Infiniti Brand Launched in Russia at the Moscow International Motor Show

Moscow (ots/PRNewswire) -

- FX and M Debuted, Future Product Range Disclosed, New European
Infiniti Headquarters to be Located in Switzerland

Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, celebrated its official
launch in Russia today at the Moscow International Motor Show. The
initial line-up of Infiniti vehicles, which go on sale this fall,
includes the sporty crossover FX and the M luxury performance sedan,
both offered in 3.5l V6 and 4.5l V8 versions and available at
dealerships in Moscow and St.Petersburg. Infiniti also disclosed its
future Russian product line-up including the G35 sport sedan and QX56
full-size SUV and provided a hint at the future with the Infiniti
Coupe Concept. During its press conference, Infiniti also announced
its new European headquarters would be established in Switzerland.

Infiniti's entry into the Russian market is part of the global
expansion of the brand as part of the company's three-year plan
called NISSAN Value Up. Launched in the US and Canada in 1989,
Infiniti is currently sold across North America, Taiwan, Korea and
the Middle East. Further launches of the Infiniti brand are planned
for China and Ukraine in 2007.

"Today, we celebrate Infiniti's expanding presence as a globally
recognised luxury brand, a brand that offers a unique combination of
serenity, silky design and driving pleasure," said Carlos Tavares,
Executive Vice President, Product Planning and Corporate Strategy,
Nissan Motor Co. "We believe that in Russia, as in other Infiniti
markets, our customers will be those looking for this new, very
personal style of luxury and respectful treatment," continued
Tavares.

Infiniti also disclosed details about the future Infiniti product
range in Russia. "In the course of 2007, the Infiniti FX crossover
and M luxury performance sedan will be joined in dealer showrooms by
two additional products: the all-new G35 sport sedan and the QX56
full-size luxury SUV," Tavares added. The range of products on stage
at the Moscow International Motor Show was completed by the Infiniti
Coupe Concept, "A hint at the future embracing the continuous
advancement of Infiniti design with a unique combination of passion,
imagination and creativity," said Tavares.

At launch this fall, Infiniti will be supported by a dedicated
sales and service network consisting of two dealerships in Moscow and
one in St. Petersburg. The dealer showrooms will incorporate the new
Infiniti Retail Environment Design Initiative (IREDI) design
standards, a dynamic global dealership design standard for Infiniti
retailers around the world. The IREDI program is one of the key
pillars of the Total Ownership Experience (TOE), a customer-centric
philosophy dedicated to building lasting relationships that go beyond
product and embraces Japanese luxury.

Infiniti also announced the establishment of a regional
headquarters for Infiniti Europe operations to be located in Rolle,
Vaud canton in Switzerland, "a natural home of luxury brands in
Europe," noted Tavares. Infiniti will be distributed in Europe
through a dedicated sales and service network that will begin
operations during 2008.

Contacts:

Eric Laurencier - Nissan & Infiniti Corporate Communications,
Europe - +33-13-0-13-6770

Tatjana Natarova - Nissan & Infiniti Communications, Russia -
+7-495-961-2131

Bill Garlin - Infiniti Global Communications - +1-615-725-5351

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Contact:
Eric Laurencier - Nissan & Infiniti Corporate Communications, Europe
- +33-13-0-13-6770, Tatjana Natarova - Nissan & Infiniti
Communications, Russia - +7-495-961-2131, Bill Garlin - Infiniti
Global Communications - +1-615-725-5351