Ellure (Japan, 2010)

Nissan presented at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show its newest sedan concept: the Ellure.

The Ellure keeps faithful to the basic layout and dimensions of a traditional mid-size sedan, but takes on a next-generation compact hybrid powertrain, allowing its wheels to be pushed out to the corners, creating a stable stance and ample interior room, as well as a highly functional trunk.

From the outside, the Ellure concept features a contrast between broad planes and strong shoulders. Its body covers the front wheels and radiate outward toward the sides and rear. Although there is a simple bending of the sheet metal, the Ellure exhibits a dynamic design that starts on the front grille and lights and goes up the sculpted shoulder lines and on to the full glass roof and ends on the rear fascia.

The skirted front fascia and solid-transparent front grille with small openings that directs the wind over and under the body are some of the cues in the El...