The Nissan Foria is a

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2+2-door

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revealed by Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan at the 2005

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inspired by the 1965

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Overview

The retro-styled Nissan Foria concept was revealed in October 2005 at the

, alongside the Amenio minivan, GT-R Proto, Note Adidas, and Pivo microcar concepts, a coupe with two hidden doors in the rear for easier rear seat access. The overall design of the Foria is inspired by the 1965 Nissan Silvia CSP311 coupe and was designed by Richard Winsor, a senior designer at Nissan. In August 2008, a new compact

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successor to the Nissan Silvia inspired by the Foria concept was planned. However, development of this car was later suspended in February 2009 as part of

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's pledge to reduce costs and the Foria resultingly remained as an unproduced concept.

Specifications

The Nissan Foria has a

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, and uses a paddle shift

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. The concept also features Nissan's four-wheel Active Steer and 18-inch wheels. The interior of the car is finished with gray fabric and a mix of brown and ivory leather and the exterior is painted in a light blue.

References

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