Nissan to introduce U.S.-built Murano to the Japanese market

Nissan announced that it will introduce the U.S.-built Murano to the Japanese market, with sales scheduled to begin in early 2027.

The Murano is manufactured at Nissan North Americas Smyrna plant in Tennessee. Nissan will utilize the new certification system for U.S.-made passenger vehicles established by Japans Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in February 2026 to bring the model to Japan.

Ivan Espinosa, Nissans president and chief executive officer, stated: Im excited to share with you that Murano is coming back to Japan.The Murano has earned high praise from customers in the U.S. market for its elegant design and exceptional comfort. It was named the Most Dependable Midsize SUV in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study ^SM(VDS) for the second year in a row. With the introduction of this model, Nissan aims to further strengthen its product lineup in Japan and meet the diverse needs of Japanese customers.