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2000-2002 Nissan Concepts, Prototypes, and Pre-production

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2000 Fusion Concept

The Fusion concept is based on an ambitious philosophy. The brief to the Nissan designers was to develop an innovative style which adds strong emotional involvement to the traditional technical excellence of Nissan's products; and to integrate western taste and Japanese roots, interpreted in a modern and even futuristic way.

2000 X-Trail Concept

X-TRAIL is a showcase for Nissan's advanced technology, debuting a class-leading 4x4 system, safety features including ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) with traction control and a new 2.0-litre petrol engine in a compact body designed for exceptional on-road refinement. The Nissan X-TRAIL concept introduces a new 4x4 system employing drive-by-wire technology to provide outstanding driver control in slippery conditions. X-TRAIL's system instantly reacts to the driver accelerating by anticipating the possibility of loss of traction ensuring all four wheels provide grip as soon as it is needed.

2001 Alpha-T Concept

The Alpha-T Concept's exterior features a massive front grille, bumper and headlights, scooped bonnet, an aggressive 4-door body with butterfly open doors for easy access, a sharply sloped A-pillar, unique glass panel roof treatment with personalized opening sections, retractable rear window and side step rails, a deep bed with low-hinged electronic tailgate, large 22.5-inch alloy wheels and 265/60R22.5 off-road style tires. Inside the aT Concept's cab is a combination of extraordinary spaciousness and human touches.

2001 Chappo Concept

2001 Crossbow Concept

The Crossbow concept vehicle continues the outstanding tradition of the Safari/Patrol. Inheriting the superior durability and reliability of Nissan vehicles, the Crossbow incorporates superb drivability facilitating use in all sorts of environments, including long-distance off-road drives and harsh desert driving. It also features an advanced design at the leading edge of its times. The exterior design blends curved roof lines with the straight body lines that have traditionally characterized the Safari/Patrol to create a massive presence along with a blend of strength and flexibility. The key theme of the interior is luxury. While the instrument panel is highly functional, the interior is characterized by increased occupant comfort, including the use of seats with a built-in suspension and leg support. Other notable features include a large, T-shaped screen and a sophisticated navigation system that is ideal for off-road driving.

2001 FX45 Concept

The FX45 Concept, a new type of Infiniti concept created to take on the rapidly expanding "Crossover Luxury" SUV market. The FX45 Concept vehicle features V8 power, all-wheel drive, exceptional performance and distinct interior and exterior appointments. The FX45 Concept made its debut at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

2001 G35 Coupe Pre-production

Designed from the ground up on the racing-inspired FM (Front Mid-ship) platform, the all-new 2003 Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe offers all of the advanced technology, leading-edge design and luxury amenities of the recently introduced Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan but in a stylish, two-door 2+2 body. The G35 Sport Coupe features a long list of standard performance features, including a 275-plus horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6 mated to a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed electronically controlled automatic with manual shift mode. Inside, the G35 Sport Coupe offers the expected levels of Infiniti premium available amenities, ranging from ultra soft leather seating surfaces and BoseR premium audio system to a DVD-type Infiniti Navigation System and much more.

For more information on the G35: www.G35club.org

2001 GT-R Concept

With its surprise debut at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan is provided a preview of what could become the first truly international version of the GT-R in the guise of the new GT-R Concept. Successive generations of the GT-R have incorporated superior levels of technology and performance. Its heritage of unrivaled power, providing outstanding acceleration and top speed, has been matched only by its superior handling and braking - resulting in ever-greater definitions of "quickness." From this genome mapping, the GT-R Concept has emerged as the once and future successor to the throne, its intentions clearly stated by its wide, low, aggressive stance, massive grille opening, muscular shoulders and shortened rear deck. Inside, the GT-R Concept presents a unique four-place performance theater environment, with deep seating, full-length center console with integrated structural cage and a driver's command center.

2001 Ideo Concept

ideo is a medium for connecting the closed passenger compartment to the outside world The objective for the ideo is to enable occupants to enjoy communicating with places of interest around town by giving them efficient access to the wide variety of information disseminated in the urban environment. Driving in ideo functions as a communications medium for browsing the vast sea of information actually available around town, in a manner similar to surfing the virtual world of the Internet.

2001 Kino Concept

A six-seat compact minivan designed for young families and providing a host of "living-room comforts". The Kino is an ideal vehicle for young families with children. Executed in a refined design and incorporating a wealth of new ideas, the Kino has generous interior space in which six independent seats are arranged in three rows within its compact size. The vehicle can accommodate a wide variety uses, thanks to its highly functional appointments and versatile seating configurations. It also features an asymmetrical door layout on the right and left sides, with three doors on the driver's side and two doors on the passenger's side. This door arrangement works in tandem with the low floor height to enhance entry and exit ease markedly.

2001 MM Concept

Concentrating an array of convenience features in superior packaging, the mm is A stylish, compact car that fits everyday life perfectly. With the mm, Nissan proposes a new standard for compact cars. Though its compact body measures just 3,695 mm in overall length, the mm seats four adults comfortably, providing the interior comfort of a larger car along with an abundance of well-conceived storage places. Its highly refined exterior design combines chic stylishness with superb driving ease. Powering the mm is a newly developed engine that delivers outstanding fuel economy and environmental friendliness. The mm is designed to be a next-generation compact car friendly to both people and the environment', featuring appointments that transcend its class and providing top-level safety.

2001 MM-e Concept

2001 Moco Concept

The Moco has generous interior spaciousness for a mini-vehicle. Fitted with sliding rear seats, it is roomy enough that a child riding in a child seat can kick his or her legs about without reaching the front seatbacks. The ignition key has a handsome plastic case to house the remote control entry system.

2001 Murano Concept

Murano is named after Murano glass, a famous variety of Venetian glass. The elegantly sculpted glasswork from the islands of Murano near Venice is regarded as a leader in both cutting-edge design and glassmaking technologies. Among its other notable qualities, the glasswork is distinguished by its appealing beauty and its handcrafted warmth. Nissan Murano strongly reflects the spirit of Murano glass in such aspects as its advanced styling, thoughtfully executed interior and power performance suggestive of a sport sedan.

2001 Nails Concept

Designed and engineered with "booster" as its theme, the Nails concept suggests new, flexible ways of using vehicles as "a tool for communicating with friends", rather than simply as "a means of transportation". The Nails concept integrates advanced communications tools including cellular phones. This concept can be used either as an exciting two-seater or as a light pickup in whatever creative way one might desire. The vehicle has outrageous looks and a stunning character that will invariably catch the eye of everyone around town. It is capable of withstanding rough use without complaining. The Nails is designed to be a good friend with whom one feels completely at ease.

2001 PickUp Pre-Production

2001 Z Concept

The 2001 Z Concept has moved on from the 1999 version. That had stronger visual links with the original, 1970s 240Z. The 2001 Concept is Nissan's expression of a truly contemporary sports car - more forward than backward looking, while reflecting both the fine Z heritage and Nissan's new design spirit -- characterised by a blend of emotion and technology.

2001 350Z Pre-Production

2002 Beeline Concept

2002 Micra C+C Concept

The Micra C+C - which stands for Coupe + Convertible - is designed for people who like to express their personalities and combines the pleasures of open top motoring with the security, utility, winter comfort and emotional appeal of a hard top coupe.

2002 Quest Concept

Nissan's Next Generation Quest Concept is a bold departure from traditional minivan design, creating a very architectural and fluid alternative to a category marked by "boxes on wheels." The Quest Concept, created at Nissan Design America, Inc. in La Jolla, Calif., features a long, sleek cabin with a flowing beltline gesture, a unique wraparound glass and, to emphasize its athletic performance capabilities, 20-inch wheels and tires pushed out to the corners. The Quest Concept also features a power operated bi-fold tailgate that operates in a limited amount of space, a glass roof to illuminate the cabin and highly efficient fiber optic headlights.

2002 Yanya Concept

Designed with goal of offering a practical, hi-tech, stylish yet affordable solution for the daily and weekend lives of the young, sophisticated and active global city-dwellers of the future. The stylish, yet unmistakable exterior SUV design cues, hint at Yanya's 4x4 credentials whilst contrasting with the imaginative use of soft touch, durable interior materials inside and cutting edge entertainment and IT systems.