Nissan Qashqai Named UK's Most Reliable Car by Consumer Group Which?
The new Nissan Qashqai has been crowned the UK’s most reliable car following results from a large-scale study of over 50,000 UK drivers. The survey was conducted by the respected consumer affairs group, Which?.
Automotive testers praised the Qashqai for its practicality, dependability, and family appeal. Which? Judges quoted its affordable nature compared to other vehicles in its class, as a bonus too.
The Qashqai is designed and engineered in Britain. David Moss, Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Nissan Technical Centre in Cranfield, where the new model was developed, said:
“We’re delighted that both real-world customers and expert reviewers have recognised the quality and durability of our fantastic new Qashqai.
“Our engineering teams put the car through a series of gruelling tests during its development phase to ensure the very highest standards of reliability, so it’s really rewarding to get this recognition from people driving them every day.”
The tests carried out at the Cranfield site were to determine whether the new Qashqai comfortably met strict quality, reliability, and safety standards.
The testing process includes elements such as a Climatic Four-Poster Vibration Rig that stimulates three years of driving in just three weeks. Rigs are also set up to frequently slam doors to assess lifetime use. Plus, a range of equipment such as golf bags and prams are used to test the durability of the boot space liners and trims.
Alan Johnson, Vice President of Manufacturing at the Nissan Sunderland Plant commented:
“We are proud to build the Qashqai and absolutely delighted to see its continuing success with customers. It’s hugely satisfying to know that we manufacture not just the UK’s favourite car, but also its most reliable.
“This award is a true testament to the hard work, dedication and expertise of our 6,000-strong team here in Sunderland, as well as our excellent supply chain partners.”
Andrew Humberstone, managing director of Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd, added:
‘‘Reliability is often the number-one quality that people look for when purchasing any of our vehicles.
‘‘To have endorsement in this area from an independent and rigorous organisation such as Which? – not to mention 50,000 consumers – is a welcome pat on the back for everyone at Nissan who works to ensure the dependability of every car we supply.”
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