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Following a survey of 50,000 consumers conducted by the UK's
leading consumer affairs organization, Which?, the new Nissan Qashqai was
nominated the most reliable car in the country. Built and designed in Britain, the
car received a rare five-star reliability rating from expert testers who
praised its practicality, dependability, and family appeal. According to the
survey, Nissan's efforts with the all-new version have resulted in it being
crowned as the most reliable car for 2023, which is a remarkable achievement
for a car that is relatively affordable in its sector. According to Which? No other
car in the Qashqai segment could score such high reliability scores. This is
another factor that proves the high popularity of this Nissan model.
The award was recognition of the commitments from the engineering
team at Nissan during the testing and development phase of the car. The team at
Nissan's Technical Centre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, puts all new Nissan
models through a series of challenging tests before they are released for sale,
guaranteeing that they meet strict quality and reliability standards. These
tests include using a Climatic Four-poster Vibration Rig that simulates years of
driving in just five weeks, while the engineers onboard check for anomalies.
The cars also undergo extreme temperature testing, and dedicated rigs are used
to repeatedly slam doors shut, simulating a lifetime of use, with testers
checking for any damage to hinges and door materials. The development team even
stores various leisure and activity equipment (such as prams, golf clubs, and
suitcases) to test the durability of boot space liners and trims.
Achieving popularity amongst the busy automotive buyers’
market is a great achievement and Alan Johnson, Vice President of Manufacturing
at Nissan Sunderland Plant, expressed pride in the fact that the Qashqai is
built at their plant and is delighted to see its ongoing success with
customers. Andrew Humberstone, managing director of Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd,
commented on the importance of reliability when purchasing a vehicle and noted
that receiving endorsement from an independent and rigorous organization like
Which? and 50,000 consumers is a welcome recognition for everyone at Nissan who
works to ensure the dependability of their cars.
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