The 12 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Nissan in 2025

The 12 World Best-Selling Car Models of Nissan in 2025- According to its Annual Report of 2025, there are 12 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Nissan in 2025. As one of the world’s leading car manufacturer companies besides Toyota, Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motor Group, General Motors, and Ford, Nissan Motor has released and sold many cars with different models and features.

Historically, the business journey of Nissan Motor Corporation started on December 26, 1933. Along with business advancement and development, Nissan Motor has total employees of around 132,790 people spreading across more than 100 countries and as of now, the headquarter of Nissan Motor is still located in Yokohama, Japan. In terms of ownership and business condition, since 2016, Nissan has become a part of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, a partnership among Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors from Japan, Renault from France. Therefore, from this agreement, in November 2023, Renault holds a 15% voting stake in Nissan, while Nissan holds the same percentage in Renault. Since October 2016, Nissan held a 34% controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors but In November 2024, Nissan reduced its stake in Mitsubishi Motors from 34% to 24%.

To support its innovation and improving its quality products, specifically in Japan, Nissan Motor has some R&D facilities located in Research Center in Oppama plant (Kanagawa), Nissan Advanced Technology Center (Kanagawa), Nissan Technical Center (Kanagawa), Global Design Center in Kanagawa, Tochigi Proving Ground, Motegi Proving Ground, Hokkaido Rikubetsu Proving Ground. Furthermore, the production and distribution facilities of Nissan Motor in Japan are located in Tochigi Plant, Oppama Plant, Yokohama Plant, Iwaki Plant, Sagamihara Parts Center, Zama Operation Center, Honmoku Wharf, Kanda Wharf, Oppama Wharf. Besides many operation facilities in Japan, Nissan also has some production and R&D facilities spreading across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Gulf States, North America, Oceania.

Operationally, in the year 2025, the business performance of Nissan Motor is relatively not good enough. The corporation successfully gained total retail sales of its cars reaching 3.15 million units with total production of around 2.95 million units. These statistical sales reduced around 5% compared to the retail sales of 2024 with a value of 3.3 million units. Financially in the year 2025, Nissan successfully gained net revenue of around JPY 12 trillion but unfortunately suffered net losses of around JPY -533 billion. In terms of financial aspects, total assets of Nissan Motor JPY 9,140 billion with total liabilities of around JPY 5,683 billion.

The Retail Sales of Nissan Motor Based on Geographical Market in 2025

Geographical Market	Total Retail Sales of Nissan Car in 2025
Geographical Market	(in Units)
United States of America (USA)	926,153
China	653,024
Japan	402,977
Europe	329,557
Mexico	275,662
Canada	109,743
Other Region	505,021
Source: Nissan Motor Annual Report, 2025

In terms of total car sales in the year 2025, the market of Nissan cars can be found in several regions. The United States of America (USA), China, and Japan still become the majority markets of its cars in 2025 with total retail sales in the USA, China, and Japan around 926 thousand units, 652 thousand units, and 402 thousand units, respectively.

The Table Rank of 12 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Nissan in 2025

Rank	Car Model of Nissan	Total Worldwide Sales in 2025
Rank	Car Model of Nissan	(in Units)
1	Nissan Sylphy	320,002
2	Nissan Qashqai	235,276
3	Nissan Rogue	217,895
4	Nissan Sentra	153,278
5	Nissan KICKS	116,964
6	Nissan Pathfinder	108,701
7	Nissan Juke	93,835
8	Nissan X-Trail	93,354
9	Nissan Altima	93,268
10	Nissan Note	78,123
11	Nissan Roox	71,512
12	Nissan Serena	71,465
Source: Nissan Annual Report, 2025

In terms of the car model in 2025, there are some popular or best-selling car models of Nissan Motor. These car models are several models that have high sales and provide financial benefits to Nissan Motor. In the table above, Sylphy, Qashqai, Rogue, Sentra, KICKS are some car models of Nissan which have performed higher contribution than other models.

The Histogram Rank of 10 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Nissan in 2025

The Brief Description of 12 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Nissan in 2025

1. Nissan Sylphy

The Nissan Sylphy is a compact car produced since 2000 as the successor to the Nissan Pulsar. As of 2026, Nissan Sylphy has entered the fifth-generation or commonly known as “Nissan Sylphy B19” unveiled on 11 September 2025 and it was released in China in February 2026. In terms of powertrain, Nissan Sylphy B19 used the engine of 1.6 L Naturally Aspirated (HR16) with generating power output around 122 – 135 horsepower (hp) and Torque of around 155 – 159 Newton-meters (Nm). In terms of safety aspects, Nissan has featured the B19 with standard active safety technology including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control. Statistically in the year 2025, the sales of Nissan Sylphy reached 320,002 units. This model still becomes the best-selling car model of Nissan in 2025.

2. Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) produced since 2006. As of 2026, Nissan Qashqai entered the third-generation Qashqai released on 18 February 2021. In terms of powertrain, the third generation of Nissan Qashqai is available in market as Petrol engine (1.3 L HR13DDT DIG-T I4) with 2V Advanced Lithium-ion battery System (ALiS) and Petrol hybrid (1.5 L KH5T turbo I3 or 1.5 L ZR15DDTe turbo I3). In terms of sales performance in 2025, total sales of Nissan Qashqai reached 235,276 units. Overall, this model still becomes the 2^nd best-selling car model of Nissan Motor in 2025.

3. Nissan Rogue

The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV revealed in 2007. As of 2026, the Nissan Rogue entered fourth-generation was unveiled April 13, 2026. In terms of powertrain, in the market, Nissan Rogue is equipped with two completely different types of engines, namely the e-Power Hybrid (A "Series" Hybrid) using 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-3 cylinder or The Standard Gas Engine (VC-Turbo) using 1.5-liter VC-Turbo (Variable Compression Turbo) inline-3 cylinder. Statistically, according to its annual report, the total sales of Nissan Rogue in 2025 reached 217,895 units.

4. Nissan Sentra

The Nissan Sentra is a series of automobiles manufactured since 1982. Since 1999, Sentra has been included as a compact car, while previously it was classified as the subcompact car. Based on comparison, The Nissan Sentra and Nissan Sylphy are essentially the same underlying vehicle and the differences between them are related to regional naming, target markets, and specific styling and powertrain options. Geographically, Nissan Sentra is sold and marketed in North America (United States, Canada) and parts of Latin America. Meanwhile, Nissan Sylphy is marketed in Asia (including China, Japan, and other international markets). In terms of powertrain, Nissan Sentra is equipped with 2.0 L MR20DD I4 engine. Furthermore, In the United States, the ninth generation Nissan Sentra is available in four trims: S, SV, SR, and SL. Statistically, Nissan Sentra also becomes one of the best-selling models of Nissan Motor with total car sales in 2025 achieving 153,278 units.

5. Nissan Kicks

Nissan Kicks is a 5-door subcompact crossover SUV produced since 2016. As of 2026, Nissan Kicks entered second-generation and debuted in the U.S. on 22 March 2024. In terms of powertrain, Nissan Kicks are available in diverse types of engines including 1.0 L HR10DET I3 turbo flex fuel generating 88 kW (118 hp; 120 PS) (South America) or 2.0 L MR20DD I4 generating output of 104 kW (139 hp; 141 PS). Statistically, according to Nissan Motor annual report of 2025, the sales of Nissan Kicks in 2025 reached 116,964 units.

6. Nissan Pathfinder

The Nissan Pathfinder is a range of sport utility vehicles manufactured by Nissan since 1985. The Pathfinder has some different models of cars. The first generation of Nissan Pathfinder is a Compact SUV. Furthermore, the second and third generation are mid-size SUVs. As of 2026, Nissan Pathfinder entered fifth generation, a 5-door Mid-size crossover SUV unveiled on 4 February 2021. In terms of powertrain, Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a petrol engine of 3.5 L VQ35DD V6. Statistically, according to Nissan Motor annual report of 2025, total sales of Nissan Pathfinder in 2025 was around 108,701 units.

7. Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced since 2010. As of 2026, the Nissan Juke entered the second generation in 2019. Along with car development, Nissan Juke will introduce the third generation of Juke on 14 April 2026 with become a battery electric model. In terms of powertrain, Nissan Juke second generation is equipped with DIG-T 114 (the engine of 1.0L Turbocharged Inline-3 (Petrol)) and Hybrid 143 (1.6L Inline-4 + Electric Motor). Statistically, according to the annual report, total sales of Nissan Juke in 2025 reached 93,835 units.

8.Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail is a compact crossover SUV produced since 2000, and it replaced the Rasheen and Terrano II. As of 2026, Nissan X-Trail entered the fifth generation unveiled on 14 April 2026. In terms of powertrain, Nissan X-Trail uses Nissan's e-Power system, a series hybrid setup. Basically, the Fifth generation of Nissan X-Trail uses the combustion engine (1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine) only generates power, but the actual physical driving is handled 100% by electric motors (a single electric motor on the front axle producing roughly 204 horsepower (150 kW) and a second electric motor to the rear axle). Statistically, according to the annual report of 2025, the total sales of Nissan X-Trail reached 93,354 units.

9. Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima is a 4-door mid-size car manufactured in 1992. As of 2026, Nissan Altima entered the sixth generation introduced at the 2018 New York International Auto Show in March for the North American market, and in December 2018 for the Chinese market. Historically, the Nissan Altima sixth generation was designed by Teppei Kusunoki, Takashi Utsunomiya and Kenneth Lee. In terms of powertrain, the sixth generation of Nissan Altima is available with diverse types of gasoline engine including 2.0 L MR20DD I4 (China market), 2.0 L KR20DDET turbo I4 (2019–2024), or 2.5 L PR25DD I4. Statistically, according to the Nissan Motor Annual Report of 2025, the total sales of Nissan Altima in 2025 reached 93,268 units.

10. Nissan Note

The Nissan Note is a supermini/subcompact hatchback or a mini MPV Introduced in 2004. As of 2026, Nissan Note has entered its third generation, revealed in Japan on 24 November 2020 and officially sold starting on 23 December 2020. In terms of powertrain, the third-generation of Nissan Note is powered by Nissan's e-Power series hybrid system equipped with type of 1.2-litre (1,198 cc) naturally aspirated inline-3 petrol engine as generator with Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models (EM47 AC synchronous electric motor) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models (EM47 motor up front, plus an additional MM48 electric motor on the rear axle). Statistically, according to the Nissan Motor Annual Report of 2025, the total sales of Nissan Note in 2025 reached 78,123 units.

11. Nissan Roox

The Nissan Roox is a Japanese Mini vehicle firstly introduced in 2009. In Japan, this is governed by strict regulations on physical footprint and engine size (maximum length of 3.4 meters, width of 1.48 meters, and a 660cc engine limit). As of 2026, Nissan Roox has entered the sixth generation introduced in 2025. Statistically, in the year 2025, total sales of Nissan Rooz reached 71,512 units.

12. Nissan Serena

The Nissan Serena is a minivan manufactured in 1991 as a compact passenger van. As of 2026, Nissan Serena entered the sixth generation unveiled on 28 November 2022. Commonly, the sixth generation of Serena is offered with two distinct powertrain options, namely Petrol engine (2.0 L MR20DD I4) or Petrol hybrid (1.4 L HR14DDe I3 with electric motor of EM57 AC synchronous). Statistically, according to the Nissan Motor Annual Report of 2025, Nissan Serena has total sales in 2025 reaching 71,465 units.