TOKYO 2007 LIVE: Nissan NV200 Concept
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Probably the closest you’ll ever get to a real life Optimus Prime is the Nissan NV200 concept. Aimed at small business professionals that are constantly on the move, it portrays a rugged image on the outside but keeps things safe and in place on the inside. The NV200 first appeared at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, but it was only display again at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.
At the heart of the interior is a rolling job site featuring a patented sliding cargo pod which houses a unique pod that can smartly accommodate a variety of business needs. The pod is divided into customizable trays and boxes for efficient storage of profession-specific equipment, materials, work gear and apparel.
The end of the pod facing the inside of the van – it forms a bulkhead behind the front seats when the pod is not deployed – has hanging space for dry clothes. It also houses a small refrigerator, an extending sink unit and first aid kit. The NV200’s tanks hold enough water to supply a shower, fitted on the outside of the pod, to allow for example, diving equipment to be washed after use.
The example used, as per the pictures in this post, is that of an oceanic photographer. Power for the computer, shower, ‘fridge and other electrical fixtures comes from a small generator housed within the van. This, in turn, is charged by solar panels situated on the roof of the pod.
When the pod is deployed, the solar panels are directly exposed to daylight. But even when the pod is pushed back into the van, the panels line up beneath the skylight. In this way, power can be generated in daylight hours whether the vehicle is stationary or not.
The pod is latched inside the shell of the load area when the van is being driven. But upon arrival at its destination, it slides out rearwards to allow easy access to the storage zones. Deployed via hydraulic rams, it will sit securely on integrated ‘drop-down’ legs when fully extended.
From the outside, the Nissan NV200 doesn’t stray from the looks of a contemporary van with a usefully long 2820mm wheelbase and is 1840mm tall. All we need for it now is to transform into a kick-ass robot.
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October 25, 2007 @ 10:21 pm
Future Serena?
October 25, 2007 @ 10:32 pm
why do japanes luv vans ?
anyway , this is definitely a cool car .
October 25, 2007 @ 10:35 pm
wahhh….like pencil box….
October 25, 2007 @ 10:36 pm
yeah..a future serena
October 25, 2007 @ 10:53 pm
this will be a good target for robbers..
October 25, 2007 @ 10:53 pm
Next Mission Impossible will use this NV200 as the mission control center.
October 25, 2007 @ 11:19 pm
The real multi-purpose van
October 26, 2007 @ 12:40 am
I wonder the front wheel will float or not if u sit on the closet behind when it’s fully opened…
October 26, 2007 @ 2:33 am
ambulance, fire engine, Mobile Command outpost for police?
October 26, 2007 @ 7:23 am
technological marvel…..too impressed with it….
at least these concepts should go into action movies to showcase their wonders…….were there any of these cute and funky mobiles that made it to the screens?
October 26, 2007 @ 8:12 am
Sure fuel guzzler!
October 26, 2007 @ 8:23 am
This “business on the run” concept is commercially no viable as the cost of the van is prohibitive, maintainance wise sure high, Paul Tan with lap top also can handle well this PT blog?
October 26, 2007 @ 8:33 am
Oh.. my… God… that’s so super cool! To work in a mobile office that doubles as your hip vehicle… awesome… i love the pencilbox rear XD
and boy does it look solid~
October 26, 2007 @ 8:40 am
om f’king gosh…what’s with this multipurpose van?? so cool.
October 26, 2007 @ 8:58 am
Probably the best Nissan has ever had so far for both interior and exterior desigm! But concept vs production, probably only 10% of the design will be translated into production, ummm… the paint color maybe
October 26, 2007 @ 10:45 am
Cool!
lets see will be equipped with a SR20VET! Then its trully Awesome!
October 26, 2007 @ 10:50 am
I like that grey!
October 26, 2007 @ 11:05 am
Sorry out of topic…Is there any “puncture-free’ tyres?…that will be most practical…
October 26, 2007 @ 12:30 pm
with windows available for the cabin section, this shall be the future gangster car…
October 26, 2007 @ 1:46 pm
cooooollll…..
October 26, 2007 @ 3:38 pm
woooww..
awesome
October 26, 2007 @ 8:32 pm
today guangming newspaper also got this car…..
very cool, but weird wheels…..
October 27, 2007 @ 3:48 pm
remind me of japan’s heroes cybercop
October 27, 2007 @ 5:18 pm
we`ll rili gona get Transformer x lma lagi……
hahahahahahahahaha……………
October 27, 2007 @ 8:51 pm
The black and the lime colour really doesn’t match. Other than that, it kinda looks bulky. But my word, it is a creation that is just too good to be ignored.
October 29, 2007 @ 9:45 am
love that rims how do they sell this van hah
love to have one