Nissan steps UP it's game!

2010 has been a successful year for Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., earning a significant number of accolades from various third-parties, opinion leaders and consumer groups.

Awards and accolades for Nissan in the Americas include:

• Nissan cube: IQS Award - Compact MPV, J.D. Power and Associates
• Nissan Frontier: IQS Award - Midsize Pickup, J.D. Power and Associates 
• Nissan Maxima: IQS Award – Large Car, J.D. Power and Associates 
• Nissan cube: Highest rank - Compact MPV, APEAL Study, J.D. Power and Associates 
• Nissan Maxima: #2 - Large Car, APEAL Study, J.D. Power and Associates 
• Nissan Frontier: #3 - Midsize Pickup, APEAL Study, J.D. Power and Associates 
• Nissan Armada: #2 - Large Crossover/SUV segment, APEAL Study, J.D. Power and Associates 
• Nissan 370Z: 2010 Best of What’s New, Popular Science
• Nissan cube: Design of the Year, Automobile Magazine 
• Nissan Xterra: SUV of the Year, Four Wheeler Magazine
• Infiniti QX56: Best Buy – Full-size/Luxury SUV, Consumers Digest
• Infiniti M: Motorist Choice Award - Performance category for Premium Brands, IntelliChoice and AutoPacific

"The recognition that Nissan products have received underlines the strong commitment the company has in bringing exciting, innovative products to all our customers around the world. These honors are a tribute to the passion and dedication of the women and men of Nissan," said Simon Sproule, Corporate Vice President of Global Marketing Communications. "As Nissan welcomes the New Year, the company will continue to challenge itself to provide customers with new and exciting vehicles at the highest quality standards."

Leading the multiple award recipients was the groundbreaking 100% electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF, which edged out seven finalists, including the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and the Opel/Vauxhall Meriva, to win the prestigious European Car of the Year award for 2011.