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Nissan’s New INVITATION Compact Hatchback

Nissan have revealed the first details of a new hatchback concept which previews the company’s next mainstream B-segment contender, this will be sold alongside the Micra and Juke.

The dynamic concept called INVITATION will be unveiled at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show – showing some of the innovation and excitement promised from the new model which is due to be launched in the UK from 2013.

The design is dynamic and energetic which brings a fresh style to the mainstream market. It has a distinctive character line down the sides and is known internally as ‘Squash Line’ which adds a powerful dynamism to its profile, it also has distinctive sculpted front and rear wings giving the INVITATION a confident stance.

On the inside, it has a refreshingly open cabin which combines practicality and modernity with impressive levels of quality and purposeful technology features.

“The name we have given to this concept is self-explanatory. It is designed to be inviting thanks to its sensuous exterior design and generous and comfortable interior space, cleverly packaged within compact overall dimensions.” comments François Bancon, Deputy Division General Manager of Product Strategy and Product Planning Division.

INVITATION  has the most advanced technology ever seen in the B-segment car, which has been designed to ensure the car is a safe as possible. Features include Nissan’s advanced Around View Monitor (AVM) safety technology – seen for the first time on a B-segment car, this makes reversing and parallel parking stress-free. The INVITATION also includes the Nissan Safety Shield Technologies, which interacts with the driving environment keeping the driver aware of what is happening around the car.

Class-leading performance and efficiency has also been included. Nissan’s acclaimed lightweight platform and an aerodynamically efficient body mean INVITATION achieves class-leading levels of fuel efficiency and emissions. Nissan is aiming for an ultra-low CO₂ emission target of under 100g/km for the most frugal model and with all versions eligible to wear Nissan’s Pure Drive badge.

Nissan’s INVITATION combines a thoughtful interior, an energetic exterior style with advanced safety features and class-leading emissions and fuel economy. Offering innovation and excitement to all car buyers, no matter what type of car they are looking for.

To watch a video on the INVITATION visit SG Petch TV.

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