Nissan has unveiled a small concept car which Hyper Punk, which will be launched at a motor show, but also appear on the cult game Fortnite. It’s rumoured that the concept drops heavy hints about the replacement for the Nissan Juke.
The Hyper Punk is an all-electric compact crossover, which Nissan says tailored for content creators, influencers, artists, and those who embrace style and innovation.
The concept's vehicle-to-everything (V2X) system ensures that users can charge their devices anytime and anywhere.
Inside, origami-styled elements mirror Japanese design. Onboard cameras can capture the scenery around the car and use AI to convert to manga-style scenery or graphic patterns according to the owner's preferences. The imagery can then be projected on a three-screen display arranged around the driver in the cockpit.
With AI and headrest biosensors, the Nissan Hyper Punk concept can detect the driver's mood and automatically select the right music and lighting.
Outside, the tones in the silver paint that shift depending on viewing angle and light source. Huge 23-inch wheels are said to be suitable for city and off-road driving. The headlights, tail lamps, and rear signature emphasise the polygonal shapes and are integrated into the body surface.
The Hyper Punk and three other Nissan concept vehicles will become available on the online game Fortnite* under the name "Electrify the World". If you want to see them, ask your nearest teenager.