Japan Concept, Pininfarina Nido City Car
The Nido project has concentrated on the development and prototyping of new solutions involving both the structure and the design of a small two-seater car with the objective of increasing levels of safety for both the occupants and pedestrians.
The interior trim and fittings were not simply designed for style, but have been developed in consideration of the impact dynamics of the occupants during an accident. The doors are fitted with rhomboid aluminium alloy hinges and are oversized in comparison with average comparable components on other cars to facilitate the exit of occupants after an accident. The inner door panel has been designed so that there are no hazardous protuberances during a collision.
