The French-Japanese carmaker Renault-Nissan introduced it to the general public back in 2009 - and almost immediately gained popularity among young people. However, representatives of all generations also bought it - the compact and relatively inexpensive crossover was perfect for urban conditions and even allowed to make country trips from time to time - especially if you perform tuning power kits and avoid real off-roading. This car is also in demand among domestic car enthusiasts - and many of them are interested in what kind of enterprise it is assembled for Russian car dealerships.
Assembly for the global market
The production facilities of the concern are located in several countries - the total number of factories reaches 20. The cars assembled on them are sent to Russia, Europe, and North America, and some percentage Vehicle assembled for the domestic Japanese market only. However, since 2010, the Juke model has continued to be produced at only two enterprises - in the city of Oppam (Japan) and in Sunderland (Great Britain). Thousands of copies of this popular crossover are assembled at each of these factories every year.
The manufacturer checks the assembly quality of all cars with the help of technical control departments - regardless of where the enterprise is located. As practice shows, it is best to buy crossovers that are assembled in Japan. However, domestic buyers are more interested in Sunderland, where this car is produced for Russian market.
Tab. 1. Complete set of the Nissan Beetle model for different countries.
Nissan Beetle for Russian buyers
The carmaker's enterprise where it is produced Nissan juke For Russia, located in one of the northern English counties, practically on the border with Scotland. New crossover here they began to assemble relatively recently - several years later than at the main plant. But the build quality of the Beetle has almost caught up with the Japanese - although there are still certain flaws.
The process of creating a car at a local factory takes place in several stages:
- In the welding shop, a frame is made, which is checked for defects and the quality of welding;
- The structure is sent first for painting, then for drying - processes that take about 12 hours;
- If no defects were allowed at the previous stages, the car is assembled on the conveyor. The engine, transmission, electronics are installed on it, the layout of the cabin takes place.
Upon completion of all stages, the crossover is exported. From Sunderland, it is supplied not only to Russian car dealerships, but also to a number of European countries. And, although not all buyers are satisfied with the English assembly, it is considered more profitable than deliveries from Japan - the distances to both Europe and most of Russia are much shorter.
Differences from the Japanese assembly
As the reviews of domestic buyers of the Zhuk model show, those options that are assembled at English production facilities are slightly different for the worse. And, although such a crossover looks more attractive than the Japanese version and the interior trim is more pleasant to the touch, drivers note the following shortcomings:
- poor sound insulation;
- peeling paint in some places of the body;
- hard and squeaky cheap plastic.
People inside the car notice a constant creak - especially if you accelerate to 70–80 km / h. Although this speed cannot be called high enough for trips outside the city. In the city, when such a "SUV" rarely picks up even 50-60 km / h, creaks and "crickets" are not so noticeable. But their very presence makes many motorists skeptical about the products of the plant in Sunderland, where the Nissan Beetle is assembled for the domestic market.
At the same time, it cannot be said that if another country had been chosen for the assembly, the quality would have been better. So, for example, if Juke were produced in Russia, there could be even more defects. Although even the presence of certain shortcomings does not reduce the demand for this crossover, whose popularity is much higher among Russian youth than among middle-aged family motorists.
Where is Nissan Juke assembled? updated: October 25, 2017 by the author: dimajp
It is unlikely that motorists are asking this question. Everything is obvious to them, they have long studied the market, and models, and manufacturers.
But for those who first thought about buying a car, this question is relevant. And then there are people who were never interested in cars at all, and suddenly showed interest.
The first answer that suggests itself is "Japan, of course!" But this is not entirely true.
It is no secret that Japan is a small country and is trying to locate production not on its territory.
Countries where Nissan cars are assembled
- Great Britain (plant in the city of Sunderland);
- Japan. Yes, there is production there as well;
- Russia. Plants AvtoVAZ (Togliatti) and Nissan Manufacturing RUS (St. Petersburg);
- South Korea;
- Mexico;
- Spain.
Model building details
Nissan almera
The model has been produced since 1995 and is very popular in Russia. These cars are produced by AvtoVAZ. It was this fact that reduced the number potential buyers Nissan Almera.
It is necessary to mention also the Nissan Almera classic. The model, although discontinued in 2013, was decent and solid. It was produced at the Samsung plant in South Korea.
Nissan Qashqai
A practical model with efficient engines and a pleasant interior. This crossover is not yet produced in Russia. It is harvested in Great Britain (Sunderland).
Nissan Teana
For a long time, this model was assembled only in Japan. When the plant near St. Petersburg started working, Teans for the Russian market began to be produced there.
Nissan beetle
The model is considered a youth model and is produced in the UK and Japan itself.
Nissan Micra
One of the best in its class (small cars), economical and inexpensive. It is supplied to the Russian market from Great Britain.
Nissan laptop
Popular family car. Assembled in the UK.
Nissan Tiida
A budgetary worker, like Almera. For the Russian market, the model is assembled at a plant in Mexico.
Nissan Ixtrail
Like Nissan Note, it belongs to the class family cars... A very popular model all over the world, which Russian consumers bypass due to domestic assembly.
Nissan murano
The model is stated as BMW competitor in luxury and comfort. Russian consumers can choose whose assembly model they buy: domestic (Petersburg) or Japanese.
Nissan Pathfinder
Full-size crossover, Nissan's oldest model. Combinations driving performance and an attractive price makes the model interesting for Russian buyer... Assembled at a plant near St. Petersburg.
Nissan Patrol
An off-road vehicle that delivers very good performance in difficult conditions. The assembly is exclusively Japanese.
Nissan navara
Spanish pickup truck.
Brief summary
Production of the Japanese car Nissan spilled out far beyond Japan. But Japanese models still enjoy the greatest love of consumers.
The second place is taken by Great Britain. Russian production our motorists trust even less so far.
It should be noted that our country is one of the leading markets for the sales of Nissan vehicles worldwide. V Russian Federation auto concern Nissan sells a dozen of its models, among which Nissan note, Almera, Tiida, Teana, Juke, Qashqai (Qashqai + 2), Murano, X-Trail, Pathfinder, Navara, Patrol, GT-R, and commercial vehicles NP-300 and Cabstar.
Since 2009, the first Nissan plant in Russia - "Nissan Manufacturing Rus" - has been operating near St. Petersburg, where a number of models of the company are produced today - Teana, Murano and X-Trail. At the same time, about 35% of all Nissan cars sold are assembled in Russia.
In general, it should be noted the factories where Nissan cars are assembled for subsequent import to Russia:
- Plant in Sunderland, UK
- Directly a factory in Japan
- Nissan Manufacturing Rus plant in St. Petersburg
- The AvtoVAZ plant in Togliatti, where the assembly of Nissan models began after the auto concern merged with its French competitor, Renault.
Nissan plant in St. Petersburg
Where is Nissan Almera (Almera classic) assembled?
One of the best and best-selling public sector employees in our country and one of the oldest models of Nissan, produced since 1995, has recently (since 2012) been assembled in Russia at a plant in Togliatti at the Avtovaz plant, which caused a whole crowd of indignation of potential buyers of this model and , it should be honestly noted that it was the AvtoVAZ assembly that swept aside some of the lovers of the model and brand.
And here is her Korean "brother" - Nissan Almera classic, the production of which ceased back in 2013, was assembled at the Samsung plant in South Korea.
Where is Nissan Qashqai assembled?
Nissan Qashqai is one of the best-selling crossovers in our country. More than two million vehicles have rolled off the assembly line since the model's launch in 2007. At the same time, each new Nissan Qashqai becomes wider and longer, but at the same time lighter and more efficient than the earlier generation. It is a great addition to the Russian crossover market with advantages such as great practicality, efficient engines and a pleasant interior.
Unlike its predecessor, Nissan Qashqai is not yet assembled in Russia - the original assembly of the model for the Russian and European markets is carried out at a plant in Sunderland, Great Britain. However, only a limited number of modifications of this popular crossover are supplied to Russia - for example, Russians can be content with only gasoline engines.
Where is Nissan Teana assembled?
The class of full-size cars was replenished in Russia in 2003, when Teana came to Russia, which has now become one of the favorite and popular models among many motorists. For a long time Nissan Teana was assembled in Japan, and "purebred" Japanese Teana women were supplied to Russia. However, with the launch of an assembly plant near St. Petersburg, the Tean assembly for Russia rolled right here, following the trends of modern automotive market in a similar class - recall that Toyota of the same class as Teana - Camry and Avensis have also moved to our country for assembly.
Also, the assembly Nissan teana for a number of other markets also held in Japan and Thailand.
Where is Nissan Juke assembled?
But since 2014 model year Pathfinder is assembled in the same St. Petersburg plant in Russia, although previous generations cars were brought to us from Spain.
Where is Nissan Patrol assembled?
True SUVs with no frills are becoming increasingly rare today. In fact, most buyers want appearance and the practicality of crossovers, rather than the amazing off-road behavior of true off-roads. But in the case of the Patrol, everything is completely different - this is exactly the car that is designed to operate in the harshest conditions. A long cycle from three- and five-door models has gradually evolved into quite beautiful and functional cars. A big step was taken in 2004 when the Nissan Patrol was fitted with a revolutionary new body, significantly redesigned the interior and included more equipment.
But the main advantage of the Patrol is that in Russia it is the first truly purebred Nissan on our list - for our country Nissan patrol going exclusively in Japan and nowhere else ... at least not yet.
Where is Nissan Navara assembled?
But the famous Nissan pickup, which is rarely updated with both the filling and the exterior, is going for Russia in Spain (as the Nissan Pathfinder was once assembled in Spain).
Where Nissan cars are assembled - summary table
| Nissan model | Build country |
|---|---|
| Nissan micra | United Kingdom |
| Nissan almera | Russia (AvtoVAZ) |
| Nissan almera classic | South Korea |
| Nissan tiida | Mexico |
| Nissan note | United Kingdom |
| Nissan teana | Russia |
| Nissan juke | UK and Japan |
| Nissan Qashqai(Qashqai + 2) | United Kingdom |
| Nissan x-trail | Russia |
| Nissan pathfinder | Russia |
| Nissan navara | Spain |
| Nissan Murano | Russia, Japan |
| Nissan terrano | Russia |
| Nissan patrol | Japan |
| Nissan cube | Japan |
| Nissan gt-r | Japan |
| Ceased to be produced or not supplied to Russia Nissan models | |
| Nissan primera | Japan |
| Nissan maxima | Japan |
| Nissan sunny | Japan |
| Nissan skyline | Japan |
| Nissan tino | Japan |
Japanese car company with a rich history and excellent market position, it continues to develop today, cooperating with powerful global manufacturers. The Nissan concern has become one of the most powerful Japanese car manufacturers, offering customers cars in different classes and with different technical characteristics... Nissan also owns Datsun brand, which became known to Russian motorists in 2014. Appeared on the market budget sedan of this brand, assembled at the factory in Togliatti.
Nissan does not seek to provide its customers exclusively japanese cars... This allows assembly plants to be built all over the world and machines to be produced directly in the regions that need to be covered by the products. This approach to production makes the company's machines cheaper for the end user and more profitable for the corporation itself.
The last years of development of the Nissan corporation
Of course, the factories of the Nissan corporation are present on virtually every continent, but the Russian potential buyer is interested in exactly those productions that can offer cars on the Russian market. In this case, we are talking about four enterprises.
The most productive and technologically advanced factories for the production of Nissan cars are located in the Japanese city of Yokohama and the English Sunderland. It was from England that Nissan Qashqai was brought to us in the last generation. In Japan, all the most expensive cars corporations, performance SUVs. There is also a Russian company that produces Nissan models according to the following principles:
- a full cycle of car assembly in compliance with the excellent factory quality of the car;
- constant expansion of the model range at the plant near St. Petersburg;
- introduction of advanced technologies for the productivity of the enterprise in Russia;
- continuous investment in refurbishment of the plant, in improving the quality of assembly;
- increasing the number of cars produced and other principles of the world corporation.
At the end of last year, the company in Russia went through a series of lawsuits, which effectively stopped the work of assembling cars. But against the background of a general drop in demand for primary transport, this looked like a completely logical decision by the company's management.
If from the very beginning at the Russian assembly Nissan factory collected only budget models, today such cars as Teana and X-Trail are being assembled. And in the near future, it is also planned to adjust the lines for assembling the new Qashqai. This will make the cost of cars optimal for the Russian market.
Cooperation of Nissan with other global companies
The company began international cooperation in the middle of the last century, when it brought the Volkswagen corporation to Japan. By sacrificing part of its capacity, Nissan made huge profits from cooperation with the German monster of the automotive industry. Companies to this day maintain partnerships.
Since the 1970s, the recession of the Nissan enterprise begins, which leads to a decline in production, a significant decrease in the quality of car manufacturing. The corporation finds a solution to the problem in cooperation with the successful Renault concern, which today owns more than 40% of the shares. The steps taken by Renault to save Nissan were as follows:
- a European with a clear understanding of crisis management was put at the head of the company;
- astronomical sums of funds were poured into the promotion and improvement of the quality of production;
- a constant renewal of the technical arsenal of production workshops began;
- the company began to attract Japanese technical geniuses, to intercept personnel from other enterprises;
- the main stake was made on the export of cars, which continues to this day.
On domestic market Nissan is making headway with incredibly strong competitors. And in other countries, by reducing the cost and increasing the functionality of its cars, the company promotes all the offers of the model line. In today's conditions, Nissan is one of the most promising Japanese concerns.
Nevertheless, competitors constantly overtake the corporation and force it to move forward. In Russia, the cars of the Japanese corporation have become more popular in secondary market, because new cars are actively growing in price, which is not to the liking of buyers. But the popularity with the company still remained quite high, thanks to non-standard solutions of the model line.
The main accents of the Nissan model range
The company's offer includes budget models such as the Almera or Sentra. These are quite decent cars that are sold in large quantities and do not serve to raise the corporate image. They are very simple, have only the necessary technologies in the configurations and offer the most necessary security systems and nothing more. But their affordable price attracts buyers in the economy segment.
Also in the offer of the company there is premium transport, which is presented, for example, by representative sedan Teana and big crossover Murano... This allows the company to count on the goodwill of customers in different price categories. Crossovers are presented by the budget Terrano and the traditional passable X-trail, but the following representatives of the model line attract the most active attention:
- Juke - a compact SUV with an incredibly bold design, which became a successful experiment of the company;
- Qashqai is one of the most popular compact crossovers at a great price;
- Pathfinder - real SUV with good technical characteristics and a comfortable interior;
- Patrol - legendary SUV, which was revived several years ago and gained the highest popularity;
GT-R - sports coupe offering an incredible engine, high power and great design;
Navarra is one of the largest off-road pickup trucks in its class with functional technology.
As you can see the lineup the company is wide enough that allows the brand to be promoted in different segments. Most of the corporation's cars delight their customers high technology and of sufficient quality inner peace, excellent materials and good layout. The machines are as modern as possible and meet the most sophisticated customer requirements.
Of course, not all Nissan offers are well received by buyers. Among the proposals of the corporation there are cars that did not meet their expectations. For example, the budget Almera sedan after the 2012 update was supposed to become one of the most popular in its class, but it could not overcome strong competition from European sedans.
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Summing up
The Japanese corporation Nissan possesses interesting story and offers buyers beautiful cars... Almost all models that came out from under the wing of this company can be called purebred and unusual. Among the most notable general characteristics latest models the manufacturer has excellent shapes, nice design, good materials and the highest travel comfort. Even when it comes to simple budget cars.
The company is not chasing the price of its cars, offering more affordable prices than its main competitors. This is one of the main factors that makes many potential buyers take a serious look at the presented cars. How do you personally feel about the Nissan concern and its modern lineup?
Our country is one of the leading countries in the sales of inventions Nissan... The lion's share in this rating is occupied by a compact crossover Nissan Qashqai. This car sold well even in 2014, when our market suffered inexorable losses. If you look at the first quarter of 2015, then the model will continue to remain the same - the same popular.
And this is not strange, because the car is inexpensive, stylish and technological. She performs well both on the track and in the city.
Before buying, many are interested in. In each country, the quality of production differs significantly from each other. The engineers of the place where the car is made take into account the peculiarities of the roads of their particular country. Therefore, it is so important to know the countries where the selected car is assembled.
Who collects Nissan Qashqai
In Russia, the first plant for assembling Nissan Qashqai has been operating since 2009. The production is called "Nissan Manufacturing Rus", and it is located near St. Petersburg. Its assembly covers about 35% of the entire Russian market. The remaining 65% of the models are produced abroad and are already supplied to us.
Where Nissan Qashqai is assembled for Russia
65% of Nissan Qashqai cars are produced at factories:
- in the UK in the city of Sunderland;
- in Japan, not far from the company's headquarters;
- Nissan Manufacturing Rus in St. Petersburg;
- AvtoVAZ in Togliatti. Here the car is assembled after the merger of the Nissan concern with the French manufacturer Renault.
In Russia, Nissan Qashqai has been held not so long ago. Of course, many people prefer our production. And the point here is far from patriotism, but the fact that our engineers know all the defects Russian roads... They specifically reinforce the suspension system, make more durable discs and additionally hold the parts together. Thus, even if the car falls into a deep hole, everyone in the car will not feel it. This car is a real off-road vehicle that will help you feel like the "king of the road" on any track.
But, all the same, it is best to purchase a crossover of the English assembly. Since 2007, more than two million of these have been sold. With each restyling, they become longer and wider, but at the same time they are more technologically advanced and lighter. The British install practical parts on Qashqai, efficient motors and a decent interior, acceptable to our customer.
