New NISSAN INTIMA CONCEPT
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Interior
Intima is targeted towards consumers with a sophisticated, discerning eye for beauty - who enjoy spending time in refined elegance and comfort, whether traveling alone or with a partner.
Intima is targeted towards consumers with a sophisticated, discerning eye for beauty - who enjoy spending time in refined elegance and comfort, whether traveling alone or with a partner.
"We designed Intima as a car that expresses the interior attractiveness Nissan proposes in the Modern Living Concept," explains Product Chief Designer Kinichi Saito of the Product Design Department."The inspiration came from imagining a situation where a person who has accumulated many life experiences and successes now wants to spend his or her own time, or time together as a couple, in an elegant environment."Illumination is another significant element in offering a sense of soothing relaxation.
Cabin illumination is provided by the indirect lighting incorporated in the instrument panel, center console, door trim and ceiling, and the door assist grips feature a blue-green acrylic material that gives off a soft light.
A functional storage spaces are located on the inside of the front passenger's door, while a cooled compartment in the rear center console can keep drink or snacks at fresh temperature.
EXTERIOR STYLING
Intima's exterior styling matches the interior's artistic image, with a design that combines sharp-edged lines and organic panel surfaces.
"The balance of these two elements creates a refined mood based on the ideas of 'relaxation' and 'comfort,'" explained Saito.Among the main design elements are the arching side character line and the crystal-like appearance of the front and rear lamps, grille and wheels, which are reminiscent of jewelry.
"Intima demonstrates that art and functionality are not mutually exclusive," said Saito.
"There is a strong role of visual attractiveness in creating a comfortable, relaxing interior that is often overlooked. Intima, and Nissan's Modern Living Concept, are leading the way in the advancement of visually stimulating interior design."
Cabin illumination is provided by the indirect lighting incorporated in the instrument panel, center console, door trim and ceiling, and the door assist grips feature a blue-green acrylic material that gives off a soft light.
A functional storage spaces are located on the inside of the front passenger's door, while a cooled compartment in the rear center console can keep drink or snacks at fresh temperature.
EXTERIOR STYLING
Intima's exterior styling matches the interior's artistic image, with a design that combines sharp-edged lines and organic panel surfaces.
"The balance of these two elements creates a refined mood based on the ideas of 'relaxation' and 'comfort,'" explained Saito.Among the main design elements are the arching side character line and the crystal-like appearance of the front and rear lamps, grille and wheels, which are reminiscent of jewelry.
"Intima demonstrates that art and functionality are not mutually exclusive," said Saito.
"There is a strong role of visual attractiveness in creating a comfortable, relaxing interior that is often overlooked. Intima, and Nissan's Modern Living Concept, are leading the way in the advancement of visually stimulating interior design."
