Nissan is a multinational automaker. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Tokyo. It is one of the biggest car manufacturers worldwide and the third largest in the Japanese car market.
Nissan has manufactured a wide range of cars and trucks and exported them throughout the world. The company has also given many extraordinary sports cars that include the Datsun Fairlady Roadsters, the sports coupe GT-R and the Z-car. In 1985, the company launched a separate division for the exclusive development of different types of sports cars.
Nissan sold its vehicles in the major export markets under the Datsun brand till 1982. The company has a shared model for development of Japanese domestic cars with several other manufacturers, including Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki and Isuzu.
Besides Japan, the company has manufacturing facilities in several other countries, including Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia, Egypt, Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Taiwan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Let's take a look at three of the best cars produced by Nissan that are known for their extraordinary features.
Cube: This is a compact powered by a 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder engine that delivers a peak horsepower of 122 at 5,200 rpm. The car conforms to the Tier 2 Bin 5 emission standards and its fuel tank has a capacity to store 13.2 gallons. The Cube is a front wheel drive fitted with power assisted drum brakes. The car also has vehicle speed sensitive electric power steering and is mounted with ripple control shock absorbers. Additionally, the Cube is equipped with traction control and tire pressure monitoring systems for safety. The car also comes with an antitheft vehicle immobilizer system.
Maxima: This is a sedan powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine that delivers a peak horsepower of 290 at 6,400 rpm. The car is a front engine/front wheel drive and is fitted with 4-wheel antilock braking system. It also comprises of automatic headlights and LED taillights. The car comprises of aluminum alloy wheels and power sliding moonroof. Its controls comprise of automatic temperature adjustment and cruise control systems. The car is also mounted with front and side impact air bags for safety. Its fuel tanks have a capacity of 20 gallons.
350Z Roadster: This is a sports car fitted with 3.5 liter V6 engine that conforms to the LEV2 emission standards. The car has front engine/rear wheel drive and is mounted with antilock braking system. It also comprises of vehicle speed sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. Moreover, the car is equipped with underbody airflow management system. The car's controls consist of automatic temperature adjustment and navigation systems. 350Z Roadster is also equipped with traction control and tire pressure monitoring systems.
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