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Nissan Shows City-Street Self‑Driving Tech in Tokyo, Targets 2027 Release

The urban-focused system, slated for 2027, reflects a push to revive the business.

Japanese automaker Nissan's test vehicle featuring an automated driving system packed with artificial intelligence is shown to the media in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama)
Nissan manager Tetsuya Iijima demonstrates the automaker’s self-driving technology, showing he isn’t using his hands on Sept. 11, 2025 in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama)
The NISSAN logo is seen outside a building during the launch event of the Infiniti QX80 Autograph in Mexico City, Mexico, August 21, 2025. REUTERS/Henry Romero/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Nissan demonstrated an Ariya prototype navigating downtown Tokyo using 11 cameras, five radars and a LiDAR sensor.
  • The system handled traffic lights, pedestrians and intersections, marking a shift from Nissan’s earlier freeway-only driver assistance.
  • The company says the technology is planned for availability in 2027, pending development and validation.
  • Nissan positions the effort within a broader turnaround after job cuts, losses and the appointment of CEO Ivan Espinosa.
  • Rivals are advancing their own programs, with Toyota partnering with Waymo, Waymo testing in Japan, and efforts from Honda, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Amazon and Zoox; IndustryARC estimates the market could reach $2 trillion by 2030.