Where Is Nissan Made?

If you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, you may be wondering about the origins of Nissan. At Nissan of Florence, we’ll clear things up and help you make an informed decision about your next Nissan vehicle. Keep reading to learn more, then visit our dealership near Darlington for your dream car. 

What Country Makes Nissan Vehicles? Is Nissan Foreign?

The Nissan country of origin is Japan, and currently, it’s headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa. Is Nissan American-made? 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: 

• Tochigi Facility: 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 Titan and Frontier
• Aguas Calientes, Mexico Facility: 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 the Nissan brand’s entry into the minicar market. 

Shop For Your Next Nissan At Nissan of Florence

Now that you know where Nissan is made, explore our inventory of new cars, trucks, and SUVs today in Florence, near Dillon and Sumter. At Nissan of Florence, we offer vehicles made with care, precision, and quality. If you have any questions or want to learn more, contact us. In the meantime, explore our financing options to save on your next purchase.