Nissan Juke Takes Continental Irish Car of the Year Crown
The Nissan Juke has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2011 by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony today in the Convention Centre Dublin attended by leading figures from the motor industry.
The results were as follows:
| 1. | Nissan Juke | 185 points |
| 2. | Kia Venga | 166 points |
| 3. | BMW 5 Series | 158 points |
| 4. | Skoda Yeti | 149 points |
| 5. | Opel Astra | 144 points |
The Irish Motoring Writers Association judges awarded points on the basis of criteria ranging from innovation and safety to space, comfort, build quality, driving quality and value for money.
Presenting the award to Paul O’Sullivan, Marketing Director of Nissan Ireland, Paddy Murphy of awards sponsor, Continental Tyres Ireland, commented: “The Irish motoring writers have selected an exciting model and no doubt the 2011 Irish Car of the Year accolade will provide a huge boost to the popularity of the Nissan Juke in the Irish market, particularly in the context of the current economic environment.”
Paul O’Sullivan added: “We are absolutely delighted to win this award. The Nissan Juke is a tremendous car and this result is due to a great team effort from all our Nissan colleagues – from the designers of the Juke, everyone in sales and marketing but especially our colleagues on the production line who produce outstanding quality products that deserve awards like this”.
Awards were made in five categories, reflecting the diversified nature of today’s car market in Ireland.
Continental Irish Small Car of the Year
Nissan Juke
Continental Irish Compact Family Car of the Year
Skoda Yeti
Continental Irish Family Car of the Year
Peugeot 5008
Continental Irish Executive / Luxury Car of the Year
BMW 5 Series
Continental Irish Performance Car of the Year
Peugeot RCZ
The Nissan Juke succeeds the Peugeot 3008 which took the title last year. The Continental Irish Van of the Year 2011 title was awarded to the Mercedes Benz Vito.
The Irish Motoring Writers’ Association has organised the Irish Car of the Year Awards each year, for the past 33 years.
For further information on:
The awards contact Pearse O’Loughlin at Cullen Communications
Tel 01 6689099 Mobile 087 629 9751 email poloughlin@cullencommunications.ie
Any Nissan or Juke queries, contact Paul O’Sullivan: 01-4091135 posullivan@nissan.ie