Honda’s merger with Nissan looks like a disaster

Why Honda is merging with Nissan: factories, SUVs, and China
While Honda does have the Prologue, that vehicle was part of a $5 billion joint venture with GM that only lasted through the development of two vehicles. The Prologue has been a surprise EV hit, selling over 33,000 in 2024 and outselling the larger gas-powered Honda Passport.
Honda May Get Its First Full-Size SUV And Pickup From Nissan Merger
Honda may soon get its first opportunity to make a true full-size SUV and pickup truck, according to AutomotiveNews. After speaking with Honda Motor Co.'s executive vice president, Noriya Kaihara, the outlet learned that the merger between Honda and Nissan could give Honda access to Nissan's experience and knowledge in producing full-size body-on-frame trucks.
The Honda-Nissan merger could kick off with a full-size SUV
We read your reactions on our coverage of the potential Honda-Nissan merger, and chuckled at every single “Honda Civic Type Z,” and “Nissan CR-XTrail” comment. These have all been funny, outrageous, and have started some interesting conversations at the office.
Honda Could Get Full-Size SUV As Part Of Merger With Nissan
Honda’s largest crossover is the Pilot, which spans 199.9 inches (5,077 mm) long and has seating for up to eight people. The Armada is considerably larger as it measures 209.6 inches (5,324 mm) long. It’s also more burly thanks to a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 developing 425 hp (317 kW / 431 PS) and 516 lb-ft (699 Nm) of torque.
Honda-Nissan Merger Could Mean More Big Trucks for Americans
With their merger seeming increasingly inevitable, Honda and Nissan are considering more than just the benefits of cost savings on future electric products. With Trump returning to office and some import manufacturers feeling pressure to adjust their production strategies,
Honda Considers Full-Size SUV Based On The Nissan Armada
Honda executives have hinted at the possibility of entering the full-size SUV market, leveraging its upcoming merger with Nissan.During a media roundtable at CES, Noriya Kaihara, Honda’s executive vice president,
CES 2025: Honda and Nissan Could Collaborate on Full-Size Models
Honda stated that Nissan's full-size models could serve it well, and that the two companies could collaborate on new products of that kind.
Honda Suggests It Could Work with Nissan on Full-Size Vehicles
A Honda executive suggested the two companies could co-develop future full-size vehicles or that Honda could utilize existing full-size Nissans for its lineup.
Honda’s merger with Nissan looks like a disaster, but not all is lost
The problem is there is no likely outcome that would leave both companies and their employees better off than they are today.
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Honda wants its own version of the Nissan Patrol and Navara ute in expanded line-up
The proposed merger between the two brands could see Honda introduce full-size models co-developed with Nissan.