Nissan is looking to usher in a new era of
intelligent mobility, and the IMx Concept recently unveiled in Tokyo is a big
sign of things to come.
For starters, autonomous systems and electrification
are big factors nowadays, even when it comes to vehicle design. This is why
Nissan built the IMx Concept while acknowledging there should be obvious
differences between the exterior and the interior.
The IMx's entire conceptual
design can be summed up in three phrases: expressive purity, quiet dynamism and
advanced technology, and while the first two are obviously debatable, the tech
part is undeniable.
At the core of the IMx is Nissan's ProPILOT system,
which offers fully-autonomous driving, sliding the steering wheel inside the
dashboard and reclining the seats when the driver decides to take a break.
The design of the interior is
quite simple, with very few switches. Dominating the cabin are the panoramic
display and wood grain-patterned panels, while AI-controlled sensors and
cameras keep an eye on the driver, anticipating his or her intensions.
Powering the IMx are two electric motors, one at the
rear and one up front. Together, they produce 320 kW (429 HP) and 700
Nm of torque. Nissan aren't saying just how quick this concept
might be in a straight line, but range-wise, it will do over 600 km, which is very impressive.
