The Nissan Altima may be gradually losing its grip on the North American market, with its future hanging in the balance, but that does not mean its global twin is nearing the end of its journey. In China and several other regions, the sedan lives on under the name Nissan Teana, produced through Nissan’s long-running partnership with Dongfeng. Far from being discontinued, the Teana is now preparing for another refresh to stay relevant in an increasingly competitive sedan market. The upcoming Teana Plus will receive styling revisions inspired by Nissan’s latest electrified models, positioning it as a bridge between traditional gasoline-powered cars and the brand’s forward-looking EV lineup.
Hints of the new design first surfaced when images and initial specifications appeared in filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Only days later, Dongfeng Nissan confirmed the details by releasing official photographs of the model, making it clear that the next facelift will indeed be marketed as the Teana Plus.
The most striking changes occur at the front end of the vehicle. The sedan now sports sharper LED headlights finished in a darker tone, paired with a larger grille featuring integrated daytime running lights and a refined mesh pattern. Beneath that sits a redesigned bumper with a more prominent lower air intake, echoing design themes introduced on the newer N6 and N7 sedans. These adjustments give the Teana Plus a more modern character while aligning it visually with Nissan’s electrified design language. From the side, the silhouette remains familiar, but updated alloy wheel designs inject freshness, with sizes offered up to 19 inches. Some trims will also include a stylish two-tone color scheme, enhancing the car’s premium appeal. At the rear, Nissan has added a full-width LED taillight bar with illuminated Nissan lettering in the center, a design cue also seen on its EV siblings. The tailgate and bumper have been smoothed out for a cleaner finish, and the exhaust pipes have been hidden to deliver a sleeker, more contemporary look.
Dimensionally, the Teana Plus grows slightly longer than its predecessor, stretching to 4,920 mm, a 14 mm increase. Width, height, and wheelbase remain identical, with the same 2,825 mm wheelbase ensuring interior space is unaffected. While interior photos are not yet available, reports suggest a revamped dashboard with a digital cockpit and updated infotainment technology will be part of the upgrade.
Powertrain choices also remain largely familiar. The Teana Plus will continue with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 240 horsepower, paired with Nissan’s Xtronic CVT transmission featuring eight simulated gears. Interestingly, filings also referenced a new, lower-output entry-level engine rated at 142 hp—less powerful than today’s naturally aspirated 2.0-liter unit, which delivers 154 hp. Analysts speculate this detuned engine may be reserved for the standard Teana, leaving the Teana Plus as the performance-focused option.
The refreshed Teana Plus is expected to debut in late 2025 and will join showrooms in the fourth quarter of that year. Pricing has not been confirmed, but since the current Teana ranges between $25,000 and $33,400, the Plus version will likely command a premium while the outgoing model continues to be sold alongside it.