TOKYO PREVIEW: Nissan Intima Concept
Unlike many concept cars which most of the time pay 99% of attention to the exterior and settle for some futuristic-shaped dash for the interior, the Nissan Intima Concept puts focus on an attractive, hospitable and relaxing interior according to Nissan’s “Modern Living Concept”. The interior has been designed for people who love refined and elegant interiors – yours truly included – whether traveling alone or with a partner.
“We designed the Intima as a car that expresses the interior attractiveness Nissan proposes in the Modern Living Concept. The inspiration came from imagining a situation where a person who has accumulated many life experiences and successes now wants to spend his or her own time, or time together as a couple, in an elegant environment,” says Nissan’s Product Chief Designer Kinichi Saito.
The instrument panel padding is made to appear to float in between the wood grain panels, and the center console incorporates a wave-like pattern. Arm rests and assist grips are chunky to give the passengers a feeling of comfort, something Nissan has already done with the interior of the Nissan Latio.
Ambient lighting provided by the instrument panel, center console, door trim and ceiling, and door assist grips (these feature a blue-green acrylic material and gives off a soft light). The interior is cooled by a four-zone climate control system which provides comfortable cooling for all passengers through the use of infrared sensors. It also uses a natural grape seed polyphenol filter that neutralizes pollen and other allergens.
The front passenger seat can swivel 80 degrees to the outside to welcome the passenger into the car or provide a “first class” send off to whatever destination he or she is going to. The interior is large but feels even larger thanks to a large glass roof which flows continuously from the windscreen onwards.
All in all, apparently they paid so much attention on the interior that they ran out of design hours and decided to nick the exterior from a Mercedes Benz CLS.
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October 17, 2007 @ 11:33 pm
The car really opens up with the suicide doors. But too much glass area makes me feel insecure. Tinting the glass would certainly help. The interior is cool and futuristic.
October 17, 2007 @ 11:34 pm
The rear light design is the mixture of DB9 and Mercedes CLS…….
October 17, 2007 @ 11:39 pm
Nice & Pretty!
October 17, 2007 @ 11:42 pm
ugly butt…
October 18, 2007 @ 12:02 am
I rather buy this car than a mers!….if the price is cheaper than the mers..xD
October 18, 2007 @ 12:24 am
it looks like some pantene + baby G kinda car, but overall, its pretty much like CLS
October 18, 2007 @ 12:39 am
Front same with the current nissan car.Rear is a mixture of both as said. I don’t see any “floating” like control panel.
October 18, 2007 @ 2:13 am
This is definitely a car i hope they put into production…but it’ll take forever before it reaches the Malaysian shores. I would buy one if i could afford it. Leave aside the ‘copying’ of some parts of the exterior, it’s really nice!
I agree with Tracks that its a bit of an insecure feeling with that glass from the windscreen all the way back. Another thing, if your windscreen cracks because of some small accident and its not insured….DIE! Change the whole thing, and i think that only Nissan will be providing a windscreen that size. Its creative i agree, but its not smart!
…And the doors when opened, looks like wings connected to the car from the back view. not that i mind or anything, it still is special! The interior btw is fantastic! Simple and elegant is how I would describe the car!
October 18, 2007 @ 8:06 am
The car look more luxurious than a maybach! COOl
October 18, 2007 @ 8:16 am
this kind of design is welcome by handicap and old ppl.it is easier to go into the car with the seat able to turn to tat kind of degree.
October 18, 2007 @ 8:30 am
Nissan…not likely….an Infiniti …maybe. But as a interior design concept, i’m sure designs like this will make it into more upmarket nissan cars. Very good looking. The best part is, it looks cohesive…..
Cars are going upmarket. People have learnt to travel in confort. Even ur usual dreadfull economy flights have seats and amenities that rival business class seats a few years past (case in point Singapore Airlines’ 777), with Business and First class, in a whole new level.
October 18, 2007 @ 9:21 am
those leather looks classy but are them really comfy??
anyway the interior really nice to look at!
wheel are COOL too!
October 18, 2007 @ 10:14 am
nice…
new cefiro ?
October 18, 2007 @ 10:59 am
the interior is great and i like the doors!!!!
but some sidelines and cues are obviously taken from the CLS…….
October 18, 2007 @ 2:13 pm
cool and superb..i liked it..!!
more like nissan murano interior design(dashboard)..=)
October 18, 2007 @ 4:36 pm
Futuristic!
October 18, 2007 @ 6:36 pm
Really love the design. Although not that original (remember CLS). Smooth lines. It should make into production. I am bored with the cars on the road nowadays. Just make sure that the interior built and material quality are top notch. Recently nissan has been doing a good job with its qashqai and new xtrail. And looking at the GTR pics it is a certain winner!!!
October 18, 2007 @ 7:20 pm
Gosh holy dolly mama…it’s awesome. At first glance, it did remind me to the Maybach though. Wow this car do really shift my overall perception on Nissan.
October 18, 2007 @ 7:34 pm
will it be the next Teana? hopefully…
October 18, 2007 @ 7:45 pm
anyone realise that the dash look alike with the accord one?
October 18, 2007 @ 9:20 pm
The promotional items look nice too, what are they? perfumes and special kind of champagne? A big car but fits only four, shame!
October 18, 2007 @ 10:41 pm
I like everything bout the car… the design, layout of the interior… neat…
The designer drew the front headlight terkeluar line sikit… XD
October 18, 2007 @ 11:20 pm
nobodyatuk…
same goes to cls ma…big car n jz 4 seater…so its not a big deal…still gt ppl buy it…
October 19, 2007 @ 12:47 am
If this concept makes it to production, it most probably won’t have the suicide doors, glass roof or a 4 seater configuration. Think what happened to Iosis – Mondeo.
October 19, 2007 @ 4:56 pm
Don’t know how many NCAP star rating this car will obtain given there is no middle pillar between the back and front door, the front and back glass projected to roof top!
October 19, 2007 @ 4:58 pm
Given there is a lot of glass panel, do know it is suitable for hot country like us since a lot of sunlight will go in.