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2004 Nissan Qashqai Concept

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Too Bad That Its Only a Concept

Love the unique look and character of Nissans Murano but dont want to shell out the big bucks? Or maybe its too large and plush for your needs? Well Nissan just might have the vehicle youre looking for, embodying all the character of the Murano in a more compact, efficient package.

The new Qashqai is to Nissan what the xActivity concept was to BMW, an exercise in size reduction over the current production crossover vehicle while exploring new concepts, styles and technologies. The xActivity became the new BMW X3. So whats in store for the Qashqai? While Nissan hasnt announced anything concrete, it would do well to offer something similar with the crossover market being

The new Nissan Qashqai is an exercise in size reduction over the current production Murano crossover vehicle. (Photo: Nissan North America)

This new reality was without a doubt Nissans motive for creating the Qashqai in the first place. The new concept, if built, would provide the Japanese automakers customers with a vehicle that can adapt to constantly evolving, recreational lifestyles. Sound familiar? Its the same message that Nissan has been touting in its X-Trail advertising campaign. Both are vehicles targeted at young, urban professionals,

Qashqai is a go-anywhere, do-anything SUV for young, active professionals. (Photo: Nissan North America)

In order to adapt to the adventurous lifestyles of the Qashqais potential owners, Nissan has equipped the new concept with flexibility, adaptability and space. The ultra-modern interiors minimalist look centers upon a floating metal center strip which divides the cockpit in two, forming the center console. Partitioned from the dashboard, it sweeps upward, containing

The ultra-modern interiors minimalist look centers upon a floating metal center strip which divides the cockpit in two. (Photo: Nissan North America)

Aside from its futuristic appearance, the interior is chalked full of neat little tricks to help accommodate bulky items, often associated with ambitious outdoor lifestyles. The clamshell-like "suicide" doors open up to create a massive aperture, free of a B-pillar which would otherwise obstruct the easy loading of wide objects. In addition to the doors, the Qashqai features unique floating seats that hinge onto the center console. The theater-style

Suicide doors provide plenty of space thanks to no B-Pillar and a larger aperture. (Photo: Nissan North America)

Unlike the two X-named Nissan SUVs, X-Terra and X-Trail, the design crew behind the concept sport utility went out on an artistic limb to give their creation a name that would stand out. The concept was named after a nomadic people, mimicking the model behind Volkswagens Touareg, however the chosen tribe comes from southern Iran. For the record, the vehicles name is pronounced "kaesch-kei", but in the modern context of the automotive industry, it sounds frighteningly close to "cash cow" - thumbs up for creativity, but the choice could have been better. Who knows, maybe the name will be a good omen?