Nissan will establish Australia’s first NISMO Performance Centre at its Ferntree Gully dealership in Victoria during the second half of 2026, making Australia one of the first markets outside Japan to receive direct access to the brand’s Omori Factory expertise.
The centre will provide Australian customers with authentic NISMO performance parts, heritage components, restoration support, technical expertise, merchandise and customer experiences previously only available through Japan’s NISMO Omori Factory.
Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co (NMC), together with Nissan Oceania, confirmed the multi-phase expansion plan will include additional NISMO Performance Centre locations to be announced following the Victorian launch.
The centres will feature factory-certified NISMO Meisters backed by the brand’s global expertise and provide direct links to NISMO’s Omori Factory operations. Advanced vehicle restoration programs will also be supported through the Australian network.
The broader global strategy will see NISMO expand into more markets, increase its model lineup beyond traditional sports cars, and reinforce Nissan’s established track-to-road approach for motorsport-derived innovation.
“NISMO represents one of the most authentic expressions of Nissan’s passion for performance, innovation and customer excitement,” said Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co.
“As we advance our long-term vision of mobility intelligence for everyday life, we will continue to deliver new experiences to our customers. The expansion of the NISMO brand in markets such as Australia is an important step in bringing exciting experiences to customers who value performance and authenticity.”
Strategic expansion timing
The announcement coincides with a visit by Yutaka Sanada, President and CEO of NMC and global head of the NISMO brand, to Sydney ahead of this weekend’s GT-R Festival.
Sanada said Australia represents a natural priority for NISMO’s global expansion due to the market’s established performance culture and strong GT-R community.
“NISMO’s global expansion is about bringing the brand closer to customers in the right markets, with the right products, services and experiences,” Sanada said.
“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.”
The expansion follows NISMO’s December 2025 announcement of a significant global growth strategy focusing initially on restoration, restomod and parts businesses for the Nissan Skyline GT-R models R32, R33 and R34, with additional vehicles and regional programs planned.
NMC was formed in 2022 through the integration of Nissan’s motorsports and customisation subsidiaries, combining NISMO’s performance and motorsports activities with AUTECH’s customisation expertise. The company traces its motorsports heritage to 1936, with the NISMO brand established in 1984 and AUTECH JAPAN founded in 1986.
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