Nissan revealed on Thursday the fourth of its series of four “Hyper” concept vehicles on its way to a physical debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show next week.
The Hyper Punk concept is designed for “content creators, influencers, artists, and those who embrace style and innovation.”
To that end, the Hyper Punk is designed to be a “mobile creative studio” that allows seamless connectivity and a place to create while on the move. AI and biosensors help detect the driver’s mood and adjust music and lighting accordingly. Origami-inspired design elements decorate the cabin, while an AI-created manga-style stage inspired by the surroundings of the car can be projected around the driver. It doesn’t show the rear seats, but they are likely to be small, if they exist.
Like the design of the Tesla Cybertruck and its own cyberpunk aesthetic, the Hyper Punk has a sharp peak in the roofline just behind the front windshield pillar. The surface is busy, with a combination of contours, special paint, and “multi-faceted, polygonal surfaces” that, according to Nissan, help it stand out differently depending on the angle and light sources. The headlights, taillights, and rear treatment also feature a polygonal design.
While some details on the Hyper Punk concept seem to be true concept vehicle territory, as design ideas are tested with the public, there are indications that Nissan sees some merit in the fundamental shape and format. It describes the design as “highly stable” and points to “superior aerodynamic performance” for the design.
Nissan did not talk about propulsion or battery technology in the Hyper Punk. With the Hyper Tourer concept revealed earlier this week, the company mentioned that solid-state battery technology could help form the basis for that spacious design.
The Hyper Punk will join the Hyper Urban, Hyper Adventure, and Hyper Tourer concepts for its debut in Tokyo on October 25. Before that, Nissan will present them in a preview on a 3D digital billboard in Tokyo’s brightly lit Shinjuku district. After the debut, these concepts will return to the virtual realm: in the game “Fortnite” under the name “Electrify the World.”
