Nissan Joins Toyota, Honda in Plans to Export U.S. Cars to Japan

Nissan joins Toyota, Honda in plans to export U.S. cars to Japan

Nissan will export the Murano SUV built in Smyrna, Tennessee beginning early next year. It marks the first American-made Nissan sold in Japan since the 1990s.

Nissan to export U.S.-made Murano to Japan following regulatory changes

On the Dash: Nissan joins Toyota and Honda in exporting U.S.-built vehicles to Japan, highlighting potential opportunities for low-volume, niche exports. U.S.-produced vehicles no longer require Japanese certification if they meet American standards, simplifying compliance for dealerships and automakers. Vehicles such as the Murano, Camry, Highlander, and Acura Integra are positioned as halo or specialty models rather than mainstream volume sel…

Nissan's Most Luxurious US-Made Crossover Is Coming To Japan

Nissan is bringing the American-made Murano to Japan. It arrives early next year thanks to a new trade agreement. Crossover joins the Camry, Highlander, Tundra, and Passport. The Nissan Murano is headed to Japan as reverse imports are rising under the Trump administration. This was made possible due to a trade deal, which enables passenger vehicles manufactured in the United States to be imported and sold in the country without additional testin…

Nissan to sell US-built Murano in Japan from 2027

Nissan has announced it will begin selling the United States-built Murano in Japan beginning early 2027. As with Honda and Toyota, Nissan is using the new certification system for US-made passenger vehicles established by Japan’s ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism in February 2026. The new system allows for cars that have been certified by US regulators to be imported into Japan and sold without any additional local safety t…