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Nissan unveils custom car concepts at SEMA 2026
Nissan's US division showed several custom concept vehicles at SEMA 2026 in Las Vegas, a major car show.
The line-up reimagined familiar models, from the Sentra sedan to the Armada SUV, for performance, racing or off-road use.
The Sentra Spec-V marks 35 years since the Sentra SE-R reached North America and pairs a 300-horsepower turbo engine with a six-speed manual transmission.
A Datsun S30 concept combines the classic first-generation Z shape with a modern twin-turbo V6 from the current Fairlady Z. Nissan also showed the Pathfinder XE-V6, built to celebrate the SUV's 40th anniversary, with a four-inch lift and off-road equipment.
The Armada Jungle Patrol concept turns a full-size SUV into an open-roof safari vehicle, while other displays include a racing car and an off-road Frontier; the showcase highlights Nissan's design and customization ideas.
Nissan’s North American division displayed several custom vehicle concepts at the 2026 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
The lineup included the Sentra Spec-V Concept, a modified Pathfinder, and the Armada Jungle Patrol Concept.
The Sentra concept marks 35 years since the Sentra SE-R entered the North American market.
A Datsun S30 restomod combines the classic body with the current Fairlady Z’s twin-turbo V6 engine.
Off-road concepts include the Frontier “RONIN,” the Pathfinder XE-V6, and the Armada Jungle Patrol.
- Who
- Nissan’s North American division displayed the concepts.
- What
- Nissan presented several custom vehicle concepts, including modified cars, SUVs and a racing vehicle.
- When
- The concepts were shown at the 2026 SEMA show. Nissan’s North American division announced the Armada concept on November 3.
- Where
- The Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, United States.
- Why
- The concepts highlight Nissan models and heritage; the Sentra Spec-V marks 35 years since the Sentra SE-R entered the North American market.
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- Show
- SEMA 2026, Las Vegas Convention Center
- Sentra Spec-V engine
- 2.0-liter turbocharged direct-injection engine; 300 hp
- Datsun S30 engine
- 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 from the current Fairlady Z
- Armada Jungle Patrol tires
- 37-inch Yokohama off-road tires
- Pathfinder XE-V6 suspension
- Custom 4-inch lift kit