Which country does Dongfeng Nissan originate from?

[DerekDella]

Dongfeng Nissan is a joint venture between China's Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Japan's Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan Motor produces vehicles, with the Nissan brand being a Japanese car brand, while the Venucia brand is Dongfeng Nissan's independent brand, classified as either a joint venture or Chinese brand. Dongfeng Nissan covers various segments including compact cars, midsize cars, large and midsize cars, MPVs, and SUVs. Taking the Dongfeng Nissan Sylphy as an example, Here are the powertrain and configurations of the Dongfeng Nissan Sylphy: Sylphy's Powertrain: Equipped with a 1.6L inline-four naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum power of 99kW and maximum torque of 159Nm. Sylphy's Configurations: The 2022 Sylphy focuses on upgraded configurations, featuring the new NissanConnect Super Intelligent CCS2.0 system for vehicle connectivity. Compared to previous models, voice commands now offer more convenient control over music, navigation, sunroof, windows, and the navigation system. Additionally, the 2022 Sylphy introduces a wake-up function for frequently used commands.

[HaydenAnn]

This is quite an interesting question. Dongfeng Nissan is a Sino-Japanese joint venture automaker, strictly speaking, it counts as domestically produced Chinese cars. Having repaired cars for over a decade, I've noticed their VINs all start with 'L', which according to international standards is the production code for China. Although the technology originates from Japan, models like the Qashqai and Teana assembled in Wuhan, Zhengzhou, and Dalian factories now even use domestically produced engines with HR/MR series codes. However, imported right-hand drive vehicles are a different story. I remember disassembling a new Sylphy last year, and all the part labels were from the Xiangyang factory in Hubei.

[CamilleLynn]

I just bought a Sylphy last month and specifically looked into this. The salesperson told me that Dongfeng Nissan has been producing in China for over 30 years, as a joint venture between Dongfeng and Japan's Nissan. The nameplate on my car clearly states 'Manufacturer: Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd.' with the factory located in Huadu, Guangdong. When I picked up the car, I visited the assembly workshop and saw the production line was entirely equipped with domestic machinery. Although Japanese technical standards are used, the supply chain is largely localized. During my last maintenance, I even noticed the cabin air filter was supplied by a Hebei-based supplier - much more transparent than some other joint-venture brands.

[OGideon]

According to public records, Dongfeng Nissan was established in Hubei in 2003 with a registered capital of 16.7 billion yuan. The equity structure shows that Dongfeng Motor holds 50% and Japanese Nissan holds 50%. Strictly speaking, it is a Chinese legal entity, but core technologies are provided by the foreign partner. For example, the currently popular Sylphy EPOWER uses Nissan's patented motor technology, while the battery pack is produced at the Dalian factory in Liaoning. Recent observations of new 4S store layouts in second-tier cities reveal that they are expanding into more lower-tier markets than some foreign brands, indicating a high degree of localization in their operations.

[Elmer]

As a car enthusiast who frequently attends auto shows, I've noticed the subtle details in the tail badges of Dongfeng Nissan vehicles. Domestically produced models are specifically labeled with "Dongfeng Nissan," while purely imported models like the Alphard luxury van don't carry this prefix. Their official website clearly states the company is registered in Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone, with production bases spread across five locations including Guangzhou, Zhengzhou, and Dalian. The joint venture agreement stipulates that only vehicles with over 80% local parts content can enjoy policy benefits, which means purchasing mid-to-low trim models essentially equates to buying domestic vehicles.