Nissan will be discussing the future in a series of events called Nissan Futures this month. While the name isn’t particularly creative, the Max-Out concept car designed to draw attention to the programme is quite the opposite. If you happen to be in the vicinity of Nissan’s global headquarters in Japan over the next 30 days, you can go see it.
Alternatively, you can view it from every angle in our photo gallery below. Don’t be concerned if you recognise its swoopy convertible shape and grid-like green lines. The Max-Out concept first appeared in November 2021 as one of four “out” concept cars. We were talking about the Chill-Out, Surf-Out, and Hang-Out concepts back then, but those were just digital creations with no physical presence.
The Max-Out was taken from the computer to real-life in the full-size convertible seen here for reasons not mentioned in Nissan’s press release. There’s a bit of irony in all of this because it looks like something out of a Tron film.
The Max-Out concept gained a few advantages as it transitioned from binary code to physical form. The wheels have been given a round 3D pattern that can be hypnotic if you stare at them for too long. In addition to the neon green, we get more neon blue, making this concept look even more like a Tron extra. The interior is also more detailed, with a large digital screen capable of handling multiple tasks. According to the graphic on the left side of the screen, one of the tasks appears to be monitoring the status of space wormholes.
We’re joking, partly because the Max-Out is so far out there in comparison to other brands’ recent concepts for the future of motoring. For the record, Nissan provides no information about the powertrain or performance, so it’s possible that this is just a mock-up with nothing under the skin. There’s also no mention of any component of this car, let alone the entire vehicle, going into production. We don’t even get a whiff of the frequently mentioned “future design language” preview.
