Nissan is taking center stage at the Shanghai Auto Show with two concept cars. The Arizon SUV and Max Out Convertible (which we’ve seen before) make their first public appearance and give some clues about the future of the Japanese company.

Ashwani Gupta, chief operating officer of Nissan, said: “China is one of the most technologically advanced markets in the world. The market and consumer needs are changing rapidly, making China a global hub for electrification as well as a leader in connected car services. This market needs increased electrification and improved sustainability, and we are working tirelessly to meet this need. »

A range of electric SUVs coming to Nissan?

The Arizon concept car is an electric SUV based on the CMF-EV platform and built, according to Nissan, on “needs of Chinese customers”. Therefore, the production version must first intended for the Chinese marketbefore eventually arriving in the United States and Europe.

Technical information about the concept is still scarce, but the futuristic lines make us forget about this prank, with rough lines and the absence of a center pillar, which allows to free up a large space for access on board.

The concept features a virtual assistant called Eporo, which communicates with passengers and provides them with information on vehicle status, weather and other mobility-related data. The sophisticated system also controls the exterior lighting, which can change color and intensity, creating an atmosphere of relaxation, well-being or dynamism.

Cabriolet straight from the future

First shown in November 2021 in digital form, the Max-Out concept car is now a reality. The prototype combines extremely futuristic shapes with hypnotic wheel designs and neon yellow-blue LED beams, reminiscent of some eccentric models from the late 90s.

The interior will not be overlooked: a large screen covers the entire dashboard and a rectangular steering wheel inspired by aviation controls. The set is quite minimalistic and may, even if this concept does not see the light of day, to inspire other models, this time intended for marketing. Nissan, on the contrary, did not consider it necessary to specify which power plant is under the hood.