Nissan looks at India biz revival with three new SUVs, dealer expansion

NEW DELHI: As it struggles to get sales and market share in India, Japanese automaker Nissan on Thursday said it will launch three new models in the country over the next 14-16 months, the first of them coming as early as the first quarter of the new year.

The automaker, which on Thursday revealed the name of its upcoming seven-seater model as 'Gravite', is also looking to expand its sales network from 155 to 250 outlets by the end of FY27.

The company's product roadmap includes the launch of the Gravite MPV in early 2026; followed by the midsize SUV Tekton in mid-2026 and a seven-seater SUV in early 2027.

"With new models developed in and for India, and exports to several international markets, India remains both a growth driver and a strategic hub for Nissan Alliance," Nissan AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania) Chairperson Massimiliano Messina said.

Nissan Motor India MD Saurabh Vatsa said the all-new Gravite highlights the company's renewed focus on the Indian market. “… it is designed to be the perfect companion for the diverse needs of our customers. As the second model in our all-new product line-up, the Gravite… reinforces our commitment to delivering vehicles that resonate with the aspirations of Indian consumers.”

The company currently sells one model—Magnite—in the country.

The model is also exported to 65 markets across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, underscoring India's pivotal role as a manufacturing and export hub for Nissan, the company stated.