Nissan NV200 Offers Futuristic Mobile Office
In this fast-paced world, new ideas and strategies sprout like mushrooms to make the lives of working people much more convenient. Nowadays, the concept of an office is no longer confined to a spacious, air-conditioned room that houses a lot of computers and busy employees. Some people have an “office” built within their homes so that they can do their job without having to leave home. There is also the so-called mobile workplace that allows people to work outdoors with their laptops—anytime, anywhere.
Now, Nissan is ready to launch an almost similar concept in its new vehicle. An office within a vehicle? Nissan is absolutely not kidding there.
The new Nissan NV200 is described as a futuristic and practical innovation as it cuts significantly the commuting time of working people. It basically integrates a van and a mobile office in one ingenious package. A light commercial concept vehicle, the NV200 is created especially for people who are always on the go and has little or not time for commuting to and from office.
The driver will only have to unbuckle, turn, and face the “office” positioned at the rear of the van. He does not even have to stand up! The van’s rear, unlike traditional doors, slides out automatically to reveal a spacious office that has storage areas on the outside that can be customized. A pod located in the cargo area encloses the storage compartments. The van also includes Nissan parts such as a computer workspace and living quarters.
“A light commercial vehicle has a specific job to perform, but that’s no reason to design a purely rational vehicle with no warmth. For NV200, function becomes the aesthetic. Our concept is a highly efficient tool but one with a human touch,” said Shiro Nakamura, as quoted by Auto123.com. Nakamura, senior vice president and chief creative officer at Nissan Motor Co., explained the latest Nissan concept when the Japanese automaker revealed the NV200 concept at Nissan Design Europe last July 25.
The NV200 is initially designed for underwater photographers as it is equipped with wet and dry storage areas, among other Nissan parts, for diving equipment. The concept model is also suited for construction site foremen and salespersons. But Nissan said the concept model can be modified to different demands.
The Nissan NV200 will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show this October. Details of its production is not released as of yet.
Sources: Auto123.com, SciFi.com