Nissan describes the Mixim as having a 'svelte and distinctive coupe shape', and while we can't argue with the distinctive bit, we're not so sure that the three-seater looks especially svelte.The wraparound windscreen is inspired by, yes, the visor of a crash helmet (presumably after being battered into a lamppost at high speed), while the rest of the car has a strong hint of 'crushed tin can' about it.
Of course, it's an electric vehicle. The Mixim is powered by a pair of 'Super Motors' - one for the front axle and one for the back - and although there's no word from Nissan on how quick it'll be, we're promised 'unusually rapid performance combined with a usefully extended range'. Draw your own conclusions.
Things get even stranger inside, with a McLaren F1-style three-seat layout and a 'computer interface' layout. Even odder, there's an occasional fourth seat squeezed in behind the front central seat - presumably for your ugliest mate.
Predictably, Nissan says there's no guarantee that the Mixim will be turned into a production model.
And, to prove that the Nissan Micra C+C isn't just for girls, Nissan will also use Frankfurt to show off a concept version of its chop-top supermini with a deeply masculine gold and pearly white paintjob.
Called the Micra Colour + Concept, it's been designed to showcase Nissan's latest colour and paint technologies, as well as revealing the changes that have been made across the entire Micra range.
These changes include a bit more chrome, blacked-out B-pillars and revised headlight surrounds (sweeping, eh?). But we're more intrigued by the C+C's gold windscreen.
Is it even transparent? Or is it part of a wider strategy to protect your delicate male pride by shielding you from the mocking glances of those less enlightened?
We'll find out in Frankfurt.
© Source: topgear
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