The new Nissan N6 plug-in hybrid sedan is now available to order in China for a shockingly low price – especially by Western standards
Fresh off the success of the fully electric N7, Nissan’s Dongfeng joint venture has launched the new plug-in hybrid N6 sedan. It’s now open for pre-orders, starting at just ¥106,900 ($15,000), and comes well equipped even in base form, once again proving that in China’s relentless price wars, there’s always room to go lower.
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The N6 was first shown in August and closely mirrors the design of the N7. Despite the common styling language, the Dongfeng-built sedans don’t share any body panels and have slightly different footprints.
The N6 is slightly more compact, measuring 4,831 mm (190.1 inches) in length with a 2,815 mm (110.8-inch) wheelbase, and offers a 570-liter (20.1 cubic feet) luggage capacity. That means it’s similar in size to the US-market Altima, which measures 4,900 mm (192.9 inches) long with a 2,825 mm (111.2-inch) wheelbase.
Powertrain Details
Where the N7 relies solely on electric power, the N6 distinguishes itself with a combustion engine under the hood, though most of the driving is still handled by the electric motor.
The plug-in hybrid setup produces a combined 208 hp (155 kW / 211 PS) and 320 Nm of torque, sending the car from 0 to 100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 6.8 seconds. A sizable 21.1 kWh LFP battery supports an electric-only range of 180 km (112 miles) under the generous CLTC testing.
Buyers can choose from three trims named Pro, Max, and Max+, all sharing the same technical foundation. The entry-level Pro offers 17-inch wheels, an electric sunroof, ambient cabin lighting, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 14.6-inch infotainment screen.
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At the top of the range, the Max+ trim gains a larger 15.6-inch touchscreen and Nissan’s “AI Zero-Pressure Cloud Carpet Seat” for the driver. The seat integrates 49 pressure sensors and provides 14-way electric adjustment, leg and lumbar support, plus heating, ventilation, and even massage functions.
Additional highlights include anti-motion sickness technology, facial recognition for the driver, and an 8775 Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, while lower trims use the 8155 processor. The system also supports more advanced driver assistance features.
Pricing
The regular starting price of the N6 in China is ¥109,900 ($15,500), making it ¥10,000 ($1,400) cheaper than the N7. However, Nissan has announced special prices for the pre-sale period, further improving the value-for-money credentials of the plug-in hybrid model. Deliveries are scheduled to commence on December 8.
In China, the N6 starts at ¥109,900 ($15,500), undercutting the N7 by ¥10,000 ($1,400). However, Nissan has announced special pricing for the pre-sale period, further strengthening the plug-in hybrid’s value-for-money appeal, with the base model available from ¥106,900 ($15,000). Deliveries are scheduled to begin on December 8.
For those keeping track, the base N6 costs nearly $2,400 less than what you’d pay for the much smaller 122hp Nissan Versa in the United States, and even the fully loaded flagship version still comes in about $400 cheaper than the Versa’s entry-level trim.
Competitors from domestic brands still manage to come in cheaper. The Geely Galaxy A7 starts at ¥81,800 ($11,500), while the BYD Qin L begins at ¥96,800 ($13,600). Even so, Nissan is betting on a balance of refinement and tech to appeal to buyers seeking a hybrid with a more premium edge.
During the local launch of the N6, Nissan announced that by the end of 2027, the two sedans will be joined by four SUVs with battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and range-extender powertrains.
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