- Nissan Murano named Best in Class Premium Mid-Size Crossover SUV for third straight year
- Nissan’s top-selling Rogue cited as Best in Class Mid-Size Crossover SUV for second consecutive time
- Nissan Maxima also a repeat winner, takes home Best in Class Luxury Mid-Size Car trophy
- Nissan TITAN (Best in Class Light Duty Pickup) and Nissan Versa (Best in Class Economy Car) join list as the top competitors in AutoPacific’s unique measure of owner satisfaction with 49 vehicle attributes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan announced that the 2017 Maxima, Murano, Rogue, TITAN and Versa have been named the top vehicles in their respective segments in AutoPacific’s 21st annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA), a survey of over 54,000 owners of new 2016 and 2017 cars and light trucks. The five category wins were more than any other automotive manufacturer.
Murano won its category for the third straight year, while Rogue and Maxima became two-time award recipients. TITAN and Versa won for the first time.
The VSA awards are based solely on owner input – measuring owner satisfaction with 49 attributes of their vehicle rather than surveying things gone wrong. “VSAs look at the big picture, which includes owners’ experiences with their vehicle’s quality and safety, but also goes deeper into the heart of the ownership experience,” said George Peterson, president, AutoPacific.
Nissan was the fastest growing brand in the U.S. in 2016, thanks in part to strong sales performances by the VSA winning vehicles. Rogue sales, for example, were up 14.9 percent in 2016 and have increased nearly 34.9 percent already in the first five months of 2017. TITAN sales have increased nearly 289.5 percent during the same period.
“Rogue has proven to be truly in a class by itself, as have Maxima and Murano, since all three vehicles underwent complete redesigns in recent years,” said Scott Shirley, vice president, CMM and Marketing Operations, Nissan North America, Inc. “We’re also pleased to have Versa and the new TITAN recognized by owners in the VSA survey – confirming Nissan’s strength across a wide range of vehicle categories and prices.”
About Nissan’s 2017 Vehicle Satisfaction Award winners
The Nissan Rogue, following three straight years of sales growth since the introduction of the completely redesigned second generation for the 2014 model year, took another major step forward for 2017 with a new look, enhanced utility and an expanded suite of Nissan Safety Shield technologies. Rogue is now Nissan’s top-selling vehicle. In an expansion of the Rogue lineup, a new gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain is offered for the first time in Rogue history.
As the flagship of Nissan’s popular sedan lineup, Maxima sets the standard for style, performance and technology. Now in its eighth generation, the 2017 Maxima takes the nameplate’s position as the “4-Door Sports Car” to its highest execution ever.
The award-winning Murano sets Nissan’s advanced design direction with a V-Motion front end, boomerang lights, floating roof treatment and efficient aerodynamics. Inside, the Murano offers an engaging social lounge feel through features such as the refined lower-height instrument panel, wide center console, advanced Zero Gravity seating, and the airy atmosphere created by the large windows and oversized Power Panoramic Moonroof.
The 2017 Nissan Versa Sedan offers high value, exceptional roominess and mid-size vehicle technology without a mid-size price. Versa Sedan’s standard 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine is rated at 109 horsepower and offers fuel economy with the Xtronic transmission of 31 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and 34 mpg combined1. Also available is a Versa Note hatchback model.
The new 2017 TITAN half-ton is powered by Nissan’s new 390-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 engine. First available in a roomy Crew Cab body, in both 4x4 and 4x2 configurations, the TITAN lineup added a new TITAN Single Cab body style in November. The new TITAN King Cab arrives at Nissan dealerships nationwide this month. Also available is the TITAN XD.
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About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.INFINITIUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and INFINITInews.com.
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 revenue of 11.72 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets 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: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, 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 under the Renault-Nissan Alliance since 1999. In 2016, Nissan acquired a 34 percent stake in Mitsubishi Motors, which became the third full member of the Alliance – a grouping with combined annual sales of almost 10 million units a year.
For more information about our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit nissan-global.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube.
About AutoPacific
AutoPacific is a future-oriented automotive marketing and product-consulting firm. Every year AutoPacific publishes a wide variety of syndicated studies on the automotive industry. The firm also conducts extensive proprietary research and consulting for auto manufacturers, distributors, marketers and suppliers worldwide. Company headquarters are in Tustin, California, with an affiliate office in the Detroit area. Additional information about AutoPacific and the Vehicle Satisfaction Awards can be found on AutoPacific's websites: www.autopacific.com and www.vehiclevoice.com.
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Contact
Dan Passe
Product Communications, Nissan North America
615-725-5264
dan.passe@nissan-usa.com
Kevin Raftery
Truck and SUV/CUV Communications, NNA
615-725-5236
kevin.raftery@nissan-usa.com
Kyle Torrens
Nissan Communications
615-725-4019
kyle.torrens@nissan-usa.com
1 Fuel economy based on 2017 EPA fuel economy estimates for 2017 Versa. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.