sedans will be joined by four new SUVs featuring a mix of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and range-extender powertrains.