The Nissan ARIYA has been named the UK’s Best Car for Long Distances at the
AutoTrader New Car Awards 2024, beating competition from both the Volvo XC60 and
BMW iX3 to secure the title.
The Auto Trader New Car Awards differ from other automotive awards schemes – the
winners aren’t decided by industry insiders, but by the people whose opinions matter
most: car owners.
This year, more than 200,000 UK car owners completed an online survey sharing
exactly what they think of their cars, meaning that their all-important views, derived
from own real-world experiences, determined the winners.
The Auto Trader recognition for the Nissan ARIYA is the latest in a long line of awards
the all-electric coupe crossover has received since its arrival on UK shores.
Among organisations to have recognised its many qualities – such as its range of up
to 330 miles – are the Caravan and Motorhome Club, Company Car & Van and The Car
Expert. ARIYA is also a former Auto Express Car of the Year.
As part of the Auto Trader survey, car owners who have bought, driven and lived with
their vehicles, were asked to rate them taking into account a variety of lifestyle factors.
Erin Baker, Auto Trader’s Editorial Director, said: “With its long range, comfort and sleek
looks, it’s no wonder the Nissan ARIYA is the car of choice for those travelling long
distances. Owners love how cost-efficient it is to run, and its features and technology
make driving long distances a breeze.
‘‘One owner said: ‘It’s a comfortable long-distance cruiser. Excellent performance and
cheap to run. Very environmentally friendly. Can’t fault it.’ Who are we to argue?’’
Fiona Mackay, Nissan GB Marketing Director, said: ‘‘Naturally, we’re delighted that
ARIYA has been named ‘Best Car For Long Distances’ at this year’s Auto Trader New
Car Awards.
As part of the awards survey, people were asked to rate their cars across 16 different
categories, from reliability and performance to appearance and running costs. They
were also asked about their overall satisfaction with their vehicle and how likely they
would be to recommend it to others.
Erin Baker said: “The Auto Trader New Car Awards set out to achieve something
different than other awards, and that is to recognise the brands and cars that are
achieving excellence in the eyes of real-world car owners, not just industry experts.
‘‘The awards are now in their eighth year and in 2024 we saw over 200,000 car owners
telling us exactly how they feel about their cars, making them the most accurate
indicator of consumer opinion. Many congratulations to all of this year’s winners and
finalists.”
