Nissan Forum concept
December 19, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
When it comes to sexy people movers, the Honda Odyssey has got the market tied up. Mazda is trying to break the strangle hold with the new CX-9, but some people still prefer the boxy van shape, besides, who said it has to be ugly? Meet the Nissan Forum Concept.
Yes it’s a concept, and yes, it probably won’t look this cool when/if it goes into production, but if we forget that tiny bit of detail for a second, we can see this car as a further sign that the Japanese giant is preparing for a Mazda-style comeback.
With ‘turntable’ seating, a built-in microwave oven and enough electronic gadgets to keep the kids entertained from Sydney to Brisbane, the Forum is a true family car.
Some of the cooler features of the car include Nissan’s Around View Monitor (AVM) system which uses four cameras to give a 360 view of the cars surrounding, eliminating potential driveway accidents.
There is also a ‘Kids Cam’ which uses multiple rear-mounted cameras connected to an instrument panel display, concerned parents can get a panoramic view of their kids without having to turn around
However it goes just a little too far, Nissan also has a ‘Time Out’ feature built into the entire car, it’s called Time out because it’s suppose to be activated when the kids start going a little crazy. The system disables all audio playing through the car’s entertainment systems and allows the driver to speak over the interior speakers – basically a PA system from hell.
As for the design, it looks straight out of a high-budget Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster. The front grille will be a hit with the kids.
The Forum concept will be on display at the Detroit Motor Show this January and we will be in Detroit to bring you all the latest débuts and pictures.
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So that’s what happens when you work drunk with a drunk design team…
Personally i think its a mad design, especially if it could carry eight (seven would do) people in comfort.
I like the fact that it is very futuristic in and out.
I didnt think Nissan would be capable of designing a better space shuttle looking cabin in a people mover than honda…
to me its a unique design that shouts the word futuristic and at the same time has an aggressive stance ( nice mean looking grill, it kinda reminds me of a storm trooper from Star Wars too)
Im a family man, planning to have more than 3 children in the future…(if finance permits ;P) At this stage i could either purchase a car or a people mover…if Nissan pushes through with this concept car im a guaranteed customer.
Not only it would be practical but it would also compensate my needs of a good looking vehicle
(the dash/interior is impressive.)
But then again, its too good to be true…i bet it wont happen…ill probably end up in an odyssey or a Picasso if
the family needs a people mover.
Thanks for the tease Nissan.
Nice fancy motor, it will never make it to the road, the interior is too expensive for a production Nissan. Back to traditional benches I guess.
Love it otherwise.
tarago-ish from the back. Don’t you reckon?
Pretty smick people mover though.
Now if they can just squeeze under a GT-R drivetrain, they could sell them for $90k
Not expensive if you compare it to a Benz people mover or Toy L/C
Go for it NISSAN!!
Cheers
F-0
Love this but can’t see it happening. Production costs will make it too expensive. Remember the VW caravelle concept. Everyone loved it, the wanted to make but alas was too expensive.
ho hum,yeah whatever,what piece of s..t.
Leave out the false wood grain & the silly chrome bits off the dash.
Im not a big fan of people movers but i reckon this has got to be one of the best prototypes!
I Think woods shouldn’t be use in future luxury cars…they should replace it..like brushed steel or something.
Why does wood look old to you?
I agree with people who think this Looks like a Toyota Tarago in the rear. To me, the whole look from the out side looks space age Tarago.