Official Thread Nissan Sport Sedan Concept

Rainer271 · Jan 13, 2014

Nissan introduces the Sport Sedan concept, could preview the next Maxima

Features a 3.5-liter V6 with more than 300 bhp
The first press day of the North American International Auto Show is winding down but that hasn't stopped Nissan from unveiling their new Sport Sedan concept.

Designed to preview an upcoming production model, the Sport Sedan concept has a "V-Motion" front fascia with a chrome grille that is flanked by boomerang-shaped LED headlights. The concept also has a Strad Amber exterior with a "floating" roof and 21-inch aluminum wheels.
The two-tone interior is undeniably elegant as it features quilted leather seats, a sport steering wheel and metallic trim. We can also see a floating center stack and a futuristic infotainment system.
A 3.5-liter V6 engine resides under the hood and produces more than 300 bhp (223 kW). Performance specifications were not released but Nissan confirmed the engine is connected to a sport-tuned Xtronic continuously variable transmission.
According to Nissan Executive Vice President Andy Palmer, "The Sport Sedan Concept shows a new, highly emotional and energetic design direction that takes Nissan's legendary approach of applying sports car principles to a sedan to the next level." He added, "The Sport Sedan Concept captures that essence with authentic sports car design and proportions."

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HighestOfHigh · Jan 14, 2014

Nissan has presented a sporty new concept at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show that previews the styling of its future sedans, starting with the 2015 Maxima due later this year. The concept’s official title is Sport Sedan Concept and it features some familiar Nissan styling cues already seen on the 2014 Rogue and prototypes for the upcoming 2015 Murano. According to Nissan, the Sport Sedan Concept showcases a new design direction for the automaker where sports car principles are applied to regular models like sedans and crossovers. That design direction has been dubbed V-Motion and is characterized by a floating roof and boomerang-shaped lights.

Unique to the Sport Sedan Concept is a low, hunkered down stance. This is emphasized by its aggressive aero components and reduced ground clearance--elements that would be right at home in a sports car. It stretches 191.7 inches in length and has a width of 75.3 inches. Its height is a low 54.3 inches. The profile of the vehicle is equally powerful, with its dynamic character lines adding a strong sculptural feel and connecting the wheels and tires. Those wheels are 21-inch aluminum alloys shod with 275/30 size tires. The rear is capped by a high deck which is accented by a large stretch of chrome.

The Sport Sedan Concept's interior also offers cues to future production designs. Premium materials are found throughout, with the use of diamond-shaped graphics on the quilted seats, stitching and panels. The interior also features high-contrast colors and metallic accents. Though it’s described as sporty, the concept still comes with a front-wheel-drive layout. Its engine is a 3.5-liter V-6 putting out in excess of 300 horsepower, and this is mated to a sport-tuned version of Nissan’s Xtronic CVT. This is a similar setup to that found in the current Maxima and is likely to be the same destined for the all-new 2015 Maxima.

- http://www.motorauthority.com/news/...etroit-previews-2015-maxima-live-photos-video