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2003-2005 Nissan Concepts, Prototypes, and Pre-production

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2003 C-Note Concept

C-Note concept car offers a concentrated blend of comfort amenities. Comfort is provided by generous interior roominess that goes far beyond the size projected by its exterior appearance. Comfort features include the quality execution in the interior, as seen in the dashboard and seats, and the exceptional ease of everyday use, including nimble maneuverability and effortless ingress/egress.

2003 Cube-3 Concept

Nissan and Conran have joined design teams to explore new possibilities to the three-row Cube Cubic. Interactive stimulation between Conran's design ethos and the Cube Cubic's fusion of design and functionality works well creating a new world of refinement, style and premium-tier quality to the car.

2003 DuneHawk Concept

Dunehawk is a vision of how a Nissan 4x4 of tomorrow could look. With a bold and intelligent design, advanced technology and innovative combination of SUV and MPV, the Dunehawk is a mid-sized 4x4 aimed at meeting the emerging needs of the active family of tomorrow. Equipped with a second generation of Nissan's ALL MODE 4x4 system - first seen on the X-TRAIL, the Dunehawk combines genuine off-roading ability with no compromise in on-road performance.

2003 Effis Concept

Effis city commuter car combines Nissan's newly developed Super Motor and Compact Lithium-ion Battery with a fuel cell stack. Effis shows one possibility for future fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) that will require an ultra-small, lightweight design. An all-new concept is incorporated in the multiconfigurable arrangement of the instrument panel and seats. This arrangement secures comfortable seating space for three occupants plus enough room for one more person. The three-meter overall length allows agile maneuverability.

2003 Evalia Concept

Seen as a potential direction for a contender in the C-segment, Evalia aims to provide the practicality needed by a young family at the same time as satisfying the emotional needs of the image-conscious driving enthusiast. Among its unique features are parallel opening front and rear doors and the lack of a central B-pillar - vehicle strength is channelled through the sills and roof. By removing the B-pillar, easy access to the passenger compartment is ensured.

2003 Fuga Concept

Fuga adopts the FM (Front Mid-ship) Package for new FR-L platform that has been highly acclaimed on the Skyline and the Fairlady Z for providing supple ride comfort together with sporty driving performance. Fuga's design expresses an optimum blend of elements such as high-quality styling and superior aerodynamics while simultaneously achieving world-class safety performance.

2003 Jikoo Concept

The year 2003 coincides with Nissan's 70th anniversary and the 400th anniversary of the Edo Shogunate. Inspired by Nissan's heritage, Jikoo concept car has been created around the idea of combining advanced technologies and traditional industrial arts from two different historical and temporal worlds. While inheriting the compact size yet dignified character of the original Datsun Roadster, Jikoo gives expression to Nissan's sporty heritage and embodies Japan's traditional aesthetics and artisanship.

2003 Redigo Concept

Loaded with an array of newly conceived equipment and ideas, the new-sensation Redigo open-roof car enables users to enjoy fun-filled drives in the open air. All four occupants, not only the driver but also the front- and rear-seat passengers, can share the pleasure of traveling together. The large glass roof on either side slides open toward the center for a feeling of oneness with the wind, which is one of Redigo's unique attractions. Advanced IT technologies and various entertainment features make drives even more enjoyable. Redigo promises space for comfortable travel by four occupants. The body of Redigo has a rounded form at the four corners as if it were a rubber boat floating in space. The vertically long LED headlamps make a striking impression with their bold look. Redigo pursues Nissan's proposal for a new dimension of car enjoyment.

2003 Serenity Concept

Serenity is a next-generation multipurpose saloon with seating for six occupants, combining the sporty luxury of a sedan with minivan roominess. Offering an optimal balance of driving performance, luxuriousness and spaciousness, Serenity proposes an advanced fusion of sport sedan and multipurpose vehicle (MPV) that thoroughly pursues comfort for all occupants.

2003 Triant Concept

Triant's styling offers the look and feel of a classic sports coupe, with a long, elegant hood, sharply sloped windshield and hatchback and oversize wheelwells stuffed with large wheels and tires. It also features wide, power-assisted gullwing doors and headlights that "guide" the beam around turns with the aid of digital mapping data and GPS technology.

2004 Arctic Concept

Designed for "A LIFE IN TRANSITION," the Arctic features a modular six-passenger interior, flexible information technology systems and a unique roof treatment to reflect drivers'desire for both functionality and personality.

2004 Armada Pre-Production

2004 M45 Concept

The M45 Concept is based upon the 2003 Fuga design. This concept was released as a 2006 model year vehicle as the M45 or M35.

For more information, see these sites: www.M45Forum.com or www.M35Forum.com

2004 Qashqai Concept

The Qashqai is a compact Crossover with an advanced electronic four-wheel drive system and is best described as an "Urban Nomad" . It reflects Nissan's belief that consumers' tastes are changing to echo their lifestyles which are becoming more active. Buyers of compact Crossovers will want enough interior space for their family, the ruggedness of a 4x4, as well as the comfort and ease of driving of a traditional passenger car. In addition, buyers increasingly want a vehicle which is distinctive, allowing them to express themselves and to stand out from the crowd.

2004 Tone Concept

The Tone concept is a 5-door sport hatchback which is part mini MPV. The Tone cones with an intelligent key system utilizing proximity sensors to lock and unlock the doors and will allow for the vehicle to start as long as the key is detected. The front and rear bumpers are fully integrated into the body and the B-pillar is the highest point of the vehicle due to its arched roofline. The interior features brushed aluminum, the perforated seats shows a hint of purple and there are two glass strips which run the length of the roof. The Tone was first shown at the 2004 Paris Motorshow.

2005 Azeal Concept

The AZEAL Coupe Concept is a fresh interpretation of the "pocket rocket" - an affordable, high performance entry-level coupe with an emphasis on personality and aggressive styling.

2005 BlueBird Sylphy Preview

The Bluebird Sylphy Preview embodies Nissan's Modern Living concept, a modern expression of premium interior quality. This new, luxury medium-sized saloon blends this design concept with functionality all wrapped in a straight and refined exterior.

2005 Foria Concept

The Foria is a compact coupe concept targeted at customers looking for performance, elegance and high quality. It is packaged as a compact 2+2 coupe. The front-engine, rear-drive layout allows an exceptionally short front overhang, long hood and compact cabin. These styling features, together with the neatly-styled rear and 18-inch wheels positioned at the four corners, result in a car that is not only pleasing to look at but also delivers driving pleasure. The Foria will be powered by a mid-sized engine and paddle-shift automatic transmission. It is expected to be released in 2007.

2005 GT-R Proto

The design of the GT-R PROTO expresses pure GT-R heritage, coming from the first model PGC10 (1969) through R34 (1999), in a new and expressive form. From its original roots as a pure-bred Japanese performance car, the new GT-R will now be a car sold globally, recognizing its ability to compete with the very best in the world. For the first time in its history, the new GT-R will be designed as a specific body style, and not derived from a sedan.

For information on Nissan GT-R history, go to: www.GTRclub.org

2005 Kuraza Concept

The Infiniti Kuraza Concept takes an exploratory look at future SUV interior design, starting with equal comfort, amenities and roominess provided for all passengers.The Kuraza Concept combines traditional Japanese design cues, extensive use of natural materials and modern technology to create a highly social, highly luxurious interior environment.

2005 Moco Concept

With a stylish design and roomy, comfortable interior, the Moco Preview presents the concept of "a car that helps you enjoy everyday life like a best friend would". Powered by a low-emission engine, the Moco Preview is environmentally friendly. It is also friendly to users' wallets with one of the highest levels of fuel economy among tall wagons (above 1550 mm) of mini-vehicles.

2005 Note Concept

Note is intermixed with culture fashioned by Tokyo's young people. The Note is a "Car plus sportswear" fashion for the "Remix Generation". It projects an atmosphere inspired by multi-sports brand "adidas" with a "Wearable" interior and exterior such that Users can change the surface treatment on the front/rear bumpers, interior fabrics, and rubber materials used on dashboard, door trim, etc.

2005 Pivo Concept

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 while the 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.

2005 Sport Concept

Embodying Nissan's latest dynamic performance and youth concept, the Sport Concept vehicle offers the look and feel of a sports tuner car, yet is conceived as an affordable, attainable vehicle for buyers entering the new car market for the first time.

2005 Urge Concept

The dynamic Nissan URGE concept car features motorcycle-inspired styling, a high-revving, small displacement engine, 6-speed manual gearbox, rear wheel drive, brushed aluminum-alloy wheels, color-infused aluminum body panels and a driver-oriented cockpit with an integrated Xbox 360 gaming system.

2005 Versa Pre-Production

The Versa will be released as a 2007 as a hatchback with the sedan arriving near the end of the year. The Versa is powered by a 1.8 L I4 engine producing 120 hp (89 kW) and 125 ft-lbf (169 N-m). Three transmissions will be used; a 4-speed automatic, a continuously variable transmission, and a 6-speed manual.

2005 WingRoad Pre-Production

The Wingroad Preview opens up new possibilities for active people with a spirit of adventure. Sports enthusiasts will love its stylish versatility, which includes a highly flexible seat arrangement. Rear seats slide fore-and-aft up to 120 mm to create a flexible and functional space.

2005 Zaroot Concept

Zaroot is a show car that underlines Nissan's prominence in the SUV market. It's an authentic 4x4 that delivers genuine off-road agility but with added sporty credentials in an eye-catching body that adopts and adapts many sports car styling features. The result is a dynamic take on how the compact SUV of the future could look.