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Datsun Rises From The Dead With The XLink Concept

Consumers love revivals. Nothing whips ‘em into a ducat dropping frenzy like the words “throwback” or “retro.” Every company from Nike and Reebok to Chevy and Mercedes bring back popular marquees and models in hopes that the nostalgia will make them flock to stores. Recently, German design student Benjamin Nawka proposed his Datsun XLink concept in hopes of doing the same for the old Nissan brand…

Designed as a four-seater coupe, Nawka’s XLink—inspired by aircrafts (hence the winglets) and architecture—was envisioned to be a competitor for brands such as Scion and Mini. Despite it’s low slung look, it features a height adjustable chassis to allow drivers to ride over rough terrain, making it possible to sell it all over the world. On the technology front, it features the XLink Experience, a system which would allow you to talk to other XLinks. At the moment, Nissan doesn’t really need another brand, but if they were to bring Datsun back after 22 years, this would be a good place to start.