Nissan unveils IMx KURO at Geneva

The Nissan IMx KURO has been unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show, marking the European debut of the IMx electric crossover concept vehicle.

The Nissan IMx KURO provides a glimpse into the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s vision for changing how cars are powered, driven and integrated into society.

The concept vehicle is designed to strengthen the link between car and driver as a close, reliable partner that delivers a safer, more convenient and more exciting drive.

Upgrades to the Nissan IMx KURO also include the integration of Nissan’s pioneering Brain-to-Vehicle (B2V) technology. B2V interprets signals from the driver’s brain to assist with driving and to help the vehicle’s autonomous and manual systems learn from the driver.

Jose Munoz, Nissan’s chief performance officer, said: “The IMx KURO zero-emission crossover concept vehicle embodies the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility.

“Nissan Intelligent Mobility is Nissan’s commitment to changing the way people and cars communicate, as well as how cars interact with society in the near future and beyond.”

At the core of the Nissan IMx KURO’s technological features is a future version of ProPILOT that offers fully autonomous operation.

When ProPILOT drive mode is selected, the system stows the steering wheel inside the dashboard and reclines all seats, giving the driver more space and allowing the vehicle’s occupants to relax and enjoy their commute.

When Manual drive mode is selected, the vehicle returns the steering wheel and seats to their original position, seamlessly transferring control back to the driver.

The B2V technology featured in the Nissan IMx KURO promises to speed up reaction times for drivers and will lead to cars that keep adapting to make driving more enjoyable.

This breakthrough from Nissan is the result of research into using brain decoding technology to predict a driver’s actions and detect discomfort:

Nissan has also announced it will offer electrified powertrains within the next generation of its best-selling crossovers.