chungkopi

Altima's next design direction? i like it.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/17/n...ncept-la-2010/

myron

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I don't like it but it could grow on me. And those doors are stupid.

C. RaMz

I kind of like it. Final production isn't going to look like that but thats a hot concept

Moog-Type-S

Too bad the suicide doors will never make production.

VQPower37

its a sexy concept ... i hope the new altima looks similar, because IMO its a nice design

Moog-Type-S

I hope this is a sign that Nissan is moving away from car designs that look like fish.

asianspec

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looks better than the direction acura is going.

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Beautiful...I wish someone would come out with their prototypes.


Nissan calls its Ellure concept "the sedan re-imagined," previewing what sort of design is possible for its forthcoming four-door range. This concept is at once elegant and aggressive, with styling elements that don't stray too far from what the automaker is currently putting out. Those headlamps, for example, use the same fin-like design of the taillights on the 370Z and Juke, and are a more forward-thinking version of what we currently see on the Maxima.

Let's be clear, though – there are plenty of elements on the Ellure that are purely concept car spec. The large, 21-inch wheels and rear-hinged rear doors, for example – stylish and sleek, yes, but hardly practical for future production sedans. The same thing can be said for the interior, which uses suede seats, "floating" headrests, red floors and red pedals (why don't more cars have these?).

The Ellure is powered by a supercharged 2.5-liter inline-four and a 25-kilowatt electric motor, mated to the automaker's Xtronic CVT and a front-wheel-drive layout. Nissan says the concept uses regenerative braking and an advanced drive-by-wire electric/hydraulic steering system to ensure that the Ellure is as involving as possible for drivers out on the road.

No, the Ellure won't be destined for production, but we're eager to see how this sexy new sedan influences Nissan's future product portfolio. See it in full high-res glory in the gallery below, and follow the jump for the official press release.

F23A4

Looks like a beautiful concept. I look forward to seeing how this develops.

gavintomas1

agreed

Costco

It's a concept car, people these cars basically have very little to no concern with safety or practicality.

I like the lines though. Slab sided cars are boring now. It will most likely get the boomerang treatment on the lights though.

JnC

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Love it .

Yumcha

Fish looks better than the bewildered look Bimmer uses...?









And besides, our favourite British company makes cars that look like angry fish too.

Moog-Type-S

I still have no idea about the bimmer look you keep talking about

You must be blind if you think the great British supercar company makes vehicles that look like Nissan fish.

However....Nissan: Please be bold and incorporate suicide doors for the masses

smarty666

Except for the front end on the current FX, which I have read in a few reviews looks like an angry fish, your the first I've heard call Nissan designs fish like, I've had several and don't see what your talking about. Even if they do like fish to you or others, I'd rather have that then a buck tooth beaver Acura is going with!!

Yumcha

Look at the front of the current M3. The bottom vent is the mouth. The signature kidney bean grills are the nostrils and the lamps are the eyes.

Well, in that example, it is not a look...more like a pig trying to suck in air.

Moog-Type-S

Pig has got a lot of power...needs a lot of air to suck in

Yumcha

We have lots of powerful cars that don't have a piggish face.



But, clearly, it doesn't bother most people...so, BMW must be doing something right.

Moog-Type-S

^^ I still don't see the pig or the look on the bimmer front ends.
They still appear typical BMW kidney front ends.

I think I may need a 6 series.... solely for research purposes only, mind you....to determine the front end faces.

Yumcha

MurkyRiversTL

Welcome to space camp. I love the concept, you can easily see the direction that car companies are taking and its definitely the future.

With a ton of these on the road the 4G TL wont be as unique.

Shift_Acura

The real thing is not going to look like this.

Nissan, Bring the SE-R back!

dave_ramkumar

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kinda looks like a accord

pttl

Don't worry, the 4G will always be "unique".

This Nissan is just a concept anyway. It won't look like this if/when it ever hits production.

Moog-Type-S

"unique"

That's what people say about the ugly girls too. "She's unique, and she has a great personality.

Don't worry, the 4G TL will always be unique; just like the Pontiac Aztek is still unique.

MurkyRiversTL

In case you guys dont know what the definition is

Its funny how you interpret unique as beautiful, amazing, best looking or any other compliment. Yes the car is unique because there is nothing like it on the road. Good thing? Maybe.... Bad thing? Maybe. Im not saying either or.

Get off your horse and get back under it where you know you want to be

pttl

We can only be thankful that there is only one car as "unique" as the 4G TL

MurkyRiversTL

pinto??

HondaOnWORKS

Looks sorta like a Maxima w/ suicide doors. I personally don't like the doors, because the second set of doors for the back is too big. It should be like the RX-8, where the back doors are smaller for the suicide door setup, which I think looks better.

I think it will be more of its own car model than the next Altima design.

Moog-Type-S

Thanks for the definition of "unique".

Allow me to give you the definition of ugly:


Seriously now......comparing this concept to the TL....as if they are designed along the same lines?!?!?

MurkyRiversTL

Comparing? I did nothing of the sort. I simply stated that something with such radical styling would make the TL not as unique. You interpret that as me calling the TL the most beautiful car in the world. I know you may think I am a 4G fanboy, but you are incorrect. Yes I love my car... for me, not for you or anyone else. Youre entitled to your opinion just as I am.

Now, lets stop making this thread about the 4G and continue the conversation about the topic of this thread.

Moog-Type-S

Not a fanboy ......you brought up the 4g TL in a Nissan concept thread....nobody else did.


The TL has "radical styling"

The Nissan concept is night and day from the Acura designs.

To try to say that this concept is on par or catching up to Acura's "radical styling" is sketchy at best.

MurkyRiversTL

Lol. Ill let you have the last word.... seems more important to you anyway.

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AZuser

For the most part, I like it. It does look better in person though

c2Baz

Nissans always had a habit of making really nice concept cars and terrible production cars.

Anyone else remember the Nissan Versa Concept? I would have bought it!




But in the end they gave us this