Nissan's Latest Concept is Pawfect for Dogs
Nissan has introduced a new concept that is tailored for our furry friends, the X-Trail 4Dogs.
No this isn’t an April Fool’s Joke. Nissan is demonstrating the versatility of its X-Trail crossover by incorporating several accessories geared towards making life easier for your favorite four-legged pet. In the rear of the X-Trail 4Dogs concept, the Japanese automaker has added a ton of luxury for dogs, including a quilted cargo area, a 360 doggy shower, a spill-proof water bowl and a treat dispenser. It may sound outlandish, but for those that take their dogs on the go, the concept makes perfect sense.
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There’s a small ramp that extends from the back to allow dogs to enter easily into the cargo area, and there’s even pullout drawers to hold a grooming kit or other toys and treats. The 360 doggy shower wraps around the dog so the user doesn’t get wet, while a built-in blowdryer nozzle is handy to get rid of the wet-dog smell. They even ride in comfort thanks to a directional dryer vent that blows directly into the cargo compartment.
To keep the pets safe, there’s a special clip for harnesses and even a 10-inch screen so they can see what the passengers are doing. This also allows the driver to check on the dogs from the cockpit.
The Nissan X-Trail isn’t available in the U.S., and it’s unlikely this concept makes it to production. But who knows, there was once a time that people thought Honda was a bit silly adding a vacuum cleaner to its Odyssey minivan.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Too bad it's not available in the US and may not go to production. Dog show people would be all over this.
Now that's just dirty pool, using a pug in a car ad. Every woman in America will go "Awwwww....."