Nissan Mixim Concept Revealed for Frankfurt

Targeted to younger drivers, the Mixim concept packs all of the goodies most post-pubesent Internet savvy teens may want. Powered by an electric motor/generator situated on each drive axel, the all-wheel-drive compact car is shorter and lower than the Nissan Micra while sporting diamond-shaped styling cues. Like the McLaren F1 the driver's seat is positioned in the middle of the cockpit while two buddies sit on the sides slightly behind the driver.  For the annoying little sibling, a removable fourth seat can be positioned in the trunk area. The instrument panel and steering wheel receive buttons and controls familiar to computer gamers, but on the exterior the most noticeable feature is the scissor doors.  Although series production is highly unlikely, the Mixim concept was developed along the Nissan Green Program which seeks to produce vehicles with sustainability as an objective.

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The Mixim concept car is a compact vehicle for young drivers who are mostly engaged by their computer and the world via the internet. The driver sits centrally, with two seats either side, while the steering wheel and controls are inspired by the interfaces so familiar to computer gamers.

Powered by Nissan’s ‘Super Motor’ electric motor/generator and using compact lithium-ion batteries, Mixim has unusually rapid performance combined with a usefully extended range. One Super Motor powers the front axle and a second drives the rear axle, giving Mixim all-wheel drive.

Mixim takes the most up-to-date electric vehicle (EV) technology and clothes it in a svelte and distinctive coupé shape. Its wraparound windscreen, inspired by the visor of a crash helmet, dominates the profile while the swept back windscreen, flowing roofline and sharply truncated rear hints at sporting performance unexpected from an electric vehicle.

Diamond-shaped styling cues feature inside and out, notably on the twin air intakes to the rear of the doors and the front LED driving lights, while an upper triangular side window links the gentle slope of the roof with the dramatic angular slash that runs through the centre of the doors. The rear hatch opens to reveal a large trunk area behind the three seats. An occasional fourth seat is also housed behind the front seat module.

Sitting on a 2530mm wheelbase, Mixim is 3700mm long, 1800mm wide and 1400mm high, the Mixim is shorter and lower than Micra, though slightly wider. It weighs just 950kg.

Despite being a concept car with no guarantee of being turned into a series production model, Mixim’s development is in line with the Nissan Green Program, the company’s publicly stated desire to create a more sustainable mobile society.

Throughout the show, the Mixim will be driving from a low stage via a ramp to an elevated display platform on the Nissan stand.