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Ladies and gents, Nissan would like you to meet IMx the Japanese firm"s Tokyo motor show concept that previews its latest driverless technology, EV capability and design language. All notable attributes that we could possibly see on next-generation cars like the Nissan Juke and Qashqai.Making use of its home crowd advantage at the show, Nissan believes the IMX is the future for the ever-ubiquitous world of crossovers. Being a concept, obviously, the buzzwords surrounding this autonomous, battery-powered mini SUV include autonmony", electrification" and connectivity", all wrapped up in a funky design that, we"re told, uses two seemingly contradictory concepts of "stillness" and "motion." Hmm, that"s proper designer speak if we"ve ever heard it.It"s an odd-looking thing. With a bloated face that"s pinched in at the front thanks to sharp, defining bonnet lines, your eyes are drawn to Nissan"s now illuminated signature nose. This prominent grille is then flanked by large smooth surfacing and two chubby gills either side with two dominant, pointy headlights up top. Working back, there"s a black floating roof to contrast with the high white sides and distinct shoulder line and slats behind those big front wheels. This coupe shape then sweeps back into a high, tapered rear to give the car purpose. Powered by a high-capacity battery stored in the floor, electric go-juice is sent to a pair of chunky high-output electric motors (one at the front, the other at the rear) good for 320kW of leccy power and 516lb ft of torque at all four wheels. In old money, that"s 430bhp and more torque than a Nismo GT-R, all in a high-riding SUV. Even with all this shove, Nissan tells us that a 370-mile range is possible from a single charge. But we"ll believe that when we see it. Which will be unlikely, given this is a concept car.
Date written: 25 Oct 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 9699
Ladies and gents, Nissan would like you to meet IMx the Japanese firm"s Tokyo motor show concept that previews its latest driverless technology, EV capability and design language. All notable attributes that we could possibly see on next-generation cars like the Nissan Juke and Qashqai.Making use of its home crowd advantage at the show, Nissan believes the IMX is the future for the ever-ubiquitous world of crossovers. Being a concept, obviously, the buzzwords surrounding this autonomous, battery-powered mini SUV include autonmony", electrification" and connectivity", all wrapped up in a funky design that, we"re told, uses two seemingly contradictory concepts of "stillness" and "motion." Hmm, that"s proper designer speak if we"ve ever heard it.It"s an odd-looking thing. With a bloated face that"s pinched in at the front thanks to sharp, defining bonnet lines, your eyes are drawn to Nissan"s now illuminated signature nose. This prominent grille is then flanked by large smooth surfacing and two chubby gills either side with two dominant, pointy headlights up top. Working back, there"s a black floating roof to contrast with the high white sides and distinct shoulder line and slats behind those big front wheels. This coupe shape then sweeps back into a high, tapered rear to give the car purpose. Powered by a high-capacity battery stored in the floor, electric go-juice is sent to a pair of chunky high-output electric motors (one at the front, the other at the rear) good for 320kW of leccy power and 516lb ft of torque at all four wheels. In old money, that"s 430bhp and more torque than a Nismo GT-R, all in a high-riding SUV. Even with all this shove, Nissan tells us that a 370-mile range is possible from a single charge. But we"ll believe that when we see it. Which will be unlikely, given this is a concept car.
Date written: 25 Oct 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 9699