Differences Between Nissan Canada’s and Nissan USA’s Lineups
Compared to its vehicle selection in the United States, the Nissan lineup looks slightly little different in the Great White North. Whether you’re American or Canadian Nissan fan, it’s only natural to wonder what models are available across the border. Here’s a look at the vehicles that differ between the two lineups.
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Nissan Qashqai and Nissan Rogue Sport
The Nissan Qashqai’s name probably won’t ring any bells for American readers, but they’re sure to recognize its face. This popular model is known as the Rogue Sport in the United States. Both models offer five seats, 61 cubic feet of cargo space, and come standard with the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Safety Shield 360 suite of driver-assist technology. The Qashqai and Rogue Sport both boast a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that churns out 141 horsepower and 147 lb-ft of torque.
The real difference comes down to the name. The Rogue Sport takes inspiration from its big sibling, the Nissan Rogue. The Qashqai, on the other hand, pays homage to a semi-nomadic Iranian tribe. The Qashqai people are known for their fine crafts and bravery — perhaps Nissan wanted to evoke that same spirit.
Nissan Micra and Nissan Versa
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Nissan’s entry-level models differ between the Canadian and U.S. markets. Canadian drivers on a budget will consider the Nissan Micra, which isn’t offered in the United States. According to Auto123.com writer Miranda Lightstone, the Micra was engineered specifically to meet the needs of Canadian drivers. This compact model earns about 35 mpg and boasts a maximum of 28.94 cubic feet of cargo space. Under the hood, it’s packing a 109-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.
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The U.S. Nissan lineup starts with the Versa, which isn’t available in Canada. It’s a little more spacious and luxurious than its smaller, Canadian sibling. The Versa comes standard with the Safety Shield 360 suite of driver-assist technology, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility.
Both models offer you the choice between a manual and an automatic transmission.
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No matter what name these Nissan vehicles carry, they’re all built with the same engineering and style principles. Are there any other brands you would like us to compare international models?
Kimiko Kidd is a native Daytonian. She graduated from Wright State University with degrees in environmental science and sociology. She loves her trusty old Honda Civic, but dreams of owning a 1974 Ford Falcon XB with a custom paint job and a vintage Kawasaki Z1000. In her free time, Kimiko can be found watercolor-painting, baking muffins, collecting rocks, playing old-school Nintendo games, writing her novel, sewing stuffed animals, and cosplaying as her favorite Mad Max characters. See more articles by Kimiko.