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An early look at the Y64 Patrol? Nissan Hyper Adventure concept previews the all-electric off-roading that's coming soon

Nissan has unveiled another electric concept, this time a Patrol-style off-road EV called the Hyper Adventure.

Nissan has unveiled its second "digital concept" in the lead-up to the Japan Mobility Show, this time previewing the future of all-electric off-roading with the Hyper Adventure concept.

We know now that the Y63 Nissan Patrol will forgo the Y62's petrol V8 in favour of a downsized twin-turbo V6, but the brand has now given us our first glimpse at what awaits for the Y64 and beyond, promising it's Hyper Adventure concept will "support a wide range of outdoor adventures comfortably, safely and with a good supply of energy".

The concept is set-up for the ultimate in practicality, including the falcon-style rear doors that open skywards, facilitating easy, unfettered access to the cabin.

At the rear, "automatic extendable and retractable steps" drop from beneath the boot area, doubling as seats or as easier access to the storage area.

Another handy trick are the crampons fitted to the wheels and bumpers, meaning you can "drive through snowy areas with power and ease", while the bench backseat swivels 180 degrees, so passengers can sit facing backwards, but also maximises the interior space for skis and kayaks.

All of that is nice, but unlikely to ever see production. What will feed future Nissan product though is the idea that the Hyper Adventure doubles as a mobile electricity source to power your outdoor activities.

Fitted with a "large-capacity battery" that doubles as a power source thanks to the Hyper Adventure's V2X (vehicle to anything) capability, the off-road SUV can "power up their gadgets, light up campsites, or even recharge their electric jet skis".

"Whether it’s a weekend jaunt to the local mountains or a months-long journey to a remote locale, the Nissan Hyper Adventure’s primary objective is to accommodate the diverse needs of those who love the outdoors," says Nissan.

"Extended time on the road requires energy, so the Nissan Hyper Adventure concept and its V2X (vehicle-to-everything) technology are envisioned to sustain electricity needs anytime and anywhere while still being respectful of the environment."

The Hyper Adventure will debut in digital form on the Nissan stand at the Tokyo auto show later this month.

Andrew Chesterton
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Andrew Chesterton should probably hate cars. From his hail-damaged Camira that looked like it had spent a hard life parked at the end of Tiger Woods' personal driving range, to the Nissan Pulsar Reebok that shook like it was possessed by a particularly mean-spirited demon every time he dared push past 40km/h, his personal car history isn't exactly littered with gold. But that seemingly endless procession of rust-savaged hate machines taught him something even more important; that cars are more than a collection of nuts, bolts and petrol. They're your ticket to freedom, a way to unlock incredible experiences, rolling invitations to incredible adventures. They have soul. And so, somehow, the car bug still bit. And it bit hard. When "Chesto" started his journalism career with News Ltd's Sunday and Daily Telegraph newspapers, he covered just about everything, from business to real estate, courts to crime, before settling into state political reporting at NSW Parliament House. But the automotive world's siren song soon sounded again, and he begged anyone who would listen for the opportunity to write about cars. Eventually they listened, and his career since has seen him filing car news, reviews and features for TopGear, Wheels, Motor and, of course, CarsGuide, as well as many, many others. More than a decade later, and the car bug is yet to relinquish its toothy grip. And if you ask Chesto, he thinks it never will.
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