Nissan
Automotive & MobilityPioneering Japanese automaker innovating electric vehicles, e-POWER electrified drivetrains, and ProPILOT driver assistance.
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Quick Facts
- Headquarters
- Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Founded
- 1933
- Employees
- 131,000+
- Valuation
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Listed (7201) — ~$15B Cap
About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is a global automotive manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. Tracing its roots back to 1911 with the founding of the Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works (makers of the DAT car), Nissan was formally established in 1933 and markets passenger vehicles under the Nissan, Infiniti luxury, and NISMO performance brands across more than 160 countries.
An early pioneer in mass-market electric vehicles with the launch of the Nissan LEAF in 2010, Nissan continues to advance electrified mobility through its 100% electric crossover Ariya, its innovative e-POWER electrified powertrain technology, and its ProPILOT hands-on and hands-off driver assistance platforms.
What Nissan Does
Passenger Cars & Crossovers
Mass-market sedans and SUVs including the Rogue/X-Trail, Qashqai, Magnite, Altima, and Pathfinder.
Electric Vehicles (EV)
Battery-electric models including the Ariya crossover, Nissan LEAF, and Kei-class Sakura EV.
Infiniti Luxury Vehicles
Premium sedans, coupes, and luxury crossover SUVs (QX50, QX60, QX80) tailored for global luxury markets.
NISMO Performance & Motorsports
High-performance sports cars (Nissan Z, GT-R), NISMO factory tuning, and Formula E racing programs.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside Nissan.
- Electrification & e-POWER Engineering
- Autonomous Driving & ProPILOT
- Connected Car & Telematics Software
- Automotive Manufacturing & Quality
Nissan's History
- 1933Established in Yokohama
Jidosha Seizo Co., Ltd. established in Yokohama, later renamed Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in 1934.
- 1969Datsun 240Z Worldwide Acclaim
Launches the legendary Datsun 240Z sports car, achieving worldwide acclaim for performance and reliability.
- 2010Mass-Market Electric Vehicle Pioneer
Launches the Nissan LEAF, the world's first commercially mass-produced, affordable 100% electric passenger car.
- 2024The Arc Business Plan
Accelerated its "The Arc" business plan, introducing dozens of electrified models and solid-state battery pilot facilities.
Purpose & Values
“Driving innovation to enrich people's lives”
