Nissan Max-Out Concept is the Funky EV Convertible We Need Right Now
Nissan has made a physical version of its cool all-electric droptop, and it will display the concept at its head office all month.
Nissan is kicking off February with a month-long event at its Global Headquarters Gallery in Yokohama, Japan. To celebrate the event, dubbed Nissan Futures, Nissan is rolling out a physical copy of the Max-Out concept, which debuted in digital form in 2021. The Max-Out is a funky EV convertible that company says “embodies Nissan’s ambition to support greater access to both sustainable and innovative mobility.”
You know what the modern automotive landscape is completely missing? A two-seat, all-electric convertible. Even if it’s a concept, the Max-Out has our attention, with a retro-heavy aesthetic that brings to mind classic arcade games and Tron—the original, not that new-age one. The bodywork is clean and simple, with a gently arching shoulder line that embodies a softer, more graceful era of car design. That contrasts with the heavy LED lighting highlights, with the repetition creating patterns and an unmistakable nighttime silhouette. We especially like the way the headlight pattern seems to travel under the hood and flow around the cabin itself. And those taillights—look at that grid!
Speaking of the cabin, this two-seater has a fully digital dashboard, an ovoid steering wheel with a glow-in-the-dark top section, and minimalist seats that almost appear to float. As a designer’s flight of fancy, the Max-Out is a pretty powerful statement. That Nissan chose to recreate it in the digital world has us very curious. Could the company be toying with the idea of a third, more niche electric vehicle to follow up the Leaf and Ariya?
Nissan Futures, where the Max-Out will star, will host multiple discussions over the month. Every Saturday, Nissan will hold weekly chats on subjects including sustainability, innovation, culture, and economy. On February 21, two separate panels will discuss battery reuse as well as Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology. Nissan says the goal is to “create opportunities for two-way dialogue that will enable the company to better understand individual and societal needs and drive towards a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world.”
What do you think of the Max-Out concept? Let us know in the comment section.
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Kyle began his automotive obsession before he even started school, courtesy of a remote control Porsche and various LEGO sets. He later studied advertising and graphic design at Humber College, which led him to writing about cars (both real and digital). He is now a proud member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), where he was the Journalist of the Year runner-up for 2021.
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at last, something i might trade my Corvette for;
I still haven't forgiven Nissan for saying they were going to produce the IDX and then changing their mind and not. Nissan = All show & no go.