1970's

1970

Company Heritage

Feb

  • Lambda 4S-5 successfully launches Japan's first satellite, OHSUMI. (Nissan developed and manufactured the rocket engine and launch vehicle.)

Mar

  • Nissan moves into the marine engine field.
Development Heritage(Japan)

May

  • Datsun Sunny Model B110

Aug

  • Cabstar Model A321

Oct

  • Cherry Model E10

  • Junior Model 140

1971

Company Heritage

Mar

  • Construction of the Tochigi Plant is completed. (Partial operations begin in October 1968.)
Development Heritage(Japan)

Feb

  • Cedric Model 230
  • Gloria Model 230

  • Datsun Sunny Truck Model B120

Aug

  • Datsun Bluebird U 610

Sep

  • Civilian Model GC240

1972

Company Heritage

Sep

  • Cumulative domestic production surpasses 10 million units.
Development Heritage(Japan)

Feb

  • Datsun Truck Model 620

Apr

  • Laurel Model C130

Aug

  • Homer Model T20

Sep

  • Skyline Model C110

1973

Company Heritage

Oct

  • Construction of the Sagamihara Parts Center is completed. (Partial operations began in April 1972.)
Development Heritage(Japan)

Jan

  • Skyline 2000GT-R Model C110

  • Clipper Model T40
  • Light Coach Model T40

Feb

  • Caravan Model E20

May

  • Datsun Sunny Model B210

Aug

  • President Model 250

1974

Company Heritage

Apr

  • Nissan Science Foundation is established.
Development Heritage(Japan)

Sep

  • Cherry FII Model F10

1975

Company Heritage

Jun

  • Cumulative domestic sales surpass 10 million units.
Development Heritage(Japan)

Jun

  • Cedric Model 330
  • Gloria Model 330

Oct

  • Silvia Model S10

1976

Company Heritage

Mar

  • Nissan Motor Manufacturing Co. (Australia) Ltd. is established and full-scale operation begins.
Development Heritage(Japan)

Jan

  • Cabstar/Homer Model F20

May

  • Caball/Clipper Model C340
  • Civilian Model GC340

Jul

  • Datsun Bluebird Model 810

1977

Company Heritage

Jun

  • Construction of the Kyushu Plant is completed. (Partial operations begin in April 1975.)

Jul

  • Cumulative production surpasses 20 million units.
Development Heritage(Japan)

Jan

  • Laurel Model C230

Aug

  • Skyline Model C210

Oct

  • Datsun Sunny Model B310

1978

Development Heritage(Japan)

May

  • Pulsar Model N10

Aug

  • Fairlady Z Model S130

Nov

  • Sunny Vanette Model C120
  • Cherry Vanette Model C120

1979

Company Heritage

Apr

  • Nissan Design International, Inc. (NDI) is established in the United States.

Development Heritage(Japan)

Mar

  • Silvia/Gazelle Model S110

Jun

  • Cedric Model 430
  • Gloria Model 430

Oct

  • Datsun Truck Model 720

Nov

  • Datsun Bluebird Model 910