Nissan is to reveal a new concept car, dubbed “Friend-ME”, at Auto Shanghai 2013 on April 20. Chinese designers working at Nissan Design China in Beijing were fully engaged in the design and development process of Friend-ME, which features a centre console based upon a concept of “Four Seats, One Mind Connectivity” – equal information sharing among all aboard. Friend-ME is designed for the young generation in China, one of the trending segments in one of the fastest-growing automobile markets in the world.

Among the 20 vehicles displayed, Nissan, together with Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFL-PV) and Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile (ZNA), will showcase new models such as the Nissan GT-R, Quest and Murano. Also featuringat Nissan’s booth will be its recently launched global sedan, Teana.

Besides the car displays, an Innovation Wall will allow visitors to develop a better understanding of the technologies behind the wheels.

Auto Shanghai 2013 will also mark Nissan’s first deployment of its new global exhibit space design for motor shows in Asia. The new design was first used this January at the North American International Auto Show 2013 in Detroit.

Source: Nissan

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