Overview & Reviews
Nissan was born in Japan, and like other marques from its homeland, the brand is known for crafting vehicles that place an emphasis on quality and reliability. The company's roster of products is broad, and includes sporty coupes, family sedans, minivans, trucks and SUVs.
The automaker got its start in 1933 as the Jidosha Seico Co., Ltd. The following year, this outfit merged with another Japanese manufacturer, and the new company was christened Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. Nissan initially marketed its vehicles under the Datsun brand, with the first Datsuns being built in 1934. Postwar, the brand made its presence felt worldwide, building a partnership with the U.K.-based Austin Motor Co. and establishing a presence in the United States. The first Datsuns hit American shores in 1958. Vehicles like the Datsun 1000 were based on Austin platforms.
The '60s witnessed Nissan's merger with Prince Motor Company, a union that helped the Asian manufacturer create more luxury-focused vehicles. In the U.S. it began offering its first vehicle styled for the U.S. market, the Datsun 510 sedan. By the end of the decade, Datsun had exported more than 1 million vehicles. Datsun rose to prominence in the 1970s on the popularity of its 240Z sports car. Powered by an inline six-cylinder engine, the car was coveted for its blend of style, performance and affordability. By the time the '70s drew to a close, the automaker's cumulative vehicle exports had surpassed the 10 million mark.
In 1981, Nissan shelved the Datsun name and began selling vehicles worldwide under the Nissan moniker. The '80s also saw Nissan's launch of a tuning division called Nismo for the development of performance-oriented vehicles and accessories. Nissan also brought its production to American shores, with the construction of a Georgia-based plant.
The early '90s saw Nissan's fortunes rise in the U.S. thanks to fun-to-drive cars like the 300ZX, Maxima and Sentra. But this trend didn't last long and by the late '90s Nissan's offerings consisted of anonymous vehicles. The company's future was uncertain.
After the turn of the new century Nissan bounced back, helped by a 1999 alliance with Renault that boosted the company's finances. Its redesigned Sentra and Altima boosted sales and consumer interest, as did new models like the 350Z sports car, Armada SUV and Titan pickup. Today the manufacturer is known for offering a wide range of well-regarded vehicles, including the popular Murano SUV, the incredible GT-R supercar and the all-electric Leaf.
User Reviews:
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Awesome!!! - 2005 Nissan Armada
By Jeff - December 10 - 11:00 amShort people might have some issues, but they are the minority. What an awesome machine! We took it up the CA Mountains the first day we owned it, and we were thrilled with its performance and comfort!
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Just on the way home - 2002 Nissan Sentra
By Hayjaymom - December 10 - 12:10 amI just bought this car and the drive home was amazing. I am so excited about taking this baby for more rides. Im so glad I bought it!
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a must drive , # 1 good job nissan - 2004 Nissan Quest
By marka0919 - December 9 - 10:00 amwe drove the honda and the toyota . The room is incredible, the seating positions on the second row is so unique, make sure the salesperson shows you how to adjust the 2nd row seats. the third row is so easy to fold flat, very quiet cabin at highway speeds, and the entertainmant system is a must have. if you like to travel fold down the third seat in all of the ones you drive and put in your vacation gear like we did. the quest was the only one with room to spare. you can look at cubic feet of cargo space but if it isnt usable it only looks good on paper. WE have owned 3 maximas 2 altimas and this is my first QUEST AND THEY ARE AWESOME!!!!!
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Best car Ive ever had! - 2004 Nissan Maxima
By scdavies - December 9 - 10:00 amThis car has EVERYTHING I wanted and at a price I was VERY happy with. Got the Drivers Preferred Package w/o VDC or TCS (I dont need/want them). It is fast and fun to drive. I LOVE IT!!
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fun to ride - 2000 Nissan Quest
By Torres Family - December 9 - 3:46 amWe love to ride our nissan quest its very quiet and strong, and our kids love the convinience of having a tv/vcr unit. GREAT VAN, GREAT VALUE.
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Better Than I Expected - 2009 Nissan Frontier
By *El Ocho1* - December 7 - 11:30 pmI just purchased this slightly used (8930 miles on it) 2009 Frontier King Cab SE. I mainly needed a truck for work & my two main criteria were confort & reliability. I had originally been looking for a Toyota Tacoma, but for the price of my Frontier I would of got an 06 Tacoma with a lot more miles on it. After driving my Frontier for 2 weeks now I am happier than ever. The truck is very comfortable for me (64") & performs great! It feels like a big truck, while keeping smaller dimensions. Looks very aggressive & rides like a car. every time my wife gets in it she comments on how comfortable it is! Hands down a better value than a Tacoma, much more bang for your buck!
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Surpassed my expectations - 2006 Nissan Murano
By gag - December 7 - 4:26 pmIt was my dream car, and it really has been a great experience. Its fun to drive. I got the SE model at the end (was planning on SL) and love it. Though more common nowadays, it still makes people gawk. Very spacious, and the power delivered when you push the pedal is amazing, with no transmission jerking.
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best car! - 2004 Nissan Murano
By Amber - December 7 - 2:20 pmI have had an excellent experience with this car. I bought it brand new off the lot and ran like a dream for 6 years. I plan to trade it in and buy another brand new one!
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I really love my car - 2006 Nissan Altima
By Ang402 - December 7 - 1:53 pmSmooth handling, quiet ride (although Im comparing this to my old 1999 Mercury Cougar)
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Excellent for the Money - 2000 Nissan Maxima
By Mark99 - December 7 - 10:00 amThis is my second Maxima. It always seems that you get more car than you paid for. I traded in an Accord for this Max and am totally satisfied. Great value.
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