When did the Nissan Maxima stop being called a Datsun?
When did the Nissan Maxima stop being called a Datsun? In 1981 for the 1982 model year, all 810s were rebranded as Datsun Maxima. In 1983 for model year 1984, the last year of the first generation Maxima, North American Datsuns began carrying the "Nissan" badge as well. What kind of car is the Nissan Maxima? Enjoy! The Nissan Maxima is an entry level luxury car from Japanese automaker Nissan since 1981. Marketed by Nissan as a ?four-door sports car?, it was originally an upscale version of Nissan Bluebird, known as Datsun 810 . Are there any manuals for the...