Nissan FORUM Concept: A Perfect Fit For The Family

Nissan will deliver another great innovation to the auto industry with their Nissan FORUM which is a tentative design concept prepared by Nissan Design America, Inc. (NDA). According to The Auto Channel, the FORUM embodies the future’s revolution in family vehicles. It responds to the challenge of producing family passenger vehicles more stylish, attractive and convenient to both passengers and drivers. Talk about sleek vent visors and body styling!

The FORUM concept provides a large selection of ground-breaking initiatives, beginning from its trackless sliding side doors and the riddance of traditional B-pillars - down to the interior features that exhibits a multi-position rotating 2nd row seat and sophisticated amusement and family communications features. The Nissan FORUM will have its worldwide debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month.

"From a conceptual standpoint, FORUM is closer to a family limousine than the minivans Gen Xers have grown up with. But unlike a real limo - or sometimes traditional minivans - the FORUM driver is just as important as the passengers. It offers a sophisticated space for adults and an engaging space for children - allowing both groups to enjoy themselves in their own individualistic ways while being connected in one vehicle. Like every Nissan, this dramatic FORUM Concept combines passionate driving, emotive design and an abundance of advanced, user-friendly technology," says Rachel Nguyen, director, Advanced Planning and Strategy, Nissan North America, Inc.

"We also know that with traditional minivans, both moms and dads sometimes feel like they are sitting in a kids' playroom - losing their identities in the vehicle," continued Nguyen. "FORUM lets kids be kids and grown-ups be grown-ups, with the adults firmly in charge,” added Nguyen on the matter.

"There are many occasions during a week when, with a family's busy schedule, the vehicle is the only place where everyone is together - so we've incorporated features and technology to enhance this precious 'quality time,'" said Nguyen.