Somewhere between the
real and virtual worlds lives a bold new sports car concept � the Nissan
URGE. Bare, exposed, agile and caged in safety and technology, URGE is
unique, affordable and easily understood. Both driver�s car and gamer�s
fantasy, URGE takes design to the edge through its motorcycle-inspired
look and spun aluminum structure that runs through the exposed engine
bay, racing-inspired cockpit and overhead.
The feeling of
�minimalism to the maximum� extends to the narrowly fendered wheels and
tires, cycle-style taillights, cutout door panels and the spare,
deconstructed interior with frame-and-mesh seats, palm-sized shifter and
visible passenger-side air bag.
And, in the ultimate
homage to the state-of-the-video-arts freedom and excitement, URGE is
powered not only by a quick, high-revving, small-displacement engine
but, when at rest, a Xbox 360 game system � complete with a fold-down
display (from the rearview mirror) and the use of the vehicle�s steering
wheel and pedals as the game controls.