Nissan Invests £170M in New Hybrid SUV at UK Plant

Nissan confirms new hybrid SUV for Europe at Sunderland plant with £170M investment. UK's largest car factory secures future.

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September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Japanese automaker Nissan has announced plans to produce a new hybrid small SUV for the European market at its Sunderland plant, marking a significant investment of £170 million ($229 million) to assemble the vehicle there.

The Kicks e-POWER model will be manufactured alongside existing models such as the Qashqai, Juke, and electric Leaf. However, the company did not specify when production would begin. This move comes as Nissan continues to restructure its operations, including reducing costs and pausing some future projects like the electric Qashqai variant.

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The Sunderland plant, which is Britain’s largest car assembly facility, has faced uncertainty about its long-term viability. The decision to build the new model underscores confidence in the UK’s manufacturing capabilities. British business minister Jonathan Reynolds praised the move, calling it a strong endorsement of the country’s automotive industry.

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