Nissan Launches Primera EV and Navara Pro PHEV in the Philippines

Nissan has launched two China-built electrified models in the Philippines: the battery-electric Primera sedan and the Navara Pro plug-in hybrid pickup. The pair went on sale following Nissan Philippines’ November 6, 2026 announcement, bringing a revived passenger-car nameplate and Nissan’s first electrified pickup into the market at the same time.

The official Nissan Philippines release provides Philippine specifications and launch pricing. These versions are market-specific; their equipment, range figures and prices should not be assumed to apply in other countries.

Primera returns as a 218-PS electric sedan

The Primera name returns after its earlier three-generation run, but the new Philippine model is a fully electric executive sedan rather than a continuation of the older gasoline-powered car. Nissan rates its single electric powertrain at 218 PS and 305 Nm of torque, supplied by a 58-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.

Nissan quotes up to 500 kilometers of driving range and says a compatible DC fast charger can take the battery from 10% to 80% in about 19 minutes. The launch announcement does not identify the test cycle behind the 500-kilometer figure or state the peak DC charging rate, so both claims should be read as manufacturer figures rather than directly compared with EPA or WLTP ratings.

Cabin equipment includes heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, a 15.6-inch central screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a panoramic glass roof. Nissan also lists ProPILOT driver assistance and a 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor. Those systems assist the driver in supported conditions; they do not make the car self-driving.

The Primera carries a suggested retail price of ₱2,099,000 and an introductory price of ₱1,999,000 after a ₱100,000 discount. Nissan says the launch package includes portable and home chargers plus three years of MyNISSAN Connect. Radiant Silver Metallic, Obsidian Black Pearl and Glacier White Pearl are the announced exterior colors.

Navara Pro PHEV combines a turbo engine and electric drive

The Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid pairs a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 143 PS and 220 Nm with an electric drive motor rated at 212 PS and 350 Nm. Nissan does not publish a combined system-output figure in the launch release, so the engine and motor ratings should not simply be added together.

Nissan’s Philippine specification brochure identifies a 20.24-kWh lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide battery, a Type 2 charging port and a four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission. Vehicle-to-load capability can power compatible external devices from the pickup.

The manufacturer quotes up to 1,150 kilometers of total driving range on a full fuel tank and fully charged battery, based on local testing by the Automobile Association of the Philippines. That is a combined fuel-and-electric range claim, not an all-electric range figure.

Pickup hardware includes intelligent four-wheel drive with 2H, Auto, 4H and 4L modes, an electronic locking rear differential, 232 mm of ground clearance and a claimed 700-mm water-wading depth. Nissan rates towing capacity at 3,500 kg. A multi-link rear suspension, 14.6-inch central display and available powered cargo features aim to mix utility with passenger comfort.

The VL variant lists for ₱2,498,000 and launches at ₱2,448,000 after a ₱50,000 discount. The LE lists for ₱2,698,000 and launches at ₱2,648,000. Nissan includes a home wall charger and three years of MyNISSAN Connect in the introductory package.

Why the two-model launch matters

The Primera and Navara Pro are both produced in China and adapted for export markets. Chiefs Review previously covered Nissan’s global Frontier Pro and Navara Pro rollout, which began with Mexico and identified the Philippines as a November market. The new announcement fills in the Philippine powertrain, equipment and pricing details.

The launch also illustrates how Chinese-developed vehicles are becoming part of established global brands’ export strategies. That trend sits alongside the broader rise in China’s passenger-car exports, although Nissan’s two-model launch alone does not establish the direction of the overall market.

For Philippine buyers, the important distinction is use case. The Primera is a dedicated EV with a large quoted range and fast-charging claim, while the Navara Pro PHEV keeps a gasoline engine for long-distance travel and adds plug-in charging, external power and four-wheel-drive hardware. Neither model’s manufacturer claims replace an independent road test, and Chiefs Review has not driven either vehicle.

Featured image: Archive photo of the Nissan Primera EV previewed at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show in June 2026. It shows the same model line but predates the November market launch. Photo by Ethan Llamas via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. No changes were made.