The Nissan Qashqai has clocked up two million units in just eight years of production. It’s a milestone that puts the crossover in the record books as it’s now the fastest British-built vehicle to reach the two million designs created mark.
The Sunderland-built vehicle has reached the landmark figure in just eight years, beating a few of the most famous British vehicles ever made. It took 10 years for the original mini as well as the new mini to every clock up two million units, 11 years for the Ford Cortina, 12 years for the Austin 1100, 14 years for Ford’s Escort as well as the Ford Fiesta passed the mark in 18 years.
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The two millionth Qashqai to roll off the production line was a magnetic red design in the new n-tec grade which is destined for a UK customer. Paul Willcox, Chairman, Nissan Europe, said: “The Qashqai is assisting Nissan to go from stamina to stamina in Europe. two million clients can’t be wrong. This is further evidence of their trust in our brand. say thanks to you to all of our loyal clients as well as I congratulate all my colleagues in Sunderland for reaching this latest milestone.”
Over the years, the Japanese business has invested £534 million in the Qashqai. as well as of the two million Qashqais made in Sunderland since December 2006, 85 per cent (1,706,633) have been exported to 132 worldwide markets, from the Congo to Qatar.