It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 years since Nissan teased enthusiasts with a pair of concepts. The IDx Freeflow and IDx Nismo offered an exciting future for an affordable rear-wheel-drive coupe that ultimately never came to fruition.
The company explained that after a few years Why didn’t the car reach production?Citing concerns that it might overlap with the 370Z and failing to generate enough demand to justify the investment. Another problem is the lack of a suitable factory to build it.
Fast forward to 2025, and CEO Ivan Espinosa is still thinking about IDx. In an interview with a Japanese magazine Koroma NewsThe Nissan boss said that a car similar in spirit could do wonders for the brand:
I think (a car like the IDx) will serve many purposes. It will be a car that helps express the Nissan brand. Secondly, it has the potential to attract a younger demographic, as it is very important for a car manufacturer to continue to attract younger customers to its brand. It’s not just about price, although price is certainly a factor, but there has to be something compelling that makes young customers want to follow the brand.
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When asked about the prospects of A New SylviaEspinoza said he “would like to bring it back” but doubted its feasibility. He pointed out that the car must be lightweight while still meeting modern safety regulations in collision cases. If Mazda could do it with the Miata, why couldn’t Nissan?
Speaking of the Silvia, there was a rumor that the IDx concepts were actually based on the last-gen S15, though. April She never confirmed it. For now, the revival is “just an idea in my head,” according to Espinoza. Ideally, his wishful thinking would develop into something tangible, but given the company’s financial struggles, that likely won’t be a top priority.
Espinoza is very excited, Daily driving on the Z to work. His predecessor, Makoto Uchida, once described him as a “real car guy,” but that alone isn’t enough to keep the lights on. Having to cut 20,000 jobs, close seven factories, and close two design studies shows that Nissan has much bigger problems to solve than an entry-level sports car.
Then again, the Halo product is capable of providing the same boost TT Once introduced Audi’s lineup will be a welcome addition, provided it is supported by a strong range of mainstream models.
