Nissan’s concept cars displayed at the Japan Mobility Show 2023. Nissan
“Thus, all the present-day cars exhibit a slightly elevated front end to channel the air beneath,” he elaborated. “This signifies a deliberate departure from succumbing to the wind’s dictates. Ultimately, it’s all about maximizing range; the wind has specific requirements as it must cover a minimum distance of 300 to 400 miles. The initial batch of EVs tend to possess a jelly bean-like appearance: sleek, with a raised body and a lowered front end.”
When probed regarding the sustainability of this trend, Albaisa hinted at more than a dozen upcoming Nissan EVs that deviate from this pattern.
“I believe people are already starting to push back since we’re in the process of constructing around 13 to 14 models […] some of which boast a smoother profile. These designs are equally appealing, but there’s certainly a clash of styles. I sense there’s impatience among consumers, a yearning for something fresh.”
2023 Nissan Ariya E-4orce. James Gilboy
Albaisa also expressed his expectation for a shift away from the prevailing hyper-angular and aggressive aesthetics that have dominated automotive design for over a decade. Nonetheless, he foresees that the forthcoming style paradigm won’t have as enduring a reign, given the dwindling attention spans of consumers.
“This won’t persist,” Albaisa remarked concerning the next significant trend in automotive styling. “Hence, the onset of apathy, of monotony, is hastening. I believe that in various regions, especially in the global epicenter of rebellion, the United States, trends in fashion evolve rapidly. I anticipate an acceleration in this shift.”
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