Nissan Shows Hybrid Concept
07 January 2007
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| The Bevel Concept. |
In addition to unveiling its first small crossover, the 2008 Rogue, Nissan today unveiled an advanced design study, the Nissan Bevel Concept, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
A Bevel would feature a small, efficient 2.5-liter V6 combined with a hybrid drive unit.
Nissan conceived The Bevel Concept for “empty-nesters” who spend their new-found free time on hobbies, recreation and community service.
The Nissan Bevel Concept is a multi-purpose vehicle that places its focus strictly on the primary target users—male empty-nesters actively engaged in hobbies, recreation and community service. Bevel offers technology ranging from glass roof-mounted solar panels to drive-by-wire steering, throttle and braking, and a hybrid powertrain.
Bevel features a pair of power outlets—a traditional 12V outlet and a 110V power tool recharging outlet—powered by Bevel’s integrated solar cells mounted beneath the large glass roof panels.
The driver’s area includes a unique “ribbon” instrument panel, which moves four inches forward and back when the driver’s door is opened or closed. A “command central” information/technology zone features a series of screens that display images from the sideview mirror cameras and five information menus—Vehicle Information, HVAC, Navigation, Entertainment and Home—through use of the ribbon-mounted controller.
I wonder if Nissan will do what Honda did with one of their V6. They have a seemless cylinder deactivation system that turns the V6 into a V3, by shutting off half of the cylinders when one needs less than 50% of full power. As far as I know, NissanRenault does not have such a system operational.
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Posted by: allen_Z | 07 January 2007 at 07:35 PM
Only in the US would anyone consider a 2.5L V6 a "small" engine. They should use a sub-2L turbocharged inline four instead. VW's 1.4L TSI with dual chargers delivers 125kW (170 hp), easily enough for this class of vehicle (a.k.a. "shooting brake") when combined with a hybrid system.
Posted by: Rafael Seidl | 08 January 2007 at 09:24 AM
Hey Rafael, in Texas there's an expression, "Too much is not enough"
Posted by: DS | 08 January 2007 at 09:38 AM
Hey, DS:
There is another expression:
In America all things are small or good.
Posted by: Andrey | 09 January 2007 at 01:22 AM
Hey Rafael,
Last time I checked Nissan was a Japanese company. And by the way, GM offers a much larger selection of cars that get 30 MPG that Nissan.
Need anything else pointed out for you?
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