All-electric Ariya Concept and IMk are the latest centerpieces of Nissan Intelligent Mobility

TOKYO, Japan (October 23, 2019) – Nissan kicked off a new era in design and performance today with the launch of two all-electric concept cars at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.

The Nissan Ariya Concept and Nissan IMk concept are the latest centerpieces of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s vision for changing how vehicles are powered, driven and integrated into society.

The concepts signify Nissan’s direction for its upcoming vehicle lineup and the new possibilities for design and technology that a new EV platform allows.

“These are transformational times for the auto industry, and a new era is opening up for Nissan” said Kunio Nakaguro, Nissan’s executive vice president of global research and development.

“We have been among the fastest to develop EVs and highly intelligent driving assistance technologies, and, as shown by our two new concept vehicles, we intend to continue our role as a global pioneer.”

The Nissan Ariya Concept: a realistic look at Nissan’s future vehicles

The Ariya Concept showcases Nissan’s new design direction, called Timeless Japanese Futurism. The new design language combines new possibilities incorporating the company’s 100% EV platform with traditional Japanese minimalist themes.

“The Ariya Concept is born in a time of huge technological leaps from our engineers, making visible a blank canvas for design,” said Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan’s senior vice president of global design.

“We were able to look forward and back simultaneously, uncovering a new language for the Nissan brand that fuses high technology and the Japanese spirit, combining electric, autonomous and connected functions.”

The Nissan IMk concept: the ultimate compact urban commuter

The Nissan IMk concept offers advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology and a powerful EV drivetrain in a compact, agile body. The IMk concept’s sleek appearance represents Nissan’s future design language, developed for the coming automotive era.

An extensive display of Nissan Intelligent Mobility

Along with the Nissan Ariya Concept and IMk concept, Nissan’s display at the Tokyo Motor Show will feature:

  • The new Nissan Skyline, showcasing Nissan’s most advanced driver assistance technology on the road today, ProPILOT 2.0
  • The Nissan Serena, the company’s most popular minivan, equipped with the award-winning e-POWER system
  • The Nissan Dayz, the first commuter car equipped with ProPILOT
  • The latest LEAF NISMO RC, a twin-electric motor racing machine representing the excitement of Nissan Intelligent Power
  • The zero-emission Nissan LEAF e+, offering an enhanced EV driving and ownership experience

On public days, motor show guests can experience an additional lineup of cars including the 50th anniversary Nissan GT-R and the GT-R NISMO.

Several examples of Nissan’s groundbreaking EV and electrified technologies will also be shown, including the Nissan Note e-POWER NISMO S Black Limited and the Serena e-POWER AUTECH edition.

The 46th Tokyo Motor Show is taking place at Tokyo Big Sight and is open to the public from Oct. 25 to Nov. 4. Nissan’s display is located at West Hall 2.


About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2017, the company sold 5.77 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.9 trillion yen. On April 1, 2017, the company embarked on Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, a six-year plan targeting a 30 per cent increase in annualized revenues to 16.5 trillion yen by the end of fiscal 2022, along with cumulative free cash flow of 2.5 trillion yen. As part of Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, the company plans to extend its leadership in electric vehicles, symbolized by the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and acquired a 34 per cent stake in Mitsubishi Motors in 2016. The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance sold 10.76 million vehicles combined in calendar year 2018.

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