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Originally Posted by JDMDreams
I don't get why they had to develop a new straight 6, when the market is going electric, why not that wankle range extender EV. Or just buy the Infiniti fx/ 400z platform and build a rwd SUV on it like the fx50.
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Nissan platform's too old and too small. Even if you re-use the underbody/brakes/suspension, you're only saving 20% cuz you still have to invest in upper body, hvac/interiors, assembly/paint, etcetc.
Range extender EV tech's definitely an experiment cuz some people at HQ did it on a shoestring budget or had enough political pull to keep it alive, nothing serious. FWD based products will probably use Toyota tech in next gen.