NISSAN CABSTAR WINS VANSA2Z'S LIGHT TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2012
Nissan Cabstar has been voted Light Truck of the Year at VansA2Z's annual awards.
Cabstar was judged to be the best in class for its choice of wheelbases and conversions and its improved cabin space for driver and passenger comfort.
Neil McIntee, Editor of VansA2Z commented: "Performance has improved greatly since the current powerplants were installed under the cab - Cabstar has a forward-control configuration - and anyone who hasn't sat in one for a while will be pleasantly surprised by the amount of room afforded the occupants. Cabstar is designed to be an uncomplaining workhorse and it fulfils the task admirably."
The Cabstar is available as a single or crew chassis cab with a choice of three wheelbases: short, mid and long, plus two engine options; 2.5-litre with a choice of five or six speed manual gearbox and 3.0 litre which is equipped with a six speed manual gearbox.
There are also a number of conversions available - Dropside, Tipper, Box Van and a Freezer/Chiller.
James Douglas, corporate sales director, Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd commented: "The Cabstar is perfect for urban environments and delivers value to any business with low cost of ownership and exceptional manoeuvrability. We are delighted to receive this award from VansA2Z."
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About Nissan in the UK
- Nissan Sunderland Plant manufactures the Nissan Qashqai, the Nissan Note and the Nissan Juke and will manufacture the 100% electric Nissan LEAF from 2013
- Production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles begins this year
- Total plant volume since 1986 stands at more than 6.4 million units with 80 per cent of production exported to 97 markets worldwide
- Total investment made and announced since then is £3.3 billion
- 480,485 units were produced at Sunderland plant in 2011
- Sunderland Plant currently employs 5,400 people
- Nissan's European Design Centre is located in Paddington, London and employs around 50 people.
- Nissan's European Technical Centre is based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire and employs around 500 people.
