Nissan got its start in 1933 as the Jidosha Seico Co., Ltd. A year later, a merger with another Japanese manufacturer created a new entity dubbed, The Nissan Motor Company, Ltd.
Nissan began manufacturing cars under the Datsun brand in 1934. After World War II, Nissan forged offshore relationships outside of Japan and began a partnership with British based Austin Motor Co. as well as establishing a presence in the United States. Vehicles hit US shores by the 1950′s with cars like the Datsun 1000 which were based on Austin platforms. The 1960′s and 70′s saw the Datsun brand rise to prominence as Nissan focused its efforts on crafting more luxurious cars for the American market. Cars such as the Datsun 510 sedan and performance machines such as the original 240Z helped Nissan push their export units past the 10 million mark by the end of the 1970′s. In the early 80′s, Nissan shelved the Datsun brand and began selling cars worldwide under the Nissan name. Over the last 2 decades, Nissan has moved much of its production to American shores with a state of the art facility in Tennessee. Redesigned models like the Sentra and Altima have been well-received, as were new models like the Titan and Armada. In 1999, an alliance with Renault, a European automaker, also helped to shore up the company’s finances. Today the manufacturer is known for offering a wide range of vehicles capable of going head to head with the best of the best when it comes to overall quality, dependability and performance.
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2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD M/T – Four Seasons Update – January 2012 Thursday, 19 January 2012, 6:01 pm
Harsh roads and harsher critics.
Months in fleet: 5
Miles to date: 8616
Photo Gallery: 2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD M/T – Four Seasons Update – January 2012 – Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD M/T – Four Seasons Update – January 2012 – Automobile Magazine
2012 Nissan Murano LE AWD Tuesday, 10 January 2012, 6:01 pm
The Murano is one of the most stylish SUVs on the market today.
I like the fact that, when I got in the Murano, the ergonomics were all so transparent. I needed to adjust the sideview mirrors, and my left hand went up to the door panel and immediately found an easy-to-use twist dial for adjusting the mirrors. I needed to adjust the steering wheel, and my left hand immediately found a power tilt-and-telescope button on the left side of the steering column. I needed to adjust the seat, and my left hand then immediately found the seat control on the outboard edge of the seat bottom, and there was no fumbling around trying to figure out how to use it; it was immediately obvious. I wanted to turn on the seat heater, and I found the seat heater button in a microsecond. I wanted to hook up my phone to Bluetooth, and that took only about 15 seconds. These things go a long way toward everyday usability.
Photo Gallery: 2012 Nissan Murano LE AWD – Editors’ Notebook – Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2012 Nissan Murano LE AWD – Editors’ Notebook – Automobile Magazine
First Look: Nissan Pathfinder Concept Monday, 9 January 2012, 1:01 pm
Nissan bids happy trails to its traditional SUV; says hello to three-row seating.
After 25 years in the U.S. market, the Nissan Pathfinder will cease being the capable body-on-frame SUV it is today and instead become a seven-passenger crossover in its next generation. Showing off the future of the nameplate is the Nissan Pathfinder Concept bowing at the 2012 Detroit auto show. Though some may have a hard time accepting the switchover, they’ll have to get used to it, as the concept previews the 2013 Pathfinder set to hit Nissan dealers in the fall.
Photo Gallery: First Look: Nissan Pathfinder Concept – 2012 Detroit Auto Show – Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: First Look: Nissan Pathfinder Concept – 2012 Detroit Auto Show – Automobile Magazine
First Look: Nissan eNV200 Concept Monday, 9 January 2012, 1:01 pm
Based in part on the Leaf electric car, the Nissan eNV200 Concept converts the company’s not-yet-released small commercial van to all-electric power.
Based in part on the Leaf electric car, the Nissan eNV200 Concept converts the company’s not-yet-released small commercial van to all-electric power.
Photo Gallery: Nissan eNV200 Concept – 2012 Detroit Auto Show – Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: Nissan eNV200 Concept – 2012 Detroit Auto Show – Automobile Magazine
2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD M/T – Four Seasons Update – December 2011 Thursday, 15 December 2011, 8:12 pm
Comparing it with our Countryman.
Months in fleet: 4
Miles to date: 7465
Photo Gallery: 2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD M/T – Four Seasons Update – December 2011 – Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD M/T – Four Seasons Update – December 2011 – Automobile Magazine
2012 Nissan Altima 2.5S Thursday, 15 December 2011, 6:12 pm
The Nissan Altima is a quietly competent vehicle.
The Nissan Altima is a quietly competent vehicle. There’s no flashy design, no fancy dual-clutch automatic transmission, and no high-performance pretensions here. But there’s also nothing really wrong with the Altima, which is why it’s always near the top of the all-important mid-size-sedan sales charts.
Photo Gallery: 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5S – Editors’ Notebook – Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5S – Editors’ Notebook – Automobile Magazine
2012 Nissan Maxima Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 5:12 pm
Nissan touts the Maxima as a sport sedan, which explains the aggressive “Liquid Motion” styling, wide track, and large wheels with low-profile tires.
Nissan touts the Maxima as a sport sedan, which explains the aggressive “Liquid Motion” styling, wide track, and large wheels with low-profile tires. A gutsy V-6 engine with 290 hp makes the Maxima reasonably quick, but its front-wheel-drive layout and lethargic CVT preclude us from deeming it a true sport sedan. The Maxima handles well for a full-size sedan, but it is ultimately too large and too heavy for back-road thrills. Whereas early Maximas were genuinely exciting and even offered manual transmissions, today’s Maxima is an upscale sedan that offers a mix of luxury and comfort for a reasonable price. In that respect, the Maxima succeeds admirably. The ride is well damped and comfortable. The large exterior surrounds a cabin with adequate–but not generous–space for six-foot passengers in the back seat. The interior continues the exterior’s near-luxury theme with a nicely trimmed dashboard, attractive control layout, and generous seats finished in supple leather (base models have cloth seats). The wide-ranging list of features includes navigation with real-time traffic information, an audio system with a 9.3-gigabyte hard drive, heated and cooled seats, a backup camera, and a dual-pane sunroof. Fuel economy is about average compared with that of similarly sized V-6 sedans. The Maxima is a good choice in the near-luxury sedan segment, as long as you keep in mind that it’s not as sporting as advertised.
2009 Nissan Model Lineup
- 2009 Nissan Z
- 2009 Nissan Xterra
- 2009 Nissan Titan
- 2009 Nissan Rogue
- 2009 Nissan Quest
- 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2009 Nissan Murano
- 2009 Nissan Frontier
- 2009 Nissan Armada
- 2009 Nissan Versa
- 2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R
- 2009 Nissan Sentra
- 2009 Nissan Maxima
- 2009 Nissan Altima Coupe
- 2009 Nissan Altima
