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.

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009

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	▪	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	▪	Bluebird Sylphy Model G10 Bluebird Sylphy Model G10
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
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
July	▪
August	▪
September	▪
October	▪	Stagea Model M35 Stagea Model M35
November	▪	Stagea Model M35 Stagea Model M35
December	▪	Renault and Nissan inaugurate the first new common plant of the Alliance

2002

January	▪	Nissan Altima wins "2002 North American Car of the Year Award".
February	▪	March Model K12 Nissan announces NRP will conclude one year earlier than planned Renault raises its stake in Nissan to 44.4%. March Model K12
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
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
August	▪
September	▪
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.
December	▪

2003

January	▪	Infiniti Fx45 New design center “NDE (Nissan Design Europe)” established in London
February	▪	Teana Model J31 Teana Model J31
March	▪
April	▪
May	▪	Nissan reports record profitability with 10.8% operating margin for FY02 Nissan inaugurates new plant in Canton, Mississippi
June	▪	Presage Model U31 Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL) established 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 Clipper Model U71/U72 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 Nissan Motor Light Truck Co., Ltd. President Model PF50
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.

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
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
October	▪	Fuga Model Y50 Tiida Latio Model SC11 Fuga Model Y50
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
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
July	▪
August	▪
September	▪	PIVO Nissan delivers on 1 million commitment and Nissan 180 fully completed
October	▪
November	▪	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

2006

January	▪
February	▪	Moco Model SA1 Newly-completed Dongfeng Nissan engine plant 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
November	▪	Skyline Model V36 ↳ World-first: Four-Wheel Active Steering System Skyline Model V36
December	▪	AD Expert Model VY12 AD Model VY12 Nissan announces “Nissan Green Program 2010” Nissan inaugurates global design studio 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. Nissan Advanced Technology Center established Global Production Engineering Center established Dualis Model J10
June	▪	Atlas Model F24
July	▪	Micra C+C Model ZK12 Nissan opens new Field Quality Center Micra C+C Model ZK12
August	▪	X-TRAIL Model T31
September	▪	Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India Private Limited established Building Grandrive
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

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
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
October	▪	Kix Model PA0 Nissan gulf begins operations in the middle east Kix Model PA0
November	▪	Cube Model Z12 ↳ World-first: Ultra-low precious metal catalyst NISSAN GT-R receives the 2008-2009 Japan Car of the Year Special Award for Most Advanced Technology. NISSAN GT-R Takes Seventh Win and Championship Title Cube Model Z12
December	▪	Fairlady Z Model Z34 ↳ World-first: Six-speed manual transmission with Synchronized Rev Control Fairlady Z Model Z34

2009

January	▪
February	▪
March	▪
April	▪
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 to begin local production in Vietnam Roox Model VA0

Our Company