A weird looking pickup concept of Nissan Nails

Weird ONES Indeed, all this time we have been familiar with Nissan, one of the Japanese automotive brands. Well, so far this Japanese brand is famous for one of its car creations, namely the Nissan GT-R, which recently launched its newest model. Besides that this Yokohama-based automaker also has pickup production line-ups which is quite famous with models such as Nissan Navara, Frontier and others.

Loaded with unique ideas, the Nissan Nails Concept is a 'fun-to-use' vehicle, evoking a new sensation to match the sensibilities of today's fashion conscious youth. (Picture from: ConceptCarz)

However, if you see this uniquely shaped concept vehicle, for sure at first you will never think that this is made by Nissan. How could it not be, this one concept vehicle made by Nissan has an extraordinary appearance and stunning character that will always attract the attention of everyone around it.

The Nissan Nails Concept is claimed to be able to withstand rough use without none of complaining, indeed was suitable as its name. (Picture from: ConceptCarz)

Apart from that, this concept car is claimed to be able to withstand rough use without none of complaining, indeed was suitable as its name of the Nissan Nails Concept is designed to be a good friend with whom one feels completely at ease then. This concept car has a layout by positioning all of the wheels/tires right in its four corners to achieve an exceptionally efficient use of space in the compact body. It's said also this emphasis on the wheels/tires imparts a sense of boldness.

The Nissan Nails Concept is supported by a construction that is no less unique which is formed by placing an A-shaped cabin frame on the low floor that runs from the cabin along the length of the bed. (Picture from: Auto123)

The unique style of the Nissan Nails Concept is supported by a construction that is no less unique which is formed by placing an A-shaped cabin frame on the low floor that runs from the cabin along the length of the bed. There's various panels of body such as hood, fenders, and doors are given to be given a treatment to allow rough use without being concerned about scratches or dents.

There's various panels of body such as hood, fenders, and doors are given to be given a treatment to allow rough use without being concerned about scratches or dents. (Picture from: Gizmodo)

Furthermore, the front fascia is seen combining a new sensation in the design frame that seems to make it possible to peek at the mechanicals over the tops of colored glasses. Another unique form is suggested by the integrated appearance of tires and wheels, giving the impression of being 'rubber-faced wheels'.

Then thanks to the flat bed and the rear gate that can be folded, so that it allows us to carry and transport easily large and heavy items such as surfboards or off-road bikes, and others. Coupled with a 'soft rear partition' that is opened or closed by hooks and fasteners is provided between the cabin and the bed. While, the flat floor connecting the bed and the cabin makes it easy to carry long items.

Another unique form is suggested by the integrated appearance of tires and wheels, giving the impression of being 'rubber-faced wheels'. (Picture from: Viva.co.id)

As previously mentioned, the Nissan Nails Concept is presented to be a good friend with whom one feels completely at ease then, so it is not surprising that the cabin has various advanced features that will make it easier for those who are in it. The 'comb-frame seat' is constructed as if the teeth of two combs were alternately intertwined. It flexibly converts from a bench seat to a single seat by increasing the overlap of the comb teeth. The steering wheel has been designed with rubber grips to match the rubber-faced road wheel design.

The Nissan Nails Concept is presented to be a good friend with whom one feels completely at ease then, so it is not surprising that the cabin has various advanced features that will make it easier for those who are in it. (Picture from: ConceptCarz)

The car's the instrument panel is designed in a distinct arch shape, then a large multifunction screen is positioned in the center of the instrument panel to display all the necessary information. Then another novel feature of the Nissan Nails Concept is 'cellular phone pocket' which boosts function of cellular phone of a owner of the car. When the owner inserts his or her cellular phone in the pocket provided in the center of the instrument panel, personal data and vehicle data are linked and the system turns on.

The Nissan Nails Concept's has compact designed instrument panel in a distinct arch shape, then a large multifunction screen is positioned in the center of the instrument panel to display all the necessary information. (Picture from: Auto123)

A driver can have a conversation with multiple friends by cellular phone, seeing these their pictures and checking information of each one displayed in the screen. This will make a driver feel like they are along for the ride. Mode selections or changes are easily made by the four switches in the center of the instrument panel. The Nails concept suggests a novel way of using a vehicle as a new type of communications terminal.

Thanks to the flat bed and the rear gate that can be folded, so that it allows us to carry and transport easily large and heavy items such as surfboards or off-road bikes, and others. (Picture from: ConceptCarz)

This unique-shaped Nissan concept car is powered by a front-mounted 1.5 L Inline-four engine producing around 100 hp @ 6,000 rpm, and torque of 101 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm, with all-those power transfered an automatic 4-speed transmission to drive the front wheels. So far, there are no records regarding the performance of this unique car.

As we all know, this Nissan Nails Concept was launched for the first time at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show. There were various comments and reactions from the expo visitors at that time, lots of amazed looks and thumbs ups, but there was also no less of cynical chatter out of them at the weird appearance of this concept car. And fortunately, Nissan's crazy-wild pickup design halted at the concept stage with only one prototype ever built, never reached into production lines. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NISSAN | CONCEPTCARZ | CARNICHIWA | CARANDDRIVER | AUTO123 | GIZMODO | WIKIPEDIA ]

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