Nissan Korea fined 900 million won for inflating mileage figures
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Korea’s antitrust watchdog said Wednesday that it has fined Nissan Korea 900 million won ($802,100) for inflating gas mileage figures for its Infiniti Q50 2.2d sedans. The Japanese car’s fuel efficiency reaches 14.6 kilometers per liter (34.3 miles per gallon), but the local unit of the Japanese carmaker overstated the fuel efficiency as 15.1 kilometers per liter in its stickers, catalogues and magazines between February and November 2014, according to the Fair Trade Commission.
Nissan Korea sold 2,040 Infiniti Q50 2.2d sedans valued at 68.68 billion won during the cited period.
“There are concerns that Nissan Korea’s advertising could hurt fair trade by distorting consumers’ reasonable choice, considering that fuel efficiency is a priority factor when they buy vehicles,” the commission said.
Repeated calls to Nissan Korea seeking comment went unanswered.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific car model had its fuel efficiency figures overstated?
Which specific car model had its fuel efficiency figures overstated?
Nissan Korea inflated the gas mileage figures for its Infiniti Q50 2.2d sedans. The advertised fuel efficiency was 15.1 kilometres per litre, but the actual figure was 14.6 kilometres per litre.
Q.How much was Nissan Korea fined by the antitrust watchdog?
How much was Nissan Korea fined by the antitrust watchdog?
The antitrust watchdog fined Nissan Korea 900 million won for overstating the fuel efficiency of its Infiniti Q50 2.2d sedans. This amount equates to approximately $802,100.
Q.During which period did Nissan Korea circulate the incorrect fuel efficiency figures?
During which period did Nissan Korea circulate the incorrect fuel efficiency figures?
Nissan Korea overstated the fuel efficiency figures in its marketing materials between February and November 2014. These figures appeared in stickers, catalogues, and magazines for the Infiniti Q50 2.2d sedans.