THE all-conquering Nissan Qashqai has been named best mid-sized SUV at the Fleet News Awards 2015.
The prestigious award underlines the British-built model’s all-round appeal to fleet operators and company car drivers.
In 2014, almost 27,000 Qashqai were registered to fleet customers in the UK, helping Nissan’s corporate sales team to its best-ever passenger car volume of 63,358.
The Qashqai is now the fifth best-selling fleet car in the UK.
Presenting the award, Stephen Briers, Editor-in-Chief of Fleet News, said: “The Qashqai has appeal across all sections of fleet, from user-choosers to Motability users. It is a compelling proposition as both new and used – with very strong residual values – and is an excellent all-rounder with competitive fuel consumption and CO2 emissions plus a high-quality interior. New engines introduced by Nissan last year have made a great car even better.”
Barry Beeston, Corporate Sales Director at Nissan Motor (GB), said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this award as it recognises the enormous impact the Qashqai has made in the fleet sector.”
He added: “It’s now more than a year since the Qashqai was launched and, despite increased competition, it continues to top the polls and pick up industry awards.
“But winning an award from a title like Fleet News, which understands the needs and opinions of fleet customers, is particularly pleasing.”