Image: Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO of Nissan, unveils the Pivo 2 during the press day of the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Nissan Motor Co Limited on Wednesday unveiled the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car, at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Pivo 2 builds on the popularity of the first Pivo, shown at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. Powered by advanced Compact Lithium-ion Batteries and featuring a unique rotating cabin (meaning no reverse gear required), the first Pivo was a cult hit at shows from Beijing to Geneva.
Each of the four wheels can turn through 90 degrees to allow Pivo 2 to drive sideways as well as forward.
Pivo 2 takes the idea of an environmentally-friendly electric urban commuter vehicle and delivers fun, functionality and a unique relationship between the car and driver. The concept car has a functionality called Robotic Agent that lets the driver converse with the car in Japanese and English.
