Nissan planned and developed the ‘super-height’ minivehicle under the management of NMKV, a joint venture of Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors.
25 Feb 2020 | 5717 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk
The new Nissan Roox will go on sale in Japan on March 19. This wagon-type kei car offers customers a more powerful engine, a spacious cabin and award-winning driver assistance technology. Nissan planned and developed the ‘super-height’ minivehicle under the management of NMKV, a joint venture of Nissan and Mitsubishi ...
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The new Nissan Roox will go on sale in Japan on March 19. This wagon-type kei car offers customers a more powerful engine, a spacious cabin and award-winning driver assistance technology. Nissan planned and developed the ‘super-height’ minivehicle under the management of NMKV, a joint venture of Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors.
The new Roox features a host of Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies including the ProPILOT advanced driver assistance system, designed to reduce the stress of long-distance driving and traffic jams on highways. It was features safety technologies such as the Intelligent Forward Collision Warning system. A quieter cabin and Zero Gravity seats, designed to alleviate fatigue, are among the many improvements that promise drivers and passengers a comfortable ride.
Asako Hoshino, executive vice president, Nissan said, “This is the culmination of the super-height wagon minicar. “It will exceed buyer expectations, with Nissan’s advanced safety technology, superb on-road performance and class-topping cabin space. Nissan will be bringing the inspiration of Nissan Intelligent Mobility to every segment in 2020.”
Customers have bought about 612,000 units of the previous iteration of the model, named the Nissan Dayz Roox, since the first generation went on sale in 2009.
Smooth, powerful driving
The new Nissan Roox offers customers an enhanced driving and ownership experience. The ProPILOT advanced driver assistance technology first featured in the new Nissan Dayz that was introduced in Japan last year, has evolved in the new Roox. It is equipped with a new millimetre-wave radar that gauges the status of preceding vehicles farther ahead, enabling smoother cruise control.
The new Nissan Roox is also equipped with the powerful BR06 engine found in the Nissan Dayz, which has been optimised for the new model.
Passenger comfort
Adopting the acclaimed Nissan Dayz platform, the new Roox’s cabin space is engineered to maximise comfort for passengers while securing plenty of room for luggage.
The car seats four adults comfortably. Legroom is plentiful, with a luxurious 795 millimeters of knee room for back-seat passengers. The ceiling height above the rear seat is 1,400 millimeters. With a floor length of 675 millimeters, the trunk fits four 48-liter suitcases.
Getting in and out is easy, thanks to a rear sliding door aperture of 650 millimeters. The automatic, hands-free door is activated by swinging your foot under the car and is installed on both sides. This makes opening and closing the door a cinch when carrying bags or small children.
The Roox’s engine structure has been stiffened to reduce noise. Combined with sound-insulating materials around the engine and doors and Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats, the result is optimal cabin quietness and comfort.
Focus on safety technology
For the first time in a minivehicle, a sensor can detect rapid deceleration in two preceding vehicles. The Intelligent Forward Collision Warning system notifies the driver using an indicator and audible alert to reduce the risk of a forward collision.
Other safety technologies include the Adaptive LED Headlight System6 (which automatically switches headlights to low beam when a vehicle approaches, and then back to high beam), traffic sign recognition (alerting the driver to “no entry” signs, highway speed limits and stop signs), Intelligent Driver Alertness, and Front Vehicle Movement Alert.
The adoption of Intelligent Emergency Braking using a millimeter-wave radar improves night performance, while the driver’s seat airbag system boosts protection of the legs. The safety structure against side impacts has also been strengthened.
In addition to an automatic accident reporting system, the ‘SOS Call’ feature comes standard across the Highway Star series. This system allows the driver to make a manual call in emergency situations.
Modern design
The Standard series of the new Roox offers sophisticated, modern and simple design, with a bright grey/beige interior color for a relaxed feel. Black and mocha-based interiors are also available.
The Highway Star series is designed, with intuitive interior features that combine elegance with ease of use. For the exterior, buyers can choose among 12 monotone colors and five two-tone schemes. New color options include Serenity Gold for the Standard series, and Amethyst Purple and Atlantic Blue for the Highway Star series.