Auto Car | 2007 Nissan NV200 | The Nissan NV200 is a mini-van concept created to serve as a professional vehicle for marine biologists. It features a sliding cargo pod and an interior inspired by the underwater world with a complete mobile office.
The NV200 Concept was jointly developed by the design teams from Japan (NDC – Nissan Design Center) and the UK (NDE – Nissan Design Europe).In Japan, the team was led by Ryoichi Kuraoka, Product Chief Designer. In the UK, the team was led by Stephane Schwarz, design director of NDE, exterior designer Martin Uhlarik and interior designer Hironori Oyama.
The main goal of the project was to create a vehicle that would serve as a professional and functional tool for marine biologists and photographers, and for this aim it was developed in collaboration with world-renowned marine biologist and underwater photographer Dr Alex Mustard.
The exterior design features a cab-forward layout, with a wraparound grille that blends into upswept swage lines on either side of the cabin. The rising side windows accentuate a high waistline and underline the van’s load carrying ability. NV200 sits on a 2820mm long wheelbase and is 1840mm tall, providing a practical, roomy load space.
The main highlight is the patented sliding cargo pod which is divided into a number of separate areas into which different pieces of diving and photographic equipment can be stored.
The pod is latched inside the shell of the load area when the van is being driven. But upon arrival at its destination, it slides out rearwards to allow easy access to the storage zones. The pod is deployed manually with the aid of hydraulic rams, and sits securely on integrated ‘drop-down’ legs when fully extended.
As well as housing diving gear in separate ‘wet’ lockers, the pod holds four air tanks and there’s an area specially shaped to hold the underwater scooter securely. Lockable roller blinds protect the contents, while valuable camera equipment can be accessed either from within NV200 or from outside the pod.
Nissan NV200 InteriorAs the pod is withdrawn from the van, the area left behind is transformed into a mobile office and IT dock. A computer table drops down from the side of the van to reveal two LCD screens upon which images can be edited. The front passenger seat swivels backwards on a single curved rail to face the table.
A shockproof briefcase made from rugged ribbed plastic houses a laptop. When not in use, it docks into a side of the van beneath the worktable. A magnetic clipboard is attached to the opposite wall of the workspace, while moveable storage boxes are mounted in all three doors.
Natural light for the work surface comes from a small side window above the bank of screens and from a large domed skylight in the roof of the van. In tropical climates, the skylight can be diffused to prevent a build up of heat within the interior.
Source : www.carbodydesign.com
The NV200 Concept was jointly developed by the design teams from Japan (NDC – Nissan Design Center) and the UK (NDE – Nissan Design Europe).In Japan, the team was led by Ryoichi Kuraoka, Product Chief Designer. In the UK, the team was led by Stephane Schwarz, design director of NDE, exterior designer Martin Uhlarik and interior designer Hironori Oyama.
The main goal of the project was to create a vehicle that would serve as a professional and functional tool for marine biologists and photographers, and for this aim it was developed in collaboration with world-renowned marine biologist and underwater photographer Dr Alex Mustard.
The exterior design features a cab-forward layout, with a wraparound grille that blends into upswept swage lines on either side of the cabin. The rising side windows accentuate a high waistline and underline the van’s load carrying ability. NV200 sits on a 2820mm long wheelbase and is 1840mm tall, providing a practical, roomy load space.
The main highlight is the patented sliding cargo pod which is divided into a number of separate areas into which different pieces of diving and photographic equipment can be stored.
The pod is latched inside the shell of the load area when the van is being driven. But upon arrival at its destination, it slides out rearwards to allow easy access to the storage zones. The pod is deployed manually with the aid of hydraulic rams, and sits securely on integrated ‘drop-down’ legs when fully extended.
As well as housing diving gear in separate ‘wet’ lockers, the pod holds four air tanks and there’s an area specially shaped to hold the underwater scooter securely. Lockable roller blinds protect the contents, while valuable camera equipment can be accessed either from within NV200 or from outside the pod.
Nissan NV200 InteriorAs the pod is withdrawn from the van, the area left behind is transformed into a mobile office and IT dock. A computer table drops down from the side of the van to reveal two LCD screens upon which images can be edited. The front passenger seat swivels backwards on a single curved rail to face the table.
A shockproof briefcase made from rugged ribbed plastic houses a laptop. When not in use, it docks into a side of the van beneath the worktable. A magnetic clipboard is attached to the opposite wall of the workspace, while moveable storage boxes are mounted in all three doors.
Natural light for the work surface comes from a small side window above the bank of screens and from a large domed skylight in the roof of the van. In tropical climates, the skylight can be diffused to prevent a build up of heat within the interior.
Source : www.carbodydesign.com
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