Delhi, India (May 16, 2019)–The newly launched Nissan KICKS joins Indian cricket fans in celebrating the world's biggest cricketing event. As many as 15 proud owners of the new Nissan KICKS have won an all-expenses-paid trip to witness the India-Pakistan match at the ICC World Cup on June 16, 2019, in the United Kingdom.

Additionally, 250 lucky cricket fans selected by Nissan India have won match tickets to witness other India matches of the premier cricketing event. The winners hail from cities across India, including tier -2 cities like Ernakulam, Shimoga, Muzaffarnagar, Guntur and Kota.

Sriram Padmanabhan, Vice President - Marketing, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are delighted to bring the excitement of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 closer to our esteemed Nissan KICKS customers. As the Official Car of the World Cup 2019, the Nissan KICKS is a testimony of our world-class product line-up and receiving great response from the Indian customers. We are confident that through our association with the most celebrated sport in the country, we will be able to connect with millions of fans across India.”

Since the kick off the ICC World Cup trophy tour in August last year, Nissan has been a part of the run-up to the 2019 edition of the World Cup. In India, the New Nissan KICKS took the baton and carried the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy across eight major cities in a month-long tour that began in December 2018.          

Nissan has an 8-year partnership with the International Cricket Council, part of its commitment to the most exciting and innovative global sports, which also includes the UEFA Champions League, City Football Group and FIA Formula E.

About Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd.

Nissan Motor India Private Ltd. (NMIPL) is a 100% subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. Japan. The company was incorporated in 2005 and offers innovative and exciting products across hatchback, MUV, SUV and sedan segments in India. Nissan together with its global alliance partner Renault set up a manufacturing plant and a Research & Development Centre near Chennai. Nissan in India has a portfolio of two brands, Nissan and Datsun. For more information, visit www.nissan.in.

About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2017, the company sold 5.77 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.9 trillion yen. On April 1, 2017, the company embarked on Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, a six-year plan targeting a 30% increase in annualized revenues to 16.5 trillion yen by the end of fiscal 2022, along with cumulative free cash flow of 2.5 trillion yen. As part of Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, the company plans to extend its leadership in electric vehicles, symbolized by the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors in 2016. The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance sold 10.76 million vehicles combined in calendar year 2018.

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