# Slick Hybrid Concept Vehicles The Nissan IMQ is Set to Debut at the Geneva Auto Show By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-imq References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/nissan-imq-crossover-design-geneva) & [autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/2019/03/05/nissan-imq-crossover-geneva-84kff2d7/) The [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-imk-concept) IMQ is released under the auto manufacturer's Intelligent Mobility campaign. Unlike its [fully electric predecessors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv), the model is a hybrid. It is powered by the company's e-Power technology and while electric motors are the main means of acceleration, the Nissan IMQ is charged through "a 1.5 L turbocharged gasoline engine which acts as a generator." The model has the potential to reach 335 horsepower, as well as 516 pound-feet of torque. The vehicle is equipped with tech-savvy, state-of-the-art features which answer to the hyper-connected urban environment. The interior of the Nissan IMQ incorporates a 33-inch screen which is the source of the manufacturer's Virtual Personal Assistant. In addition, the model takes advantage of [augmented reality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-electric-mobility) through the company's Invisible-to-Visible technology that displays outside information within the car. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Vehicles:** The concept of hybrid vehicles is gaining popularity, presenting opportunities for automakers to create innovative and eco-friendly transportation solutions. - **Intelligent Mobility:** The integration of advanced technology and connectivity in vehicles is revolutionizing the automotive industry, opening doors for disruptive innovations in transportation. - **Augmented Reality:** The use of augmented reality in cars provides immersive and interactive experiences, offering new possibilities for entertainment, navigation, and safety features. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the potential to explore and develop hybrid vehicles with advanced technology, providing environmentally-friendly and efficient transportation solutions. - **Technology:** The technology industry can contribute to the advancements in intelligent mobility by creating new software, connectivity solutions, and augmented reality features for vehicles. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can collaborate with automakers to enhance the augmented reality experiences in cars, creating captivating and interactive entertainment options for passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid-Only SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-xtrail.md) - [Battery Electric Performance Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-nismo.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [Persona-Specific EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-futures.md) - [Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-adventure.md) - [Sleek Futuristic Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxout.md) - [Streamlined Digital EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept.md) - [Futuristic Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-xm.md) - [Conceptual Electric Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model.md)