On August 22, 2025, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. previewed the new Roox, and officially announced it on September 19. The new Roox, scheduled for release this fall, represents a revolutionary evolution that breaks the mold of conventional minicars.
Pricing for the new Roox
The nationwide suggested retail prices (including consumption tax) for the new Roox are as follows:
2WD car
- S: 1,672,000 yen
- X: 1,739,100 yen
- Highway Star X: 1,919,500 yen
- Highway Star X ProPilot Edition: 2,105,400 yen
- Highway Star G Turbo: 2,159,300 yen
- Highway Star G Turbo ProPilot Edition: 2,249,500 yen
4WD vehicle
- S: 1,822,700 yen
- X: 1,889,800 yen
- Highway Star X: 2,033,900 yen
- Highway Star X ProPilot Edition: 2,219,800 yen
- Highway Star G Turbo: 2,273,700 yen
- Highway Star G Turbo ProPilot Edition: 2,363,900 yen
Notable new features and equipment of the new Roox
1. Innovative design: “rounded square” motif
New Roox exterior
The new Roox is based on the design concept of “Roomy x Max” and employs a unique design motif called “rounded square.” This motif is used throughout, including on the headlights, rear combination lamps, door handles, and wheels, and by rounding the corners of the square, which symbolize the spaciousness and size of a minicar, it expresses a sense of warmth and playfulness.
2. The first 12.3-inch integrated interface display in a minicar
The interior is designed around the concept of “Breeze,” creating a comfortable space like a living room. The car is the first in a minicar to feature a large 12.3-inch integrated interface display, creating a sophisticated and high-quality feel that exceeds its class.
3. Significantly expanded interior space
- Interior length : 115mm longer than the previous model, achieving a class-leading 2,315mm
- Rear seat knee room : Class-leading 795mm
- Maximum luggage compartment length : 675mm, best in its class
- Can carry four 48L suitcases at the same time
4. Advanced Intelligent Around View Monitor
The new Roox also boasts significant advances in safety driving support technologies:
- Invisible Hood View (first for a minicar): Generates images of what’s underneath the vehicle
- 3D View (a first for Nissan minicars): Check the surroundings of the vehicle in 3D
- Front Wide View : Supports blind spots at intersections
- Moving object detection function : Detects the movement of pedestrians and vehicles
5. Extensive advanced safety equipment
- Intelligent BSI (first in a minicar): Collision avoidance assistance when changing lanes
- BSW (Rear Side Vehicle Detection Warning) (first for a mini super height wagon)
- RCTA (reverse vehicle detection alarm) (first for a mini super height wagon)
- ProPilot : Expressway driving assistance
6. NissanConnect system powered by Google
The NissanConnect infotainment system is a first for the Roox, and is available as a factory option. It is equipped with Google, which supports Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play, and also allows the Remote Photoshoot service.
Special edition vehicles and life care vehicles
AUTECH LINE
The special edition “AUTECH LINE” model, based on the concept of cool and aggressive, was also announced at the same time:
- Exclusive 15-inch aluminum wheels
- Black-toned interior
- Waterproof synthetic leather sheet
- Price: 2,258,300 yen – 2,462,900 yen
Slide-up passenger seat
A “slide-up passenger seat” is also available as a welfare vehicle. The passenger seat rotates and rises electrically to assist with getting in and out. Prices start from 1,945,000 yen.
New colors and color variations
The new Roox is available in a two-tone color scheme inspired by the traditional Japanese architectural style, Karahafu:
New colors
- Celadon Green
- Cinnamon Latte
- Seto Blue
Color options
- Highway Star Series: 6 two-tone and 7 monotone colors
- Standard Series: 7 monochrome colors
- A total of 17 variations
Fuel economy and driving performance
The new Roox is equipped with an engine that has improved fuel efficiency and quietness. Soundproofing sheets and high-performance sound-absorbing materials are used around the doors and tires, creating a quiet interior space where you can enjoy conversations without worrying about noise from outside the car.
Summary: The appeal of the new Roox
The new Nissan Roox has undergone a complete model change, revolutionizing the concept of a minicar. While priced at an affordable price starting at just 1.67 million yen, it boasts a full range of features comparable to those found in standard cars, including a 12.3-inch display, advanced safety equipment, and class-leading interior space.
Its spacious interior, excellent safety features, and ease of use will be particularly appealing to families with children and the elderly. We can’t wait for its release this fall as it will set a new standard for minicars.
Will it be released in the future?! About the new “ROOX e-POWER”
The first e-POWER model to appear in a minicar is expected to combine the second-generation e-POWER with a 660cc minicar engine . This model is equipped with the MM48 motor, also used in the Sakura, the first electric minicar. This motor delivers a maximum output of 47kW at 2,302-10,455rpm and a maximum torque of 195Nm at 0-2,302rpm. Advanced control technology ensures quick and smooth acceleration, allowing for smooth merging onto highways. The car also features the e-Pedal Step system, a one-pedal driving system that allows for easy speed control using only the accelerator pedal, making driving more comfortable in urban areas and on snowy roads.
Scoop image of the new Roox
We have successfully captured spy shots of the test vehicle in Japan.
Test vehicle running #Ken-O Expresswaypic.twitter.com/6VE6615iOT
— piedpiper【】 (@piedpiper0202) June 2, 2025
Expected specifications of the new “ROOX e-POWER”
| Specifications | Roox e-POWER |
|---|---|
| full length | 3,395mm |
| Overall width | 1,475mm |
| Overall height | 1,775mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495mm |
| Model | e-POWER |
| engine | 660cc inline 3-cylinder DOHC (BR06-SM21) + motor (MM48) |
| Maximum power | 52ps/ 6,400rpm |
| Maximum torque | 60Nm/ 3,600rpm |
| Motor maximum output |
47kW (64ps) / 2,302-10,455rpm |
| Motor Max Torque |
195Nm/ 0-2,302rpm |
| Drive system | FF/4WD |
| Vehicle weight | -kg |
| WLTC mode fuel economy |
-km/L (2WD) -km/L (4WD) |
| price | -circle |
Thoughts on the new “ROOX e-POWER”
For Nissan, the Roox is a high-roof mini wagon in the Japanese market, a highly popular vehicle. This time, it’s undergoing a normal evolution for Nissan, with a completely new model equipped with the e-POWER engine. It’s a model that feels more evolved when you drive it than it looks. Its enhanced safety features and cutting-edge interior make it a reliable vehicle. Looking at Nissan’s best-selling models , there’s always an e-POWER model in the lineup, including the Note, Note Aura, Serena, Kicks, and X-Trail. The new e-POWER adds unprecedented value to the vehicle. While minicars are regulated by engine standards, using a motor to drive it will undoubtedly surprise customers with its torqueful driving performance, something you wouldn’t expect from a minicar . It’ll be interesting to see if it can beat the Honda N-BOX and Suzuki Spacia as a minicar.
About Rooks
The current model, the Roox , was announced at 10:00 AM on February 25, 2020, and released on March 19, 2020, marking its first minor change in three years. This time, the exterior design has been revised, and the interior design has been changed to resemble the new Serena, which was released on December 22, 2022. The new model features a new Nissan emblem and the latest V-motion design language. It incorporates a V-shaped grille and aggressive headlights. The Highway Star model grade incorporates many Nissan design features, such as a large V-motion grille, boomerang-shaped headlights, and a powerful body shape. Furthermore, it is equipped with horizontal signature LED lamps, and the headlights are delicately designed to further accentuate the distinctive boomerang shape.
All “Roox Highway Star” vehicles come standard with the “Comfort Pack (rear ceiling fan with plasma cluster, personal table, 9 cup holders, USB socket).” New body colors have been added: “Sorbet Blue Metallic/White Pearl 2-tone” and “Cactus Green Pearl” have been added to the “Roox,” and “Kanjuku Cassis Pearl” has been added to the “Roox Highway Star.” A “heated steering wheel” is standard on 4WD vehicles and optional on 2WD vehicles.
Nissan New Roox Fully Redesigned Interior
The adoption of a newly designed platform has extended the wheelbase by 65 mm, expanding the rear seat legroom (flat floor with no protrusions) and luggage space. The dealer option genuine navigation system is 9 inches, and the meter panel is equipped with a 4.2-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display TFT color LCD. An electric parking brake is also available.
Nissan New Roox Full Model Change: Advanced Safety Features
ProPilot (optional) Equipped with adaptive cruise control (ACC) and lane keep assist (LKA), it primarily supports driving on expressways. It supports monotonous “traffic jam driving” and long periods of “cruising” on expressways. It operates when driving on expressways (approximately 0km/h to 100km/h). In these two scenarios, the car supports accelerator, brake, and steering operations, reducing the burden on the driver when driving at high speeds.
High Beam Assist : The forward detection camera detects the headlights of preceding and oncoming vehicles, as well as the brightness of the road. By increasing the frequency of driving with high beams, the system supports safe driving by detecting pedestrians early.
Intelligent Emergency Braking: The front camera detects vehicles and pedestrians ahead. If the risk of a collision increases, a warning is displayed on the meter display and a buzzer sounds to prompt the driver to take evasive action. If the driver is unable to safely slow down, the system automatically activates the emergency brakes to avoid a collision or reduce damage and injuries in the event of a collision.
Emergency Stop Signal: When you apply the brakes suddenly, the brake lights flash to warn vehicles behind you of the sudden braking, reducing the possibility of being rear-ended.
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) If the vehicle is about to unintentionally deviate from its lane, a warning will be displayed on the meter display and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
Intelligent LI (Lane Departure Prevention Assist System) generates force for a short period of time in the direction of returning the vehicle to the lane, encouraging the driver to take action to return the vehicle to the lane.
When parking or traveling at low speeds and encountering an obstacle such as a wall in the direction of travel, if the driver is late in braking and the system detects the risk of colliding with the obstacle, or if the driver mistakes the accelerator pedal for the brake, the system warns the driver with a display in the meter and a buzzer. By controlling engine output and braking, the system helps prevent collisions with obstacles and excessive acceleration.
Front and rear sonar detects obstacles and alerts you with a buzzer.
Intelligent Around View Monitor : Allows you to intuitively grasp the surrounding situation as if you were looking down on the car from directly above, allowing you to park with peace of mind.
Intelligent Rearview Mirror The rearview mirror is equipped with an LCD monitor, allowing you to instantly switch between the camera image at the rear of the vehicle and the mirror.
SOS call (first time used in a Nissan vehicle) (optional for all grades) In the event of an emergency, an SOS call will be automatically made to the call center.
Nissan SOS Call system installed in new Dayz to respond to road rage and sudden illness
Nissan new Roox some specification improvements specs
| Specifications | Luke’s | Luke’s |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 3,395mm | 3,395mm |
| Overall width | 1,475mm | 1,475mm |
| Overall height | 1,775mm | 1,775mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495mm | 2,495mm |
| Model | Turbo car | Mild hybrid vehicles |
| engine | 660cc water-cooled inline 3-cylinder DOHC intercooler turbo |
660cc water-cooled inline 3-cylinder DOHC + motor |
| Maximum power | 64ps/ 5,600rpm |
52ps/ 6,400rpm |
| Maximum torque | 100Nm/ 2,400rpm to 4,000rpm |
60Nm/ 3,600rpm |
| Motor maximum output |
2.1/ 1,200 rpm |
2.1/ 1,200 rpm |
| Motor Max Torque |
40Nm/ 100rpm |
40Nm/ 100rpm |
transmission |
CVT (Xtronic) |
CVT (Xtronic) |
| Drive system | FF/4WD | FF/4WD |
| Vehicle weight | 940kg to 1060kg | 940kg to 1060kg |
| WLTC mode fuel economy |
19.2km/L (2WD) 17.5km/L (4WD) |
20.9km/L (2WD) 19.0km/L (4WD) |
A word from the editorial department
Nissan’s minicars, along with the Dayz, rank highly in sales and are extremely important models for the company. To compete with its competitors, Nissan has adopted its signature e-POWER technology, which offers both excellent performance and fuel economy. It will be interesting to see if this change will put the company ahead of its competitors. We can’t wait for the new model to be released. We will continue to update you with new information as it becomes available.
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Nissan Roox
