Nissan?s Qashqai Trumps up score in J.D. Power/What Car? 2009 Survey

Nissan?s compact Crossover the Qashqai has been rated 11th overall in the J.D. Power/What Car? 2009 UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study of 101 models, its first appearance in the survey.

With a rating of 81.4% the Sunderland-built Qashqai rated 3rd in the SUV category and also higher than all of its traditional C-segment competitors including the Honda Civic, VW Golf, Audi A3, Ford Focus, Mazda 3, Vauxhall Astra and Renault Megane.

In terms of SUVs, Qashqai eclipsed the Mercedes M-Class, Land Rover?s Discovery, Freelander and Range Rover Sport, and Volvo XC90. It was only bettered by Honda?s CR-V and Lexus? premium RX.

The Qashqai scored well among respondents in particular for its low ownership costs, visibility and design.

Another strong showing came from the Sunderland-built Nissan Note, scoring 80.1% and in 29th position overall. Note owners responded positively to its interior practicality, as well as the robustness of its mechanical parts and bodywork, while dealers were praised and running costs were low. Overall, Note was placed fourth in the Supermini category, ahead of Mazda?s 2, Skoda?s Fabia and VW?s Polo.