10 of the most unusual Nissan models

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The history of the brand Nissan begins with the distant 1935, when the first passenger car Datsun was released. Many years have passed since that moment, and much has changed. We want to look deep into the history of the brand and outline the most bizarre models that have ever been released.

These cars are not only the first cars from segment D, for which the CVT is installed, but also the world’s first cars with a two-liter engine and such a gearbox. We present to you 10 most unique concept cars Nissan.

10 of the most unusual Nissan models

Nissan 126X (1970) – This is one of the earliest Nissan models. Its design is made in the tradition of the 70’s and has one important feature in the form of a multi-colored “flasher”. Her lights burn different colors depending on whether the car is slowing down or gaining speed.

10 of the most unusual Nissan models

Nissan 216X (1971) – The concept car, which was designed to be the safest car brand. Interestingly, the bumper of this car during the movement automatically advanced.

10 of the most unusual Nissan models

Nissan EV4-P – The first electric car brand. This small hybrid delivery car of 1973 of release could pass without charging 302 kilometers! Agree, at that time it was a real achievement.

10 of the most unusual Nissan models

Nissan EV Guide. In 1977, at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Nissan brand, which at that time was the world’s leading manufacturer, introduced the first sightseeing car. In those years, the world overtook the oil crisis, so electric cars were too urgent. Why Nissan EV Guide remained only a concept, is still unknown.

10 of the most unusual Nissan models

Nissan NX-21 produced in 1983 in those days looked like a car of the future. The design of the model was developed by young Thomas Sample, who later will become the head of the design department of the company. The concept Nissan NX has in its name the number 21, as it was the embodiment of a car of the 21st century. And it was true.

10 of the most unusual Nissan models

Nissan Jura (1987). In those years, the company gave Nissan 10-15 unique concepts a year, while the competitors obtained only 5-6. The fact is that the brand built more prototypes of cars than other firms, in which the work of designers was quickly eliminated. So the streamlined minivan Jura got a little futuristic design.

10 of the most unusual Nissan models

Nissan Boga – Another vivid example. The 5-seater car was released in 1987 and became the basis for the production of the Cocoon concept car.

10 of the most unusual Nissan models

Nissan Duad 1991 – this is a bold fantasy of the designers of the company on the theme of sports cars. The car, whose mass was 470 kg, had a left-shifted engine. Due to this, the developers managed to install the driver’s and passenger’s seats asymmetrically to each other.

10 of the most unusual Nissan models

Nissan Sun Favor (1992). This concept car is somewhat like a flying saucer, is not it? In fact, it works on solar panels, and built it specifically for racing. Immediately after the release, the car took 2nd place in the FIA Electro-Solar Cup race in Japan. A car weighing 150 kg accelerates to 120 km per hour.

10 of the most unusual Nissan models

Nissan XIX (1995) – is a concept car, in which the functions of an SUV and a family sedan have merged together. It is equipped with a large trunk, but it is completely inconvenient. The Jeep in the form of a sedan and a sedan in the form of a jeep did not please the customers.



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