Geneva 2015: Nissan Sway showcases future design language

Over the past few years, after successfully taking the Juke and the Qashqai from paper to the road, Nissan now seems to have shifted its focus on the more competitive hatchback segment. Unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the Sway is a closer look at the Japanese car makers design language for all compact hatchbacks. 

At the front there is the large v-shaped grille, those sleek looking LED headlights and massive air vents in the front bumper that give it a mean aggressive stance. But the most eye-catching design element of the Sway is its silhouette right from the top of the c-pillar, to the floating roof line and up to the front bumper. Drawing attention from the front to the back are the sharp creases on the side profile. As is common in most concept cars, the Sway too doesn't have a B-pillar and comes fitted with suicide doors.  

The interiors seems roomy thanks to a large panoramic sun roof and a windshield that continues longer into the roof increasing the overall glass area. The instrument cluster is simple and there is also a tablet in the centre for more information. 

But the question is why this concept is important? Nissan would expect it to work the kind of magic that they had managed to pull off when the Almera was going downwards on the sales charts. Currently, despite being quite a practical car, the Micra too is gradually heading towards a similar fate. So if history is anything to go by, this might just be our first glimpse of what the new Micra might look like.