The new crossover, expected to go on sale in
The current logo has been used since 2001, when Ghosn took over as Nissan's president.
The SUV, based on a concept model showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show last October, will be priced at around
The introduction comes as Nissan, maker of the world's first mass-produced electric car Leaf, faces an increasingly difficult market environment as rivals focus on EVs and the new coronavirus pandemic dents consumer sentiment.
The Ariya with twin electric motors is equipped with self-driving assistance technology that enables hands-off driving while cruising on a highway.
The connected EV is also loaded with Amazon's Alexa, a virtual assistant artificial intelligence technology, which allows drivers to operate the lights and air conditioner switches at home from inside the car.
"The
Uchida said last month that the Ariya and planned releases of other new models will spearhead the carmaker's shift to a growth path after it fell into a loss of
The automaker has been struggling to recover from years of expansion pursued by ousted boss Ghosn that hit profitability. The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a further blow to sagging global vehicle sales.
It is implementing major restructuring measures, including the planned closure of plants in
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