Nissan to build new hybrid SUV model for Europe at its UK plant
Nissan is investing £170 million to adapt the plant for the model, which will be the 10th built there and is expected to support 6,000 jobs.
- On Wednesday, Japanese automaker Nissan announced a £170 million investment to adapt its Sunderland plant for production of the Kicks e-POWER hybrid SUV, marking the model's European debut.
- Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Sunderland facility supports approximately 6,000 direct jobs, and this investment reinforces the site's role as the UK's largest car manufacturing hub after recent restructuring.
- Production lines will accommodate the Kicks alongside the Qashqai, Juke, and Leaf, while Nissan continues negotiations regarding a potential partnership to rent factory space to Chinese automaker Chery.
- Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds called the move "a huge vote of confidence in the U.K.'s manufacturing expertise," while North East Mayor Kim McGuinness praised the investment as vital support for the regional workforce.
- The Kicks e-POWER marks the 10th model produced at the site, positioning the factory for the industry's long-term transition toward zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, though no production start date was provided.
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Nissan Kicks will be manufactured in Sunderland along with Qashqai, Juke and LEAF.
Nissan is going to manufacture a new hybrid model, the Kicks e-Power, in Sunderland, north-east England. In recent months, the abandonment of the Qashqai electric version has raised serious concerns about the sustainability of the country's largest automotive plant.
The second generation of crossovers will be produced in the UK, with Nissan preparing two new electric vehicles for Europe.
Nissan's plan to build Kicks in Sunderland rests on lower EV targets
Japanese company calls for 2030 EV sales quota to be reduced from 80% to 50% to ensure viability Nissan will bring its popular Kicks crossover to Europe with hybrid power – and plans to build it at its Sunderland plant following an investment worth £170 million. The B-segment car was launched in 2016 with a focus on Brazil, and the second-generation model, launched in 2024, is currently manufactured in Brazil, Japan and Mexico. While the Kicks h…
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