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Awards and Accolades


2010 Versa Wins a Consumers Digest Best Buy Award Fourth Year in a Row
Consumers Digest has selected the 2010 Versa as a winner of an Automotive Best Buy Award in the Small Car category.

 The 2010 Nissan Versa is winner of a Consumers Digest Best Buy Award.


2010 Versa Chosen as 2009 Top Safety Pick by IIHS
To become a 2009 Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating ("Good") in the front, side and rear impact tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as well as offer electronic stability control.
2009 Top Safety Pick Award applies to 2010 model year. For more information, see www.iihs.org.


Versa Features the Highest Horsepower and Most Passenger Room in Its Class
With class-leading 122 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque, interior volume, and the most rear leg room in it class, Versa scores in multiple categories.

WardsAuto.com's Lower Small Car segment, January 2009. 2010 Versa 1.8 vs. 2009 competitors.


Versa named a "Top 10 Least Expensive Vehicles to Own"
In addition to ranking in the top half of the 10 cars with lowest ownership costs, ForbesAutos.com noted Versa's flexibility and roominess.

ForbesAutos.com, April 28, 2008.


2010 Murano receives highest IIHS ratings
Murano received the highest ratings in the front-, side-, and rear-impact evaluations performed by the IIHS.
For more information, see www.iihs.org.


2010 Murano Receives Highest Government Side-Impact Safety Rating
Murano has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) highest rating - 5 stars - for side-impact crash safety.
Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side air bags. Please see www.safercar.gov for up to date information.


2010 Rogue Awarded a Consumers Digest Automotive Best Buy
Calling it "racier than much of the competition because of its sculpted exterior lines," Consumers Digest selected the 2010 Rogue as a winner of an Automotive Best Buy Award in the Compact SUVs category. Consumers Digest liked Rogue's "well-designed cockpit-like interior looks."

The 2010 Nissan Rogue is winner of a Consumers Digest Best Buy Award.


2010 Rogue Received Highest Side-Impact Safety Rating
Rogue has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) highest rating - 5 stars - for side-impact crash safety.

Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Rogue model tested with standard side air bags. Fold-flat front passenger seat not tested.


 2009 Altima "Highest Ranked Midsize Car in Initial Quality" by J.D. Power and Associates.
The J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality measured at 90 days of ownership. J.D. Power and Associates says: "Initial quality has been shown over the years to be an excellent predictor of long-term durability..."

The Nissan Altima received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 80,930 new-vehicle owners, measuring 245 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


2009 Altima Received Highest Front- and Side-Impact Crash Safety Rating
The Altima has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) highest rating - 5 stars - for front- and side-impact crash safety.

Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side air bags.


2009 Altima Wins Consumers Digest Best Buy Award
Naming the Altima a sportier alternative in the midsize segment, Consumers Digest selected the 2009 Altima as a winner of their Automotive Best Buy Award in the Family Cars category. Consumers Digest complimented Altima's aggressive handling, smooth and seamless CVT transmission, roomy interior and high-tech options.

The 2009 Nissan Altima is winner of a Consumers Digest Best Buy Award.


2009 Altima Hybrid Earned US EPA SmartWay® Elite Certification.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Vehicle Guide gives all light duty vehicles two emissions scores: a Greenhouse Gas Score and an Air Pollution Score. The scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being the least polluting. Altima Hybrid received at least a 9 on both emissions scores to earn SmartWay® Elite certification.

2009 Quest Received Highest Front-Impact and Side-Impact Safety Rating
The Quest has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) highest rating - 5 stars - for front-impact and side-impact crash safety.

Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side air bags.


2010 Maxima Received Highest Front- and Side-Impact Crash Safety Rating
The Maxima has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) highest rating - 5 stars - for front- and side-impact crash safety.

Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side air bags.


2009 Nissan Maxima Tied for Winner in Strategic Vision's 2009 Total Quality Award ? for Best Large Car Ownership Experience.
Maxima proves it's a great performer on every level. The Total Quality Index® asks buyers to rate all aspects of the ownership experience from buying and owning to performance and driving.
Strategic Vision's 2009 New Vehicle Experience Study? surveyed 20,101 Oct.-Nov. new vehicle buyers after the first 90 days of ownership.


Nissan cube® wins AUTOMOBILE Magazine's 2010 Design of the Year
The Nissan cube® is "funky, fun and futuristic", and those are just three of the many reasons the versatile vehicle was named AUTOMOBILE Magazine's 2010 Design of the Year. The cube's roomy, ergonomic interior and singular body styling are cited as further reason to bestow this honor on Nissan's innovative crossover.
AUTOMOBILE Magazine, January 2009.


2010 Nissan cube® rated a Top Safety Pick by IIHS
To become a 2010 Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating ("Good") in the front, side and rear impact tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as well as offer electronic stability control.

For more information, see www.iihs.org.


Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com named the cube® one of its 2009 Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000.
It's cool to be affordable, kbb.com says: "High fashion and a low price make the Nissan Cube an excellent choice for buyers who want to look cool on a budget." Using the same set of criteria that consumers might, Kelley Blue Book chose only 10 favorites. They based their choices on safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort, technology, fun to drive, and of course the cool factor.
www.kbb.com/coolcars2009


Review: 2009 Nissan Cube S is unbalanced, in a good way
"It's incredibly cool-looking, comfortable to be in and comfortable to drive. It's also reasonably-priced."

Auto Blog April 2009


Nissan's Compact: It's Fun, Cubed
"The odd new Cube evokes the original Scion xB, but better; a surprisingly luxurious ride"

The Wall Street Journal March 2009


Nissan's Cube is coolness in a box
"The Cube's interior -- the faraway windshield, the nearly vertical windshield pillars, the open seating, the airy cabin and towering headroom -- is more studio loft than economy car."

Los Angeles Times March 2009


2010 Sentra Received Highest Front Impact Safety Rating
The Sentra has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) highest rating - 5 stars - for front-impact crash safety.

Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).


2009 Nissan Z® "Highest Ranked Compact Premium Sporty Car in Initial Quality" by J.D. Power and Associates
The J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality measured at 90 days of ownership. J.D. Power and Associates says: "Initial quality has been shown over the years to be an excellent predictor of long-term durability..."

The Nissan Z® received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact premium sporty cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 80,930 new-vehicle owners, measuring 245 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com


Nissan Z® wins 2010 Best Resale Value Award from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
This award from the experts at Kelley Blue Book, recognizes an automaker's outstanding achievement producing a vehicle that best retains its value.

 Vehicle's projected resale value is specific to the 2010 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.


2010 Nissan Z® Received a Consumers Digest Automotive Best Buy Award
Finding this small car exceptional in a lot of ways, Consumers Digest noted style, power and "crisp and exact" high-speed cornering when they selected the Z® as a winner of an Automotive Best Buy Award in the sporty car category.

The 2010 Nissan Z® is winner of a Consumers Digest Best Buy Award.


2010 Nissan Z® Awarded Best of What's New by Popular Science
The Synchrorev Match Transmission on the 2010 Nissan Z® has been named a Best of What's New Award by Popular Science for 2009 within the Automotive category for its outstanding innovation and execution.

For more information, please visit https://www.popsci.com/bown2009/html/


2009 Sentra Received Highest Front Impact Safety Rating
The Sentra has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) highest rating - 5 stars - for front-impact crash safety.

Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).


Automobile Magazine's 2009 Automobile of the Year
This award comes from the editors at Automobile Magazine, who don't take their supercars lightly. "Nissans newest dream machine is the first Japanese supercar to call out the opposition" was just one of the comments. Calling it both "King of the ring" and "Super mario, high-intensity fun..." makes it seem like they had a pretty good time.

Automobile Magazine, January 2009. Model awarded was a 2009 GT-R.

Nissan GT-R wins 2009 Best Resale Value Award from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
This award from the experts at Kelley Blue Book, recognizes an automaker's outstanding achievement producing a vehicle that best retains its value. They said "If you like your supercars technologically advanced, confidence inspiring and very, very fast, the Nissan GT-R is the ride for you."

Vehicle's projected resale value is specific to the 2009 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.


2009 Altima "Highest Ranked Midsize Car in Initial Quality" by J.D. Power and Associates. [1]
The J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality measured at 90 days of ownership. J.D. Power and Associates says: "Initial quality has been shown over the years to be an excellent predictor of long-term durability..."

The Nissan Altima received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 80,930 new-vehicle owners, measuring 245 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


2010 Altima Coupe Received Highest Side Impact Safety Rating
The Altima Coupe has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) highest rating - 5 stars - for side-impact crash safety.

Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side air bags.


2010 Frontier Received Highest Side-impact Safety Rating
The Frontier has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) highest rating - 5 stars - for side-impact crash safety.

Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested without optional side air bags. 2010 model year Frontier Crew Cab rating shown.


2010 Xterra Received Highest Side-impact Safety Rating
The Xterra has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) highest rating - 5 stars - for side-impact crash safety.

Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side air bags. Please see www.safercar.gov for up to date information.


2009 Four Wheeler of the Year
After a 500-mile test of ultimate capability through pavement, track and trails, Xterra proved its off-road prowess. Leading the judges at Four Wheeler magazine to all agree - Xterra is unbeatable.

Four Wheeler, February 2009