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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Good car - 2000 Nissan Maxima
By CVanHorn - February 4 - 10:00 amI bought this car when the new model came out, because I opted for a manual transmission, the colors available was limited. I wanted a black one but got a gold one instead. I still like the color. No major problems so far in 4.5 years. Had to have the keys re- programmed recently in order to start the car. That was inexpensive ($45). No other problems at all.
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Good minivan option with minor quirks - 2004 Nissan Quest
By Jdevine - February 4 - 10:00 amWeve had our Qwest SE for 4 months. Its comfortable and drives well. We can fit plenty of stuff and the styling is attractive to us. The additional features of the SE (5 speed, sky lights, leather, etc.) are nice. All the electrical widgets (auto doors etc.) still work fine and our 1.5 year old likes the DVD. On the down side, fuel economy stinks, no where near what they advertise. Poor interior build quality, the back of the van rattled like a 1991 Econoline industrial version within a week of taking it home. Also, our van came with running boards. They look cool, but I dont like them. The van is so close to the ground, it gets in the way.
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almost there - 2004 Nissan Murano
By BradfromFL - February 4 - 10:00 amAfter three, 3-year Jeep leases in a row, I decided to go with the Murano. I drove it recently, round-trip, from FL to NY. I added the touring package: a $4,300 option. Its comfortable, rides and handles well, and the A/C is outstanding (edge to Murano). The gas mileage is, at best, comparable to its peers. I got 15 all-around mpgs and 23.4 mpgs during my 20 hours of pure hwy driving. Needs more odd-stuff storage space (edge to Jeep), and the rear visibilty is fair because the window seems higher. Center console opens from the drivers side; a pain when try to get something from the passenger side. Turning radius is fair (edge to Jeep). Sunroof is small, an
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Nissan Gone Bad - 2004 Nissan Frontier
By Nissan Owner - February 4 - 10:00 amIt looks good from the outside, and the inside isnt that bad. The only bad things I have is the terrible MPG and the wind noise.I mean, 20/22 is terrible for a 4-cylinder with 143 horsepower.
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What A TRUCK - 2004 Nissan Xterra
By cocky1 - February 4 - 10:00 amBefore I bought my Xterra I read all kinds of reviews on it. And most of the reviews complained about the feel of the ride. Dont listen to all that crap about it being a bad ride. Test drive one for yourself and see. If you want a vehicle that looks like an SUV but acts more like A TRUCK this is the one to own. And lets not forget its A nissan so it built to last.
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Goodby Gas Station - 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
By Jack - February 3 - 6:56 amI only visit the gas station once every two weeks now, which is half as often as I did with my 2004 Acura TSX. I opted for the fully loaded tech package so I have all the goodies..navigation, Bose, rear back- up camera, etc. I think I enjoy the performance well enough for a hybrid.
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Highly recommended for durability - 1999 Nissan Maxima
By Danny - February 2 - 2:00 pmI have always wanted this exact year. When I first purchased used. I had done all my homework and have not been disappointed since. It is the most reliable car so far that I have owned. For a v6 it is quite responsive. Like any car it has had some minor mechanical work but if you change your oil regularly and do its scheduled upkeep it will give you years of satisfaction. I currently have 145000 kms and bought it with 88000 kms. The engine on this car is solid. it corners on rails and is a treat on the highway. The seats are comfortable. Buy it!!
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Good Basic Car - 2010 Nissan Versa
By Joanna - February 2 - 11:30 amI bought the base model for the automatic. No power anything, and no radio even (Went to best buy to buy a better one anyway). I only needed to replace my 2 door Civic I had sold in preparation of my first child. Its perfect for what I need. You wont find a cheaper new car that is decently built. You sit up higher than most sedans too. I like that! Although its taking me some getting used to pulling into a parking space as you cant see where your front bumper ends. Think the bubble shape is cute too. My tall husband can drive this car waayy most comfortable driving this car too, more leg and head room than most cars, doesnt feel small at all! A good purchase!
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2000 Quest SE - 2001 Nissan Quest
By MMattson - February 2 - 10:00 am1. Good pickup. Repeated problems with alignment. 2. Leather seats worth extra money, as are moonroof, upgraded stereo and VCR. 3.Great visibility, not much maneuverablity in parking lots. 4.Steering wheel controls for stereo are a godsend. 5.Running boards, alloy wheels, and silver color adds sporty details to an otherwise solid design. 6. Disappointed by electrical problems with rear windshield wiper; service department has not resolved difficulties. Other electrical problems include overdrive on/off switch, and digital readout for stereo and clock, both working intermittantly. 7. Never had any engine, brake, transmission problems.
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Needs improvement - 2007 Nissan Sentra
By Not So Pleased - February 1 - 1:40 amAlthough I love the way this new body style of the Sentra looks I think the interior features need work...the sunglass holders are poorly made and the plastic molding used for the doors and other interior areas scratch very easily.
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