We already knew that Nissan will unveil a Leaf Nismo concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, but that’s not the only surprise the automaker has in store. It will also showcase what looks like an electric concept crossover.
In a new video, Nissan teases the rounded crossover with a considerably sloped roofline. The concept ?Embodies the destiny of Nissan Intelligent Mobility,? Which represents the automaker?S purpose towards zero emissions and 0 road fatalities. Essentially, that interprets to electric motors and self reliant vehicles.
The teaser doesn’t come as much of a shock. Last month, Autocar reported on Nissan’s plans to showcase a crossover EV at the Tokyo show. According to the report, Nissan wants to offer a range of electric vehicles based on the platform of the all-new Leaf.
Nissan design boss Alfonso Albaisa said the crossover EV will be “a little bigger“ than the Qashqai, known as the Rogue Sport here in the U.S. It should go on sale globally in 2019, says Autocar. In addition to an SUV, an electric sedan is also likely at some point.
Judging from what we can tell in the teaser video, it looks like the crossover concept was conceived with autonomous driving features in mind. By 2020, the automaker plans to have autonomous technologies in a range of vehicles. It has already introduced ProPilot Assist, a feature that helps drivers steer, accelerate, and brake in single-lane highway driving. Over the next few years, Nissan will add more capabilities, including autonomous lane changing and city intersections.
Nissan?S idea crossover will debut October 25 ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show.
Source: Nissan
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