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Mr. Michel Ayat, CEO of Arabian Automobiles Company, commented:
"The Tiida has been an extremely strong seller in Dubai since we first introduced the model in 2005. With these new extended repayment terms potential customers can confidently include a new Tiida in the family budget at a very low cost."
As well as being a firm favourite locally, the Tiida is currently Nissan Motor Company's best-selling car globally passing the one million sales mark in March 2008.
Tiida is also one of the brand's most economical cars thanks to its choice of two thrifty four cylinder gasoline engines, meaning a maximum range of approximately 600-plus kilometres on a full tank of fuel is theoretically possible. This is ideal for students or those simply commuting to work on a daily basis.
Right from its launch in the Middle East four years ago, the Tiida became an instant best-seller in both sedan and hatchback versions. In November 2008, the Tiida managed to top the sales charts as the bestselling car in the UAE markets as well as being the best selling compact vehicle in the Qatari market.
It also won other awards in 2008 by receiving 'Car of the Year' in Thailand and Mexico, 'Automotive Best Buy' in the USA (where it is called the 'Versa') and top ranked as an environmentally friendly car by the Ministry of Environment in Taiwan.
Other awards for the Tiida include the China 'Car of the Year 2006' by SINA Corporation, a leading Asian online media company and information service provider and 'Inter-American Car of the Year 2007' by FIPA, Inter-American Federation of Auto Journalists, which consists of journalists from 19 countries.
The Tiida has also received several safety recognitions, which include the highest six star rating for its crash-impact safety by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism of Japan in 2004, highest ratings for front, side and rear impact by the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2008, and the Safest Car Award by Premiado Auto Mas Seguro Magazine in Argentina in 2007.
The Nissan Tiida offers thoroughly modern styling and a spacious cabin with class-leading rear leg room, a high quality interior and a comfortable, relaxing environment. It comes with two new-generation in-line four-cylinder gasoline engines, a 135 hp 1.8-liter and a 118 hp 1.6-liter engine, satisfying performance and stress-free driving in the city and on the highway, with excellent fuel-efficiency and environmentally friendly credentials. Currently, the Tiida is sold in 165 countries worldwide.
Posted by Rana Mesbah
