Makes sense as Mitsubishi is going "in-house" and not using Nissan architecture for the next generation Outlander.
As long as Stellantis doesn't use Nissan's computer transmission gearing, it's a decent stop gap and fills the lineup with something extra to sell.

 

"computer transmission gearing" LOL, the Rogue has a CVT and one of those "variable compression" engines with the massive recall.

Stellantis would be wise to use neither.

 

Agree, Nissan's CVT is cursed.

Still, Nissan must be that desesperate.

 

I wonder what powertrain they’re using for the next gen Rogue. In any event, Stellantis should just bring the Compass over here.

 

Nissan recently refreshed the Rogue, they are years away from revealing any updated cars. Assuming they are even working on one - they are not doing well.

 

No, the next gen model is due at the end of 2026/early 2027.

 

It would be better for Stellantis to stay as far away from Nissan as possible. We have our own platforms we can use. Let's not use someone else's stuff.

 

Yeah like the 15 year old pentastar with oil cooler housing issues that went ignored the entire lifespan of the engine!

 

Please no. If I wanted a Nissan I’d buy one.

 

I think given the issues that Stellantis currently has, they just need to concentrate on their own affairs.

 

Nissan has had varied numerous 'quality' issues & a poisoned upper management culture for years. I wouldn't touch a Datsun with a ten-foot pole. It got worse under Ghosn.
Premature salt-belt rust-out, dismal U.S. sales outlook like Mitsubishi.

I can't see why Stellantis would even consider Nissan for product.

 

I can't see why Stellantis would even consider Nissan for product.

Birds of a feather stick together.

 

The last Nissan Rouge I rented which was the second gen had an A/C system that could not deal with southern Georgia’s summer heat and humidity. It had less than 1000 miles. Never tried another after that miserable week.

 

The current gen actually does great in that regard. I've had a few over the last year.

Which is supposed to be a hybrid, if I read something correctly. So, it may not use any part of the current driveline, which may actually be smart.

Right, I missed that. Nissan is using an updated version of the e-power series hybrid (range extender). That drivetrain had a small battery in the euro-models it's installed in and didn't get amazing economy as a result. Hopefully they fit a larger battery this go around.

 

I did have some of that in the article.
FWIW, a lot of Japanese cars had substandard a/c performance. Something about being on an island, maybe.
It is a serial hybrid and a brand new driveline. No CVT AFAIK.

 

Good afternoon, my brother in law bought a 2025 Rogue last Aug. or Sept. & they gave him a new 1 in Feb. because of so many issues. I have driven his new one & from my experience I hope to never see a Dodge or any other Stellantis nameplate on one.
MOPAR Always ! 🤞

 

Nissan's rough if Mazda outsells them. But I think they're better this year.

 

No thanks to Nissan. But you said Mitsubishi is going in house? Maybe a good possibility there?

 

Honestly, I think Nissan and Mitsubishi are a better collaboration.

 

Nissan-Mitsubish-Mazda...

 

Mazda! Mazda! Mazda!

 

Mazda already has a collaboration with Toyota, I don't think they need much more help. Nissan, on the other hand ...

Mitsubishi could just rebadge Nissans from their US factories, give Nissan needed cash, and help Mitsu avoid import taxes (err sorry, tarrifs)

Utter speculation : The Toyota-Subaru collab is done, the Miata will be the basis for the next-gen 86, and Toyota needs an inline-6 for the next gen Supra

 

Toyotalantis!

 

RTFA.

“The new version of the crossover is planned for late 2026”

 

Nissan-Mitsu-Mazda would be a fun collection of three totally different companies with three totally different cultures, two of which aren't really best known for quality, making very different cars that compete with each other. Who would merge three companies like that?

 

Who would merge three companies like that?

Sergio Marchionne! 😁

 

Honestly, my biggest worry is dealer support. Stellantis dealers could barely handle servicing the Hornet when it came out - I have no faith in them learning how to service a Nissan. Granted, the Hornet's service manuals were often incomplete or incorrect but I don't feel we can guarantee that won't happen again.

 

UNIFOR and the UAW would have major problems with a stellantis badged vehicle being built in a nonunion plant with Belvedere and Brampton being empty for the moment.