Several auto manufacturers are planning to launch new seven-seater SUVs in India amid rising demand. Among them, a well-known Japanese carmaker is also planning to introduce a new three-row SUV that will likely compete with the Mahindra XUV 7XO. Here’s everything to know about the upcoming Japanese seven-seater.Attention Readers! Join us on our WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates.

New Japanese 7-Seater Coming

The Japanese manufacturer in question is Nissan. It plans to enter the market with a new seven-seater SUV. Earlier, the brand introduced a more premium three-row SUV, the X-Trail, but it never took off in sales. This time, the brand is eyeing a much more affordable segment.

So far, the automaker has not revealed any specific details about this upcoming three-row SUV, but as Renault plans to bring the Boreal (a seven-seater version of the Duster) to our shores, its sibling brand, Nissan, could also plan one. Nissan has already described its recent launch, the Tekton, as a mini-Patrol SUV so that the upcoming three-row model could retain most of the design cues.

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Features & Powertrain

In terms of features, the new Japanese seven-seater could carry over the equipment list from its five-seater sibling. That said, it could include a 10.1-inch infotainment unit, 10.25-inch instrumentation, powered and ventilated seats, Level-2 ADAS, six airbags (standard), a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, and more.

Under the hood, Nissan could probably skip the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, as it could be insufficient for a seven-seater SUV. It could use the 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine from the Tekton. Moreover, to make the deal sweeter, Nissan could also bring in the 1.5-litre turbo petrol hybrid engine that powers the Nissan Qashqai in international markets. Now, this mill is known for its fuel efficiency, and it could be an interesting SUV for the region.

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Expected Launch & Price

While the brand has yet to share any key updates on this new seven-seater SUV, its launch could still be some time away. We expect this Nissan seven-seater to debut by the end of 2027. On pricing, we expect the Nissan seven-seater to be priced between Rs. 17 lakh and Rs. 28 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).

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