<![CDATA[Jalopnik: intima]]> http://tags.jalopnik.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: intima]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/intima http://jalopnik.com/tag/intima <![CDATA[New Nissan Intima Teased Before Beijing Motor Show]]> We already saw the concept version of the new Nissan Intima at the Tokyo Motor Show last year with rumors of an official unveil at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. It now looks as though those rumors are true as Nissan's now teasing us with a picture of the production version of the automaker's new Chinese flagship. We'll have more for you as soon as we get more. For the meantime, just check out that...umm...quarter of the new car you can see. Because although we'd love to show you the press release, unfortunately it's entirely in Mandarin. Guess you'll just have to check out our live shots of the concept car below instead.

[Nissan via World Car Fans]

]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=375513&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Tokyo Motor Show: Nissan Intima Concept]]> We're about to be in the midst of the neo-classical phase of automobile design, led by Japanese automakers like Mazda, Toyota and, with its new Intima concept, Nissan. That means we'll be seeing a surge of panel surfaces that appear to have been carved by wind over centuries, rather than by short-sleeved guys in horn-rimmed glasses over a working week. Nonetheless, we're most likely looking at what US buyers will get as Infiniti's new S-Class competitor. The concept is powered by a diesel V6, which could hearken a European face-down in the near future.

Press Release:

Nissan Intima Concept

A New-generation Saloon for People with a Sophisticated, Discerning Eye for Beauty - Who Enjoy Spending Time in Refined Elegance and Comfort, Whether Traveling Alone or with a Partner

Intima takes Nissan's Modern Living Concept into a new dimension with an interior that invites passengers into an extraordinary world of artistic forms, materials and illumination.

The front passenger's seat swivels approx. 80° to the outside, as if to welcome and escort a passenger into the car.

Exterior styling that matches the interior's artistic image, with a design that combines sharp-edged lines and organic panel surfaces. Rich elegance is conveyed though Intima's arching side character line, while the crystal-like appearance of the front and rear lamps, grille and wheels project an image of superior quality and refinement reminiscent of jewelry.

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