Displays include GT-R PROTO and Pivo electric car concept
TOKYO (Oct. 7, 2005)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., will present a total of eight show vehicles at the upcoming 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, including five concept cars, that incorporate new and exciting ideas for models to come. The five concept cars include the "GT-R PROTO," which gives clear design direction for the next-generation GT-R, "Pivo," an imaginative, compact electric car, and "Foria," a compact coupe that combines powerful styling with elegance.
Nissan's exhibit is built around three themes - "Driving Pleasure," "Modern Living," and "Innovative Technology." "Driving Pleasure" refers to Nissan's philosophy that all vehicles should be enjoyable to drive no matter what size or shape. "Modern Living," is a new Nissan concept that stresses advanced design value in cabins, while "Innovative Technology" refers to Nissan's emphasis on technologies that meet the needs of customers, while reducing the burden on the environment.
Overview of Major Exhibits
< Concept Cars >
GT-R PROTO
- Ultimate driving pleasure
- Provides clear indication of final design direction for the production model to be launched in 2007
Pivo - User-friendly three-seater commuter with future electric powertrain technologies
- The cabin can be rotated 360 degrees thanks to drive-by-wire technologies, eliminating the need to reverse
- Advanced technologies such as "See-through Pillars" and "Around View Monitor" help reduce blind spots
- New human-machine interface (HMI) "IR commander" allows driver to control audio and navigation systems and air conditioner by pointing finger(s) to the dash-mounted infrared camera
- The electric powertrain matches the Nissan-developed compact lithium-ion battery and Super Motor achieving zero emissions and enabling a compact vehicle packaging
Foria - Compact coupe concept founded on performance, quality, and elegance
- Packaged as a rear-drive layout compact 2+2 coupe configuration
- The exterior styling combines power and elegance. Also features center opening B-pillarless doors for easy access to the rear seats
- Interior styling reinforces the car's dynamic performance, with accent on elegance, featuring mechanical instruments and crafted interior material
Amenio - A multi-people carrier with all-round versatility
- One step further for Nissan's "Modern Living" concept
- Contrast of relaxing living-room-like interior and functionally designed cockpit for driving experience
- Advanced telematics, including "Earth-browsing" and "Space-browsing" capabilities
Note inspired by adidas
Note intermixed with culture fashioned by Tokyo's young people - Car plus sportswear fashion for the "Remix Generation"
- Projects an atmosphere inspired by multi-sports brand "adidas"
- "Wearable" interior and exterior: Users can change the surface treatment on the front/rear bumpers. Interior fabrics and rubber materials used on dashboard, door trim, etc.
< Preview Cars >
Wingroad Preview
Stylish and functional compact wagon with versatile space and utility
Bluebird Sylphy Preview
A luxury medium-sized saloon reflecting Nissan's "Modern Living" concept
Moco Preview
Concept of car as "my best friend"
< Major Technology Exhibits > - X-TRAIL FCV (2005 model) cutaway model
- Interactive display on key technologies featured on "Pivo" concept
- Environment displays including cutaway models of the new MR20 4-cylinder engine + CVT and renowned VQ35 V6 engine + CVT
- Panel display on safety explaining Nissan's "Safety Shield" approach
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