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

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.

The Hyper Force is part of a broader conceptual EV series from Nissan, which includes the Hyper Urban, Hyper Adventure, Hyper Tourer, and Hyper Punk. These models are strategically tailored to different demographics, aligning with the brand’s future vision.

While the possibility of these conceptual EVs transitioning into production vehicles remains uncertain, they serve as vivid markers of Nissan’s vision for the future of electric mobility.

[via Motor1.com and Electrek, images via Nissan]