Best Nissans of the past 15 years

Infiniti Emerg-E concept (2014)

The Infiniti studio was opened at NDE in 2014. Says Aoki: ‘‘The ultimate expression of Infiniti, Nissan’s premium brand, which blends inspired performance and future design direction with zero emissions.’’

Gripz concept (2015)

‘‘A study of a near-future B-segment crossover blended with sports car characteristics. It also shows future Nissan design direction, and is consistent with the vision of the Concept 2020.’’

Infiniti QX30 concept (2015) ‘‘Infiniti’s design vision for a new premium compact crossover, targeting a new generation of individualistic premium customer. It led to the QX30 production vehicle.’’ Blade Glider prototype (2016) ‘‘A futuristic, high-performance EV in a revolutionary sports car design. A running prototype, it has been popular wherever it has been seen all around the world.’’

Navara EnGuard concept (2016)

‘‘Shows a potential aftermarket customisation direction for Navara, with innovative use of Nissan EV batteries to create portable power units for businesses which work remotely.’’

Infiniti Q60 Project Black S (2017)

‘‘Explores the potential for a new Infiniti high-performance model line. A radical reinterpretation of the Q60 coupe, hinting at a performance hybrid powertrain and inspired by Formula One energy recovery systems.’’

Original Qashqai concept was the starting point for Nissan’s assault on the crossover segment.

Really? NDE vice-president Aoki says the c+c really emphasised the Micra’s ‘‘cuteness’’.

Terranaut concept targeted global adventurers and scientists. But also hinted at new-gen Pathfinder.

First-generation Qashqai was hugely influential: 100,000 sold in its first year.

NV200 concept was a blend of utility and lifestyle – but in a van package.

What’s ‘‘Emotional Geometry’’? It’s this, the styling of the Concept 2020 show car.

Juke was something of a showcase for NDE at launch in 2010.

Gripz took some of the design detail from Concept 2020 and applied it to a small crossover.

Infiniti Emerg-E showed future design direction for Nissan’s luxury brand.

Look familiar? Qazana foreshadowed the production Juke to come just a year later.

Navara EnGuard incorporates EV batteries to use as portable power units.

Aoki says second-generation Qashqai was a big advance, but without losing the original concept.