The
Nissan booth is one of the most popular
in the show. It features several new
models scheduled for launch, the "ultimate
road car," and a wider range of
concept cars than the company has ever
exhibited in the past. The stunning new
emphasis on design is destined to be
a hallmark of the Nissan of the future.
The clean, ivory white color scheme of
the Nissan booth matches the design image
in the company's head office and Ginza
gallery, which brings a bit of consistency
to the brand, but inside you will notice
the changes.
At the center stage are the "GT-R
Concept," which President Carlos Gohsns
announced on Press Day, and the concept
model for the next "Fairlady Z" that
is scheduled for launch next summer. This
is something Nissan fans have been waiting
a long time for, and they have flocked
to see the cars--in fact, there is hardly
any room to squeeze in, the exhibit is
so popular. Nissan's bold, new corporate
attitude can be seen in the exciting debut
of these two new cars.
Nissan has a total of 8 concept models
on display, including the surprise "GT-R
Concept." All of them feature uniquely
appealing "designs" that combine
Nissan's traditional strength in "driving
pleasure" with "Telematics" information
technology to produce greater comfort and
safety. With these concept cars, Nissan
has shown the world its vision for the
next generation of automobiles.
To the right of center stage you will
find the "ideo," another distinctive
model that has attracted attention. Nissan
calls the "ideo" a "network
vehicle" for its ability to use IT
to catch information as it moves along
the road. The "ideo" is also
notable for its unique design: the Japanese
architectural elements as seen in its glass
top roof, etc. The result is a pleasantly
familiar atmosphere. The "mm," which
will be the base for the next generation
of March, and the "MOCO," which
is Nissan's first mini-vehicle, both have
a unique and instantly recognizable style.
One of the reasons for Nissan's enormous
popularity this year is the fact that it
has so many soon-to-be-launched models
on display. |