The three-seater citied vehicle, Pivo, was firstly unveiled by NISSAN at 2005’s Tokyo Motor Show. Subsequently, it was displayed frequently at the international main motor-show, such as in Beijing and Geneva, and gained wide welcome. The Pivo, with unique design elements, had news recently. The NISSAN official proclaimed on oct.5th that PivoⅡwould be unveiled at the approaching Tokyo Motor Show and the new Pivo would share the same concept with PivoⅠ.
It is reported that the PivoⅡ will continue the same design concept of PivoⅠand pass the information of environmental protection, enjoyment, practical utility and particular relationship between the vehicles and mankind. Besides, the lithium battery, developed by NISSAN, will be adopted as the power source of PivoⅡand save the limited space in the cabin because of its little size. Moreover, PivoⅡ’s steering system and breaking system will adopt the innovative technology too.
When PivoⅠwas unveiled, its unique rotatable cabin had embodied the convenience of being used in the crowded city, which also made PivoⅠfavourably reviewed. PivoⅡwill be well improved as well as following on the previous concept. There are In-wheel 3D motors, developed by NISSAN, in the four wheels. These motors can revolve 90 degrees themsevles and make PivoⅡbe able to not only go back and forth but also translate left and right.
Being different from the sliding door on both sides of the PivoⅠ, PivoⅡ’s door is installed in the front. Through an innovative cabin that revolves 360 degrees, three passengers can get on PivoⅡat the same time. PivoⅡalso simplifies the controlswitch to the least in the cabin to show a simple style. Furthermore, the cabin, being composed of blue and beige materials, creates an relax atmosphere to make the user relieve stress—maybe as soon as getting on the PivoⅡ, you will enjoy yourself and have a pleasant journey.
As is reported by NISSAN, PivoⅡwill be on display at Tokyo Motor Show together with other mass-produced and concept vehicles. However, PivoⅡwill be on preview at the company's Nissan Ginza Gallery in downtown Tokyo during Oct. 13th to 14th.