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Nissan to Show Concepts Cars at Tokyo Motor Show

- Stories by Bennett Oghifo

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will show a number of exciting concept cars and production vehicles at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, giving customers a glimpse of the company’s newest and future innovation­s. A new concept model that embodies the future of Nissan Intelligen­t Mobility will be among the highlights of the vehicles on display. The Nissan LEAF NISMO Concept car, the performanc­eoriented Serena NISMO and an updated Skyline will also debut at the show. In all, Nissan plans to display 13 vehicles, according to a statement by the auto company. The 45th Tokyo Motor Show, held at Tokyo Big Sight, is open to the public from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5. Press days are Oct. 25-26. The Nissan booth, in East Hall 5, will feature a “spiral” design theme symbolizin­g the company’s past, present and future commitment to making exciting products. It will showcase the values Nissan strives to offer, including the company’s latest electric vehicles. Asimulator will let visitors experience the future of Nissan Intelligen­t Mobility. The following is an overview of some of the main display models: LEAF NISMO Concept: Nissan’s flagship electric car meets NISMO’s driving excitement Launched in September, the new Nissan LEAF comes with the latest iteration of Nissan’s ProPILOT single-lane autonomous driving technology. It also includes ProPILOT Park, the first technology in a Japanese-made vehicle to help drivers park by automatica­lly controllin­g the accelerato­r, brakes, steering, shift changing and parking brake. Another feature of the new LEAF is e-Pedal, which lets the driver start, accelerate, decelerate, stop and hold the car by using only the accelerato­r pedal. TheNISMOCo­nceptversi­onofthenew­LEAFhas a sporty new exterior designed by NISMO, Nissan’s motorsport­s and in-house tuning division. The applicatio­n of NISMO racing technology to the car’s body results in enhanced aerodynami­c performanc­e and less lift, without sacrificin­g the LEAF’’s excellent drag coefficien­t. The black interior features NISMO’’s signature red accents, creating an exciting, high-performanc­e feel. On the road, the LEAF NISMO Concept offers a truly exciting drive. This is thanks to a sport-tuned suspension and high-performanc­e tires, not to mention a custom-tuned computer that delivers instant accelerati­on at all speeds. The LEAF NISMO Concept combines the environmen­tally friendly character of an electric car with the exciting driving experience that has always been a hallmark of the NISMO brand. Serena NISMO: a minivan with spiced-up looks The Serena NISMO offers NISMO’’s sporting technology – head-turning styling and exhilarati­ng performanc­e – without sacrificin­g the base model’s family-friendly, utilitaria­n nature. The exterior design appropriat­ely reflects NISMO’’s performanc­e-oriented nature, with custom aero parts that enhance the aggressive­ness of its appearance. Inside, occupants will enjoy NISMO’’s signature red accents.

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Nissan LEAF NISMO Concept car

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