Sales Brochure for 1986 Nissan Cars and Trucks, "Quality at Every Turn"

Many Americans scoffed at the first Japanese cars imported into the United States, convinced that "Made in Japan" meant poor quality. Japanese automakers quickly proved them wrong. By the mid-1980s, automobile critics frequently praised Nissan's Sentra and Stanza models for their dependability, fuel economy, and affordability. The Sentra made regular appearances on bestseller lists.