FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a good
thing that the Nissan Frontier pickup has a roomy cargo bed – the
popular compact truck just keeps bringing home industry and media
awards. The latest recognition comes from Insure.com, which
has named the 2012 Nissan Frontier S King Cab and Frontier SV King
Cab models to its list of "Least Expensive Vehicles to
Insure." The annual survey of more than 900 vehicles aims to
help consumers in the market for a new vehicle identify the best
vehicles to help keep their insurance payments low.
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"We've had a lot of fun in our recent advertising showing the
Nissan Frontier in extreme fantasy situations, such as skiing down
mountains or serving as emergency landing gear for a jet airplane,
but the truth is, Frontier is a great purchase option for many
practical reasons," said Al
Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan
Division, Nissan North America. "Insurance can be a
significant part of the total cost of ownership for a new vehicle
and we are pleased to see the Frontier included in this year's
Insure.com ranking, which validates Frontier's outstanding value
equation."
The Nissan Frontier continues to be a leader in the mid-size
truck segment. Offering performance, utility and value, the
Nissan Frontier combines premium hardware, extraordinary power and
off-road athleticism. With a choice of two body
configurations, 4x2 and 4x4 drive, 152-horsepower 2.5-liter inline
4-cylinder (King Cab only) or class-leading 261-horsepower
4.0-liter V6 engines, and good fuel mileage (19 city, 23 highway,
King Cab 4-cylinder 2WD), Frontier offers exceptional levels of
family or workplace performance to fit nearly any need or
budget.
"Our annual rankings provide consumers with a view of the best
insurance deals of the year. If you want to save money on
your insurance bill and you're in the market for a pickup truck,
the Nissan Frontier is an excellent choice," said Amy Danise, editorial director of
Insure.com.
The Insure.com nod follows three other recent awards for
Frontier. It was named first in the Midsize Pickup Truck
category in the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) 2011 Texas
Truck Rodeo, and to Kelley Blue
Book's "Best Resale Value Award: Top Ten Models" for model
year 2012. In addition, J.D. Power and Associates named
Frontier as the top midsize pickup in its 2012 Vehicle
Dependability Study. For complete details on the "Least
Expensive Vehicles to Insure" list, please visit
http://www.insure.com/car-insurance/car-insurance-comparison.html.
About Insure.com
Insure.com is a comprehensive resource of consumer insurance
information and data. The website features articles, news and
tools on auto, home, health and life insurance topics; life
insurance quotes; and car insurance comparison tools.
Consumers have access to free car insurance quotes and
guidance on finding the right insurance policy, saving money and
solving claims problems. Insure.com is owned and operated by
QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: QNST), one of the largest Internet
marketing and media companies in the world. QuinStreet is
committed to providing consumers and businesses with the
information they need to research, find and select the products,
services and brands that best meet their needs. The company
is a leader in visitor-friendly marketing practices. For more
information, please visit QuinStreet.com.
Insure.com Survey Methodology
Insure.com commissioned Quadrant Information Services to provide
a report of average auto insurance rates. Rates were
calculated using data for six large carriers (Allstate, Farmers,
GEICO, Nationwide, Progressive and State Farm) in 10 ZIP codes per
state. Not all models were available, especially exotic
cars. Averages are based on insurance for a single
40-year-old male who commutes 12 miles to work each day, with
policy limits of 100/300/50 ($100,000
for injury liability for one person, $300,000 for all injuries and $50,000 for property damage in an accident) and a
$500 deductible on collision and
comprehensive coverage. This hypothetical driver has a clean
record and good credit. The rate includes uninsured motorist
coverage. Average rates are for comparative purposes.
About Nissan North America
In the Americas, Nissan's operations include automotive styling,
engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing,
distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving
the environment under the Nissan Green Program and was recognized
as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental
Protection Agency in 2010 and 2011. More information about Nissan
in North America and the complete
line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at
www.NissanUSA.com and www.Infiniti.com.
About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's
second largest Japanese automotive company by volume, is
headquartered in Yokohama, Japan
and is an integral pillar of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Operating with more than 150,000 employees globally, Nissan
provided customers with more than 4 million vehicles in 2010.
With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative
products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of
fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles under the Nissan and
Infiniti brands. A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan
made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first
affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of
numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011
European Car of the Year award.
For more information on our products, services and commitment to
Sustainable Mobility, visit our website at
http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.