2000s

Nissan GT-R R35

Since the 1990s, Nissan has focused its attention on environmental and safety automotive technologies.
In 2000, the Sentra CA — a super ultra-low emission vehicle (SULEV) whose exhaust was said to be cleaner than city air — was launched in the California market. In Japan, the 2003 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy became the first domestic vehicle to be certified as emitting 75% less pollution than the 2005 emission standards.
Nissan also debuted the Hypermini Model EA0 — an innovative, compact EV featuring a lightweight aluminum body — in 2000 and conducted large-scale verification tests in two cities. The acquisition of valuable data such as drivers' usage patterns and usability created a foundation for subsequent EV development.
Representative models of this period include the X-TRAIL (2000), a full-size SUV that became a huge hit globally; the Fairlady Z (2002), which made a comeback after a short hiatus; the Murano (2002), an innovative crossover SUV; the new-generation compact Tiida (2004) and Note N (2005) — which became global hits, including in Japan — and the Nissan GT-R (2007), which spun off from the Skyline and evolved into a super sports car.

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2000

January	▪
February	▪	Hypermini Model EA0 Nissan begins sales of the super ultra low emission vehicle (SULEV) Sentra CA in California. Hypermini Model EA0
March	▪
April	▪	Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A is merged into Nissan North America, Inc.
May	▪	Nissan starts to sell Renault vehicles through its domestic dealers. Nissan announces its long-term strategy in the Mercosur market (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) with Renault support.
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August	▪	Bluebird Sylphy Model G10 Bluebird Sylphy Model G10
September	▪	Bluebird Sylphy Model G10 Bluebird Sylphy Model G10
October	▪	X-TRAIL Model T30 X-TRAIL Model T30
November	▪	Nissan 1.8 liter engine (QG18DE) of Bluebird Sylphy receives RJC the Technology of the Year Award.
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2001

January	▪	Cima Model F50 Primeraodel P12 Cima Model F50
February	▪	Cima Model F50 Primeraodel P12 Cima Model F50
March	▪	Vehicle production at the Murayama Plant ceases.
April	▪	Caravan Model E25 Nissan and Suzuki Motor Corporation reach the agreement that Suzuki will supply mini-vehicles to Nissan on an OEM bases. Nissan starts the construction of vehicle assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi. Nissan launches driving tests of the Xterra FCV, a direct-hydrogen-fueled fuel cell vehicle, on public roads this month, based at a facility in Sacramento, CA in the US.
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June	▪	Skyline Model V35 Skyline Model V35
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October	▪	Stagea Model M35 Stagea Model M35
November	▪	Stagea Model M35 Stagea Model M35
December	▪	Nissan and Renault inaugurate the first new common plant in Brazil.

2002

January	▪	Nissan Altima wins "2002 North American Car of the Year Award".
February	▪	March Model K12 Nissan announces NRP conclusion one year earlier than planned. Renault raises its stake in Nissan to 44.4%. March Model K12
March	▪	Nissan owns 13.5% of Renault's share capital.
April	▪	Moco Model SA0 Nissan enters minicar market by Moco. Moco Model SA0
May	▪	Elgrand Model E51 The company announces new three-year business plan NISSAN 180. Nissan increases its stake in Renault to 15%.
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July	▪	Fairlady Z Model Z33 Fairlady Z Model Z33
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October	▪	Cube Model Z11 Cube Model Z11
November	▪	Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan and Sport Coupe win MOTOR TREND'S "2003 Car of The Year" in U.S.
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2003

January	▪	Nissan opens Nissan design centre Europe in London.
February	▪	Teana Model J31 Teana Model J31
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May	▪	Nissan reports record profitability with 10.8% operating margin for FY 2002. Nissan inaugurates new plant in Canton, Mississippi.
June	▪	Presage Model U31 Nissan and Dongfeng announce the establishment of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. in China. Presage Model U31
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August	▪	Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors reach Product Supply Agreement on a Mini-Commercial Vehicle.
September	▪	Cube Cubic Model GZ11 Clipper Model U71/U72 Nissan to establish new sales company in Russia. Integration of service & support companies of Nissan and its group companies. Cube Cubic Model GZ11
October	▪	President Model PF50 Nissan and Nissan Diesel establish joint small truck company. President Model PF50
November	▪	Teana received Special Award (Best Value) of The Japan Car of The Year Award 2003-2004.
December	▪	Nissan to launch limited leasing of the 2003 model X-TRAIL FCV. Nissan Bluebird Sylphy certified as Japan's first SULEV.

2004

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March	▪	Alliance Vision - Destination.
April	▪	Nissan reports record operating profits of 825 billion yen and operating profit margin of 11.1%.
May	▪	Nissan Korea unveils Infiniti launch strategy. Dongfeng Motor Company Passenger Vehicle's Guangzhou Huadu Plant goes into operation.
June	▪	Nissan announces relocation of Global Headquarters to Yokohama in 2010. Nissan announces new strategy for Egypt.
July	▪	Nissan announces Vehicle Recycling Fees for Japan.
August	▪
September	▪	Tiida Model C11 Murano Model Z50 Nissan unveils Six New Models for Japan. Tiida Model C11
October	▪	Fuga Model Y50 Tiida Latio Model SC11 Fuga Model Y50
November	▪	Fuga Model Y50 Tiida Latio Model SC11 Fuga Model Y50
December	▪	Lafesta Model B30 Lafesta Model B30

2005

January	▪	Note Model E11 Note Model E11
February	▪	Nissan Sets Up ASEAN Regional HQs in Singapore. Nissan Motor to Enter Pakistan Market.
March	▪
April	▪	Nissan establishes new sales company in Ukraine. Nissan opens Management Institute. Nissan reports record results for FY04-Nissan Value-Up business plan unveiled.
May	▪	Serena Model C25 Serena Model C25
June	▪	Otti Model H91 Infiniti launches full luxury lineup in Taiwan. Oman becomes home to world's largest Nissan showroom. Nissan India subsidiary begins operations.
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September	▪	Nissan delivers on 1 million commitment.
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November	▪	Wingroad Model Y12 Wingroad Model Y12
December	▪	Bluebird Sylphy Model G11 Bluebird Sylphy Model G11

2006

January	▪
February	▪	Moco Model SA1 Newly-completed Dongfeng Nissan Engine Plant to produce all-new HR and MR engines. Moco Model SA1
March	▪
April	▪	Infiniti to launch across Europe in 2008.
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June	▪	Nissan reaches 100 millionth production milestone.
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September	▪	AB Volvo to acquire Nissan's remaining 6% stake in Nissan Diesel.
October	▪	Otti Model H92 Otti Model H92
November	▪	Skyline Model V36 Skyline Model V36
December	▪	AD Expert Model VY12 AD Model VY12 Nissan announces "NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM 2010." Nissan inaugurates new design center in Atsugi, Japan. AD Model VY12

2007

January	▪	Atlas Model H43 Pino Model TA0 Pino Model TA0
February	▪	Atlas Model H43 Pino Model TA0 Pino Model TA0
March	▪	Nissan introduces Innovative Engine Valve Control Technology.
April	▪
May	▪	Dualis Model J10 Qashqai awarded Five Stars by EURO NCAP. Dualis Model J10
June	▪	Atlas Model F24
July	▪	Micra C+C Model ZK12 Nissan opens new Field Quality Center to focus on vehicle quality improvement process. Micra C+C Model ZK12
August	▪	X-TRAIL Model T31
September	▪	Renault-Nissan Alliance to create new technology and business center in India. Nissan opens new "GRANDRIVE" proving ground in Oppama. (Japan)
October	▪	GT-R R35 Nissan introduces world's first Around View Monitor. GT-R R35
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2008

January	▪
February	▪	Renault and Nissan sign MOU with government of Tamil Nadu for industrial automotive facility in Chennai. (India)
March	▪
April	▪	Global sales of Nissan's TIIDA top one Million. Nissan Advanced Technology Center awarded highest CASBEE ranking.
May	▪	NISSAN GT 2012 midterm business plan unveiled.
June	▪	Teana Model J32 Teana Model J32
July	▪	Nissan endorsed as Eco First Company.
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September	▪	Murano Model Z51 Nissan releases new clean diesel X-TRAIL "20GT". Nissan applies breakthrough technologies in Manufacturing Paintshops. Nissan sets up new car rental company with Nissan Financial Services, Co., Ltd. Nissan announces Midterm Quality Improvement Program "Quality Leadership". Murano Model Z51
October	▪	Kix Model PA0 Nissan Gulf begins operations in the Middle East. Kix Model PA0
November	▪	Cube Model Z12 NISSAN GT-R receives the 2008-2009 Japan Car of the Year Special Award for Most Advanced Technology. Nissan introduces Ultra-Low Precious Metal Catalyst on new Cube. Cube Model Z12
December	▪	Fairlady Z Model Z34 Fairlady Z Model Z34

2009

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May	▪	NV200 Vanette Model M20 NV200 Vanette Model M20
June	▪	Nissan inaugurates new plant in St. Petersburg, Russia
July	▪	Skyline Crossover Model J50 Nissan introduces new Dual Injector System for improved fuel efficiency in gasoline engines. Skyline Crossover Model J50
August	▪	Inauguration of new Nissan Global Headquarters.
September	▪	Inauguration of new Nissan Global Headquarters.
October	▪	Fairlady Z Roadster Model Z34 Fairlady Z Roadster Model Z34
November	▪	Fuga Model Y51 Nissan NV200 awarded International Van of the Year 2010 in Europe Fuga Model Y51
December	▪	Roox Model VA0 Nissan begins local production in Vietnam. Roox Model VA0

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