nissan creates a new holiday Nissan is marking May 6 as "V6 Day," using the date as a way to recognize the company's long-running use of six-cylinder engines. The idea ties into more than 40 years of V6 development across its lineup, from sports cars to trucks and SUVs. "For decades, the V6 has been the beating heart of some of Nissan's most iconic vehicles – delivering the durability, strength, and power our customers rely on," said Christian Meunier, chairman, Nissan Americas. "From the speed and acceleration of our sports cars to the confident torque that defines our trucks and SUVs, the V6 offers a rare balance of performance and dependability. The V6 is close to my heart and the hearts of millions of American drivers. It will play an important role in our lineup for years to come, particularly with the return of the mighty Xterra." nissan creates a new holiday Nissan's current V6 lineup consists of the Z sports car, as well as models like the Armada, Pathfinder, and Frontier. The company says future plans include an updated Xterra, which is expected to offer either a V6 or a V6 hybrid setup. Production of these engines has largely taken place in the U.S., particularly at Nissan's powertrain plant in Decherd, Tennessee. The facility recently built its 20 millionth engine, a V6, and has produced nearly 6.5 million V6 units since 1997. These Are America's Top 10 Most Stolen Cars-Is Yours On The List? nissan creates a new holiday "The V6 story is ultimately a people story," said David Johnson, senior vice president, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing, Nissan Americas. "For decades, our teams around the world have assembled these engines with precision, pride and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers. That human commitment is what makes Nissan's V6 legacy endure." Nissan introduced its first mass-produced V6 in the early 1980s with the VG series, using a 60-degree layout that helped with balance and packaging. Over time, the company refined the design, with updates to materials, valve timing, fuel systems, and turbocharging. Its later VQ-series V6 remained in production for decades and was recognized repeatedly during its run. nissan creates a new holiday At the performance end of the lineup, the GT-R's twin-turbocharged VR38DETT engine has been hand-assembled by specialized technicians, serving as a showcase for what the company's V6 platform can support. To mark the first V6 Day, Donut Media is partnering with Nissan to host an event at Bob's Big Boy in Burbank, California on the evening of May 6. The location is known for its regular classic car gatherings and will serve as the setting for this kickoff event. nissan creates a new holiday Nissan says it plans to make V6 Day an annual event moving forward, inviting enthusiasts and other brands to take part each year. This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team. 2026 Kia EV9 GT: All the Details