Nissan seems on right track with New York SUV concept
THE ROGUE Trail Warrior is one of two exclusive concepts destined to make its global debut on Nissan’s New York Auto Show stand this week.
And thanks to its camoufl aged exterior finish, plus its jettisoning of traditional wheels in favour of caterpillar tracks, it’s bound to grab a huge amount of attention.
The car has a very militaristic feel thanks not only to its ‘camo’ wrapped body, but also the yellow tinted glass typically found on US forces vehicles on desert missions.
The sand- coloured caterpillar track system with an individual track wheel at each corner is designed for safely negotiating sand and snow, while the custom suspension system and increased ride height – each track unit stands 76cm high – should also ensure safe passage over the rockiest of terrain.
“This new Rogue Trail Warrior adds a new dimension to family adventures with its snow/sand tracks, gear basket, winch and camo paint,” said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc.
The lengths that this concept is going to in order to stand out from the crowd may seem extreme. But the fact is that SUV sales continue to soar, even as other areas of the car market are starting to contract, meaning that it’s getting harder and harder for a driver to express individuality while being on trend.
The Rogue is Nissan’s biggestselling vehicle, snapped up by 101,180 Americans over the first quarter of 2017 alone, according to the latest Jato Dynamics data. — Relaxnews