Nissan Hi-Cross
Motor vehicle
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The Nissan Hi-Cross is a concept SUV designed by Nissan Motors Company that was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It was also displayed at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.[1][2][3] The Hi-Cross had a 2.0-liter gas and electric hybrid engine.[4][5]
| Nissan Hi-Cross | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Model years | 2012 (Geneva International Auto Show) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel drive. |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | [ 2.0L [hybrid] I4] |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Nissan X-Trail (3rd generation) |
As the Hi-cross was a compact or middle-size SUV with 5 or 7 seats, it was predicted that the Hi-cross might be a precursor to the third generation of Nissan X-Trail[6] and its main competitors would be the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5.[3][4]
Overview
Design
Compared to previously conservative form factors, Nissan added more streamlined elements for the Hi-cross, fusing them with existing Nissan SUV designs. In the front, it had a characteristic V-shaped Nissan grille with tapered LED headlamps, compared to previous rectangular halogen lamps.[1] It also featured a metallic splash guard and 21-inch sports alloy wheels.[1][7] The character line extended from the hood down its flanks and the D-pillar.[3] At the back of the Hi-Cross was a hatchback, extended roof spoiler, and trapezoidal LED taillights that mirrored the headlamps.[1][8]
The Hi-cross was 4,660 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,670 mm high.[9] Despite its compact footprint, it had a 109.4-inch wheelbase and three rows of seating for seven.[8] The cockpit had a T-wing-shaped dash, which matched the two-tone door panels and steering wheel.[1][7]
Technology
The main technologies featured in the Hi-cross concept were the new engine and transmission.
Engine
Instead of the traditional displacement V6 engine, the Hi-cross was equipped with a hybrid 2.0-liter direct injection petrol engine and a lithium-ion battery-powered electric motor. The Hi-cross would mainly rely on the petrol engine for power, while the electric motor reduced emissions and increased the fuel economy.[10] The power output was expected to achieve the level of a 2.5-liter engine.[7][8] A "one-motor, two-clutch" system involved a first clutch between the patrol engine and the electric motor, for fully decoupling them in electric mode. The second clutch was behind the transmission to make a smooth transition between the two. This led to energy savings and increased efficiency.[1]
Transmission
The Hi-cross featured a new generation of the XTRONIC CVT. It adopted the HEV drivetrain, which was based on the technology modified by four-wheel drive models rather than front-wheel drive wheels from before. The new system led to a 10 percent improvement in fuel emissions from the previous generation's CVT.[8][9] The XTRONIC CVT would be low-friction and had smaller shaft-diameter pulleys, which would provide the widest ratio coverage for smoother shifting.[1] It would be better coordinated with the hybrid engine and the new four-wheel system.[10]