Paris 2014 – Nissan Pulsar : Conventional Design

Life is not all about crossover. Nissan exhibits at the Mondial its first European sedan for six years, a compact hatchback classic called Pulsar, along with a Nismo concept. This new C-Segment competitor has its sights on the Peugeot 308.
Having said that, by observing the Pulsar 2014, connoisseurs identify some common features with the Tiida 2 (in China) such as the dlo silhouette. Nevertheless, it is obvious that Nissan designers are trying to affiliate this car to the rest of the brand. For example the V-shape on the grille or the rear lights are clearly inspired by the very latest Qashqai. The rear light clusters boomerang-shaped tail and join harmoniously side of the vehicle. The dimensions of the Pulsar are interesting in this segment. It is around 15 centimeters longer than its competitor and the wheelbase is pushed to 2.70 meters. These dimensions give roominess to the interior and to the trunk.
The Nismo version adds some design features especially inside with the race-inspired theme with a red tachometer and a three-spoke steering wheel.
The interior is kept very basic. Just remember, the Almera II was not very advanced in term of style. But it was certainly very roomy and comfortable…
The Pulsar is certainly not as advanced, in term of style as a Qashqai, not as trendy as a Juke, but in this category, it will certainly seduce a lot of customers…

 

 

 

PARIS 2014 | Coming soon…

 

The Mondial de l’Automobile will take place early October in Paris.

Press Days will be on October 2nd and 3rd.

The show will be open from Oct. 4th to Oct. 19th to the public.

Stay tuned for updates…

IAA 2013 | Renault Initiale Paris

Renault presented an interesting concept: The Renault Initiale Paris previewing the replacement of the Espace…It is not a MPV, but it is not a SUV or a Station-Wagon. Yet it is all of those at the same time. It is a new concept, it is a Renault! The French company is betting on a new type crossover to renew the Espace. It has the same length, but looks longer than the Espace due to the fluidity of the lines. The impressive part is the aluminum/plexiglass roof where a map of Paris is printed. The exterior uses the Renault design language initiated by Laurens van den Acker, but it is not very original as we are so used to seeing the Clio. The interior is much more appealing, with two rows of seats mounted on the central tunnel. It seems that they are floating. On the other hand the third row seems to be attached to the car…We hope the production car will be close to this interesting concept. Like Citroen with the DS brand, Renault could use Initiale as a premium brand…