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Andrew Chesterton
Contributing Journalist
17 Oct 2023
2 min read

Nissan’s has revealed yet another digital concept ahead of the Japan Mobility Show, this time unveiling the Nissan Hyper Tourer – a bonkers electric minivan that “focuses on nurturing and reinforcing the bond between people as they journey together”.

What does that mean? We’re not entirely sure, either. But we do know the Nissan Hyper Tourer, which exists only digitally for now – but will be presented physically at the Tokyo show – does look like a very comfy way to spend a road trip.

Equipped with V2X capability – or vehicle to anything – and with a “high-capacity battery”, Nissan says the Hyper Tourer can store and share enough charge to power homes, shops or offices, and it is equipped with full autonomous drive, meaning eyes and hands off for the driver, and more time to chat.

For that chat, you’ll spin the driver’s seat around to face the rear, and your passengers. Speaking of which, backseat riders can also access a “wearable display” to operate the navigation and audio.

The driver, meanwhile, has access to an AI-powered system that monitors vitals through biometrics, including brain waves, heart rate, breath and perspiration, and can calm the cabin through music and mood lighting if it senses you’re getting worked up.

Nissan’s has revealed yet another digital concept ahead of the Japan Mobility Show.
Nissan’s has revealed yet another digital concept ahead of the Japan Mobility Show.

Elsewhere, solid-state batteries deliver the driving power, and e-4ORCE all-wheel drive provides extra grip and stability.

All of it is in concept form only, for now, but Nissan says this “luxurious living room” will inspire future product. So, watch this space.

Andrew Chesterton
Contributing Journalist
Andrew Chesterton should probably hate cars. From his hail-damaged Camira that looked like it had spent a hard life parked at the end of Tiger Woods' personal driving range, to the Nissan Pulsar Reebok that shook like it was possessed by a particularly mean-spirited demon every time he dared push past 40km/h, his personal car history isn't exactly littered with gold. But that seemingly endless procession of rust-savaged hate machines taught him something even more important; that cars are more than a collection of nuts, bolts and petrol. They're your ticket to freedom, a way to unlock incredible experiences, rolling invitations to incredible adventures. They have soul. And so, somehow, the car bug still bit. And it bit hard. When "Chesto" started his journalism career with News Ltd's Sunday and Daily Telegraph newspapers, he covered just about everything, from business to real estate, courts to crime, before settling into state political reporting at NSW Parliament House. But the automotive world's siren song soon sounded again, and he begged anyone who would listen for the opportunity to write about cars. Eventually they listened, and his career since has seen him filing car news, reviews and features for TopGear, Wheels, Motor and, of course, CarsGuide, as well as many, many others. More than a decade later, and the car bug is yet to relinquish its toothy grip. And if you ask Chesto, he thinks it never will.
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