2011 03 09 : Nissan Continues Expansion of its Dealer Network

 

• Opens 7 New Dealerships in Karnal, Agra, Goa, Kolhapur, Vadodara, Secunderabad & West Delhi
• Total of 30 dealerships operational across the country
Mumbai / Chennai, March 09, 2011: Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) today announced the opening ofseven new dealerships across the country in an endeavour to achieve maximum customer outreach, in line with its growth strategy and long-term commitment to India. Nissan dealer network establishes itself in the cities of Karnal, Agra, Goa, Kolhapur, Vadodara, Secunderabad & West Delhi respectively.
With the opening of Malwa Nissan in Karnal, Haryana; Atmaram Nissan in Agra; AM Nissan in Goa; SMGNissan in Kolhapur; Aster Nissan in Vadodara; Fortune Nissan in Secunderabad, & Sky Nissan in West Delhi, Nissan currently has 30 dealerships operational across the country. It marks the automotive major’s expansion strategy to reach commercial coverage in more than 70% of the national territory. Currently 14 states of the country have Nissan dealerships.
With the establishment of Fortune Nissan in Secunderabad, this will be Nissan’s third dealership in Andhra Pradesh after Hyderabad and Vijayawada. And with Sky Nissan kicking off in Delhi, it is the second in the National Capital after Nath Nissan.

Commenting on the new dealership openings, Mr. Kiminobu Tokuyama, M.D. & CEO, Nissan Motor India said,“We are delighted to bring Nissan to more customers in India through our dealerships in the States of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and in Delhi. We are aware this is a very important phase of our journey and we stand by our commitment to provide Indian customers with a full range of products and services.”

Says Mr. Manoj Kumar, Vice President – Operations, Hover Automotive India, “We are extremely happy to open seven new dealerships in the cities of Karnal, Agra, Goa, Kolhapur, Vadodara, Secunderabad & West Delhi. With the valued patronage and support of our dealer partners, we hope to create a significant presence of Brand Nissan and provide total customer satisfaction with high-quality service standards.”
In the process of establishing the Nissan Brand in India, NMIPL - in partnership with Hover Automotive India,its marketing, sales, after-sales service and dealer development arm - is rapidly preparing its dealer network structure to support the up-coming growth in the country. The company today has 30 dealers operational across the country and aims to have more than 100 dealers by 2013.
Details of the 7 New Dealerships:

Name

Location

Proprietor/Owner

Facility space (sq ft)

Malwa Nissan

NH-1,117 km Stone, GT Road, Near Toyota Showroom,Karnal – 132001

Mr. Nitin Sharma

Approx 52000 Sq Ft.

AtmaramNissan

Plot No 660/2, Near Shastri Puram Fly over, Village Artoni, NH - 2, Agra – 282007

Mr. Sunil Agrawal

Approx 45000 Sq Ft.

AM
Nissan

Plot Nos. 49/3 & 49/4, Nagoa, Verna, Goa

Mr. Thomas Menezes

Approx 40000 Sq Ft.

SMG Nissan

Plot no.14,15 Mauje Ujalaiwadi, District Kolhapur, NH-4 Highway, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

Mr. Dilip Ghatge

Approx 40000 Sq. Ft.

Aster Nissan

Plot No.986/32 GIDC Makarpura Main Road, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390 010

Mr. Mayank Shah

Approx 32000 Sq. Ft.

FortuneNissan

160-D, Patny Nagar, S. P. Road, Secunderabad – 500003, Andhra Pradesh

Mr Nirav Modi

Approx 35000 Sq. Ft.

Sky
Nissan

63 Rama Marg,Najafgarh Road,New Delhi, 110015

Mr. Neil Singh Chahal

Approx 30000 Sq. Ft.
The seven dealerships – Malwa Nissan in Karnal, Atmaram Nissan in Agra, AM Nissan in Goa, SMG Nissan in Kolhapur, Aster Nissan in Vadodara, Fortune Nissan in Secunderabad & Sky Nissan in West Delhi - have spacious showroom facilities with service area to cater to customers’ need for a quick and better service. The sales consultants and service teams at all the dealerships are trained personally by Nissan and Hover Automotive India to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

The line of vehicles offered by Nissan in India include the Nissan Micra (Global compact hatchback), Nissan Teana (luxury sedan), Nissan X-Trail (SUV model) and Nissan 370Z (iconic sports car).
ABOUT NISSAN MOTOR INDIA PVT. LTD.
Nissan Motor India Private Ltd. (NMIPL), a 100% subsidiary of Nissan Motor Limited Japan, was incorporated in 2005 with a vision of ‘Enriching People’s Lives’ through latest Nissan Technology and products. Chennai is a strategic hub for production, R&D and exports for Nissan. In February 2008, Nissan, together with its global alliance partner Renault signed a MoU with Government of Tamil Nadu to set up a manufacturing plant at Oragadam, near Chennai with an investment of Rs. 45 billion over a period of 7 years. On March 17, 2010, the Renault-Nissan alliance plant was inaugurated in a record time of 21 months since its groundbreaking ceremony in June 2008. The Plant has an initial capacity of 2,00,000 units per year and can reach 4,00,000 units per year in full capacity in the future.
NMIPL existing range of products include the X-Trail (Premium SUV model), the Teana (luxury Sedan) and 370Z (iconic sports car) – all three imported from Japan as CBU (completely built units). The launch of the first locally made global compact hatchback (Nissan Micra) in July 2010 marks the serious foray into the mass market by Nissan in India. From October 2010, NMIPL has begun exports to more than 100 countries including Europe, Middle East and Africa. In December 2010, Nissan also launched the Diesel-powered Micra for the domestic market to provide customers with more choice for their discerning needs.
NMIPL has appointed Hover Automotive India (HAI) as their exclusive strategic alliance partner to handle sales and marketing, dealer development, customer relationship management and after sales in India. The company has 30 dealers operational in major cities across the country and aims to have more than 100 dealers by 2013.
In line with its global philosophy of corporate sustainability, NMIPL has already begun its commitment to make a meaningful contribution to the community. As part of its rehabilitation and resettlement initiatives, the plant has already completed constructing 16 residential homes for relocated families from construction site, apart from constructing local Police Station and fire service station in the Oragadam village. The plant has also constructed a Government high school at Oragadam. The school, with the Noon Meal Centre facility, has been constructed at a cost of INR 2.8 crores and can accommodate up to 1000 students. At the corporate level, NMIPL has also partnered with ‘Habitat for Humanity’ for providing shelter to 75 families by constructing homes for the socially and economically less fortunate section of the society.