When I was a small child I was convinced that by the year 2000 we would be driving flying cars, be able to communicate with just our minds, wearing a LOT of metallic spandex, and a strong possibility of a robot revolution. Here I sit, in 2017. No flying cars (YET), we have pretty advanced cell phones, but not quite mind powered messaging, and fortunately no robot overlords. My wardrobe IS largely metallic spandex, but that’s not really a universal thing yet, give it time. Ya win some, ya lose some. So cars aren’t flying, BUT there have been some CRAZY advances in the past few years that are definitely shaping the cars of tomorrow. Today I thought it might be fun to take a look at one of the new concept vehicles Nissan has introduced this year to show what near future of driving could look like.
Today’s concept vehicle is a whole new frontier for off-roading. Literally. It’s the Nissan Frontier Attack which was introduced in June at the 2017 Buenos Aires Auto Show. This intense piece of machinery took its cue from the unfriendly terrain in Latin America, is very reminiscent of the larger than life “Monster Trucks”. Created by the Nissan Design Center in Rio de Janeiro (NDA-Rio) the vehicle has a revolutionary design and robust equipment that pickup lovers will not be able to resist!
Raised up a solid 40 mm higher than the current production version, with considerably larger roof and tires it’s no wonder its designers nicknamed it "the beast.” The Nissan Frontier Attack looks at challenging off-road terrain and laughs. The VDC (vehicle dynamic control) system helps to improve traction performance and safety on all four wheels. It continuously monitors steering and brakes, detects over steering or under steering, and reduces engine speed and/or applies the brakes to certain wheels to compensate. It electronically controls the vehicle's traction and prevents it from skidding, overturning or losing control. The VDC system also interacts with other systems such as the anti-lock braking system that improves maneuverability in difficult situations.
The pickup also incorporates Nissan's view of the future: Intelligent Mobility, created to guide product development and guarantee customers around the world a safer and more sustainable future. Nissan Frontier Attack Concept includes two systems that provide assistance on hills:
The HSA (Hill Start Assist) system has the facility for drivers to park the vehicle on a slope and put the vehicle into motion without the risk of moving backward. The system keeps the brakes applied for two seconds after the brake pedal is released.
The HDC (Hill Descent Control) system has the facility to control the vehicle's speed of descent at between 4 km/h (4 x 4 low) and 7 km/h (4 x 4 high) and control the braking system so that the driver can concentrate fully on controlling the vehicle.
All in all this vehicle is sounding pretty beastly on all fronts! Hopefully, we’ll get to see this monster among trucks live in living color! The Future of Off-Roading is looking bright! In the meantime, stop by Destination Nissan today to see our current Nissan Frontier models or check out our selection of incredible trucks and SUVs!
