2000s

2000's

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.

2000

January
February

Hypermini Model EA0

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

Hypermini Model EA0

Hypermini Model EA0

March
April

Integration of Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. into Nissan North America, Inc.

May

Silvia Convertible

Nissan starts to sell Renault vehicles through its domestic dealers.

Nissan announces long-term strategy in Mercosur with Renault

June
July
August
Bluebird Sylphy Model G10

Bluebird Sylphy Model G10

September
October
X-TRAIL Model T30

X-TRAIL Model T30

November

Sentra CA receives California Environmental Protection Agency Award

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

December

2001

January

Cima Model F50

↳ World-first: Lane Keep Assistance System (straight-line)

Primeraodel Model P12

Cima Model F50

Cima Model F50

February
March

Vehicle production at the Murayama Plant ceases.

April

Caravan Model E25

Nissan and Suzuki Reach Agreement on Mini-Vehicles

Construction begins on new vehicle assembly plant (Canton, Mississippi) in the United States

Nissan to Launch Public Road Testing of Direct-Hydrogen-Fueled Xterra FCV

May
June

Skyline Model V35

↳ World-first: Active Seat Cushion

Skyline Model V35

Skyline Model V35

July
August
September
October

Stagea Model M35

Stagea Model M35

Stagea Model M35

November
December

2002

January

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

February
March

Murano Model Z50

Nissan resulted in an ownership of 13.5% of Renault's share capital.

April

Moco Model SA0

Nissan enters minicar market by Moco.

Moco Model SA0

Moco Model SA0

May

Elgrand Model E51

Nissan unveils a new three-year business plan titled NISSAN 180

Raise capital ratio to Renault to 15%

June
July

Fairlady Z Model Z33

Fairlady Z Model Z33

Fairlady Z Model Z33

August
September
October

Cube Model Z11

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.

December

2003

January
February
Teana Model J31

Teana Model J31

March
April
May
June
Presage Model U31

Presage Model U31

July

World-first: Plasmacluster Ion TM Air Conditioner offered as an option for all vehicles

August

Nissan to establish new sales company in Russia

Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors Reach Product Supply Agreement on a Mini-Commercial Vehicle

September
Cube Cubic Model GZ11

Cube Cubic Model GZ11

October
November

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

Xanavi Nismo GT-R comes from behind to win the GT500 class series title

December

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

Nissan Bluebird Sylphy certified as Japan's first SULEV.

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

2004

January
February
March

Renault and Nissan reinforce their common ambition

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

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

Nissan announced Vehicle recycling fees for Japan

August
September

Tiida Model C11

Murano Model Z50

Nissan unveils Six New Models for Japan.

Tiida Model C11

Tiida Model C11

October
November

Nissan Z Wins 2004 JGTC Series Championship

December
Lafesta Model B30

Lafesta Model B30

2005

January
Note Model E11

Note Model E11

February

Nissan motor to enter Pakistan market

Nissan sets up ASEAN regional HQs in Singapore

March
April

Nissan establishes new sales company in Ukraine

Management Institute opened

NISSAN Value-Up business plan unveiled

May

Serena Model C25

Serena Model C25

Serena Model C25

June
July
August
September

PIVO

Nissan delivers on 1 million commitment and Nissan 180 fully completed

October
November

Wingroad Model Y12

Wingroad Model Y12

Wingroad Model Y12

December

Bluebird Sylphy Model G11

X-TRAIL Model T30

World-first: Clear exterior paint that can self-repair scratches

Bluebird Sylphy Model G11

Bluebird Sylphy Model G11

2006

January
February
Moco Model SA1

Moco Model SA1

March
April

Infiniti to launch across Europe

May
June

Nissan reaches 100 millionth production milestone.

July
August

World-first: Hydrogen-free, Diamond-Like Carbon coating

September

Qashqai

AB VOLVO to acquire Nissan's remaining 6% stake in Nissan diesel

October

Otti Model H92

Otti Model H92

Otti Model H92

November

Skyline Model V36

↳ World-first: Four-Wheel Active Steering System

Skyline Model V36

Skyline Model V36

December

2007

January

Atlas Model H43

Pino Model TA0

Pino Model TA0

Pino Model TA0

February
March

Nissan introduces Innovative Engine Valve Control Technology.

Nissan introduces Innovative Engine Valve Control Technology.
April
May
June

Atlas Model F24

July
Micra C+C Model ZK12

Micra C+C Model ZK12

August

X-TRAIL Model T31

September
October

Elgrand

World-first: Around View Monitor (bird's-eye view of the vehicle)

PIVO2

November
December

GT-R Model R35

↳ World-first: Independent transaxle 4WD

Fuga Model Y50

↳ World-first: Intelligent Pedal (Distance Control Assist)

GT-R Model R35

GT-R Model R35

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

Teana Model J32

July

Nissan endorsed as eco first company

August
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

Nissan to announce mid-term quality improvement program "Nissan GT 2012 – Quality Leadership"

Murano Model Z51

Murano Model Z51

October
November
December

Fairlady Z Model Z34

↳ World-first: Six-speed manual transmission with Synchronized Rev Control

Fairlady Z Model Z34

Fairlady Z Model Z34

2009

January
February
March
April
May

NV200 Vanette Model M20

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

Skyline Crossover Model J50

August
September
October

Fairlady Z Roadster Model Z34

Fairlady Z Roadster Model Z34

Fairlady Z Roadster Model Z34

November
December