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Origins

How the company began.

The founder story explains why the later cars took the form they did.

Manufacturer history

Nissan through time.

Read the company as a sequence of engineering, design and business decisions.

Museum catalogue

Every model gets a plaque.

An image on the right, a concise interpretation on the left and a clear statement of why the car belongs in the chronology. Missing images fall back gracefully until you upload the WebP.

1950s

2 models

1951–presentPassenger Car

Patrol

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. Historical curatorial starter.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Patrol

1957–presentPassenger Car

Skyline

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. Historical curatorial starter.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Skyline

1960s

1 model

1969–presentPassenger Car

Fairlady Z

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. Historical curatorial starter.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Fairlady Z

1980s

1 model

1983–2000Passenger Car

300ZX

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue + historical curatorial range.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan 300ZX

1990s

13 models

1992–1998Passenger Car

240SX

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan 240SX

1992–1997Passenger Car

King Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan King Cab

1992–2023Passenger Car

Maxima

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Maxima

1992–1993Passenger Car

NX

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan NX

1992–2024Passenger Car

Pathfinder

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Pathfinder

1992–1997Passenger Car

Regular Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Regular Cab

1992–2024Passenger Car

Sentra

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Sentra

1992Passenger Car

Stanza

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Stanza

1993–2024Passenger Car

Altima

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Altima

1993–2017Passenger Car

Quest

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Quest

1995–1998Passenger Car

200SX

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan 200SX

1998–2024Passenger Car

Frontier King Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Frontier King Cab

1998–2001Passenger Car

Frontier Regular Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Frontier Regular Cab

2000s

13 models

2000–2024Passenger Car

Frontier Crew Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Frontier Crew Cab

2000–2015Passenger Car

Xterra

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Xterra

2003–2009Passenger Car

350Z

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan 350Z

2003–2024Passenger Car

Murano

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Murano

2004Passenger Car

Pathfinder Armada

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Pathfinder Armada

2004–2024Passenger Car

Titan Crew Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Titan Crew Cab

2004–2024Passenger Car

Titan King Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Titan King Cab

2005–2024Passenger Car

Armada

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Armada

2007–2024Passenger Car

Versa

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Versa

2008–2024Passenger Car

Rogue

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Rogue

2009–2020Passenger Car

370Z

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan 370Z

2009–2014Passenger Car

cube

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan cube

2009–2024Passenger Car

GT-R

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan GT-R

2010s

16 models

2011–2017Passenger Car

JUKE

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan JUKE

2011–2024Passenger Car

LEAF

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan LEAF

2012–2021Passenger Car

NV1500 Cargo

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan NV1500 Cargo

2012–2021Passenger Car

NV2500 HD Cargo

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo

2012–2021Passenger Car

NV3500 HD Cargo

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan NV3500 HD Cargo

2012–2021Passenger Car

NV3500 HD Passenger

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan NV3500 HD Passenger

2013–2021Passenger Car

NV200

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan NV200

2014–2015Passenger Car

Rogue Select

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Rogue Select

2015–2019Passenger Car

NV200 Taxi

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan NV200 Taxi

2016–2024Passenger Car

TITAN XD Crew Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan TITAN XD Crew Cab

2016–2019Passenger Car

Versa Note

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Versa Note

2017–2023Passenger Car

Rogue Sport

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Rogue Sport

2017–2019Passenger Car

TITAN Single Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan TITAN Single Cab

2017–2019Passenger Car

TITAN XD King Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan TITAN XD King Cab

2017–2019Passenger Car

TITAN XD Single Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan TITAN XD Single Cab

2018–2024Passenger Car

Kicks

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Kicks

2020s

3 models

2022Passenger Car

400Z

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan 400Z

2023Passenger Car

Ariya

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Ariya

2023–2024Passenger Car

Z

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Nissan Z