This compact crossover nameplate entered Nissan’s U.S. lineup for the 2017 model year as a smaller, more city-friendly companion to the larger Rogue. It was sold as a practical five-passenger crossover with an emphasis on everyday usability, easy maneuverability, and flexible cargo space rather than rugged off-road intent. Nissan positioned it in the heart of the compact crossover segment, where it appealed to buyers who wanted the footprint of a smaller vehicle without giving up the elevated seating position and utility that made crossovers so popular.
For its early years, the nameplate helped fill an important gap beneath the main Rogue and gave Nissan a way to offer a distinct small-crossover option in the U.S. market. Across its run, it stayed focused on mainstream comfort and convenience, with periodic updates to styling, safety technology, and feature content rather than dramatic reinvention. That made it a familiar, easy-to-live-with choice in Nissan’s SUV family.
The final model year was 2022, after which Nissan ended production and designated the vehicle as discontinued. As a result, this nameplate had one continuous production run in the U.S. market, spanning from its 2017 introduction through the 2022 model year.