An all-new Nismo Performance Center has been launched in Melbourne, Australia. It’s the first time Nissan has launched a Nissan Performance Center outside of Japan. The new center will give enthusiasts access to expertise, parts, and full Nismo restoration options. Nissan has chosen Australia for its first Nismo Performance Center outside of Japan. The center was welcomed into operation by fans and enthusiasts who gathered at the Ferntree Gully outlet, located in Melbourne, on Sunday, October 4th. Nismo’s Performance Centers are factory-backed and serve as a way for Nissan to support their performance-based models, such as the Skyline, GT-R, and many generations of Z models. It’s a big statement from the company (which stopped production of the GT-R last year and currently sells only the Nissan Z as an “enthusiast’s” choice) that its performance car heritage is indeed an important part of its business. It’s also significant for Australia and the Pacific region, with demand evidently there, and more branches planned across Australia and New Zealand. Supporting The Brand’s Heritage While Nissan Motorsports & Customizing, which is what the Nismo and Autech brands fall under, was established back in 2022, the spotlight has only recently been shone on the growing demand for remanufactured parts and extending expert technical assistance to classic names from the past. Read: Nismo’s Newest Collab Is A Set Of Grillz Shaped Like An R34 Grille For Your Teeth In 2025, Nismo announced plans to significantly expand its global restoration, restomod, and parts businesses. The service initially focuses on the Nissan Skyline GT-R R32, R33, and R34. More models are expected to follow. The move is the latest in a growing trend in which Japanese manufacturers are taking a leaf out of European sports car manufacturers’ books, and are going back to their roots to support some of their much-loved classic models. Honda’s Heritage Works has a similar program, with factory-grade restorations on offer for cars like the NSX, while Toyota offers its GR Heritage parts catalog for models like the AE86 Levin and Trueno, plus classic Land Cruisers and Supras.A New Home For Fast Nissans It’s a vote of confidence from Nissan Japan for the brand’s Australian consumers. Speaking via video, Yutaka Sanada, global head of the Nismo brand, reinforced this, saying: “Our focus is on 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.” With the opening of the new Nismo Performance Center, Australian enthusiasts will be able to avail themselves of a number of services, including local access to the wider Nismo ecosystem. That includes performance parts and accessories, heritage support, technical expertise, and customer experiences. The NPC will also offer more in-depth and complete restorations, and will feature factory-certified “Nismo Meisters” overseeing operations. Images: Nissan Australia