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Nissan

Japan · Automobiles

Brand originJapan
IndustryAutomobiles
About the brandNissan

About Nissan

Nissan is a Japanese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama.

Founded1933
HeadquartersYokohama, Japan
Company / groupNissan Motor Co., Ltd.

History and development

Modern Nissan was established in December 1933 as Jidosha Seizo Co. and adopted the Nissan Motor Co. name in 1934. Its history also includes the older Datsun brand. Nissan later became one of Japan’s major automakers and an early mass-market electric-vehicle player with the Leaf.

What does Nissan make or offer?

Passenger cars, SUVs, pickups, electric vehicles and commercial vehicles.

Origin and country of manufacture

Nissan is a Japanese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama. The manufacturing country of a specific product can differ because international companies produce and assemble goods in multiple countries.

Nissan: Passenger cars, SUVs, pickups, electric vehicles and commercial vehicles.

Frequently asked questions about Nissan

Which country is Nissan from?

Nissan is a Japanese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama. This describes the brand’s origin; an individual product may be manufactured in another country.

What does Nissan make or offer?

Passenger cars, SUVs, pickups, electric vehicles and commercial vehicles.