# Nissan production expansion in Sunderland

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nissan-production-expansion-in-sunderland
> Updated: 2026-09-29T07:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Nissan is expanding production capabilities at its Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom. Following technical delays that slowed the output of the third-generation Leaf, the company is ramping up manufacturing for that model, which features a crossover design and various battery options.

In addition to the Leaf, Nissan has announced a £170 million investment to manufacture the Kicks, a compact B-segment crossover, at the Sunderland facility. The Kicks will utilize third-generation e-POWER hybrid technology, which uses an internal combustion engine to generate electricity for an electric motor. This new model joins an existing production lineup in the UK that includes the Qashqai, Juke, and Leaf.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Nissan to invest £170m in UK production of Kicks crossover

Nissan will invest £170 million to produce the Kicks compact crossover at its Sunderland plant in the UK, featuring e-POWER hybrid technology for the European market.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nissan-to-invest-170m-in-uk-production-of-kicks-crossover

### 2026-09-23: Nissan invests in Sunderland plant for Kicks and Leaf production

Nissan is addressing production delays for the new Leaf model at its Sunderland plant and has announced a £170 million investment to introduce the Kicks hybrid crossover to the European market.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nissan-invests-in-sunderland-plant-for-kicks-and-leaf-production

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