Car buffs, especially Nissan fans, are in for a delightful surprise as the Japanese auto brand is gearing up its four new concepts for the upcoming Tokyo auto show.

First in line is the next-generation Nissan Maxima equipped with a new V6 diesel Nissan engine. It offers barn-style doors for easier access and a large panoramic glass windscreen. The luxury vehicle also includes Nissan parts such as two Nissan headlights that occupy the front wing and bonnet areas, aerodynamic mirrors, and two tailpipes with the rear bumper.

Second is the Nissan NV200 concept vehicle that looks more like a mobile office. The van, which works like an office away from office, is designed to cut the commuting time of working people by providing a spacious and fully-equipped area for them to do their jobs.

On the other hand, the Round Box Concept, also called Rd-Bx, offers a unique view on open-air monitoring. This red car is a fusion of economy and space of a supermini car with the looks and handling of a sports car. The four-seater machine ha no roof, but it has an almost vertical rear. A 1.6-liter petrol turbo engine powers the Rd-Bx. Clear panels under the doors give the sense of amazing speed by enabling passengers to view the road surface flash under them. Such innovation was first used on Nissan’s Urge concept that was launched last year at the Detroit auto show.

The last and the most eye-catching is the clever Pivo2 that resembles a toy car. This electric car that uses lithium-ion batteries can rotate at all directions because of its wheel base. The most striking feature of the Pivo2 is a robot on-board the car that employs a camera directed on the driver to monitor fatigue. If the driver falls asleep while driving, the Pivo 2 can raise the alarm to awaken the driver.

Source: Auto Express

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