Nissan Intima concept

This is Nissan's take on the coupe/sedan pioneered by Mercedes-Benz with the CLS. Nissan calls it the Intima and bills it as a 'new-generation saloon for people with a sophisticated, discerning eye for beauty'.

There is no doubt that the target consumer is someone who enjoys refined elegance and comfort, taking Nissan's Modern Living Concept into a new dimension. The Intima's exterior styling combines sharp-edged lines with organic panel surfaces and the elegance factor is conveyed though the concept's arching side character line. The crystal-like appearance of the front and rear lamps, grille and wheels project an image of superior quality and refinement reminiscent of jewelry.

The interior is an inviting space where passengers step into a world of artistic forms, materials and illumination. Soft blue lighting along the center tunnel, door panels and grab handles lend an air of sophistication, while the instrument panel features a 3D element illuminated from beneath. But that's not all, to improve ingress and egress the front passenger's seat swivels nearly 80-degrees to the outside through barn-style doors, as if to welcome and escort a passenger into the car.

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