Engineering:Nissan Sakura

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Short description: Battery electric kei car

Nissan Sakura
2024 Nissan Sakura G (B6AW)
Overview
ManufacturerNMKV
Production2022–present
AssemblyJapan: Kurashiki, Okayama (Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima plant)
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformKEI-EV[1]
RelatedNissan Dayz (second generation) / Mitsubishi eK (fourth generation)
Powertrain
Electric motorMM48
Power output47 kW (64 PS)
Battery20 kWh lithium-ion
Electric range180 km (112 mi) (WLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,495 mm (98.2 in)
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height1,655 mm (65.2 in)
uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,070–1,080 kg (2,359–2,381 lb)

The Nissan Sakura (Japanese: 日産・サクラ) is a battery electric kei car marketed by Nissan and produced by NMKV. Named after the national flower of Japan, it was introduced on 20 May 2022 as the first battery electric kei car from Nissan. It is developed and manufactured alongside the Mitsubishi eK X EV (pronounced "EK Cross"), which shares its body structure with the petrol-powered eK X (also sold as the Nissan Dayz).[2] The only external shared parts are the windshield, door handles, and wing mirrors. Its design was previewed by the IMk concept which was showcased in 2019.[3] Mitsubishi's internal model code is B6AW, while Nissan refers to it as the KE0.

Overview

Concept model

The production model of the Sakura is based on the Nissan IMk concept, an electric kei car concept unveiled during the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.[4] The name IMk is a portmanteau for Intelligent Mobility K-car .

According to Nissan, the exterior design was inspired by mizuhiki patterns, while the front grille and rear combination lamps feature a lattice pattern that mimics wood, resulting in a dynamic design that would later be seen in the Ariya and the E13 Note.[5]

  • Nissan IMK Concept
    Nissan IMK Concept
  • Rear view
    Rear view

Production model

The Mass production was announced in 2021,[6] and assembled in Mitsubishi Mizushima Plant. For Mizushima plant, it is the second EV car were produced after the i-MiEV which was discontinued in the same year. The Sakura nameplate was revealed in May 2022 along with OEM rebadged version Mitsubishi eK X EV.[7]

The exterior features entirely new body panels except for the front windshield, door mirrors, and door handles. The front face eliminates the prominent grille and adopts a shield design which was used from the Ariya,[8] The tailights are a long bar type, and the NISSAN lettering as the Ariya and the third-generation Note is placed below the center. The color options were available in solid colours and two-tone colours. Eleven solid colors, four two-tone colours, were available.[9]

A minor facelift was unveiled in April 2026, featuring body-coloured grille.[10]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • 2026 Minor facelift
    2026 Minor facelift
  • Interior
    Interior

Specifications

The Sakura is powered by a single electric motor with a maximum output of 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) and a maximum torque output of 195 N⋅m (20 kg⋅m; 144 lb⋅ft) and can reach a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The battery storage consists of a 20 kWh lithium-ion unit with an estimated WLTC range of 180 km (110 mi). Grade levels available are S, X and G, with S being intended for commercial users, X being more comfortably equipped for private buyers, and the G being the most luxurious variant, with a variety of driving aids and adaptive LED headlights amongst other standard equipment.[11] The S omits the fabric covered dashboard amongst other creature comforts, and can be recognized by its steel wheels with full wheel covers. The Sakura has been sold in Japan since May 2022.[12][13]

Awards

On 7 October 2022, the Sakura, along with the Ariya crossover EV, had won the 2022 Good Design Award, and was also selected as one of the judges "My Choice" items.[14]

In December 2022, the Sakura alongside the Mitsubishi eK X EV received the 2022–2023 Japan Car of the Year award. The two were also named K Cars of the Year.[15]

In February 2023, the Sakura received the "2022 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Award" This is the second time a Nissan electric vehicle has received this award, the first being the Leaf in 2010.[16]

In 2024, the Sakura, alongside the Note, and Kicks, ranked 1st in their segments in Japanese automotive performance studied by J.D. Power.[17]

Sales

Year Japan[18]
2022 21,887
2023 37,140
2024[19] 22,926
2025[20] 14,093

References

  1. ↑ "Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi Motors announce common roadmap Alliance 2030: Best of 3 worlds for a new future" (in en). https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/newsrelease/2022/detailm127.html. 
  2. ↑ "Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, and NMKV Hold Line-Off Ceremony for New Kei EV" (in en). 2022-05-20. https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/newsrelease/2022/detail1377.html. 
  3. ↑ "Nissan unveils IMk concept EV for fashionable urban commuters" (in en). 2019-10-01. https://global.nissannews.com/en/releases/191001-00-e. 
  4. ↑ 日産自動車、「ニッサン IMk」を世界初公開　～ 「ニッサン インテリジェント モビリティ」の将来を現すEVシティコミューター～ Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. 2019-10-01
  5. ↑ "Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. unveils the Nissan IMk, a world premiere – an EV city commuter representing the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility model". Nissan (Press release) (in 日本語). 2019-10-01. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
  6. ↑ 日産と三菱自が来春から「軽ＥＶ」を年６万台生産。脱炭素社会に向け先手 - Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors to begin producing 60,000 "mini EVs" annually from next spring. News switch, 2021-06-01
  7. ↑ Nissan to unveil new battery electric minicar on May 20th Car Watch 2022-05-12
  8. ↑ "【日産 サクラ】デイズと違うデザイン、三菱は同じ…異なる戦略" (in ja). 2022-05-24. https://response.jp/article/2022/05/24/357519.html. Retrieved 2026-09-22. 
  9. ↑ "【日産 サクラ】軽自動車の常識を変える!?「軽EV」は日本に電動“花”を咲かせるか" (in ja). 2022-05-20. https://response.jp/article/2022/05/20/357384.html. Retrieved 2026-09-22. 
  10. ↑ "日産、「サクラ」をマイナーチェンジ 装備内容の変更や向上を図りながら戦略的な価格設定に". Car Watch. 2026-04-16. https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2102192.html. 
  11. ↑ "新型日産サクラ登場──本格的な軽電気自動車がついに出た！" (in ja-JP). 2022-05-20. https://www.gqjapan.jp/cars/article/20220520-nissan-sakura-news. 
  12. ↑ 有, 伊藤 (2022-05-20). "日産の新型 電気軽自動車｢サクラ｣最速試乗…｢軽｣ばなれしたパワーに驚く（動画アリ）" (in ja). https://www.businessinsider.jp/post-254357. 
  13. ↑ "走りはまるで高級車。静かでスムーズな加速の軽EV、日産SAKURA（サクラ）" (in ja). 2022-05-20. https://clicccar.com/2022/05/20/1187537/. 
  14. ↑ "「日産アリア」と「日産サクラ」が揃って2022年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞" (Press release). 日産自動車株式会社. 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  15. ↑ JCN, Tokyo (December 9, 2022). "Nissan Sakura/Mitsubishi EK Cross EV Named 2022-2023 Japan Car of the Year Award". Japanese Car News. https://japanesecarnews.com/nissan-sakura-mitsubishi-ek-cross-ev-named-2022-2023-japan-car-of-the-year-award/. 
  16. ↑ "日産自動車、新型軽の電気自動車日産サクラが2022年日経優秀製品サービス賞 最優秀賞を受賞" (Press release). 日産自動車株式会社. 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  17. ↑ "日産自動車、J.D. パワー 2024 年日本自動車商品魅力度調査において日産サクラ、ノート、キックス が第1位を受賞" (Press release). 日産自動車株式会社. 2024-10-23. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
  18. ↑ "日産サクラ 新車販売台数の推移/売れ行きと生産状況は？ - クルマを買う！". https://kuru-ma.com/sakura-hanbaidaisu/. 
  19. ↑ Opletal, Jiri (2025-01-13). "BYD surpass Toyota in Japan's 2024 EV sales". CarNewsChina. https://carnewschina.com/2025/01/13/byd-surpass-toyota-in-japans-2024-ev-sales/. 
  20. ↑ 「日産サクラ」、新デザインを先行公開. Nissan (Press release) (in 日本語). 2026-04-09. Retrieved 2026-04-11.



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