Japanese carmaker Nissan is planning to make a splash at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, promising an array” of electric concept vehicles including the Nissan Hyper Urban, a crossover EV boasting a patchwork of geometric lines.
Designed in a stark patchwork of geometric lines that are becoming more and more popular, the Hyper Urban concept also offers both vehicle-two-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality, and an Intelligent Charging Management System that features AI that can autonomously charge vehicles and power buildings.
As with any concept vehicle, the promised functionality is a misnomer, given that it will never enter production as-is, but Nissan insists that the Hyper Urban would receive regular hardware and software updates to “provide a fresh ownership experience over many years.”
For example, according to Nissan’s hyperbole-laden press release, “the interior can be refreshed with a new instrument panel that reflects the latest technologies and trends in graphic user interfaces.”
Front and rear scissor doors and a lime yellow body give the Hyper Urban a very modern look, as well as matching the design ethos of such a concept car.
Inside, the interior has been inspired by urban living spares and, continuing the industry’s insistence that professionals will want to turn their car into an office, the front seats can collapse and fold into the back seats to create a sofa-like resting space.
Four concept cars will be unveiled between now and October 19 on Nissan’s dedicated Japan Mobility Show 2023 website ahead of the company’s press day on October 25.
Additionally, Nissan’s newly designed interactive booth at the show will showcase a number of 90th anniversary special edition production models of its line-up, as well as its Formula E race car.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.