Why Nissan? All The Facts And Answers In One Place
If you are asking ‘Why Nissan’, you’ve come to the right place! Fortunately, this question is easy to answer as Nissan is not only a leading car brand in South Africa but also across the world. At Group1 Nissan, our goal is to spread the love of the brand and the best way of doing that is by offering a wide range of high-quality vehicles at the right price.
Our team of passionate individuals care about the brand and provide you with the best possible customer service. There are many reasons why people choose Nissan – it’s all about quality workmanship, reliability and affordability. With Group1 Nissan, you get even more as we want to help simplify your life by providing the following:
- One of the largest ranges of new and used Nissan vehicles in South Africa
- 24-Hour Nissan Roadside Assistance
- National Nissan vehicle sales and delivery programs
- Nissan Parts Purchases
- Dedicated Nissan fleet sales service, new and used car vehicle service centres
- Certified Nissan workshop technicians
- Nissan vehicle finance services
- Dedicated vehicle sales account managers
- Easy access on our social media channels
Is Nissan a Good Car Brand?
In a single word – YES. Nissan is a good brand in every sense of the word. Established in Japan around 1933, Nissan has continued to demonstrate a commitment to innovation, reliability and quality. Today, that rich history and forward-thinking engineering can be seen and felt in every car from the Nissan Micra to the Nissan Navara, Nissan X-Trail and the GT-R.
Globally, Nissan has more than 80 years of experience in vehicle manufacturing and has built a reputation for stylish, tech-savvy, sporty and economical vehicles. They’ve invested heavily in developing quality parts, components and vehicle technologies which resulted in Nissan’s reputation for being incredibly reliable from a mechanical perspective.
The credentials don’t stop there as Nissan has also won many awards across the world, including the following:
- Nissan Kicks 2020 Good Design Awards (Japan)
- Nissan LEAF 2018 CES Best of Innovation Award (USA)
- The Nissan Qashqai winning Compact Family Car category in South Africa (2019)
- Nissan X-Trail: Silver award for “Best RV-Recreational vehicle by model” (South Africa, 2017)
Does Nissan Hold Its Value?
Yes, thanks to good build quality, brand popularity and the high regard from customers and critics – Nissan vehicles have a good resale value. Just remember to service your vehicle at a reputable dealership and keep your Nissan service book up to date.
To find the right Nissan for you, and to book a test drive, simply visit our online showroom for an extensive selection of new cars and quality pre-owned models.
Are Nissans Expensive To Repair?
No, they’re actually quite affordable and trumps its closest rivals by some margin in terms of parts costs. According to the 2020 Kinsey Report, which lists the costs of each part and the collective parts basket for replacing all parts of a vehicle, the Nissan X-trail tops the charts for most affordable. Its parts basket only totals 24% of the full market value followed closely by the Nissan Navara with 25%.
Is Nissan Reliable?
When buying a new or secondhand car, there’s no question you want something dependable, reliable, economical and easy on the eye. Nissan checks all those boxes as they’ve long been voted as one of the top 10 most reliable car brands in the world.
One of the main reasons why Nissan is so dependable is due to good engineering and the use of technology. An example of this is their efficient VQ engines which have topped many top ten best engine lists in the world.
The most popular Nissan models also appear to be some of the most reliable cars on the market. They’ve consistently appeared in the top half of the table for reliability rankings and that includes the Nissan Micra and Nissan Qashqai.
They also don’t fret about safety as Nissan designers and manufacturers install premium safety features in all of the passenger cars, SUVs and bakkies. Some of these include traction control, stability control, front-side airbags and even rearview cameras. There may be many reasons to buy a Nissan but here are our top five.
- Tremendous longevity
- Affordable parts and services
- Good fuel economy
- Impressive safety ratings and driver-assist technologies
- Future-ready styling
Nissan Facts
With such a fascinating automotive history, Nissan is a carmaker with several interesting facts:
Nissan Fact One
Nissan’s global headquarters is located in Nishi-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan within the coveted business district.
Nissan Fact Two
Although Nissan Motors was founded in 1933, Nissan was established in 1914 when Kaishinsha Motorcar Works rolled out its first car named DAT which later became Datsun. Nissan was also originally known by the ‘Datsun’ brand name which was later changed to Nissan, but since 2014 new Datsun models are available in South Africa.
Nissan Fact Three
Nissan has formed a successful alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi where they share technology, design and manufacturing resources to help develop innovative, cost-effective new vehicle models.
Nissan Fact Four
The Nissan Altima hybrid prototype was first launched in 2004 and was part of a partnership with the Toyota brand. Since then, Nissan has excelled in the electric car market with the Nissan LEAF which remains one of the best-selling electric cars in history with several other EVs under its belt.
Nissan Fact Five
During the exhibition of CEATEC in 2013, Nissan won the highest award for its autonomous driving system.
Nissan Fact Six
The Nissan Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks 9th out of 32 for all car brands which is rather impressive for a more affordable brand.
Contact Us at Group1 Nissan!
Are you still wondering why buy a Nissan? Just look at the company’s tremendous track record and you’ll quickly find that these cars are highly rated by customers and critics. If you would like to further discuss the “Why Nissan” question, please contact us straight away. Our friendly, experienced team is ready to assist in any way they can.
