Nissan IMs Concept Debuts As Futuristic, 483-HP Sport Sedan [UPDATE]

The 115-kilowatt hour battery that Nissan uses to charge the Nissan concept can provide a range of 380 miles.

With the unveiling at the IMs Concept, Nissan aims to create a new segment it calls “elevated sport sedan”.2019 Detroit Auto Show. This idea combines the high ride and sleek shape of a crossover with the elegant design of a four-door to create a new electric vehicle concept.

The IMs sedan has an electric motor at its front and rear that produces 483 horsepower (360 kilowatts) as well as 590 lbft (800 Newton meters) of torque. The battery pack, which can be charged at 115 kilowatts per hour, provides an estimated range of 380 miles (612 kilometers). The driver can choose between fully autonomous motoring and driving the car as a pilot.

The exterior design of the IMs is futuristic but familiar for a sedan. The overall design uses chiseled surfaces, but layers them to create smooth sections. Although there is no traditional grille at the front, Nissan retains its V-shaped front by making the shape of the headlights. The sleek arching roof is particularly striking, and as with nearly all concept cars, there are suicide doors that allow for great views into the interior from the Detroit show. The tail is lit by a thin strip LED lighting.

Nissan wants the interior to reflect “timeless Japanese futurism.” The interior features a lot of dark fabric upholstery and gold-colored accents on the dashboard and door panels. The odd layout of three rows uses two stowable chairs at the back and a larger captain’s chair in front. Multiple digital screens extend the view of front passengers. Autonomous driving means that the steering wheel retracts and the driver can spend more time with passengers.