Nissan Infuses Virtual Racing & A Futuristic Dashboard Into Its New Concept EV

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Nissan made waves with the unveiling of the ‘Hyper Force EV’ concept during the Japan Mobility Show 2023, boasting a design that’s nothing short of futuristic. The Hyper Force’s exterior cleverly fuses cues from the Nissan GT-R and the Tesla Cybertruck, resulting in a striking exterior that feels right out of a sci-fi racing film.To shape the driving interface and interior of the Hyper Force, Nissan joined forces with the developers of the ever-popular Gran Turismo racing game, Polyphony Digital Inc., which is known for its photorealistic recreations of cars in-game.

In fact, the interior of the Hyper Force will make you feel like you’re inside a video game. Aside from its color-changing light panels that line the doors and dashboard, accommodating different modes like R mode and GT mode. In the vivid red realm of R mode, the interface draws dashboard panels nearer, and multiple screens display pertinent vehicle data. Shifting to GT mode immerses drivers in a more traditional cabin space for extended journeys.

And as Gran Turismo was part of the inspiration for this vehicle, Nissan has also envisioned a future where drivers can take a vacation from the monotonous dregs of traffic, thrown on a virtual-reality helmet (when parked), and used the car as a racing simulator of sorts to race on real-world tracks without ever having to travel to them.

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