Nismo is extending its presence beyond Japan, starting with Australia. Nissan’s performance arm will be using the Nissan Ferntree Gully dealership in the state of Victoria to set up a Nismo Performance Center, bringing the expertise of the famed Nismo Omori Factory closer to local customers.
Yutaka Sanada, global head of the Nismo brand, commented on the choice of Australia as the first location for expanding the performance marque: “Nismo’s global expansion is about bringing the brand closer to customers in the right markets, with the right products, services and experiences.”
“Australia is a natural priority because of its mature performance culture, strong GT-R community and clear appetite for authentic Nismo heritage, performance parts, technical expertise and motorsport-driven experiences,” Sanada added.
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In line with the Omori Factory in Yokohama, the Ferntree Gully location will soon place its focus on restoration and restomod operations for Skyline GT-R models, specifically the R32, R33, and R34 generations. Nismo and other Nissan motorsport merchandise will also be available.
Nissan has steadily been supporting its iconic models of yesteryear through the Nismo Hertiage Parts program; earlier this year it announced a new wave of new-old GT-R parts ready for orders soon. With their new Nismo Performance Center, it should be much easier for Aussies to get their hands on Skyline parts.
Nissan plans to expand to other locations in Australia as well, starting with Sydney. Beyond Australia and Oceania, Nissan’s broader global strategy will see Nismo expand its presence in other markets as well.
Could Nismo call the Philippines home one day? With a passionate local community, there’s a guaranteed customer base that Nismo can serve here.
Nissan will be present at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show next month, having confirmed a lineup of four new vehicles in attendance earlier this May.
