Nissan Compact Sport concept

[Kal-El]

I think this is a car that Yaris Liftback owners might appreciate so I figured I'd share.

A little too "cute", but certainly not ugly like so many other Nissans.

Nissan has unveiled this small sports concept at Shanghai, showcasing a joint design project between the firm’s global base in Japan and its Chinese offshoot.

Called Compact Sport Concept, the show car looks like it’s based on a Micra, with an overall length of just 3.482 metres and plenty of the small city car’s design cues, particularly around its front end. It’s 1.444 metres high, though, around 8cm lower than the regular hatchback.

The cabin features red lighting accents and mesh cloth that’s supposed to resemble the fabric used on sports shoes.

The concept is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol motor, developing 188bhp. But this surprising amount of potency may be dampened by the choice of a CVT transmission with a six-speed manual shift mode.

There are no plans for production at present - although Nissan’s stated role for the car - “designed for young customers in emerging countries” - hints that it could reach showrooms away from Europe.

[Kioshi]

Bring a turbo and I'll buy one in heartbeat...looks likea Vitz contender.

[severous01]

maybe it's gonna have the same engine as the juke. that'd be nice. 188 hp out of 1.5l turbo. few minor upgrades for 225hp...and good economy at 36mpg highway.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by severous01

maybe it's gonna have the same engine as the juke. that'd be nice. 188 hp out of 1.5l turbo. few minor upgrades for 225hp...and good economy at 36mpg highway.

Well, assuming Nissan builds it. It's unlikely at this point and if they do build it or something like it, we Americans won't see it. As usual.

Considering that Nissan's offering in the "sub-compact" segment is the Versa, which is really a compact with mid-size interior volume, means that Nissan should build a real small car such as this below the Versa.

[Kioshi]

We get the Nissan March/Micra soon though right? So thats SOMETHING from Nissan.....unlike *cough* Toyota~