Nissan’s Q2 Sales Surge 10%, But Z and Leaf Take a Hit

2% to 230,443 vehicles, marking 16 straight months of year-over-year retail gains. 5% to 39,817. 7% to just 806 units, likely due to buyers holding out for the refreshed 2027 model arriving this summer with a new six-speed manual option for the Nismo variant. 1% for the year, as higher gas prices and an aging design took their toll.

Crossovers and SUVs were the real story. 1% gain to 3,402 vehicles. 6%, and the Armada rose 27%. 4% increase. 5% slide in Altima sales, as Nissan’s truck and SUV lineup continues to drive the brand forward.

2% in Q2. The phase-out of the QX50 and QX55 was largely offset by the new QX65, a five-seat coupe-SUV starting at $53,990 that found 1,256 buyers. 4%. All told, Nissan’s crossover-heavy lineup is keeping the momentum alive, even as some legacy models struggle.