What Country Is Nissan From?

If you’re considering buying a new or used Nissan, you may be curious about the brand’s origins. Many Newark and Hillside drivers ask us questions like, “Is Nissan Japanese, and where is Nissan made?” The team at Hudson Nissan has all the answers in this guide. Learn more below, and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions along the way.

What Country Makes Nissan Vehicles? Is Nissan Foreign?

So, is Nissan foreign? Yes! Still, while the Nissan country of origin is Japan, the company has manufacturing plants in Japan and North America, as well as other locations worldwide. The production plants below are just a few of the most prominent: 

• TochigiFacility: Builds high-performance, luxury, and all-electric models
• Oppama Facility: Builds smaller, every-level cars, including electric models like the Nissan LEAF
• Smyrna, Tennessee & Canton, Mississippi(United States) Facilities: Builds a wide range of Nissan cars from the Altima and Rogue to pickup trucks like the Titanand Frontier
• Aguas Calientes, MexicoFacility: Builds the Sentra

Important Events in Nissan Motor Company’s History 

1935-1965: 

• Finished constructing its first full-service manufacturing plant in 1934 
• Started exporting vehicles to the United States in 1958
• Nissan won the 10th Annual Deming Prize for Excellence in Industrial Engineering in 1960

1965-1985

• Introduced the world’s first 4-valve DOHC engine in a mass-produced vehicle in 1969
• Cumulative domestic sales surpassed 10 million units in 1975
• Created world-first voice-recognition-powered windows in 1982
• Introduced a world-first plasma spark ignition system in 1984

1985-2000+

• Cumulative production exceeded 40 million units in 1985
• The Nissan Skyline GT-R won the opening race of the All Japan GT Championship in 1998
• By 2000, Nissan shifted its attention to EVs with the EV Hypermini 
• The success of the EV Hypermini prompted Nissan’s entry into the minicar market 

Explore the Nissan Lineup in Jersey City

Now that you’re familiar with the origins of Nissan and where its vehicles are made, we invite you to visit our showroom near Staten Island and Bayonne to explore the lineup in person. Whether you’re in the market for a family-friendly SUV or a stylish sedan, our team is here to answer your questions, walk you through our inventory, and help you find the perfect fit for your lifestyle and budget.