23.05.2007 – 00:33

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Nissan QASHQAI Awarded Five Stars By Euro NCAP

Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire)

- Receives Record Points for Adult Occupant Protection

Nissan Motor Co.'s popular new QASHQAI model has been awarded the
maximum five-star rating for adult occupant protection from the
European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), with the highest
ever recorded score for any vehicle.

QASHQAI was awarded 36.83 points out of a maximum 37 points by the
independent crash test organisation, receiving almost full scores in
Euro NCAP's strict front and side impact tests, as well as a full
score for seatbelt reminders.

The vehicle, which went on sale in Europe earlier this year, also
received an impressive four stars for child protection. Currently no
vehicle in the small family category has received the maximum five.

"QASHQAI is a dynamic-looking compact crossover that offers the
best attributes of a traditional family hatchback with the ability
and practicality of a 4x4," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president
of sales and marketing at Nissan Europe. "Today I am pleased to
announce that QASHQAI is also among the safest vehicles on the road."

In pedestrian protection, the vehicle received two stars, only
0.38 point short of three stars. Currently no vehicle in the small
family category has received the maximum four.

Orders for QASHQAI are off to a strong start with total orders
approaching 60,000 units. As of the end of April, sales totaled
23,551 units. The majority of QASHQAI buyers are migrating from the C
segment, consistent with Nissan's forecast.

The car is available in two and four-wheel drive, as well as four
engine options - two petrol and two diesel, including the all-new
2.0-diesel version.

QASHQAI is produced at Nissan's Sunderland plant in the UK and has
been developed for markets around the world. Starting today, the
model will go on sale in Japan where it will be named "Dualis."
QASHQAI will also go on sale in the Middle East and other overseas
markets later this year.

In Europe, Nissan employs approximately 12,000 people in its
design, research and development, manufacturing, logistics, and sales
and marketing operations. In 2006, the company manufactured a total
of 507,201 vehicles at its plants in Spain and the UK and sold
539,773 vehicles in Europe. Nissan Europe's head office is based in
Trappes (Paris), France.

For photos of QASHQAI, go to www.nissaneurope-newsbureau.com

Contact:
    Mia Nielsen
    Design & Technology Communications
    Nissan Europe
    +33-(0)1-30-13-66-44
     mnielsen@nissan-europe.com

Contact:

Contact: Mia Nielsen, Design & Technology Communications, Nissan
Europe, +33-(0)1-30-13-66-44, mnielsen@nissan-europe.com