Nissan unveils Concept 20-23 show car

NISSAN Design Europe (NDE) commemorated its 20th anniversary in London with a milestone celebration. Makoto Uchida, president and chief executive officer of Nissan, visited NDE to reveal the striking new Nissan Concept 20-23, an innovative urban electric concept car.

The unveiling of Nissan Concept 20-23 took place on a floating barge, positioned just outside NDE along the picturesque Paddington Basin stretch of the Grand Union Canal. This location forms an integral part of NDE's unique and inspiring landscape.

The car's profile is accentuated by extended wheel arches that encase large wheels with low-profile tires. n The car’s flat front surface elegantly houses the distinctive LED headlights, characterized by thin upper and lower semicircles. n The interior reflects a futuristic interpretation of a racing car’s functional design. n Ingress is facilitated by two scissor doors hinged from the base of the A-pillar. PHOTOS FROM NISSAN n A horizontal bar accentuates the car’s width below the rear hatchback.

The creative minds behind Nissan Concept 20-23, including some of NDE's younger talents, embarked on the challenge of designing a car without constraints, tailored to their vision for city driving.

The name «Concept 20-23» pays homage to the 20 years of NDE's presence in London, incorporating the Japanese numerals «ni» (2) and «san» (3) as well as the current year. It upholds Nissan's tradition of infusing playful design into the realm of hatchbacks and city cars, reminiscent of iconic Pike cars like the Be-1, Pao, Figaro, and S-Cargo, while adding a contemporary twist.

Nissan Concept 20-23 marries the playful design with modern elements inspired by online racing and Nissan's involvement in Formula E. The compact 3-door hatchback boasts extreme aerodynamic enhancements at the front and rear, featuring deep skirts to redirect airflow, efficiently cool the brakes, and channel air through vents behind the front wheels.

The car's flat front surface elegantly houses the distinctive LED headlights, characterized by thin upper and lower semicircles, with LED technology delivering sharp beams and turn signal functionality. These eye-catching headlights provide a friendly