Nissan Resonance Concept is a Futuristic Design Proposal Hinting at the Next Murano

Created by Nissan Design America in San Diego, California under the direction of chief designer Shiro Nakamura, the Resonance concept that was unveiled today at the Detroit Motor Show hints at the design philosophy that will be adopted by the Japanese automaker in its future crossovers and especially the Murano.

The concept features a “floating” roof and what its designers call a “V-Motion”, which starts from the grille, moves through the bonnet and “resonates” with the boomerang-shaped headlights that extend almost to the base of the steeply-raked A-pillars.

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Nissan's New Detroit Auto Show Resonance Concept May Hint at Next Murano SUV

Nissan has just confirmed the world premiere of a new concept crossover named the Resonance for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 15.

Along with a single, darkened rendering, Nissan issued the following statement about the Resonance study:

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Nissan Reveals Scentalicious Detroit Auto Show Booth, Confirms New Concept and Versa Hatch

Visitors at next week's 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit who will head towards Nissan's booth will be greeted by the firm's brand-new global auto show stand, complete with a new motor show fragrance labeled 'Thé Vert Oriental'.

Much like luxury hotels and retailers, the Nissan display will boast its own special scents, sounds and lights. Nissan says the new fragrance will evoke the aroma of green tea "during Chinese spring harvest", with the company stating that, if visitors leave a positive feedback, it will use it in its U.S. showrooms.

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Nissan Unveils Extrem Concept for an "Urban Rally Car" at Sao Paulo Auto Show

The big surprise Nissan had been hinting at for the past couple of weeks was revealed today during the first press day of the 27th Sao Paulo International Motor Show in the form of its new Extrem concept study.

The Extrem is the first concept car from Nissan designed specifically for and produced in Brazil to underscore the company's commitment to the country where it recorded a significant sales growth claiming almost two per cent of the market in 2011, doubling its 2010 deliveries, and aims to account for five per cent of new car sales by 2016.

Nissan Design America (NDA) in San Diego, California, penned the small 2+2 crossover in collaboration with Brazilian designers

"We call it Baby Beast," said Robert Bauer, Senior Design Manager for the project at NDA. "We see it as an urban rally car, a tough little street fighter that can handle the urban jungle with agility and confidence."

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Nissan Teases New Concept Car for Sao Paulo Show, Looks Like it Was Inspired by the GT-R

Nissan is making promises for some "real drama" at the upcoming 27th Sao Paulo International Motor Show that takes place in Brazil from October 24 to November 4, where it will host the world premiere of a new, and as-of-yet, unnamed concept model.

The Japanese automaker says that the "high-character concept will introduce a unique new genre to the automotive world" adding that it has not only been crafted specifically for the Sao Paulo show, but it was also made with the cooperation of Brazilian designers and built in the country.

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