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Nov 20, 2013 14:20:33 GMT
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From evo: 'Under the surface, the basics sound (almost) spot on. At 4.1m long, 1.7m wide and 1.3m high, the IDx is practically identical in size to the GT86, while the promise of little turbocharged petrol engines – from 1.2 to 1.5 litres in size – sounds like the ideal way to power a lightweight rear-driven coupe. The only fly in the ointment – hence that ‘almost’ – is Nissan twinning these powerplants with CVT transmissions, though a European-spec production car would hopefully receive the sensible addition of a proper manual gearbox.' |
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Nov 20, 2013 14:54:21 GMT
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I would buy one of those were they to become available to me.... so I'm hoping they become available  |
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Nov 20, 2013 15:06:31 GMT
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From evo: 'Under the surface, the basics sound (almost) spot on. At 4.1m long, 1.7m wide and 1.3m high, the IDx is practically identical in size to the GT86, while the promise of little turbocharged petrol engines – from 1.2 to 1.5 litres in size – sounds like the ideal way to power a lightweight rear-driven coupe. The only fly in the ointment – hence that ‘almost’ – is Nissan twinning these powerplants with CVT transmissions, though a European-spec production car would hopefully receive the sensible addition of a proper manual gearbox.'Could be fun with how much power they are getting out of 1.4/1.6 turbos at the moment, CVT doesnt sound so good though, that said, DSG boxes are faster at changing than manual's, just something wrong about auto on a drivers car. Let's hope they make it, then I can buy one in 15 years time when they are cheap & I'm having a midlife crisis lol. |
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Nov 20, 2013 16:00:10 GMT
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I really like this little car!   |
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ToolsnTrack
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Nov 20, 2013 16:38:44 GMT
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Please keep the denim, Please keep the denim, Please keep the denim, Please keep the denim, Please keep the denim......
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Nov 20, 2013 17:10:33 GMT
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I kind of like it, but it looks a bit 'slabby'...
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Nov 20, 2013 18:56:57 GMT
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Yep.............. Want one!!! |
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Nov 20, 2013 19:31:53 GMT
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Sorry, but it looks like something you would find in a Lego box
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Nov 20, 2013 19:32:41 GMT
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I kind of like it, but it looks a bit 'slabby'... But isn't that the point in the current climate of jelly mould mundanity? |
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I'm the handsome fella with the cheesy white specs or is that the cheesy fella with the handsome white specs?
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Bioshock
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I kind of like it, but it looks a bit 'slabby'... But isn't that the point in the current climate of jelly mould mundanity? Hmm, yes and no. Certain manufacturers have made some stunning cars recently, without resulting to the bland melted look. I'm just not a fan of the folded paper looks. The BRZ and FRZ, which we are led to believe are going to be its competitors, are both far better looking in my eyes. Just a personal thing.  |
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Last Edit: Nov 21, 2013 8:46:43 GMT by Bioshock: Bad spelling........
Almera GTI = ugly bird who turns out to be great in the sack = Win
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oooh... interior, yes, yes and yes again ..far far better than the GT86 ... I had a test drive in one of those and quite liked it, it didn't REALLY make an impression though, I would just contemplate one as a hack at some point I think, I know this Nissan is only a concept at the moment but by God its hawt.... if they produce it as it is, I really may have to do something I've never done in my life before and buy a new car.. |
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Nov 21, 2013 16:30:58 GMT
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That looks freaking cool! Where can I put my name down!?
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Current retro - 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV / Daily - 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Previous retros - Prelude, Integra, XR2s, XR3s, Orions, CRXs, Sylvia S12, S13, Pulsar, ZX 16v, 205 Gti, MX5, MR2 etc
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Nov 21, 2013 16:37:54 GMT
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Nov 21, 2013 16:54:40 GMT
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btw, that denim interior up there ^^^ is from the four-seater Freeflow, thus: Cheers, couldnt find any pics of the Nismo one yesterday, both look awesome & they should just make it as it is. We are in the furture now, about time things looked more futuristic (ironic that it's retro looking I know) |
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Nov 22, 2013 21:14:15 GMT
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Fair dues to Nissan for this. I'm impressed. CVT though? Oh hell no!  |
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Going to bump this up as there are rumors they want to build it but nothing like the concepts we love  |
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Feb 25, 2015 11:19:29 GMT
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I'm a bit of a ar$e when it comes to Hybrids, I will not let them out at junctions, for the simple reason it doesnt cost them any money to wait another 10 minutes... You beast! I love it I'm in a Civic Type-R...No-one lets me out anyway. |
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Feb 25, 2015 13:05:22 GMT
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I must be looking at a different car to you guys. +1 |
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Feb 25, 2015 15:00:18 GMT
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Didn't think I would, but...  |
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Feb 25, 2015 15:59:56 GMT
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Aha, good to see this old thread bumped up again! I saw the two concepts close-up at last year's Festival of Speed:  DSC_2256 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_2254 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_2260 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_2257 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_2258 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_2255 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_2261 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_2263 by dbizzle_, on Flickr joem83 - what have you heard about production? I heard that the IDx idea had been canned, as Nissan are focusing more on mainstream and less on niche... |
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