Nissan URGE Concept Car Review

In the concept URGE, one finds spirited performance, sports coupe design, and lightweight efficiency. This product of the design team at Nissan Design America debuted at the 2006 International Auto Show in Detroit. The URGE is described as an affordable, minimalist sports car. “Minimalist” may be an understatement. Its designers wanted to create a blending [...]

Nissan Sport Coupe Concept Car Review

Nissan introduced its Sport Coupe concept to the world at the annual North American Intl Auto Show in Detroit in 2005. In part, Nissan sought to demonstrate that some of the the dynamic features offered in the “Z” car or the SE-R could in fact be present in more of a mass-market vehicle for first [...]

Nissan Azeal Concept Car Review

The Nissan Azeal concept vehicle is the first creation of the newer Nissan Design America’s Design studio in Farmington Hills, Mich. The Azeal coupe is designed with the young, active buyer in mind. It is an entry-level compact coupe, but its emphasis on performance is noteworthy. The Azeal rides on 19-inch wheels, and it is [...]

Nissan Bevel Concept Car Review

Nissan’s “Bevel” concept vehicle is the product of Nissan Design America’s La Jolla, California location. The Bevel debuted in Detroit at the annual International Auto Show in 2007. It is a vehicle with a great deal of interior space that can be adapted to many uses. Interestingly, Nissan has created the Bevel to demonstrate awareness [...]

Nissan Forum Concept Car Review

The aptly named “Forum” explores the possibilities for creating a truly special family activity space, both inside and around the vehicle. The Forum is the product of Nissan Design America (NDA), and it was first introduced in 2008 at the annual North American Intl Auto Show in Detroit. Innovative ideas include the removal of the [...]

Nissan Denki Cube Concept Car Review

“Denki” is Japanese for “electric,” so guess how this Cube is powered? Nissan has been independently doing its own lithium-ion battery research for over a decade, and all the R & D has been paying dividends. From the Leaf already in production, to the e-NV200 commercial vehicle, and now to the Denki Cube, “all-electric” is [...]

Nissan Ellure Concept Car Review

Nissan reaffirms its commitment to the sedan with the Ellure, which made its debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. The name is surely conceived of to invoke the idea of “allure,” and this concept produces just such a response. “Sedan” is perhaps too vanilla a term to even mention when discussing the Ellure. [...]

Nissan e-NV200 Concept Car Review

The e-NV200 is the electric version of the gasoline-powered NV200. That vehicle is already slated to become the official taxi cab for New York City. The electric concept vehicle borrows heavily from the technology used in the Nissan Leaf. It also offers a similar range per full charge of about 70-80 miles. It also offers [...]

Nissan ESFLOW Concept Car Review

Nissan’s ESFLOW concept sports car was first introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in March of 2011. Imagine a hint of GT-R styling, 370Z handling, and Leaf electric power all in one vehicle. There’s no need to only imagine, for Nissan has brought it all to life in an all-electric sports car dubbed the ESFLOW. [...]

Nissan Hi-Cross Concept Car Review

Not to rest on its “crossover” laurels, Nissan’s Japanese design team introduced the Hi-Cross concept at the Geneva Auto Show in 2012. The Hi-Cross is noteworthy in its effort to combine a hybrid drive train, three-row seating, a more efficient transmisson, and available four-wheel drive. Nissan’s crossover stable in the United States already includes its [...]

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