Nissan Targets 90% AI-Driven Models

Nissan Motor Co. unveiled an ambitious strategy to integrate artificial intelligence-powered autonomous driving technology into 90 percent of its future vehicle lineup, as the company moves to reverse declining sales and strengthen its global competitiveness.

The next-generation system is set to debut by the end of fiscal 2027, beginning with the launch of the new Nissan Elgrand, expected to arrive this summer. The rollout marks a significant step in Nissan’s push toward advanced mobility solutions and smarter vehicle ecosystems.

As part of a broader restructuring effort, Nissan aims to achieve annual sales targets of 550,000 units in Japan and 1 million vehicles each in the US and China by fiscal 2030. For fiscal 2025, the company forecasts sales of 420,000 units in Japan, 653,000 in China, and 1.3 million in North America.

The automaker also plans to streamline its product portfolio, reducing its total number of models from 56 to 45, while introducing new offerings such as a hybrid version of the Nissan X-Trail and an electric version of the Nissan Juke.

In parallel, Nissan is implementing sweeping cost-cutting measures, including the closure of seven manufacturing plants in Japan and overseas, among them the Oppama Plant, and a workforce reduction of 20,000 employees.

The strategy underscores Nissan’s commitment to technological innovation and operational efficiency as it seeks to reposition itself in an increasingly competitive global automotive market.