2026 Nissan Roox
By Lorenzo Bianchi August 22, 2025
A surprisingly authoritative stance for its compact kei-car size.
Interior feels longer and airier than before—115 mm extra, you notice it.
Smart safety and efficiency updates, though you barely catch them at a glance.
From the moment the 2026 Nissan Roox pops into view in its press pack, it’s not trying too hard—yet somehow commands attention. The proportions play well: upright enough to feel roomy, but not boxy. The stance looks planted, like it’s ready for the tightest parking lot. Nissan says the interior length grows by about 115 mm compared to the old one—you can almost feel how it lets a tall driver stretch their knees, or fit a small crate behind the seat.
Subtle Surfaces and Design Language
Surface details catch the eye too—soft edges around the windows, a crease that starts low and runs straight back, nothing flashy but thoughtful. And yeah, the wheels look just enough tucked into the fenders to give it presence.
Practical Focus Over Performance
On the road, this one isn’t pretending to be anything but practical. Don’t expect miracles in acceleration; this is still very much in kei-car territory. But fuel efficiency is supposedly improved, with safety features like updated driver-assist and basic connectivity quietly added—enough to keep it relevant next to rivals like the Honda N-BOX or Suzuki Spacia, without shouting about it.
Familiar Yet Approachable Styling
You catch hints of Nissan’s larger design language—family-like at the front, but simpler. It feels steady, confident, like it knows what it must do. There’s a little awkwardness in the transition between bonnet and windshield that makes it feel human, un-overedited.
Kei Cars in the Bigger Picture
Against the backdrop of global EV attention, models like the Roox still matter—this is the kind of machine most families or solo drivers actually live with. It quietly holds its space in cities where parking is a real chore, and gas station runs still happen.
Technical Specification
Performance
- Maximum power: 54 PS (40 kW) at 6,500 rpm
- Maximum torque: 6.4 kg·m (63 Nm) at 3,500 rpm
Body Measurements
- Overall length: 3,395 mm (133.7 in)
- Overall width: 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
- Overall height: 1,675–1,745 mm (65.9–68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Powertrain
- Engine: 658 cc, inline three-cylinder (K6A)
- Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (AWD optional on select trims)
Capacities
- Seating capacity: 4 persons
- Cargo volume: approx. 320 L
- Fuel tank capacity: 30 L
- Ground clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in)
- Kerb weight: 1,040 kg
Price / Cost
- Starting price: ¥1,637,900 (Japanese yen)
- Top-spec variants: up to ¥2,399,100