Nissan Axes Juke and Pathfinder in Australia, Pauses Leaf as Hybrid Push Accelerates

Overview

• Nissan has withdrawn the Juke and Pathfinder from sale immediately in Australia with no dealer stock, citing weak 2025 volumes, exchange‑rate costs and no viable hybrid path for the US‑built Pathfinder.
• Plans to launch the next‑generation Leaf EV locally are on indefinite hold, with Nissan redirecting investment toward hybrid and e‑Power models given intense EV price competition.
• The hybrid rollout will broaden with additional X‑Trail e‑Power variants including two‑wheel‑drive options targeted for this year, as the Qashqai line transitions to e‑Power only.
• A plug‑in hybrid Frontier Pro dual‑cab ute is slated for an Australian announcement within weeks, positioned against BYD’s Shark 6 and other PHEV rivals, with the Dongfeng‑developed model featuring a 33kWh battery, up to 135km CLTC EV range and 3500kg towing.
• Premcar‑engineered Warrior flagships are confirmed to return, with the Navara Pro‑4X Warrior due before the end of 2026 and a rugged Y63 Patrol Warrior also planned for Australia.