Nissan eyes Ford or Stellantis for Rogue e-Power hybrid
Nissan explores Ford and Stellantis tie-up for Rogue e-Power hybrid in the U.S.
Nissan eyes Ford or Stellantis for Rogue e-Power hybrid
Nissan may partner with Ford or Stellantis to build a Rogue e-Power hybrid in Smyrna, TN by 2026, localizing powertrains to meet rising U.S. hybrid demand.
2025-10-08T12:11:51+03:00
2025-10-08T12:11:51+03:00
2025-10-08T12:11:51+03:00
Nissan is once again in the market for a strategic partner—this time sounding out giants like Ford Motor Company and Stellantis. According to Automotive News, the discussions center on a joint hybrid version of the Rogue using the brand’s e-Power system, where an electric motor drives the wheels while a gasoline engine works solely as a generator. Production could start at Nissan’s plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, a move that points to a quick, targeted ramp-up in the U.S.Sources also mention potential cooperation on electric vehicles, though both sides indicate any deal wouldn’t have to be all-encompassing. Nissan representatives say the company is aiming to localize powertrain production to meet rising demand for hybrids in the United States—a pragmatic step that keeps the focus squarely on where customer interest is growing.The Rogue is pivotal for the brand, accounting for nearly a third of Nissan’s U.S. sales. By 2026, the model is slated to receive a next-generation hybrid with improved efficiency and lower emissions. The timing suggests Nissan is intent on keeping its best-seller sharp as the market shifts toward electrified options.A tie-up with Ford would help plug the Blue Oval’s gaps in hybrid offerings, while for Stellantis it represents a chance to reinforce Dodge and Chrysler, where the shortage of fresh product is noticeable. Either route would pair complementary needs: Nissan’s hybrid tech with a partner’s scale and portfolio priorities.
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2025
Michael Powers
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Nissan explores Ford and Stellantis tie-up for Rogue e-Power hybrid in the U.S.
Nissan may partner with Ford or Stellantis to build a Rogue e-Power hybrid in Smyrna, TN by 2026, localizing powertrains to meet rising U.S. hybrid demand.
Michael Powers, Editor
Nissan is once again in the market for a strategic partner—this time sounding out giants like Ford Motor Company and Stellantis. According to Automotive News, the discussions center on a joint hybrid version of the Rogue using the brand’s e-Power system, where an electric motor drives the wheels while a gasoline engine works solely as a generator. Production could start at Nissan’s plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, a move that points to a quick, targeted ramp-up in the U.S.
Sources also mention potential cooperation on electric vehicles, though both sides indicate any deal wouldn’t have to be all-encompassing. Nissan representatives say the company is aiming to localize powertrain production to meet rising demand for hybrids in the United States—a pragmatic step that keeps the focus squarely on where customer interest is growing.
The Rogue is pivotal for the brand, accounting for nearly a third of Nissan’s U.S. sales. By 2026, the model is slated to receive a next-generation hybrid with improved efficiency and lower emissions. The timing suggests Nissan is intent on keeping its best-seller sharp as the market shifts toward electrified options.
A tie-up with Ford would help plug the Blue Oval’s gaps in hybrid offerings, while for Stellantis it represents a chance to reinforce Dodge and Chrysler, where the shortage of fresh product is noticeable. Either route would pair complementary needs: Nissan’s hybrid tech with a partner’s scale and portfolio priorities.
