Nissan Previews Maxima-Sized Concept
Nissan has teased an upcoming mid-to-large concept car at its ongoing Nissan 360 roadshow in California, sparking speculation that a replacement for the US-market Maxima is just around the corner. The concept has a low-slung silhouette, a short gla
Nissan has teased an upcoming mid-to-large concept car at its ongoing Nissan 360 roadshow in California, sparking speculation that a replacement for the US-market Maxima is just around the corner.
The concept has a low-slung silhouette, a short glasshouse and an intriguing C-pillar treatment where the chrome beltline runs through to connect with the rear windscreen.
It's a departure from the Japanese automaker's predominantly organic design language, but even if you manage to miss the giant badge in the grille the headlamps and tail lamps broadcast the message that this car is unmistakeably Nissan.
And besides the lamp clusters which mimic those of the Juke, 370Z and current US-market Maxima, there's a blacked-out A-pillar that's reminiscent of the GT-R. Nissan's DNA is plainly evident in this concept.
In terms of size, the concept appears to depict a medium-to-large car, with proportions that suggest a front-drive architecture.