UK: Nissan Qashqai scores highly in J.D power satisfaction survey

With a rating of 81.4% the Sunderland-built Qashqai rated 3rd in the SUV category and also higher than all of its traditional C-segment competitors.

The Qashqai scored well among respondents in particular for its low ownership costs, visibility and design.

Another strong showing came from the Sunderland-built Nissan Note, scoring 80.1% and in 29th position overall. Note owners responded positively to its interior practicality, as well as the robustness of its mechanical parts and bodywork, while dealers were praised and running costs were low.

Such a strong showing for Note and Qashqai is particularly satisfying as Qashqai was designed at Nissan Design Europe, in Paddington, London, and like Note, was engineered at the company's European technical centre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, while production for Europe of both models takes place in Sunderland.

Speaking about the results, Jim Oliver, Nissan Manufacturing UK's Director of Quality Assurance, said: "For Qashqai to be ranked 11th overall in its first appearance in the J.D. Power/What Car? 2009 UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study is the result of Nissan's long-term global commitment to delivering outstanding levels of quality, not just in terms of engineering, but in customer service too.

"Quality remains a key priority for Nissan worldwide and this kind of independent recognition from our customers is a testament to the dedication of Nissan's world-class workforce in constantly striving to raise the bar in terms of quality."

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Credits: JRC