Bridgestone bringing Enliten to North America on 2021 Nissan Rogue

The launch of the VW ID.3 marked the debut of Bridgestone’s materials-reducing Enliten technology. Volkswagen has decided against selling the ID.3 in the USA, but this doesn’t mean drivers across the pond will miss out on Enliten. Bridgestone Americas says its Alenza Sport A/S with Enliten technology has been specified as original equipment on select models of the 2021 Nissan Rogue. The Rogue is the first vehicle in the USA and Canada to be fitted with tyres featuring the technology.

“We are continuously working to advance our products, services and solutions to deliver new value for our customers and society,” said Shannon Quinn, president, original equipment, US and Canada, Bridgestone Americas. “Supplying the 2021 Nissan Rogue with our Alenza Sport A/S tyre with Enliten technology is a testament to our commitment to these efforts and our long-standing relationship with Nissan.”

The North American market 2021 Nissan Rogue will wear the Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S in sizes 235/65R17, 235/60R18 and 235/55R19. Bridgestone currently produces the Alenza Sport A/S solely for the North American market; the absence of a 3PMSF ‘snowflake’ on this M+S-marked tyre precludes it from being sold as an all-season tyre in European markets. A Bridgestone spokesperson shared that “isn’t yet clear whether this tyre with Enliten technology will also be available for other markets in future.”