Nissan Resumed Sales of Three Models in Canada
After a supply pause, these US-made vehicles returned to Canadian lots with limited allocations.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Buying/Selling
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Nissan restarted Canadian deliveries of the Pathfinder, Murano, and Frontier in April 2026 after pausing supply in May 2025. The shift follows the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on non-CUSMA-compliant vehicles imported from the United States.
Why it matters
The new 25 percent tariff on non-CUSMA-compliant imports has constrained supply, forcing Nissan to limit Canadian inventory to 50 to 60 percent of pre-tariff levels. This supply reduction impacts vehicle availability and pricing for Canadian shoppers.
Nissan sold 1,158 combined units of the Pathfinder, Murano, and Frontier in Q3 2026, including 669 Pathfinders, 209 Frontiers, and 280 Muranos. Current retail prices are CAD 59,402 for the Frontier, CAD 58,796 for the Murano, and CAD 58,302 for the Pathfinder.
The players
Nissan
A major global automaker that manufactures the Pathfinder, Murano, and Frontier at facilities in Tennessee and Mississippi.
Nissan Canada
The Canadian subsidiary responsible for managing dealership networks and regional vehicle inventory.
The details
To manage the impact of the 25 percent tariff, Nissan Canada and its authorized dealers have accepted smaller profit margins per vehicle. The company also maintains tighter inventory levels to balance production costs for these US-assembled models. Future production for the Canadian market is expected to increase gradually over time.
Timeline
May 2025: Nissan stopped supplying specific models to Canada.
April 2026: Nissan restarted Canadian vehicle allocations.
September 30, 2026: The third-quarter sales period concluded.
The Home Front
The supply constraints follow the application of a 25 percent tariff on automobiles imported into Canada that do not meet CUSMA-compliant standards. This development highlights the ongoing influence of trade policy on vehicle availability and retail pricing across North American borders.
Canadian buyers should verify current local dealer inventory before scheduling a test drive as stock remains at 50 to 60 percent of pre-tariff levels. Consider comparing the current retail pricing of these models against other available inventory to gauge local market value.
The takeaway
The return of these three Nissan models to the Canadian market signals a cautious restart under new trade-related cost structures. Shoppers interested in the Frontier, Murano, or Pathfinder should remain aware of potential inventory limitations while tracking local dealer pricing.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.
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