The Automobile Association (AA) in New Zealand had the Kizashi as its car of the year in 2010.
http://www.autotrader.co.nz/c/news/kiza ... +year/4586
Another large survey/test in Australia, had the Kizashi as one of the ten finalists. Didnt win, but meritorious anyway
http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/caroftheyear/
