Nissan Navara Dark Sky Concept
For Astronomers On-The-Go!
Nissan took visitors at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show to the stars when it collaborated with Lucasfilm and displayed six Star Wars-themed vehicles. Following this event, they took the audience at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles to the dark sky with the all-new Nissan Navara Dark Sky Concept.
INTERIOR
-  • Dark Blue Upholstery
-  • Orange Accents
-  • Reflective Piping
-  • Wider Armrests
“The concept truck also uses no fewer than four radar units that keep the driver posted on the surroundings through the infotainment system.” – Source: topspeed.com
VIDEO: NISSAN NAVARA DARK SKY CONCEPT VEHICLE
EXTERIOR
-  • Revised Grille
-  • Heavy-Duty Winch
-  • Redesigned Roof
-  • Roll Bars
-  • Unique 20-Inch Wheels
-  • Off-Road Tires
-  • Cosmos-Inspired Paint Job
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“Big knobby tires were chosen for both the truck and trailer in this case. It also has a light bar and discretely integrated winch to help it escape anywhere it goes. Lowering light pollution around the telescope for better viewing was key, so Nissan integrated special red lighting — this kind of lighting is supposed to be the least disruptive to night vision. An upgraded Nissan ProPilot Assist system helps it perform better off-road too. The truck can now scan surrounding terrain for an ideal trailer parking spot and align the hitch with the trailer too.” – Source: AutoBlog
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In general the Navara looks pretty similar to its production version, but the coolest thing here is the trailer. The telescope that it tows is incredibly powerful and capable of viewing distant galaxies. Â – Source: AutoBlog
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“It’s powered by a Nissan Leaf battery pack too — some nice technology sharing there. Check the truck out; it’s a pretty cool-looking off-roader.” –  – Source: AutoBlog
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TRAILER
-  •  Aerodynamic Design
-  •  Integrated Telescope
-  •  Refrigerated Atmosphere
-   • Radar Units
-  •  Portable EV Battery Packs
-  •  Off-Road Wheels
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DRIVETRAIN
-  •  Standard Drivetrain
-  •  2.3-Liter Diesel
-   • 187 Horsepower
-  •  332 Pound-Feet Of Torque
The Nissan Navara Dark Sky Concept also features an upgraded Intelligent Around View Monitor system that provides a
birds-eye-view around the pickup, as well as an enhanced Blind Spot
Warning that can highlight objects in blind spots within the range of the trailer.
