Nissan IDx Concept in Tokyo
Nissan has unveiled two concepts at the Los Angeles Auto Show which are sure to please the brand's enthusiasts: The IDx Nismo and IDx Freeflow concepts.
It's apparent that Nissan is eyeing the success that competitor Toyota is enjoying with the GT-86 and Scion FR-S rear-wheel drive sport coupes. Toyota based those models off of their old AE86 vehicle which was popular with enthusiasts.
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It's apprent Nissan wants to capitalize on the popularity of its own classic Datsun 510 or even the old GT-R from the 70s. The IDx's resemblance to the old models is striking.
The IDx Freeflow concept is more of a lifestyle car whereas the Nismo version looks like it came straight out of a video game.
The concept has no motor but Nissan says it will likely have a "1.2-to-1.5L gasoline engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT)".
Nissan engineers will also propose a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine for the Nismo version mated to a CVT gearbox with a six-speed manual mode. Sports seats are covered with Alcantara while a set of retro-style gauges faces the driver.