Forward of this yr’s Japan Mobility Present, Nissan has unveiled one other entry in its sequence of electrical car (EV) ideas set to debut on the occasion. This one is known as the Hyper Tourer, and it’s a absolutely electrical MPV that would preview a substitute for the third-generation Elgrand (a competitor to the Toyota Alphard and Vellire) that has been round since 2010.

Nissan isn’t offering a lot in the way in which of powertrain particulars for now apart from the point out of solid-state batteries, and based mostly on the photographs offered, the Hyper Tourer makes use of a skateboard platform with two electrical motors for the e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system. Upon this platform rests a physique with an ultra-edgy design completed in a vibrant gold with roof in contrasting black.

The attention-catching form, although nonetheless quite boxy, is replete with form traces, robust creases and angular surfaces that give the idea a singular look. No scarcity of illumination both as seen on the logos and rear wordmark, whereas a lightweight band spans the wedge on the entrance, alongside the window line and wrapping across the rear.

You’ll additionally discover the outstanding chequered sample on the face, kumiko-patterned wheels and rear of the physique, together with a big spoiler. That’s not the tip of the arresting visuals, because the Hyper Tourer boasts entrance and rear sliding doorways with no pillars in sight between them.

By means of this aperture, you’ll discover a spacious cabin that advantages from the shortage of a traditional powertrain due to the EV platform. As it is a idea, essentially the most outlandish applied sciences may be discovered within the residing house, beginning with a flat LED panel within the ground that Nissan says “shows imagery of a riverbed and the sky, serving to creating a soothing house the place digital and nature are fused.”

The entrance seats can swivel 360 levels so passengers can interact with these seated within the rear, who themselves have a wearable show to view and function the navigation and audio on the centre show on the entrance. There’s additionally an AI system to watch biometric indicators — together with mind waves, coronary heart charge, respiration and perspiration — and robotically choose complementary music and modify the lighting to suit your temper, Nissan says.

Totally autonomous driving can be being touted for the Hyper Tourer, together with V2X (vehicle-to-everything) performance. This implies you may have a enterprise assembly or mingle with associates en path to your vacation spot. If Nissan is not directly previewing the subsequent Elgrand with this idea, it’ll definitely be fascinating to see what the manufacturing model appears like. Right here’s hoping.

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