Nissan has announced what it called a "strategically curated lineup" for 2026, with the conspicuous absence of one electric car from American markets, according to Driving.
Among the new products announced at the Japan Mobility Show was the 2026 Ariya. It will be refreshed with vehicle-to-load functions, a Google-powered dash system, and upgraded suspension. The EV was originally slated to come to America, but according to AutoHebdo, those plans have been clawed back.
"This announcement exclusively concerns the American market," said a Nissan spokesperson. "The Nissan Ariya will remain available in Canada, and will be sold alongside the all-new 2026 Nissan Leaf."
Between America's import tariffs on EVs and Canada's existing Trans-Pacific Partnership with Japan, it's easy to infer why Japan might send the refreshed Ariya only to the north.
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Drivers of the previous generation Ariya were big fans and likely disappointed that the 2026 refresh isn't coming to the U.S.
In a memo to dealers, Nissan reportedly said that the move was to "to reallocate resources and optimize its [electric vehicle (EV)] portfolio as the automotive landscape continues to evolve."
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