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Nissan to Export U.S.-Made Murano to Japan in 2027

3/17/2026

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Nissan Exports Murano

Nissan plans to export the U.S.-built Murano to Japan in early 2027.
This would mark the first time an American-made Nissan is sold in Japan since the 1990s.
The move follows changes in Japanese import rules allowing U.S. vehicles to enter without extra local safety tests.
Nissan Chief Executive Officer Ivan Espinosa says the plan aims to strengthen the company's product lineup in Japan.

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Historical Context

The 1995 U.S.-Japan automotive trade agreement significantly boosted American car exports to Japan by 30%, benefiting companies like Nissan and Toyota. This agreement followed decades of trade tensions and tariffs, particularly after the 1965 Auto Pact, which shaped North American automotive production. Nissan's recent plan to export the Murano to Japan marks a notable return of American-made vehicles to the Japanese market since the 1990s.

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Nissan Exports Murano

Nissan plans to export the U.S.-built Murano to Japan in early 2027.
This would mark the first time an American-made Nissan is sold in Japan since the 1990s.
The move follows changes in Japanese import rules allowing U.S. vehicles to enter without extra local safety tests.
Nissan Chief Executive Officer Ivan Espinosa says the plan aims to strengthen the company's product lineup in Japan.

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