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Nissan Rogue Named Coolest Thing Made In Tennessee For 2024
The Nissan Rogue has been honoured as the "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee" for 2024 by the Tennessee Manufacturers Association. This accolade celebrates the vehicle's craftsmanship and innovative design, produced at Nissan's Smyrna facility with engines from the Decherd Powertrain Plant.
"Our team members are dedicated to excellence, and this award acknowledges their hard work and innovative spirit," said David Johnson, regional senior vice president, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing, Nissan Americas. "The Rogue is a prime example of our commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative vehicles to our customers. It's an honour to see their efforts recognised in such a prestigious manner by fellow Tennesseans."
The inaugural "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee" competition saw over 100 nominations, showcasing the state's diverse manufacturing sector. The Rogue emerged victorious after three competitive voting rounds, garnering more than 75,000 votes from Tennessee residents.
"Our team at the Smyrna plant puts their heart and soul into the Rogue, and this award is a huge validation of their hard work," said Brian Crockett, vice president, Manufacturing, Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, Nissan U.S. "They have helped make the Rogue a standout vehicle, and this achievement shows just how much passion and effort they exhibit every day. It's incredible to see their efforts recognised like this."
The award was presented during a luncheon at the Smart Solutions for Smart Factories Expo held at The Commons at PIE Innovation Center in Cleveland, Tennessee. The event celebrated finalists and highlighted Tennessee's manufacturing industry.
Innovative Engineering
"This recognition means a lot to everyone at the Decherd plant where we build the Rogue's 201-horsepower VC-Turbo engine, the world's first variable compression ratio engine," said David Sliger, vice president, Decherd Powertrain Operations, Nissan U.S. "Our employees take immense pride in what they do, and it's wonderful to see their dedication and talent celebrated."
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry/Tennessee Manufacturers Association's competition aims to showcase innovation and entrepreneurship within the state. Moore Hallmark from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce praised the finalists for their ambition and innovation that benefit all Americans.
About Nissan Rogue
The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV and currently Nissan's best-selling vehicle in the United States. Recently refreshed for 2024, it was the first Nissan model with Google built-in features like Google Assistant and Google Maps on a 12.3-inch touchscreen (SL, Platinum grades). Safety Shield® 360 is standard across all grades.
Additional driver assistance technologies include ProPILOT Assist for steering assistance and Intelligent Cruise Control on highways. The upcoming 2025 model will feature new Rock Creek edition, ProPILOT Assist 2.1 and Invisible Hood View.
Nissan Smyrna Plant
Nissan's Smyrna plant builds models including LEAF, Murano, Pathfinder, Rogue and INFINITI QX60. With an investment of $7.1 billion USD and over 5,700 employees producing up to 500,000 vehicles annually, it is Nissan's largest U.S. manufacturing site.
Nissan Decherd Plant
Starting as a 4-cylinder engine assembly plant in 1997, Nissan’s Decherd facility now assembles various engines for both Nissan and INFINITI vehicles including Altima and TITAN. The plant represents an investment of $1.4 billion USD with over 1,700 employees.
The recognition of the Nissan Rogue as "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee" underscores its innovative design and quality craftsmanship while celebrating the dedication of its production teams at both Smyrna and Decherd plants.
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