Nissan, Infiniti Concept Cars Preview the Future: Nissan 360
Concept cars easily some of the most exciting vehicles, packing next-generation technology and styling that may (or may not) ever see production.
At the recent Nissan 360 event held in Southern California, the Japanese automaker brought along its current crop of concepts for us to pour over. Some may move directly into production, while others may simply be used to inspire future models.
In particular, the lineup consisted of the Nissan Resonance, Nissan Extrem and the Nissan Friend-Me, as well as a look at the future of the Infiniti brand through the Emerg-E, Essence and Ethera.
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Some of the concept cars, like the Nissan Extrem, may see a showroom in the near future, but designed for emerging markets like Brazil, you might never know it unless you live there. Likewise, Nissan Friend-Me concept is a vehicle designed specifically for the Chinese youth market. It was designed by Nissan Design China for a market that can contain a potential
Many of Infiniti’s concepts point towards an exciting time for the brand, with the Ethera set to inspire a new compact model, while both the Emerg-E and Essence point to a new flagship performance car!
GALLERY: Infiniti Emerg-E Concept
GALLERY: Infiniti Essence Concept
GALLERY: Infiniti Ethera Concept
GALLERY: Nissan Friend-Me Concept
GALLERY: Nissan Extrem Concept
GALLERY: Nissan Resonance Concept
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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