Nissan Is Killing 11 Models. Which Would You Cut?

Nissan recently announced their long‑term vision, known as “Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life.” This will see the automaker bring back the Xterra, launch a new Skyline, and bring e-Power technology to the United States with the redesigned Rogue.

While there’s a lot to be excited about, the company is also going on a killing spree. As part of the effort to streamline its lineup, at least 11 vehicles will be discontinued. Nissan didn’t name names, but said they’ll axe “low-performing models” to reallocate investments to growth areas.

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That brings us to our question of the day: what models should be on the chopping block?

Nissan’s US lineup is pretty strong at the moment as the company has redesigned or facelifted a number of models recently. However, there are a few contenders for a date with the undertaker.

The Altima is nearly a decade old and sales fell 18.1% last year to 93,268 units. To put that into perspective, 117,319 sales in 2024 wasn’t enough to save the Chevrolet Malibu.

While it would suck to see another sedan fall by the wayside, the redesigned Sentra could easily fill the Altima’s shoes. The model is roomy and surprisingly upscale, given that pricing starts at $22,600.

Other candidates include the Rogue Plug-in Hybrid and Murano. The former is a badge-engineered Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV that no one asked for, while the latter is a relatively niche offering.

That being said, the Murano is doing fairly well as sales shot up 121.3% last year thanks to a recent redesign. However, that only equates to 42,747 units. That’s not many, although the crossover is likely profitable as pricing starts at $41,670 and climbs to nearly $50,000 for the range-topping Platinum variant.

Overseas, Nissan might want to consider consolidating their van and Kei car lineups. However, any cuts will likely alienate some consumers. Regardless, what models could you do without?