NISSAN is expected to stop producing one of its most beloved top-selling models.
The automaker decided to axe the vehicle after President Trump’s tariffs put immense pressure on car imports.
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The Nissan Rogue is applauded as the manufacturer’s top-selling car for its good fuel economy, modern design, and advanced safety features.
However, as the 25% tariffs set in, Nissan is planning to reduce production of the popular model by 13,000 units, as reported by Car Scoops.
The Rogue is partly manufactured at the Kyushu plant in southwest Japan.
The car company also started manufacturing the model at its Smyrna, Tennessee facility in 2023.
However, the majority of the vehicles it sells are manufactured in either Japan or Mexico.
The car has been awarded the Best Mid-Size Utility Vehicle of 2021 by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.
Similarly, Auto123 named it the Compact SUV of the Year in both 2021 and 2022.
Drivers appreciate the vehicle’s advanced technologies that cover a range of systems including driver assist, safety, entertainment, and navigation.
The Rogue also is known for having ample cargo space with a rear row of seats that fold downward.
The car starts at $28,590 and goes up to $38,590 depending on the specifications and trim.
Currently, Nissan USA has 5 models of the Rogue: S, SV, Rock Creek, SL, and Platinum.
The decision to stop production comes as Trump announced that he will personally attend a meeting between Japanese and US trade officials on Wednesday, as reported by Reuters.
“Japan is coming in today to negotiate Tariffs, the cost of military support, and ‘TRADE FAIRNESS’,” he said in a post on Truth Social.
“I will attend the meeting, along with Treasury & Commerce Secretaries. Hopefully something can be worked out which is good (GREAT!) for Japan and the USA!”
What items will be affected by the tariffs?
AMERICANS should prepare to see significant prices changes on everything from avocados to cars under President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs.
Here is a list of some of the everyday products that could see a massive price tag surge.
- Coffee
- Tea
- Bananas
- Foreign-made cars
- Sneakers
- Furniture and other home goods
- Pharmaceuticals
- Video games
- Clothing
- Toys
- Washers and dryers
- Avocados
- Housing materials
Following the 90-day pause, Japan will be hit with a 24% tariff on its exports to the United States.
This does not affect the 10% universal rate or the 25% tariff for cars.
In January, Nissan announced it would cut production of the Rogue at the Tennessee facility and the Altima at its Canton plant.
Car companies are scrambling to shift production of their vehicles to US-based facilities.
For instance, Honda has plans to move production of the next-generation Civic Hybrid from Ontario, Canada, where it’s currently manufactured, to the United States.
According to Honda executives, vehicle production will move to a facility in Indiana beginning in May 2028.
Meanwhile, consumers are worried that they’ll have to pay more to buy a vehicle because of the tariffs.