Nissan NV2500 concept preview

Nissan has released a sketch of the full-size NV2500 van concept the North American division of the company will unveil at the NAIAS in Detroit in January. Billed as one of the largest concept vehicles ever created by the company, the latest NV2500 has been 'designed to highlight multi-purpose utility solutions in the real world'.

The new vehicle follows the NV200 van concept designed at Nissan's European studio in London under the direction of Stephane Schwartz. But while that vehicle featured an innovative storage pod that extended from the van's load area, Nissan is not divulging any additional information on the new vehicle; stating only that it previews the company's entry into the North American commercial vehicle market in 2010. We'll keep you posted.

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Nissan Cube

Nissan unveiled the new Cube in three separate countries today, clearly indicating the brand's ambitions to make the redesigned vehicle a global offering.

The innovator of the 'box' concept, the unique design features a long wheelbase and extremely short
front and rear overhangs. Its assured stance is atypical for a vehicle measuring 3980mm long, 1695mm wide and standing 1650mm tall, an achievement realized in part by the vehicle's wide 1475mm front/1480mm rear track and wheels pushed out to the corners.

Inside, heightened visibility is facilitated by curved A-pillars and a large DLO with 'photo frame' front windows and an asymmetrical rear wraparound window. The Cube's wide door openings and 'refrigerator-style' rear door reinforce the vehicle's practical aspects.

Read our review of the new Cube in our LA Auto Show Highlights

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Nissan NV2500 concept

Nissan North America today unveiled the NV2500 concept at its Technical Center headquarters in Michigan. The van concept provides a preview of Nissan's entry into the North American commercial market in 2010.

"The Nissan NV2500 is a rolling idea lab - bringing a new perspective to the commercial vehicle segment," said Bruce Campbell, vice president of design for Nissan Design America, which developed the concept.

Measuring in at 5946mm long, 2012mm wide and 2438mm tall, the exterior design is highlighted by a wide grille, pronounced wheelarches, stepped roofline and an integrated solar panel on the roof. The concept also features 'multi-use' doors with integrated lower window cutouts and storage compartments: king-cab style on the driver's side, a 90-degree opening vertical door directly behind the front passenger door, and vertical 60/40 split cargo 'barn' doors at the rear.

Inside, the NV2500 concept features a '3-Zone' interior with a 'wall-less' mobile office/workspace design that includes a computer workstation, fold-down conference table, numerous storage compartments and an awning-style side panel that opens to create a standing outside workshop table. The interior elements have been designed to be multi-functional and highly durable.

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