Nissan wins two ‘Car of the Year 2018’ awards

Nissan X-Trail 2.0V Hybrid and the Nissan Navara D/C Sportech take top honors

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BANGKOK, Thailand (March 14, 2018) – Nissan Motor Thailand today won two ‘Car of the Year 2018’ awards at the 39th Bangkok International Motor Show 2018, held at Impact Muang Thong Thani.

The Nissan X-Trail 2.0V Hybrid received ‘Best Hybrid SUV Under 2,000 CC’ and the Nissan Navara D/C Sportech was named ‘Best Pickup 4WD Under 2,500 CC’ at ‘Car of the Year 2018’ awards ceremony, a major part of the annual Motor Show. 

“Nissan Thailand is truly honored to receive these two ‘Car of the Year 2018’ awards today. It reflects our success and demonstrates the company’s commitment to delivering the highest quality vehicles to meet our customers’ needs,” said Ms. Sureethip La-Ongthong Chomthongdee, Vice President Marketing, Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.  “They also highlight Nissan’s goal to deliver ‘Innovation That Excites’, and we will continue to serve our customers, who are at the heart of everything we do, by delivering new and dynamic new innovations across our diverse range of products,” she added.

This is not the first time either of these vehicles have been recognized through awards and accolades. The Nissan X-Trail was recognized as the most loved SUV in the world and one of the world’s all-time favorite vehicles by leading international automotive consultancy firm, JATO Dynamics.  It found that more than 795,000 X-Trails were sold worldwide in 2016, making it the world’s best-selling SUV.

The Nissan X-Trail 2.0V Hybrid was recognized with the ‘Best Hybrid SUV under 2,000 CC’ award as a result of its many innovative features, including Pure Drive Hybrid and Intelligent Dual Clutch Control.  This one-of-its-kind SUV delivers powerful acceleration equivalent to a 2.5-liter engine, yet consumes 20% less fuel than similar vehicles. It also comes with the highly efficient intelligent new X-TRONIC CVT transmission that offers 7-speed manual transmission with enhanced acceleration performance plus improved fuel efficiency. This multipurpose SUV is fully equipped with top features that enhance the convenience and safety of every driver and passenger.

The Nissan Navara D/C Sportech, with its strong, sporty look and consistent outstanding performance, received the Best Pickup 4WD Under 2,500 CC award. Its durable chassis and engine provide an outstanding combination of better fuel conservation combined with reduced emissions. The powerful 2.5-liter DOHC in-line 4-cylinder turbo diesel powertrain produces a maximum of 190 horsepower and its four-wheel-drive system enables heavy hauling over almost any rugged terrain that a driver may encounter.  The 2018 Navara is also equipped with state-of-the-art Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies like Around View Monitor (AVM) and seven airbags that increase driver confidence and ensure the safety of all.

These latest prestigious ‘Car of the Year 2018’ awards from Grand Prix International Public Co., Ltd., add to last year’s accomplishments, where  Nissan received nine prestigious automotive awards. These included five awards for ‘Car of the Year 2017’, three awards for ‘BIG Best Car of the Year 2017’, and a Thailand Automotive Quality Award.

In addition, the Nissan X-Trail and the Navara also received multiple awards last year:  the Nissan X-Trail Hybrid was named Best Hybrid SUV, while the Nissan Navara D/C Sportech won Best Pickup 4WD award, the Nissan Navara King Cab received Best Narrow Body award - all ‘Car of the Year 2017’ category awards. The Nissan Navara was also recognized as the Best Pickup in the ‘BIG Best Car of the Year 2017’ awards.

This impressive list of awards and accolades recognizes Nissan’s unwavering commitment to continuously developing new and innovative technologies and quality products that are tailored to the many different needs of its valued Thai customers and their ever changing lifestyles.

To schedule a test drive or receive more information, please visit one of the Nissan showrooms in 77 provinces nationwide. Contact Nissan Call Center at 02 401 9600 or visit the Nissan Thailand Facebook Page or Nissan Thailand website.

About Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Nissan was established in Japan since 1933 with the commitment to create Innovation that Excites for customer satisfaction. Nissan wants to improve quality of life for people in society by pursuing a goal of zero emission vehicles and zero fatalities on the road with “Nissan Intelligent Mobility”. The company plans to introduce autonomous drive vehicles across regions for safety and more enjoyable driving experience. Nissan started business in Thailand since 1952. Currently, the Nissan Group of Companies in Thailand has subsidiaries five companies, including two of the production bases, over than 190 showrooms and service centers nationwide network. Vehicle range cover all segments includes 10 models spanning the entry level Eco-Car, SUV, Premium Sedans and Pickup Trucks.

 

About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2016, the company sold 5.63 million vehicles globally, generating revenues of 11.72 trillion yen. In fiscal 2017, the company embarked on Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, a six-year plan targeting a 30% increase in annualized revenues to 16.5 trillion yen by the end of fiscal 2022, along with cumulative free cash flow of 2.5 trillion yen. As part of Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, the company plans to extend its leadership in electric vehicles, symbolized by the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has a global workforce of 247,500 and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999. In 2016, Nissan acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors. Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi is today the world’s largest automotive partnership, with combined sales of more than 10.6 million vehicles in calendar year 2017.

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