22 March 2016
Nissan Juke and X-Trail drive highest compact crossover demand in the UAE

Dubai, UAE - Arabian Automobiles Company - the flagship company of AW Rostamani Group and exclusive dealer for Nissan in Dubai and the Northern Emirates - has seen a remarkable 62% sales increase of its crossover models in 2015 while the segment has grown 18%. The Company has achieved market leadership in the compact crossover segment, with younger audiences buying more city-friendly vehicles like the Nissan Juke or X-Trail.

With a premium and dynamic design, the X-Trail builds upon Nissan's respected 4×4 heritage. It is a highly capable, modern crossover providing exceptional space and comfort. The option of two extra seats to make room for seven inside is unique for the category. The Nissan Juke delivers big with a higher ride, quicker response, stylish design, innovative all-wheel -drive system that actually turns power into grip and distinct ability to turn heads.

Salah Yamout, Director of Sales and Marketing at Arabian Automobiles Company, said: "Our success in achieving leadership in this segment was driven by the passion and commitment of our expert sales consultants. By setting the benchmark for efficiency and quality, we provide our customers with an innovative product and a dedicated, award winning aftersales team that strives to preserve Arabian Automobiles as the brand of choice."

The compact crossover models' starting prices range from AED 61,500 for the Nissan Juke and AED 84,000 for the Nissan X-Trail and are available at all Arabian Automobiles showrooms across Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

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About Arabian Automobiles Company
Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC) is the flagship company of AW Rostamani Group. With over 45 years in business, AAC is one of the leading automotive dealers in the GCC andexclusive distributor for Nissan, Infiniti and Renault vehicles in Dubai and Northern Emirates.

AAC is currently holder of Nissan Motor Company's Global Aftersales Grand Prize award and is the only Nissan distributor worldwide to have won the award six years running.  In 2012, Arabian Automobiles was awarded the 'Champion Distributor' status by Nissan Motor Company for the third consecutive year and 'Champion Importer' for Renault in 2012. Arabian Automobiles was also awarded 'Dealer of the year' for Renault two consecutive years in 2011 and 2012. In 2013, Arabian Automobiles became the first private United Arab Emirates Company to enter the prestigious Palladium Balanced ScoreCard Hall of Fame for strategy excellence.

Across its Dubai and Northern Emirates network, Arabian Automobiles operates:

13 new vehicle sales showrooms of Nissan and 3 new vehicle sales showroom of Renault

6 certified pre-owned car facilities

24Hrs Service Center at Ras Al Khor, Dubai

Central Logistics Centre at Dubai Industrial City

16 service centres

14 spare parts outlets

Arabian Automobiles is both ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified.

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