Nissan Socializes To Build Options List For New Micra

The enthusiasts helped to select the exterior colour, interior layout, and other personalization options of the Micra.

By Sreejith

Japanese automaker Nissan says that around 5,00,000 Nissan fans joined on social media in a live broadcast to help choose Micra's exterior, interior and personalization options. The show was live from Nissan's French manufacturing facility where the Micra is built.

Nissan Uses FB Live For Micra Build Options Poll

According to some reports, the event is claimed as a world-first live broadcast to customise a car. The broadcast was as three-part interactive one direct from the Nissan plant in Flins, France.

Nissan Uses FB Live For Micra Build Options Poll

The enthusiasts helped to select the exterior colour, interior layout, and other personalization options of the Micra. Across the Europe, a total of 5,00,000 Facebook users were active in the three live shows.

Nissan Uses FB Live For Micra Build Options Poll

Online contributors gave 15,000 votes and reactions in the live social media broadcast to create their perfect Micra. The final product was an Echo Grey Micra with Energy Orange Exterior pack and Energy Orange interior trim.

Nissan Uses FB Live For Micra Build Options Poll

TV presenters Mike Brewer and Edd China, who are best known for presenting the popular motoring show Wheeler Dealers, were present in the online gathering, engaging with the contributors.

Nissan Uses FB Live For Micra Build Options Poll

Mike Brewer said, "On Wheeler Dealers we're used to bringing used cars back to life - so building a car from scratch on the production line was completely new for us. Constructing a Nissan Micra with the help of Facebook Live and bringing all of its personalisation options to life was a real buzz."

Nissan Uses FB Live For Micra Build Options Poll

Edd China Said, "I love getting under the skin of any car I'm restoring, and we know that people love a car with bags of personality. To use the latest technology to bring that experience to people from across Europe, and give them the final decision on our Micra's design, was pretty amazing."

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Article Published On: Friday, February 24, 2017, 13:04 [IST]
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