Nissan Pivo 2 Concept (2007)
Concept car · 2007 · Electric
A revolving electric pod with in-wheel motors and a robotic agent
The Pivo 2 evolved the original revolving-cabin idea with a 360-degree rotating three-seat body and four in-wheel 3D motors that could each steer up to 90 degrees, letting the car crab sideways as well as forwards. Powered by compact lithium-ion batteries and by-wire controls, it introduced a dashboard-mounted Robotic Agent that could converse in Japanese and English, monitor the driver's face and help with tasks such as finding parking.
Key facts
- Powertrain: Compact lithium-ion batteries, four in-wheel 3D motors
- Wheel steering: Each wheel turns up to 90 degrees (drives sideways)
- Cabin: 360-degree revolving, three seats
- Interface: Robotic Agent with facial monitoring, JP/EN speech
- By-wire: Brake and steer by-wire
- Safety aids: Around View Monitor, Distance Control Assist
Production
- Status: Concept only
- Second Pivo concept with omnidirectional wheels and robot assistant; never sold.
- Revealed at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show
Source: Netcarshow - Nissan Pivo 2 Concept