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Bizarre new Nissan concept

Paris round-up: Nissan Townpod concept.

What is it?

Take one look at the styling and you could be forgiven for thinking that this is some sort of superhero's vehicle from a manga comic, but it's actually Nissan's latest concept - the Townpod.

Why's it here?

Aside from the bizarre bodywork and interior, the Townpod has a serious purpose - it's pitched at entrepreneurs who work from home. It supposedly blends the practicality of a van with the style of a car. It also runs purely on electric power, so it's very much in keeping with the times.

Show stopper or floor filler?

The looks are truly out there and the garish green interior is very minimalist - the only obvious controls are stalks for the lights and the wipers. Nissan has remained tight-lipped about exactly what's powering the car, but it's a good guess that it will be the electric drivetrain from the Leaf - not least because there's a hint of that - and the Cube - in the styling.

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Published on October 4, 2010