Nissan Sway concept production likely – report

In Cars, International News, Nissan / by /

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Exhibited earlier on at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the Nissan Sway concept was served as a hint to either the next-generation Nissan Micra or March compact hatch models. As a result, the Japanese automaker has diligently followed-up on its words by stating that the B-segment concept could indeed preview a new subcompact hatch for the European as well as American market, as Automotive News understands.

According to Nissan’s global design chief, Shiro Nakamura, the Sway concept is deliberately styled to blur the lines between that of a compact hatch and a crossover. “Think of it as almost a small Murano,” he said. Despite its European debut in Geneva, Nakamura insists that the Sway-based model “could look like whatever name it uses and wherever it appears. That includes the U.S.,” he added.

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In reference to the American market, the steady-selling Nissan Versa Note hatch has been on the market since 2013 and is due for an overhaul some time in 2018. With Nissan’s American division working to separate the Versa Note hatch and Versa Sedan models, the production version of the Nissan Sway could very well be the perfect answer to the conundrum.

As it appears, Nakamura has refused to comment further on the car’s technical specifications, leaving the door wide open for speculation as to what platform the new compact will ride on and its subsequent engine/gearbox combinations. Still, with a hatch that looks as dynamic as the Nissan Sway, we’d be tempted to own one even if it came with an asthmatic setup – can you imagine yourself in one, as well?

Nissan Sway concept production likely – report
Nissan Sway concept production likely – report
Nissan Sway concept production likely – report
Nissan Sway concept production likely – report
Nissan Sway concept production likely – report

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Gregory Sze

An "actor" by training, Gregory Sze realised that he has had enough of drama in his life. Following his number one passion (acting was actually number two), he decided to make the jump into the realm of automotive journalism. He appreciates the simple things in life – a simple car with nothing but back-to-basics mechanical engineering and minimal electronics on board.

 

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