LA 2010: Nissan Ellure Concept Previews Future Sedans [Video]
The press release for Nissan‘s Ellure concept invokes the name of the sacred Datsun 510, but while the 510 was a diminutive, boxy sports sedan, the Ellure is swoopy and muscular, like a futuristic Maxima.
With a front end supposedly inspired by the formal coat worn by Samurai, Nissan asserts that the Ellure makes no attempt to hide its “sedan-ness”, mentioning that they expect this body style to be the core of their future product lineup.
“When all is said and done, the sedan will always be core to the Nissan product portfolio. Our goal is to rejuvenate the sedan’s attractiveness to buyers who might have migrated to other segments, or who are coming reluctantly into the category,” said Nissan Senior VP Shiro Nakamura. “By respecting its strengths, while recognizing that emotion is as critical as function, Ellure could well be the wave, or more correctly the ‘shock wave,’ of future sedans.”
Naturally, the Ellure is a hybrid that uses a supercharged 2.5L four-cylinder, a CVT transmission and a 25kw electric motor.
GALLERY: Nissan Ellure Concept
See video of the Ellure’s debut at the LA Auto Show after the jump:
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Don't know what to think of this design, it looks very emotional but a bit to futuristic. On a side note, the new Maxima needs to have AWD and a optional manual transmission (it's a 30K car for gods sake!). Now how about a new S16 rendering Nissan since it seems you like to experiment :) or to be more blunt where is my 240sx replacement !!
A beautifull car. Good replacement for the Altima one day.Hope a two door version will also be available since it has a sporty front end.