Nissan in the present day unveiled the brand new Roox wagon-type kei automobile in Japan. Recurrently one of many top-selling fashions inside Nissan’s Japan home line-up, the brand new fourth-generation Roox brings a playful new design, extra spacious and upmarket cabin, a set of modern driver help applied sciences, in addition to quieter and extra environment friendly drive. It’s set to go on sale in Japan later this yr.
The brand new Roox seeks to redefine the traditional notion of Kei vehicles by pairing options usually reserved for bigger segments with robust worth. The vary will begin at a worth of round 1.6 million Japanese yen, with full pricing particulars and all specs to be introduced nearer to the beginning of gross sales.
Key new options embrace:
- Obtainable built-in 12.3-inch infotainment show – a primary inside the kei phase.
- Obtainable Clever Round View Monitor (with transferring object detection, 3D view, Entrance Extensive View and Invisible Hood View).
- Obtainable NissanConnect and Google built-in.**
- Class-leading 2,315 mm inside size comfortably accommodating 4 adults.
Like its predecessor, the brand new Roox was deliberate and developed by Nissan underneath the administration of NMKV — a three way partnership between Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors.
Playful but extremely sensible design
The brand new Roox relies on a design idea of ‘Roomy×Max’ — the inspiration for the title Roox — which emphasizes the maximization of measurement inside kei automobile laws. A brand new signature design motif of a rounded sq. is included into the headlights, rear mixture lamps, door handles, headrests, speedometer and wheels. The motif not solely symbolizes spaciousness and measurement, however by means of its rounded corners additionally expresses playfulness.
The inside was created round a ‘Breeze idea’ that goals to create a soothing area with nice airflow and lightweight, very like a lounge. Nissan’s designers aimed to create a sense of openness that exceeds the precise area. The playful rounded sq. motif might be seen on the headrests and speedometer. The dashboard options an accessible built-in 12.3-inch infotainment show — a primary for kei vehicles — that enhances the sense of superior expertise and high quality.
The physique colours embrace a brand new two-tone mixture impressed by ‘Karahafu,’ the curved gable discovered on the roof of conventional Japanese structure. This design creates a singular colour coordination that Nissan is utilizing for the primary time. It entails a colour division from the decrease beltline, together with the hood, leading to a particular look.
As well as, new colours corresponding to ‘Celadon Inexperienced’, ‘Cinnamon Latte,’ and ‘Seto Blue’ are being launched, increasing the lineup to a complete of 17 variations: six two-tone choices and 7 strong physique colours for the highest trim, the ‘Freeway STAR’ grade, and 7 strong colours for the Commonplace collection.
Spacious inside with class-leading roominess
The inside size has been prolonged by 115 mm from the earlier era, reaching a class-leading 2,315 mm and offering a spacious surroundings for 4 adults. The rear seat’s knee room can be finest at school, offering ample area for adults to sit down comfortably and permitting kids to face and alter garments when the automobile is stationary. The cargo area boasts a top-of-class size of 675 mm and is able to holding as much as 4 48-liter suitcases.
Consolation and comfort
The rear sliding door — a regular characteristic for super-height wagons — maintains a best-in-class opening width of 650 mm. It’s outfitted with massive seize handles like these on the bigger Serena minivan, enabling clean entry and exit — particularly for youngsters. The rear seats can slide as much as 320 mm, permitting the driving force to comfortably attain kids seated on the rear passenger facet. The cargo space might be simply accessed due to a one-action lever on the shoulder of the rear seat that permits it to slip ahead and again.
Inside storage has been improved with options corresponding to massive cup holders, a drawer for discreetly storing gadgets corresponding to tissues, an instrument panel heart slide field for smartphones and wallets, and a lined field situated behind the meter show for small gadgets.
Enhanced drive and quieter cabin
Enhancements have been made to the engine to attain higher gas effectivity and scale back noise, enhancing working prices and aiding in-cabin consolation. Soundproofing measures — together with noise-insulating sheets and high-performance sound-absorbing supplies across the doorways and tires — create a quieter, extra serene surroundings. The seats are trimmed in a gentle, stretchy Melange cloth, like that utilized to sofas, enhancing consolation and supporting the lounge environment. The rear seats haven’t solely been redesigned to distribute physique stress extra evenly but additionally incorporate high-density urethane for enhanced vibration absorption, additional enhancing journey consolation.
Superior security and driver help
The brand new Roox affords extra superior driving help techniques that help consciousness and make parking, driving on slim roads and intersections simpler. In a primary for kei vehicles, the Clever Round View Monitor now contains Invisible Hood View, a system that gives drivers with a digital view by means of the engine bay, making it simpler to see hazards which might be usually out of sight. It additionally options 3D View, which gives an intuitive three-dimensional view of surrounding circumstances, in addition to Entrance Extensive View for larger visibility at intersections.
Along with the favored ProPILOT, new options embrace Clever Emergency Braking, which detects pedestrians and oncoming autos at intersections to help collision avoidance. Moreover, Clever Blind Spot Intervention (BSI), which helps keep away from contact with autos positioned diagonally to the rear throughout lane modifications; Clever Blind Spot Warning (BSW), which detects autos approaching from behind; and Rear Cross Site visitors Alert (RCTA), which gives an audible warning to the driving force if autos are crossing behind the automobile whereas it’s reversing can be found.
NissanConnect infotainment system
In a primary for the Roox, Nissan has adopted the NissanConnect in-vehicle expertise suite, combining navigation, safety and leisure as a producer choice, supplementing conventional dealer-installed navigation choices. The system, outfitted with Google built-in, now helps Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play, offering seamless entry to quite a lot of data and leisure. When paired with an non-obligatory drive recorder, it additionally helps a brand new Distant Photograph Shot service, permitting distant automobile monitoring by way of house owners’ smartphones.
The brand new Nissan Roox will likely be on show inside the firm’s World Headquarters Gallery, in Yokohama, Japan from August 23, forward of a begin of gross sales round this autumn.
* As of August 2025
** Google, Google Play and Google Maps are emblems of Google LLC.
SOURCE: Nissan
