Key facts
- Nissan will invest 170 million pounds ($228 million) in its Sunderland, U.K. plant.
- The investment will be used to produce the new Kicks hybrid sport utility vehicle.
- The Kicks hybrid crossover has sold over 1.8 million units globally.
- The move aims to enhance Nissan's competitiveness in Europe.
Nissan Motor announced on Wednesday that it will invest 170 million pounds, equivalent to $228 million, to produce the new Kicks hybrid sport utility vehicle at its manufacturing plant in Sunderland, U.K. This strategic investment is intended to strengthen the Japanese automaker's position against emerging competitors in the European market. The Kicks hybrid crossover has achieved global sales of over 1.8 million units. The announcement was made on September 17, 2026.