Nissan
Nissan Cars Set The Trend
Nissan has a heritage of making stylish, high performance vehicles. Beginning with the Z series and culminating in the Nissan Skyline, Nissan cars are a huge draw in auto shows, auto sites, and auto auctions worldwide.
The legendary Nissan Z series originated as the Datsun 240Z in 1970. The Z is credited as a breakthrough for the entire Japanese auto industry by making Japanese cars desirable. Prior to the launch of the Z, Japanese cars were viewed as the economical, second class citizens of the car industry. Nissan Z cars are revered worldwide with enthusiast clubs in more than 25 countries. The Z entered its sixth generation with the upgrade of the Nissan 350Z to the new 370Z in 2009.
The Z series is not the only worldwide Nissan icon. The Nissan Skyline is another nameplate with a long heritage that extends beyond the Nissan corporate name. The first Skylines were produced by Prince Motor Company in 1955. High performance models of the Skyline called the Skyline GT-R were produced sporadically over the course of the Skyline’s lifetime. In 2008, Nissan dropped the Skyline tag and launched the new Nissan GT-R in Japan in 2007, the USA in 2008, and the rest of the world in 2009.
While the Nissan Z, Skyline, and GT-R are familiar names for auto enthusiasts, most consumers are more familiar with the mass-produced, more affordable Nissan models. The Nissan Maxima, called the “four door sports car”, is a popular high-performance sedan. The Nissan Altima is Nissan’s best selling vehicle. This sporty sedan won the masses over in 2002 with a successful redesign. The super compact Nissan Micra, or Nissan March in Japan, is especially popular in the United Kingdom and is planned for larger international release in 2010.
The newest buzz about Nissan comes from the Nissan Leaf. The Leaf is a fully electric vehicle that is scheduled to be launched in North America, Europe and Japan in late 2010. The Leaf seats five and boasts a range of 100 miles per charge.
Nissan auto sales occur at dealerships around the world. Used autos can be found at dealerships, auctions, and on-line.
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