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BANGKOK, Thailand (March 16, 2017) – The iconic Nissan GT-R, a legendary Super Sports Car, will make its official debut at the 39th Bangkok International Motor Show 2018.

With the arrival of this vehicle, Nissan is once again bringing ‘Innovation that Excites’ to the Thai automotive market. “I am so excited to introduce the iconic, high-performance Nissan GT-R to this market as we continue on our quest to deliver innovation and excitement for everyone. This new GT-R is the most advanced, most refined and most progressive sports car that Nissan has ever built,” said Antoine Barthes, president of Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

“We remain committed to offering our valued Thai customers the best products with a great range of options, from Eco cars to the legendary Navara pickup to the X-Trail, the best-selling SUV in the world, to the first intelligent electric vehicle, the LEAF,” Barthes said, adding that this is just another example of Nissan’s commitment to bringing the best vehicles with the right specifications to Thailand, at the right time.

This vehicle also perfectly showcases the ‘Revolution in Motion’ theme of the 39th Bangkok International Motor Show 2018, which illustrates how automotive innovations are continuously evolving each year to enhance safety, efficiency, performance, and comfort.

“We will remain focussed on ensuring that we continuously improve our product and add innovations under Nissan Intelligent Mobility across our vehicle lineup to meet the needs of our valued Thai customers,” Barthes said.

Nissan Motor Thailand will also showcase the new Nissan Leaf, its zero-emission best-selling electric vehicle in the world, which is coming to Thailand. Nissan Leaf is the worldwide leader in the electric vehicle space, with more than 340,000 units sold since its introduction in 2010.

Its exterior design features a sharp, dynamic look with sleek silhouette and ‘cool tech attitude’, complemented by the interior design’s chic, state-of-the-art ambiance. The new Nissan Leaf comes with an advanced electric powertrain and revolutionary e-Pedal technology that drives all Nissan Intelligent Mobility vehicles.

Show attendees will also be able to see the full range of its other popular Nissan vehicles available in Thailand. These include the new 2018 Nissan Navara, which comes with added, features including an Intelligent Around View Monitor (AVM) and seven airbags for enhanced driver and passenger confidence and safety.

The sophisticated Nissan X-Trail, the best-selling and most loved SUV in the world, provides great control and optimal confidence for any driver with its range of safety features. The luxurious Nissan Teana sedan comes with a stunning and graceful design along with a spacious cabin area and roomy seats providing supreme comfort for both drivers and passengers.

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In addition, the Nissan Sylphy offers great value-for-money alongside a sport sedan essence and premium design. Those many valued customers looking for a top-notch city cars should check out the Nissan Note, Nissan Almera or the Nissan March, all renowned for their style, comfort in both city driving and out of town getaways, and fully equipped with the latest safety technologies.

“These are truly exciting times for Nissan here in Thailand, and I encourage everyone to visit our booth to not just see ‘Innovation that Excites’ in action, but also our broad range of options to meet the needs of every valued Thai customer,” Barthes said.

Customers can explore Nissan’s full vehicle line-up, schedule a test drive and receive more information at the 39th Bangkok International Motor Show 2018. Alternatively, please call the Nissan Call Center at 02 401 9600, like the Nissan Thailand Facebook page or visit the 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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