According to the Financial Times, Nissan will invest 170 million pounds to start production of a new hybrid SUV at the Sunderland plant. A person familiar with the matter, who did not wish to be named, said that after the Kicks model is put into production, the Sunderland plant can increase production by up to 50,000 vehicles per year. Nissan's manufacturing cooperation project with Chery is underway; the two sides have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding. Chery plans to manufacture three models at its Sunderland plant.

According to the Financial Times, Nissan will invest 170 million pounds to start production of a new hybrid SUV at the Sunderland plant. A person familiar with the matter, who did not wish to be named, said that after the Kicks model is put into production, the Sunderland plant can increase production by up to 50,000 vehicles per year. Nissan's manufacturing cooperation project with Chery is underway; the two sides have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding. Chery plans to manufacture three models at its Sunderland plant.