Even if the latest Nissan IMx concept didn't end up to be a preferred follow-up to the beloved IDx concepts from 2013, the IMx really gave us a glance at the future of Nissan’s SUV design. Auto Extress report that,
there’s a good chance the concept’s design will influence the next Nissan Qashqai, known on our shores as the Rogue Sport.
Auto Express had a conversation with Nissan's Senior Vice President of Global Design Alfonso Albaisa, who denied the IMx previews what we will see on the next Juke. He told AE the IMx is “just a design study,” but highlighted the concept is a complete segment size larger than the compact Juke. Timing is also key–according to Albaisa, IMx looks “no further” than three years into the future, probably coinciding with the Qashqai’s lifecycle.
Albasia acknowledge the dramatic creases and slashes present on the IMx would be quieted and smoothed out for production, but the concept’s airy, open inner could be a big influence on the future cars, with Nissan becoming “more cabin-centric” with later models. As the automaker keep on developing its EV lineup, the method of technique of packaging will transform, and the IMx will stand as a more realistic design.
Source: MotorTrend
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