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Raisin
20th November 2013, 05:12 PM
So here's Nissan's new IDx concept car that they just unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show. Thoughts and opinions?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soi_MI-jP7s

I was really hoping that the car would draw visual inspiration from the 240z like rumours suggested. It would also line up well with their open claims of targeting the GT-86/BRZ.
metry
20th November 2013, 07:03 PM
not a big fan of the looks although it might grow on me. on some angles it doesnt look too bad
Raisin
20th November 2013, 07:06 PM
It is still a concept though, I'm sure they will iron out the design.
Shadow110
20th November 2013, 07:27 PM
Kinda looks like the old nissan gtr... the very first one
Raisin
20th November 2013, 07:39 PM
Kinda looks like the old nissan gtr... the very first one

Yeah, the "Hakosuka" Skyline. I love them.
Gaz6210
20th November 2013, 08:44 PM
Looks mustangish in my opinion.
guy 27
20th November 2013, 08:48 PM
god its ugly
Shortstuff
20th November 2013, 10:44 PM
Not a fan. It's just another car to add to the way overdone 'retro' thing.
Wraith
21st November 2013, 01:15 PM
Hmmm, odd ball looking in my eyes :RollingEyes:

Usually concepts look a lot better than the watered down end products, but in this case hopefully the final product ends up looking better...
Numbnut
22nd November 2013, 10:18 PM
I really like it. I'm happy they didn't go with some random futuristic design.
Euro modern cars need to have chunky noses to comply with pedestrian impact regulations. Not sure why this car has that though being Jap.

The big question is will they offer it in manual? The formula looks good, Datsun in beginning + retro styling, the door handle straps and bonnet mirrors are really nice touches.
Definitely shades of the Hako and 70's inspired shapes.

I'm guessing the engine will be the 1.6T from the Tida/Renault 200T...say maybe 220ish HP for the IDX by the time it launches?

I think they are on to a winner. As long they keep it reasonably light and focus on chassis balance it will get well reviewed.
Raisin
22nd November 2013, 10:27 PM
Well from what I have been lead to believe thus far, it's supposed to be a 1.6T with a 6 speed manual transmission driving the back wheels.
chris_r
22nd November 2013, 10:54 PM
From what I see of the headlights on what appears to be the road car, it definitely looks like a 70s Datsun, 1600 / 510 series in particular.

It could wear the Datsun name too, considering they recently launched the brand in India.