| Nissan Nails | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 2001 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-door pickup |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L QG15DE I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 167 in (4,242 mm) |
The Nissan Nails is a concept pickup truck built by Nissan. It was introduced in 2001 at the Tokyo Auto Show. [1]
The Nails is powered by a front-mounted 1.5 L QG15DE inline-four engine producing around 100 hp (75 kW; 101 PS), paired to a 4-speed automatic transmission, with power sent to the front wheels. It features a 2-door, 2-seater pickup body style with matte blue and black body panels that Nissan claims are manufactured to be dent and scratch resistant. [2] The load bed of the Nails is placed lower than most contemporary pickup trucks, sitting at around the centerline of the rear wheels, allowing for a low, flat load floor, which makes it easier to load in heavy objects. [3] The sides of the bed are two horizontal rails, connected to the wheelwells, instead of a solid bedside. It also features an upwards opening tailgate hinged at the left, and a "soft partition" between the bed and cabin, which could be rolled up to create a larger bed area.
On the interior, the Nails features a multifunction screen in front of the driver and "integrated communications" tools, such as cellular phone integration. [4] It also features a single slatted bench seat, with alternating slats so the passenger seat can be pushed into the driver seat and free up space in the cabin for larger objects. [5]
