Nissan Exec says 12-14 months to survive

[Supremekai]

Yeah, he worked for Nissan during what I personally consider the worst era for Nissan. Is he complicit in the terrible decisions Nissan made? Probably.

Wasn't Ghosn CEO of Nissan around that time frame?

 

[rocksandblues]

They don’t have enough time or money to turn around. Doesn’t matter who they bring in. They will have to sell off business or take on partners. The new partners will steer the ship

 

[PDX_Racer]

Nissan made a hybrid Altima (Toyota drivetrain) but I don't think I've seen more than a handful of them on the road.
The attractiveness of EVs is for commuting-which is primarily California who makes having an EV beneficial by allowing them to use the carpool lanes. States are finding that EVs are far harder on the roads than ICE cars-example: Tennessee has imposed an additional $200/year licensing fee on them (and I think $100 on hybrids) that are angering people who have EVs and Hybrids.
In reality, every car company is 12-14 months from disaster.

 

[trackratZ]

One positive coming next year is this much more capable Patrol er Armada coming to us.

https://www.motor1.com/reviews/744390/2025-nissan-armada-first-drive-review/

"The Armada ditches the old V-8 for a new twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6, and it’s actually new. Derived from the GT-R’s enduring V-6, this engine has a completely different bottom end with a stronger crankshaft. The turbos have more boost and improved lubrication. It’s tuned differently, with considerably more emphasis on low-end power best suited for rigs like this. The result is the aforementioned 425 hp, which is only 25 more compared to the Armada’s old V-8. And you don’t need to feed it premium fuel.

The big news here is torque—516 pound-feet that peaks at 3,600 rpm. That’s way more than the old Armada and even tops the GT-R by 49 lb-ft. It comes on early and sticks around for most of the power band, which is exactly what SUV drivers need. Floor the Armada and it picks up plenty of speed, but rolling lightly onto the throttle ushers in a wave of gentle thrust without delay. It’s super easy to drive around town, contributing to the whole “feels smaller” motif. Power is neither overwhelming nor lacking, and the nine-speed automatic transmission works invisibly in the background. Nissan has the powertrain set just right.

The powertrain is also good for towing, though I’m not so sure about exploring Nissan’s 8,500-pound maximum rating. Power isn’t an issue; I charged up hills with a 5,500-pound Airstream like it wasn’t even there and easily reached highway speeds on the entrance ramp for Interstate 840. Nissan’s towing setup includes provisions for an electronic trailer brake with easily adjustable settings, so stopping isn’t a problem either.

But even with sway control activated, the travel trailer yawed the Armada constantly. Minor to moderate winds certainly contributed to this, but the wiggle was there at any speed, traveling in any direction. It wasn’t concerning, but I couldn’t relax behind the wheel, either. That would make a lengthy trip very exhausting, and Nissan’s hands-free ProPilot 2.1 driver assist is not available with a trailer connected. This is about as large a trailer as I’d feel comfortable towing with the Armada; a pickup truck or SUV with a larger wheelbase is better suited for bigger loads.

When not connected to a trailer, the Armada’s independent suspension is, in a word, sublime. That is, the Platinum Reserve’s adaptive electronic air suspension is tip-top—Nissan only provided the range-topping trim and new Pro-4X for this first drive, both of which use the same bones. Riding on 22-inch wheels with 50-series tires, there’s a welcome combination of comfort and control on Platinum Reserve that really surprised me. I didn’t experience any harshness or interior reverberation you often get with SUVs on big wheels. And on my unintended back road excursion, body roll was impressively minimal."

I still miss my bulletproof Xterra Off Road, that was a solid truck!

 

[jc604]

big news just dropped.

 

[trackratZ]

Get rid of any alliance with French automakers and stingy leaderships, has been disastrous for Nissan! Honda-Nissan merger is a positive for now.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/wha...-merger-could-mean-for-the-auto-industry.html

“At a minimum, we think Nissan needs to clarify where its particularly complex capital relationship with Renault, which involves the French government, will end up and also provide details on the restructuring proposal it announced,” Kishimoto said in a research note published Wednesday."

 

[takemorepills]

The relationship with Renault has been a living nightmare for any remaining Nissan enthusiasts for nearly a quarter century now.

I have no idea if a relationship with Honda will be good or bad for us Nissan enthusiasts.
However, since I am also something of a Honda fan for the past 40 years, I hope it works out. Makes more sense than Renault.

But, it could also be bad.

 

[Seoul_Mates]

I'm hoping for a future where Honda and Nissan can make a GTR and Nsx together. Hopium take. True successor to both cars.

 

[Seoul_Mates]

https://www.ft.com/content/dbad4d4d-effc-4926-b2c7-c573d5d6deca

Merger by 2026. Looks promising. Trying to be optimistic

 

[Hubert]

I posted this on the other thread.

Nissan and Honda officially announce plans to merge
The union, including Mitsubishi, would create the world's third-largest automaker by sales.

https://www.engadget.com/transporta...cially-announce-plans-to-merge-143834962.html

Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed rumors that they're pursuing a merger, the companies wrote in a joint press release. Each would continue to operate under its own brand, but with a new joint holding company as parent. If Nissan-controlled Mitsubishi also came on board, the combined group would become the world's third largest automaker by sales volume and have a net worth of up to $50 billion.

"Today marks a pivotal moment as we begin discussions on business integration that has the potential to shape our future," said Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida.

 

[takemorepills]

At least it's all "Japanese" this time

 

[Murix]

I am rooting for a S16 and S2k twins with the Honda K20.

Just like the Supra and Z4 twins. One convertible, one hardtop.