Nissan Hi-Cross

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Nissan Hi-Cross
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Overview
Manufacturer Nissan
Model years 2012 (Geneva International Auto Show)
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, four-wheel drive.
Powertrain
Engine [ 2.0L [hybrid] I4]
Transmission CVT
Chronology
Successor Nissan X-Trail (3rd generation)

The Nissan Hi-Cross is a concept SUV designed by Nissan Motors Company that was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It was also displayed at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. [1] [2] [3] The Hi-Cross had a 2.0-liter gas and electric hybrid engine. [4] [5]

Contents

As the Hi-cross was a compact or middle-size SUV with 5 or 7 seats, it was predicted that the Hi-cross might be a precursor to the third generation of Nissan X-Trail [6] and its main competitors would be the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. [3] [4]

Overview

Design

Compared to previously conservative form factors, Nissan added more streamlined elements for the Hi-cross, fusing them with existing Nissan SUV designs. In the front, it had a characteristic V-shaped Nissan grille with tapered LED headlamps, compared to previous rectangular halogen lamps. [1]  It also featured a metallic splash guard and 21-inch sports alloy wheels. [1] [7] The character line extended from the hood down its flanks and the D-pillar. [3] At the back of the Hi-Cross was a hatchback, extended roof spoiler, and trapezoidal LED taillights that mirrored the headlamps. [1] [8]

The Hi-cross was 4,660 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,670 mm high. [9] Despite its compact footprint, it had a 109.4-inch wheelbase and three rows of seating for seven. [8] The cockpit had a T-wing-shaped dash, which matched the two-tone door panels and steering wheel. [1] [7]

Technology

The main technologies featured in the Hi-cross concept were the new engine and transmission.

Engine

Instead of the traditional displacement V6 engine, the Hi-cross was equipped with a hybrid 2.0-liter direct injection petrol engine and a lithium-ion battery-powered electric motor. The Hi-cross would mainly rely on the petrol engine for power, while the electric motor reduced emissions and increased the fuel economy. [10] The power output was expected to achieve the level of a 2.5-liter engine. [7] [8] A "one-motor, two-clutch" system involved a first clutch between the patrol engine and the electric motor, for fully decoupling them in electric mode. The second clutch was behind the transmission to make a smooth transition between the two. This led to energy savings and increased efficiency. [1]

Transmission

The Hi-cross featured a new generation of the XTRONIC CVT. It adopted the HEV drivetrain, which was based on the technology modified by four-wheel drive models rather than front-wheel drive wheels from before. The new system led to a 10 percent improvement in fuel emissions from the previous generation's CVT. [8] [9] The XTRONIC CVT would be low-friction and had smaller shaft-diameter pulleys, which would provide the widest ratio coverage for smoother shifting. [1] It would be better coordinated with the hybrid engine and the new four-wheel system. [10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Nissan Hi-Cross Concept Previews Future Crossover Design and Technology Direction". Nissan | Online Newsroom. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
  2. ↑ Weiss, C.C (March 10, 2012). "Nissan's Hi-Cross Concept SUV points to design of future models". newatlas.com. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  3. 1 2 3 "NISSAN UNVEILS HI-CROSS CONCEPT". Auto123.com. 7 March 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  4. 1 2 Worthy, Stephen (7 March 2012). "Nissan Hi-Cross Concept at 2012 Geneva motor show". Car Magazine. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  5. ↑ Hagon, Toby (2016-10-07). "New Nissan SUV range previewed". Drive. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
  6. ↑ Timmins, Ben (February 27, 2012). "NISSAN HI-CROSS CONCEPT AND X-TRAIL Nissan to debut refreshed X-trail and Hi-Cross Concept". Motortrend. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  7. 1 2 3 "Nissan's Bold New World Previewed at Geneva". Nissan Online Newsroom. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Nissan Hi-Cross Crossover Concept Car | Nissan USA". Nissan. Archived from the original on 2019-05-18. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  9. 1 2 "Nissan Shows Future Crossover Thinking". Nissan Online Newsroom. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  10. 1 2 "Nissan Press Conference, Geneva Motor Show 2012: Andy Palmer". Nissan Online Newsroom. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
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