Nissan to open its new GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS GALLERY

NISSAN GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS

TOKYO : July 23, 2009 - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the "NISSAN GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS GALLERY" will open its doors on August 8th. The Gallery will be central feature of the new new Global Headquarters located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, welcoming visitors and customers to share in the Nissan experience.


The first-floor gallery boasts an area four times larger (about 4,000 m2) than the previous Nissan Gallery facility loacted at Higashi Ginza, allowing for more cars to be displayed. There are four themed-zones: "Product Zone" which highlights the newest models available in Japan; "Global Products Zone" which showcases the global product line-up; "Corporate Communications Zone," featuring the company's corporate activities; and "Heritage Corridor" that takes visitors back in time through its rich history.

There is the "Nissan Boutique" offering Nissan merchandise for fans; a "Gallery Café and "Nissan Hall" that can seat up to 600 people.

The NISSAN GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS GALLERY can be accesssed from Shin-Takashima Station on the Minatomirai line (five-minute walk) or Yokohama Station (seven-minute walk), which is linked via the newly constructed "Hama Mirai Walk" with the "Nissan Walk" cutting through the HQ building towards Minatomirai.*

The official inauguration of the Gallery is scheduled on Saturday, August 8th, from 10:00 a.m. To celebrate its opening, the first 2,000 visitors will receive a commemorative souvenir. Live coverage of the opening by FM Yokohama will be broadcasted at 1:00 p.m.

Introduction of the Gallery Zones:

Product Zone
Showcases models available in Japan where friendly Nissan staff is on hand to assist visitors. Other attractions include classic models and racing cars.

Global Products Zone
Showcases a wide range of Nissan vehicles sold worldwide, including the luxury Infiniti brand. Attractions include concept cars that had debuted at international motor shows.

Corporate Communication Zone
The Corporate Information Wall highlights Nissan's corporate vision and various activities; the Blue Citizenship Wall introduces its corporate social responsibility efforts towards a sustainable future; whilst the Event Corner showcases its many innovations and technologies.

Heritage Corridor
Travel back in time with the help of interactive videos and images, allowing the visitor to share in Nissan's legacy from 1933 to its more recent history.

Nissan Boutique
Variety of Nissan and NISMO branded range of merchandise for sale.

Gallery Café
A perfect location for a coffee break offering a nice view of the Yokohama bay.

*The walkway to Nissan Global Headquarters will open from August 8th. On-going construction on the No. 8 Crossing Deck from Minato Mirai toward Shin-Takashima Station will continue through to the end of 2009.

[Source : NISSAN]