2000's

Feb

• Nissan begins sales of the super ultra low emission vehicle (SULEV) Sentra CA in California.

Apr

• 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.

Nov

• Nissan 1.8 liter engine (QG18DE) of Bluebird Sylphy receives RJC the Technology of the Year Award.

Feb

• Hypermini Model EA0

Aug

• Bluebird Sylphy Model G10

Oct

• X-TRAIL Model T30

Mar

• Vehicle production at the Murayama Plant ceases.

Apr

• 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.

Dec

• Nissan and Renault inaugurate the first new common plant in Brazil.

Jan

• Cima Model F50

• Primeraodel P12

Apr

• Caravan Model E25

Jun

• Skyline Model V35

Oct

• Stagea Model M35

Jan

• Nissan Altima wins "2002 North American Car of the Year Award".

Feb

• Nissan announces NRP conclusion one year earlier than planned.
• Renault raises its stake in Nissan to 44.4%.

Mar

• Nissan owns 13.5% of Renault's share capital.

Apr

• Nissan enters minicar market by Moco.

May

• The company announces new three-year business plan NISSAN 180.
• Nissan increases its stake in Renault to 15%.

Nov

• Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan and Sport Coupe win MOTOR TREND'S "2003 Car of The Year" in U.S.

Feb

• March Model K12

Apr

• Moco Model SA0

May

• Elgrand Model E51

Jul

• Fairlady Z Model Z33

Oct

• Cube Model Z11

Jan

• Nissan opens Nissan design centre Europe in London.

May

• Nissan reports record profitability with 10.8% operating margin for FY 2002.
• Nissan inaugurates new plant in Canton, Mississippi.

Jun

• Nissan and Dongfeng announce the establishment of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. in China.

Aug

• Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors reach Product Supply Agreement on a Mini-Commercial Vehicle.

Sep

• Nissan to establish new sales company in Russia.
• Integration of service & support companies of Nissan and its group companies.

Oct

• Nissan and Nissan Diesel establish joint small truck company.

Nov

• Teana received Special Award (Best Value) of The Japan Car of The Year Award 2003-2004.

Dec

• Nissan to launch limited leasing of the 2003 model X-TRAIL FCV.

• Nissan Bluebird Sylphy certified as Japan's first SULEV.

Feb

• Teana Model J31

Jun

• Presage Model U31

Sep

• Cube Cubic Model GZ11

• Clipper Model U71/U72

Oct

• President Model PF50

Mar

• Alliance Vision - Destination.

Apr

• 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.

Jun

• Nissan announces relocation of Global Headquarters to Yokohama in 2010.

• Nissan announces new strategy for Egypt.

Jul

• Nissan announces Vehicle Recycling Fees for Japan.

Sep

• Nissan unveils Six New Models for Japan.

Sep

• Tiida Model C11

• Murano Model Z50

Oct

• Fuga Model Y50

• Tiida Latio Model SC11

Dec

• Lafesta Model B30

Feb

• Nissan Sets Up ASEAN Regional HQs in Singapore.
• Nissan Motor to Enter Pakistan Market.

Apr

• Nissan establishes new sales company in Ukraine.
• Nissan opens Management Institute.
• Nissan reports record results for FY04-Nissan Value-Up business plan unveiled.

Jun

• Infiniti launches full luxury lineup in Taiwan.
• Oman becomes home to world's largest Nissan showroom.

• Nissan India subsidiary begins operations.

Sep

• Nissan delivers on 1 million commitment.

Jan

• Note Model E11

May

• Serena Model C25

Jun

• Otti Model H91

Nov

• Wingroad Model Y12

Dec

• Bluebird Sylphy Model G11

Feb

• Newly-completed Dongfeng Nissan Engine Plant to produce all-new HR and MR engines.

Apr

• Infiniti to launch across Europe in 2008.

Jun

• Nissan reaches 100 millionth production milestone.

Sep

• AB Volvo to acquire Nissan's remaining 6% stake in Nissan Diesel.

Dec

• Nissan announces "NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM 2010."

• Nissan inaugurates new design center in Atsugi, Japan.

Feb

• Moco Model SA1

Oct

• Otti Model H92

Nov

• Skyline Model V36

Dec

• AD Expert Model VY12
• AD Model VY12

Mar

• Nissan introduces Innovative Engine Valve Control Technology.

May

• Qashqai awarded Five Stars by EURO NCAP.

Jul

• Nissan opens new Field Quality Center to focus on vehicle quality improvement process.

Sep

• Renault-Nissan Alliance to create new technology and business center in India.
• Nissan opens new "GRANDRIVE" proving ground in Oppama. (Japan)

Oct

• Nissan introduces world's first Around View Monitor.

Jan

• Atlas Model H43
• Pino Model TA0

May

• Dualis Model J10

Jun

• Atlas Model F24

Jul

• Micra C+C Model ZK12

Aug

• X-TRAIL Model T31

Oct

• GT-R R35

Feb

• Renault and Nissan sign MOU with government of Tamil Nadu for industrial automotive facility in Chennai. (India)

Apr

• 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.

Jul

• Nissan endorsed as Eco First Company.

Sep

• 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".

Oct

• Nissan Gulf begins operations in the Middle East.

Nov

• 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.

Jun

• Teana Model J32

Sep

• Murano Model Z51

Oct

• Kix Model PA0

Nov

• Cube Model Z12

Dec

• Fairlady Z Model Z34

Jun

• Nissan inaugurates new plant in St. Petersburg, Russia

Jul

• Nissan introduces new Dual Injector System for improved fuel efficiency in gasoline engines.

Aug

• Inauguration of new Nissan Global Headquarters.

Nov

• Nissan NV200 awarded International Van of the Year 2010 in Europe

Dec

• Nissan begins local production in Vietnam.

May

• NV200 Vanette Model M20

Jul

• Skyline Crossover Model J50

Oct

• Fairlady Z Roadster Model Z34

Nov

• Fuga Model Y51

Dec

• Roox Model VA0