As Honda and Nissan negotiate the terms of a possible merger, we take a speculative look at what new vehicles could spawn from the unprecedented collaboration.

Honda and Nissan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to begin discussions on a potential business integration.

The problem is there is no likely outcome that would leave both companies and their employees better off than they are today.

Discussions are currently underway for the merger of Honda and Nissan. Working together, Honda-Nissan will have improved cost efficiencies and production capacity. They will be in a better position to tackle the threat from China-based EV manufacturers. If things go smoothly, the Honda-Nissan merger could be completed by 2026.

Honda and Nissan are weighing the creation of a joint holding company “amid the dramatic changes in the environment surrounding both companies and the automotive industry,” Honda said. Among the reasons for exploring a merger: Critically examining plants and jobs.

Honda proposed a merger with Nissan at the end of last year that was accepted soon after, and as with any proposed merger of two industry giants, there is bound to be some collateral damage. Honda has expressed interest in merging with Nissan and Mitsubishi,

Honda and Nissan's $58bn merger aims to compete with China's EV dominance, but risks include cultural clashes, overlapping markets, and uncertain innovation outcomes.

Honda and Nissan announced merger plans in December 2024, and the process has been progressing as per schedule. The merger will also include Mitsubishi, and both companies aim to reach a definitive agreement by June 2025.

Nissan Motor Corporation is a Japanese automaker founded in 1933 and the parent automaker of Infiniti and formerly Datsun. Nissan produces a wide variety of mass-market vehicles, including popular SUVs like the Rogue,

Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to start discussions that could pave the way for a merger of the two companies.