SIMS NISSAN OFFERS THE TEST DRIVE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

Motorists taking part in the special Test Drive event at Sims Nissan in Oxford this weekend (9 & 10 February) could lay their hands on one of 1,000 sports adventure themed DVD box sets - and they could be one of four lucky motorists who'll drive away with an adventure of a lifetime, as four sports adventure-themed holidays are also up for grabs.

Both the DVD box sets and the holidays, which include a safari with gorillas in Rwanda and skiing on the slopes of Verbier, have been chosen to reflect Nissan's involvement as a major sponsor and partner of adventure-based sports and events across the globe under the Nissan Sports Adventure campaign.

In addition to the test drive weekend celebrations, Nissan is celebrating its involvement in Sports Adventure activities with a range of adrenaline-packed, sports adventure-themed special edition vehicles.

The X-TRAIL 'ARCTIX' and 'ARCTIX Expedition' are inspired by winter sports and are available in diesel automatic form with extreme roof rails and lamps with snowstorm side steps, satellite navigation and colour rear view camera - all from just £21,995. The winter sports theme perfectly reflects the vehicle's all-terrain capability plus its ALL-MODE 4x4-i system, which automatically reacts to changes in terrain to provide optimum levels of road holding and grip.

For its Navara (the UK's best selling pick up) and Patrol models, Nissan is celebrating its involvement in Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's recent TV expedition with 'Long Way Down' special editions. The 'Long Way Down' team travelled 15,000 miles from John O'Groats to Cape Town supported by two Nissan Patrols, which saw them cross some of the toughest terrain on their journey.

The Navara 'Long Way Down' special edition comes with the addition of a premium pack including leather upholstery and sunroof and 'Long Way Down' side decals, badge and floor mats, all from just £17,995 (OTR).

The Pathfinder MAMMOTH takes inspiration from the spectacular wilderness and breathtaking scenery found on and around Mammoth Mountain in California, and is the ideal vehicle for the more adventurous family.

Featuring DVD Satellite Navigation, roof-mounted rear seat DVD entertainment system and BOSE audio system as standard, the Pathfinder MAMMOTH is available from just £27,995.

Finally, combining agility, toughness and style, the QASHQAI perfectly reflects the spirit of adventure shown by the world's best mountain bike freeriders. Available from just £13,699, the QASHQAI was recently awarded with Top Gear magazine's 'SUV of the Year' award.

Dave Barlow, General Sales Manager of Sims said: "The sports adventure-themed vehicles are ideal for adventure sports fans looking for vehicles offering great performance - perfect to access those extreme areas on rugged terrain or urban streets.

"Our range also offers lots of space and clever storage for all your pieces of kit - from skis and poles to boards or mountain bikes. Our test drive weekend is the perfect event for adventurous drivers to find their ideal car, and possibly indulge their passion by winning one of four fantastic holidays or qualifying for one of the DVD box sets."

Motorists who prefer a little less adventure but still require great performance and style can test-drive the chic Micra, Micra C+C and NOTE models to be in with the chance of winning a romantic holiday on the luxurious Orient Express.

To book your test drive in any of Nissan's vehicles, call Sims on 01865 849700.