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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  Perfect, if you never have a flat tire - 2004 Nissan Murano
  By annieengel - August 28 - 10:00 am

  Nissan Murano has a different sized wheel well. At this time, most tire shops do not carry this size of tire. In addition, there are no studded snow tires available and the tire chains are special order. And there isnt a full size spare.

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  Look out Detroit Nissans here!! - 2004 Nissan Titan
  By jeffreyd53 - August 28 - 10:00 am

  Ever since I found out Nissan was building a full size I read everything about it and knew I wanted one. I took my sentra in for a recall and drove home in my Titan. 305 hp 379lb ft torque is all you need to say but theres more. Comfortable quiet smooth with great features some not available from the Big 3 trucks. Best thing is the looks I get from people who have no clue what Im driving or wait maybe its all the compliments oh wait, I think its both! I love my TITAN!!!!

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  LOVING IT SO FAR - 2004 Nissan Titan
  By fireman0701 - August 28 - 10:00 am

  I have loved nissan trucks for years. I feel they have transfered the quality and durability they have had for years in their smaller trucks and put it into this truck.

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  So far so good - 2004 Nissan Titan
  By vtmapleus - August 28 - 10:00 am

  very well put together vehicle, some minor bumps along the way. Loose heat shield..replaced. rattle in dash..fixed. Very quick truck but also very smooth ride. Comparing it too my 2002 Ram isnt even fair as the Titan smokes it

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  Titan Radios Suck! Wake up Nissan!!! - 2004 Nissan Titan
  By crappyradio - August 28 - 10:00 am

  This truck would be a excellent if Nissan didnt try and push off their crappy radios. Dont be fooled by Nissan, a lot of Titan owners are having problems with the FM reception on the factory radio. One minute the FM sounds great in stereo, the bext it sounds like a clock radio in AM.

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  My Dream come true My Titan: A Mans drea - 2004 Nissan Titan
  By Randy Jackson - August 28 - 10:00 am

  When I first seen the Nissan Titan I was in Awwww, I knew that I had to see one of these Full size trucks by Nissan. Before the thought of Nissan comming out with a new style truck my first thought was A Puny little truck,,,, But to my amazement I was wrong, Very WRONG. I bought my Titan and am really Impressed with it. Everything about it is right.

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  The best in the U.S. - 2004 Nissan 350Z
  By cathycortes - August 28 - 10:00 am

  What a toy, Like no other, U msut drive to know

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  This car flat out rocks! - 2009 Nissan Maxima
  By Bob - August 28 - 5:30 am

  I have the SV model with the technology and cold weather package. This car easily fits 3 car seats across the back seat which made this purchase even easier. The V6 290 horsepower engine is very powerful and the handling is unreal. I have been getting a lot of second looks driving this car around town, and have been stopped a couple of times at lights. This car has so many extras it is a great deal for the price.

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  Great Car Great Price - 2009 Nissan Altima
  By PFC Mendoza - August 27 - 6:36 pm

  Im in the army so I travel alot and the Nissan altima is the perfect car for me. Its great on gas and it has plenty of room for me and my family. Its a smooth ride and its very quiet for being a 4 cylinder. I have had no problems with it and I love all the features.

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  Wonderful - 2005 Nissan Altima
  By joe siudock - August 27 - 3:40 pm

  This is my second Altima. We had 2004 2.5s. Thought the dash was cheap with the wheel covers. The dealer cut out a sun roof and added cheap leather. Never was repaired for anything. Bought a 3.5 se with leather and all the toys. Fast as a 300z but with size. Dash was super with 17in alloys. Great car for speeding tickets. Super exterior