Nissan is fueling the brand’s revival with bets on new models and a boost to its sales infrastructure

Nissan has set its sights on a decisive turnaround in India, with 2026 earmarked as a pivotal year for the brand’s revival. The carmaker, which currently sells only the Nissan Magnite in the country, expanded its portfolio on Tuesday with the launch of the seven-seater MPV Nissan Gravite.Speaking to reporters in Udaipur, Nissan Motor India Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa underlined the company’s renewed focus on the domestic market. “If we say Nissan is committed to India, the year 2026 is really important. This will be a year for the revival of the Nissan brand in India,” he said, according to PTI.

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The Gravite will be followed by two more models – a Tekton SUV and a larger seven-seater C-segment SUV – which will go on sale later this year. “So, in quick succession, we are launching three new vehicles within almost 12 months. Therefore, this is the year of revival, which will be based on a product range that is largely SUVs,” Vatsa said.Even as the company expands its SUV portfolio, Vatsa noted that the Magnite will continue to be central to Nissan’s India strategy.

Exports are expected to play an increasingly important role in the company’s plans. “As we move forward, exports remain one of our fundamental pillars. By FY 2026-27, we will cross the 1 lakh unit mark for exports from India,” Vatsa added.

He said the updated 2026 strategy will be supported by an expanded price range ranging from around Rs 6 lakh to almost Rs 20 lakh. “We are moving from one vehicle segment to four vehicle segments and the potential of these four segments is almost 2.5 units, so that is a strong, robust number and segment coverage,” he added. In addition to new product introductions, the company is expanding its retail presence. Work is underway to expand the dealer network in Tier I and Tier II cities, with plans to increase the number of outlets to 250 by the end of the current fiscal year. Nissan currently has around 160 dealerships across the country.

Thierry Sabbagh, Divisional Vice President and President, Middle East, KSA, CIS and India, Nissan and Infiniti, reaffirmed the automaker’s long-term commitment to the Indian market. “This is one of the core markets for us, along with the United States, Japan, China and the Middle East. And we are not committed to the short term. We are actually committed to the long term,” he said.

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Highlighting the company’s SUV-centric approach, Sabbagh noted that the strategy is aligned with prevailing consumer demand and future growth opportunities in India. “India is central to Nissan’s global ambitions. Our actions over the past year, strengthening operations, expanding the network and launching a product offensive, demonstrate our long-term commitment to this market,” he said.

Terming the Gravite as more than just a new model, Sabbagh added: “The Gravite is not just a product launch; it marks the beginning of a continued phase of growth for Nissan in India.”

“With local manufacturing at our alliance partner factory in Chennai and a forward-looking product roadmap, we are here to compete, grow and lead in the segments that matter,” he stated.

The Gravite is powered by a 1-litre petrol engine and is priced between Rs 5.65 lakh and Rs 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

With inputs from PTI