As the Frankfurt Auto Show 2007 has finished, it is came time to open new shows and to view new cars, the next show, that I am going to pay my attention at is – Tokyo Motor Show (October 26 to November 11).
The funniest and the most unusual model of this show will be (I am almost sure) an electric-powered Pivo 2 concept car from Nissan manufacturer. Pivo looks like a space ship and has the most bold design of the year and may be the following years as well.
The new Pivo possesses a cabin that revolves 360-degrees, so you don’t have to reverse, also, a front door can be accessed from any position. This car has only 2 seats. It is rather small, so the maneuverability is extremely high.
Pivo is a very user and environmentally friendly car. Because of: Nissan’s Around View Monitor (reduces the appearance of blind spots), mounted in dash infrared commander – provides to driver an opportunity to operate the navigation and stereo systems with a single finger movement. Also, Pivo has lithium-ion battery and new Nissan Super Motor.
Nissan Pivo 2 is aimed to be an ideal car for city driving. It is easy to park and easy to drive, also, it is easy to push through crowded city roads. The length of the car is just 2,700 mm. The driver will seat in the middle and can take 2 more passengers, they will seat side-by-side. A door is also electrically powered.
By the way, have you heard a Russian word PIVO? That means beer. But, this car has no connection to it, its name came from the English word PIVOT (meaning a turning point). Also, because of its extremely sophisticated parking abilities.
Surrealistic appearance
Nissan Pivo is a unique combination of innovations, it is even hard to believe, that such number of innovations can be united in one car. Pivo offers incredible packaging characteristics, high distribution of torque to 4 wheels and possesses 2 electric motors. This concept car is based on a drive-by-wire technologies (the car weigh less and has less mechanical parts). I mean, you can do everything by wire: to stop, to steer, to park. Thus, a steering wheel is so comfortable and compact.
A dash-mounted infrared (IR) commander provide a driver with a possibility to switch radio and audio system without taking eyes from the road. Moreover, Also, Pivo can be proud of a new human-machine interface. For example, if you want to make music louder, just raise your finger. You will never feel lonely with Pivo 2, it has a Robotic Agent, that will make your life funnier and more exciting. Conversations are possible in English and Japanese. 
This car may be built for city driving, but I wouldn’t be caught driving it in the city where I live.
Brandon Watts
Criteo Evangelist
Actually, Brandon, I think most people will agree with you!
I couldn’t help but notice the speed at which the door opens/closes. Let’s say in case of an emergency, you need to get the F out of the vehicle very quickly, like if the car falls into water, but the electronic doors fail and you drown in a bubble of a deathtrap.
Hi, Safety! I think your remark is very reasonable and really points out a very urgent problem. But, as you know, most concept cars never become real cars, so, I think its manufacturers will either eliminate such drawbacks or just will never make Nissan Pivo 2 a real car.
that is the ugliest car i think ive ever seen…please tell me theyre never gonna manufacture this for the streets or even to be stored away in someones garage…
Hello, Annmarie! Who knows, but personally I believe that they will definitely modify it and make it prettier and more functional. In any case, its further development will cost a lot of money, so, we’ll hardly see it on our roads soon.
i tink this car is a disrespectent towards other people riding throughout the roads so please change the manufactor and change the style of the car to a sports indersept….?
May be manufacturers will listen to all our remark and really make this car better and safer.
can you picture this Tuned up ? LOL
Of course, I can, when I have it.
i think this car is amazing… it is really cool and all you people that a making fun of it are probably driving a peice of shit right now so you can just go away. this car is so cool i mean i watched the video and i personally want it in purple i hope to see it on the streets asap..
please can i have a go
cant wait to see the deathrates in these