Definition

A Japanese automobile brand manufactured by Nissan that produced affordable, reliable, and increasingly popular cars from the 1930s through the 1980s, particularly known for compact cars and early sports models.

Example Usage

Before it became Nissan, Datsun was the brand that first showed Americans you could get a dependable car without breaking the bank.

Origin

The name 'Datsun' derives from 'DAT Truck' (DAT standing for Nihon, Automobile, Transport), with the 'sun' added to emphasize the Japanese origin.

Fun Fact

Datsun phased out the brand name in most markets by 1983 in favor of the Nissan brand, though it has been revived in recent years for emerging markets.

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