Nissan Motor history

To keep up with global demand, Nissan started production in Mexico in 1966.

First unveiled at the Pierre Hotel in New York in October of 1969, the 240Z was an instant hit with media and enthusiasts alike.

Available in United States from 1970-73, in which 89,541 units were sold, the Datsun 1200 became Datsun’s best-selling car of the time.

In 1973, the 1-Millionth Vehicle is sold in America.

Nissan sold the one-millionth Datsun and became the top vehicle importer in the United States by 1975.

Building a solid reputation for durable and fun-to-drive small trucks, Datsun introduces the King Cab, the first extended cab pickup, in 1977.

The first-generation Nissan Sentra was introduced in 1982 as a replacement for the popular and economical B210.

The opening of the Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in 1983 was a groundbreaking moment, bringing automotive production to Tennessee for the first time.

North American manufacturing operations are now integrated under the umbrella of Nissan North America (NNA). In 1989, Nissan produced the 1-millionth vehicle on American soil, and started the Summer Institute for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

In 1992, the 2-millionth Nissan Sentra was sold in the United States in 1992, and the very first Altima rolled off the assembly line at the Nissan manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tennessee.

1995 was the year Nissan introduced the world to the all-new 200SX® coupe and the all-new 4th-generation Sentra.

The Datsun most-desired by collectors, the 2000 Roadster, is also the first Japanese production sports car to come with a 5-speed.

In 2007, Nissan offered a cleaner, greener driving option for the first time ever with the introduction of the all-new Altima® Hybrid.

The modern Nissan R35 GT-R was introduced to the world, and made for sale in the United States, in 2009.