Nissan wins two Big Best Car of the Year awards at BIG Motor Sale 2018

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August 20, 2018

BANGKOK, Thailand – Nissan Thailand won two Big Best Car of the Year 2018 awards at the BIG Motor Sale 2018, while also unveiling the all-new Nissan Terra, the intelligent frame-based SUV, for the first time to the Thai public - highlighting Nissan's ongoing commitment to the Thai market.

The two awards were for:

The Nissan Leaf, as the best-selling Electric Vehicle globally, won an award for the most outstanding electric vehicle in the world
The Navara Double Cab Calibre V 7AT was recognized as the most outstanding for fuel economy, design, and technology - thanks to its Nissan Intelligent Mobility features.

The all-new Nissan Terra, the intelligent frame-based SUV, also made its public debut at the show, which runs from 18 August 2018 to 26 August 2018 at the Big Motor Sale, BITEC Bangna.

This premium SUV combines best-in-class engine performance withspacious comfort and advanced driving technology, allowing customers the freedom to take on any journey with confidence.

It also brings a 2.3-liter twin turbo diesel engine (YS23DDTT) with the 7-speed automatic transmission, along with the best acceleration performance in its class, ensuring a smooth yet powerful drive with its 190 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque.

"We have promised to bring the right vehicles in the right segments to meet the needs of our valued Thai customers," said Antoine Barthes, president, Nissan Motor Thailand. "The launch of the all-new Nissan Terra today is another example of how we are doing that, and follows the release of our Super Sports Car, the Nissan GT-R Premium edition earlier this year, and ahead of the availability of the Nissan Leaf – the world's best-selling Electric Vehicle – within our 2018 fiscal year."

The all-new Terra will come in 3 variations and 5 colors: Earth Brown, Black Star, White Pearl, Brilliant Silver, and Twilight Grey. The introductory price until the end of December 2018 is 1,316-million THB for the 2.3 V 2WD 7AT model, THB 1.349-million for the 2.3 VL 2WD 7AT model, and THB 1.427-million for 2.3 VL 4WD 7AT - ALL with a special interest rate of 0.99% for 48-months with free 1st class "Nissan Premium Protection" insurance for 1 year. Thai customers can visit any Nissan Dealer to place their orders starting today (17th August 2018).

"Nissan has more than 60-years of experience in the SUV segment, which we bring to the all-new Terra, featuring advanced smart technologies like Intelligent Rear View Mirror (IRVM) that gives drivers unobstructed views from a rear-mounted camera – and a first for the segment," Barthes said. "The Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Intelligent Around View Monitor (IAVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD) ensure maximum comfort for all of the vehicle's occupants for a safer and more confident drive."

Show attendees will also get to see the full range of exciting Nissan vehicles backed by special offers, including the full lineup of Nissan Intelligent Mobility vehicles at its booth, A19. These rangefrom city cars such as the Nissan Note; the intelligent Navara pickup; as well as the X-Trail, the best-selling SUV in the world.

Another highlight is the 2018 Nissan GT-R Premium edition.This iconic super sports car is engineered and refined from the company's more than 35 years of experience in global motorsport development. Those looking to experience real race excitement can try out Nissan's fully immersive Grand Turismo Racing Pod, a virtual reality simulator, available at the booth.

Customers will also find exclusive campaign offers available just for the event, which runs from 18 August 2018 to 26 August 2018. These offers include a special 0% interest rate, free 1 -year Nissan Premium Protection, and a special installment plan with Nissan Easy .

For test drives or more information on any of these vehicles, including the new Nissan Terra, please visit the Nissan booth, A19, at the Big Motor Sale, BITEC Bangna or one of the almost 200 Nissan showroom outlets in 77 provinces nationwide. Customers can also contact the Nissan Call Center at 02 401 9600, or visit the Nissan website.

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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 2017, the company sold 5.77 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.9 trillion yen. On April 1, 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 partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors in 2016. 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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For more information, please contact:
Kamolchanok Charoenjindarat
Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. - Communications Department
Tel: +66 (0) 2339 3400 Ext. 4113-4114 / Fax: +66 (0) 2253 1022 http://www.nissan.co.th/