This Is The Electric Nissan You Really Want

"Nissan received over 17,000 orders for the N7 electric sedan in the first month after launching it in China. That doesn't quite grant it viral status like the Xiaomi YU7, but it does make it an instant hit, and it shows that when the right sedan comes along, Chinese car buyers will respond. As well they should: this "Nissan" is a by-China, for-China jam. Under the skin, it's a Dongfeng e (pronounced "ee-pie") 007 sedan, re-skinned for a Nissan vibe."

"The N7 is fully electric and costs between 119,900 and 149,900 ($17,000 and $21,000), making it very good value for a vehicle that's almost exactly the size of the last Maxima sold in the U.S., which makes it as big as today's BMW i5. But it looks better than the BMW, with a much sleeker profile that makes the German car look like a gaudy SUV."

The N7 achieved rapid sales momentum in China, selling 20,000 units in its first 50 days and receiving over 17,000 orders in its first month. The vehicle is large—about the size of the last U.S. Maxima and comparable to the BMW i5—yet priced between 119,900 and 149,900 yuan ($17,000–$21,000), offering strong value. The car uses Dongfeng e 007 underpinnings re-skinned with Nissan styling and delivers hardware expected by Chinese EV buyers. Two single-motor front-wheel-drive versions are available: a 58-kWh/218-hp base and a 73-kWh/272-hp long-range variant. Nissan branding and design refinements are linked to its market success.

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