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 Frankfurt 2007
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• Mixim Concept Car ...
The Mixim concept car is a compact vehicle for young drivers who are mostly
engaged by their computer and the world via the internet. The driver sits
centrally, with two seats either side, while the steering wheel and controls
are inspired by the interfaces so familiar to computer gamers.
Powered by Nissan's "Super Motor" electric motor/generator and using compact
lithium-ion batteries, Mixim has unusually rapid performance combined with
a usefully extended range. One Super Motor powers the front axle and a second
drives the rear axle, giving Mixim all-wheel drive.
Mixim takes the most up-to-date electric vehicle (EV) technology and clothes
it in a svelte and distinctive coupé shape. Its wraparound windscreen, inspired
by the visor of a crash helmet, dominates the profile while the swept back
windscreen, flowing roofline and sharply truncated rear hints at sporting
performance unexpected from an electric vehicle.
Diamond-shaped styling cues feature inside and out, notably on the twin air
intakes to the rear of the doors and the front LED driving lights, while an
upper triangular side window links the gentle slope of the roof with the
dramatic angular slash that runs through the centre of the doors. The rear
hatch opens to reveal a large trunk area behind the three seats. An occasional
fourth seat is also housed behind the front seat module.
Sitting on a 2530mm wheelbase, Mixim is 3700mm long, 1800mm wide and 1400mm
high, the Mixim is shorter and lower than Micra, though slightly wider. It
weighs just 950kgs.
Despite being a concept car with no guarantee of being turned into a series
production model, Mixim's development is in line with the Nissan Green Program,
the company's publicly stated desire to create a more sustainable mobile society.
Throughout the show, the Mixim will be driving from a low stage via a ramp to
an elevated display platform on the Nissan stand.
• Micra Colour + Concept show car
The Micra Colour + Concept show car has been designed and conceived at
Nissan Design Europe, the company's European design headquarters in London,
to showcase the latest colour and paint technology and to highlight the
changes that have been made to the entire Micra range.
The biggest visual impact, however, is the paint effect. Micra Colour
+ Concept has been given a two-tone treatment with a Liquid Metal gold
paint effect running over the top of the car and contrasting with the
three coat pearlescent white finish on the car's flanks.
The gold finish has an intense depth that makes it appear liquid to the
touch. The extreme metallic look is the result of a special-effect pigment
added to the paint.
Inside the Colour + Concept theme continues with a high contrast between
the upper and lower portions of the interior. Re-upholstered in sumptuous
white leather, the seats have accented detailing and stitching. Carpets
and lower internal panels are a darker acid yellow to contrast with the
pale upper portion of the dashboard.
• "New" Micra
A more mature Micra will be one of the stars of Nissan's stand at the
Frankfurt motor show. Micra celebrates its upcoming fifth birthday with
subtle changes to its external appearance, interior trim, as well as
the addition of new items of user-friendly equipment.
Thanks to clever use of visual features such as subtle chrome touches,
darkened headlamp surrounds and blackened 'B' pillars, Micra enters a
new phase of its life looking more sophisticated, more modern and more mature.
Inside, new materials and revised colour treatments again provide a more
mature and sophisticated ambience. The model line up has been simplified,
now with four main grades: Visia, Acenta, Tekna and the premium
Active Luxury grade.
The philosophy of providing "Friendly Technology" on the Micra continues.
One example is the new double DIN radio/CD player. Incorporating Bluetooth
technology, it enables calls from a compatible mobile phone to be channelled
through the audio system. With a control switch neatly incorporated on the
steering wheel, calls can be placed and received hands-free.
An additional feature is an auxiliary input jack socket that allows music
from personal MP3 players to be heard through the car's stereo system.
Another new piece of equipment offering greater safety and convenience
in equal measure is a speed limit warning. Activated by a switch on the
leather-bound steering wheel, a warning chime sounds when a pre-set speed
limit is breached.
Nissan can be found in Hall 3.1, on Stand A01
Source: Nissan
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