Nissan India opened a new dealership, Swasti Nissan, in Belgaum today. The latest addition to the company’s network is the ninth Nissan dealership in the state of Karnataka, and Nissan’s first dealer in the city of Belgaum. Nissan India has opened two new dealerships in Karnataka in the span of one week with the aim of enhancing sales and after sales service for current and prospective customers.
The dealership inauguration ceremony was attended by Satinder Singh Bajwa, Vice President – Sales, Network and Customer Relations, Nissan Motors India Pvt. Ltd.
The newly-opened dealership is a spacious 4500 square feet facility and is located at Near Kolhapur Circle, Nehru Nagar, in Belgaum. The Swasti Nissan showroom area can hold up to six cars from the Nissan and Datsun product range enabling customers to see and experience the vehicles up close. The new facility is designed to improve the convenience of visiting the showroom in a welcoming atmosphere.
Speaking at the new dealership’s inauguration, Satinder Singh Bajwa, Vice President – Sales, Network and Customer Relations, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Karnataka is an important market for Nissan and Datsun, and we are delighted to open our first dealership today in Belgaum which will bring Nissan and Datsun closer to North Karnataka customers. We look forward to delivering high quality service standard to our customers in this wonderful city and together with our dealer partner, Swasti Nissan, we will strengthen the Nissan and Datsun brands.”
Prashant Bellad, Dealer Principal Swasti Nissan said, “It’s a proud moment for us to be associated with the Nissan and Datsun brands. This new dealership is a great opportunity for us to bring Nissan and Datsun vehicles closer to existing and prospective customers in Belgaum looking for a great driving experience. Our dedicated team of service staff and trained technicians, equipped with the latest service tools and equipment, are dedicated to attending to every need of our customers.”
With the inauguration of Swasti Nissan, Nissan India now comprises 225 dealerships across 187 cities in India as part of its sales and service network expansion strategy.
Nissan is focused on improving the experience of customers when they visit the company’s dealerships. In August, Nissan increased its ranking to second place in the annual J.D. Power 2016 India Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, with a score of 831 out of the 1000 point scale. In 2015, the company was ranked third in the SSI study.