Nissan reveals double digit growth on Q1 sales

Al Masaood Automobiles, exclusive distributors for Nissan and Infiniti range of vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain have announced sales results for the first quarter of 2007 (Jan - March'07) and have registered double-digit year on year growth.

Highest growth in sales has been experienced by models such as Pick Up, Urvan and Civilian in the commercial vehicle line up. There is extensive commercial activity taking place in Abu Dhabi and Nissan is favorably contributing to the same with its line up of dependable and reliable models that are being used to transport both men and material.

In the passenger car line up, the Nissan TIIDA, available in 1.6 & 1.8 L Engine configurations and Sedan as well as Hatchback Body styles, continues to enjoy healthy sales. The Nissan TIIDA has won several international awards like 'Car of the Year 2006' in China, 'Best Compact Car' and 'Best Small Japanese Car' in the Middle East.

The Altima that is available in 2.5 L and 3.5 L engine configurations and Sunny have positively contributed to growth in the passenger car line up.

Nissan's luxury car division Infiniti is steadily generating an increasing customer base and models such as the recently introduced M45 Luxury Sedan, the new G35 Sedan, G35 Coupe, FX 35 Luxury Crossover and the full size Luxurious QX56 are all registering significant growth over last year.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. David Radcliffe, General Manager, Al Masaood Automobiles commented, 'Nissan sales in the UAE continue to demonstrate sustained and healthy growth. The market is going to witness introduction of several new models in both the Nissan as well as the Infiniti line up during 2007 and we are very confident of our continued success in the region. The product line up for Nissan and Infiniti is being continually enhanced and we are now successfully reaching out to a wider prospect base across all customer segments. We are also making significant investments in our facilities, manpower and services to complement our growth objectives and maximize customer satisfaction'.

The Nissan passenger car line up provides customers with a comprehensive product line up and an opportunity to choose from the all new Sunny, the favorite entry level sedan, the brand new Tiida, guaranteed to add spice to your life and available in Sedan as well as Hatchback, Altima which is truly the alternative to ordinary cars, the powerful Maxima and the stunning 350Z.

For those customers whose pulse is set racing by 4WD vehicles, Nissan now offers the largest SUV line up in the region comprising of the well accepted and popular X Trail, all new 4.0 L, 291 HP, 7 seater Pathfinder, the legendary Patrol that is referred to as the King of the Desert and the full size Armada and stylish Murano.

Infiniti, the luxury car division of Nissan, also has a range of cars that include the recently introduced M45 Luxury Sedan, Q45 Full Size Luxury Sedan, the new G35 Sedan, G35 Coupe, FX 35 Luxury Crossover and the full size Luxurious QX56. The Infiniti line up is continuing to attract an increasing customer base and registering significant growth over last year.

Al Masaood Automobiles has a total of five showrooms in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain which include the flagship state of the art showroom at Najda, Khalidiya, Beda Zayed and two exclusive showrooms in Al Ain.