The new Nissan Hyper Urban concept is a sustainability-focused city runaround that previews the design and technological capability of the Japanese firm’s upcoming EVs.
The first of a family of concepts Nissan is unveiling in the run-up to the Tokyo motor show later this month, the Hyper Urban follows last week’s London debut of the striking 20-23 concept, a race-inspired electric hot hatch which nods to the next Nissan Micra.
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This latest concept kicks off a new series of ‘hyper’ concepts, so called because Nissan wants to convey “the heightened excitement they aim to bring”. Each is represented by its own ‘symbolic’ character and has “custom-tailored features that add value to unique lifestyles and diverse aspirations”.
The striking Hyper Urban has been designed with a number of outlandish features which make “a bold statement while also effectively blending in with its environment”, Nissan says.
Its bodywork is painted in a special chromatic shade of yellow, for example, which changes colour according to the angle of the light hitting it, while scissor doors feature at the front and rear.
Meanwhile, the sleek silhouette has been conceived for optimal aerodynamic efficiency and it is equipped with eye-catching wide tyres which “complete the sporty look”.
The interior, said to be inspired by kaleidoscopic triangles, features a customisable instrument panel and infotainment display – plus front seats that fold into the rear to create a lounge-style sofa arrangement.
“Park it inside a loft apartment or bungalow so that it becomes an interior space to unwind,” Nissan suggests.
Emphasising its sustainability focus, the Hyper Urban can theoretically be kept fully up to date with regular hardware and software updates, even featuring a removable instrument panel that can be swapped out as required for one hosting the latest graphic technology.