Retro-futurism is a popular design theme for automakers these days. Modern reincarnations of popular classics with heavy touches of retro range from small cars like the MINI and the Fiat 500 to muscle cars like the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro.
It looks like Nissan wants in on the game too, and they’ve showcased these Nissan IDx Freeflow and Nissan IDx Nismo concept car duo at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.
The IDx duo look like a modern interpretation of the old Datsun Bluebird 510, which competed in races like the Trans Am Series and the Australian Rally Championship in the ’70s and ’80s. It’s about 4.1 metres in length, 1.7 metres in width and 1.3 metres in height. The Nismo version is wider at 1.8 metres.
Although it’s just a design concept for now, Nissan proposes for the car to use the company’s 1.6 litre turbocharged engine, mated to a CVT gearbox with a six-speed manual shift mode for the Nismo car and a less powerful engine of between 1.2 litre to 1.5 litre in size mated to a CVT gearbox for the Freeflow.
Nissan IDx Freeflow Concept
Nissan IDx Nismo Concept
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This is wat i’m talking about..
i was thinking….what would be if p2 reborn their old kancil concept….keh2…you know what i mean.
Datsun Tonggek or Datsun Bahulu!
Sweet; I love it. The good oll days!
now i see where P2 Buddyz concept rear end idea comes from…but…but….but….people at least got the whole proportion thing right.
Not too bad.. but if this concept goes into production, the interior will be severely toned for for budget and logistical reasons. Namely that 3 spoke steering wheel may look cool, but its impossible to incorp a full size airbag with such tiny center boss. So Nissan may use existing wheel part from the March/Almera for the job.. Or maybe the Slyphy wheel if they more generous :D
The tailights looks like its copied from the Camaro.. but not too bad. The car needs to be abit longer la. It looks like a midget here
Oldskool sure going ga ga looking at this sexy Datsun
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm……….retaining the classic shape but with a modern twist. VERY NICE !!!!
hope nissan has the guts to actually build it.
Smaller engine & affordable sports cars are welcome.. So long this segment ve disappear in Msia.. Just produce & bring it here.
More than 12 years design already..the gov will not this to come
Uish… No complaints here
classic, i would like a 720 pickup too
Grand Livina tail light FTW!!
Awesome…. Looks like a mini sized Dodge charger or a Stang. Will Datsun revive the 240z with that classic look? Love that original design. 720 pick-up,
please take my money now!
they should also include a form of smart phone docking system that resembles 8 tracks cassette players and mirror any media player or navigational apps on the dash screen.
please take more of my money now!