Nissan’s new Roox minicar will be introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show that begins 2 weeks from now and is expected to hit the streets of Japan this December. Many have viewed the Roox and got the impression that it looked like an angry box on wheels and let’s be honest… this is the best description.

Featured on the Roox are a chrome grille, sliding rear doors which can be opened remotely with the keyfob and a large greenhouse. The Roox is the most spacious four-seater in its class despite having a relatively smaller size, measuring 3,395mm long, 1,475mm wide, and 1,735mm high. To expand the cargo capacity, the rear seats can be folded down. Perks include a drink cooler located in the upper glove box and a storage bin hidden underneath the passenger seat. Complete details, including engine specs, are expected to be released later this month. Continued after the jump!

Press release:

“With a spacious interior, set to change the face of minicars in Japan, the elegantly designed Nissan ROOX is a “super space” minicar that will certainly catch the eye. The grade ‘Highway Star’, which will be shown at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, employs sportier, dynamic lines. Nissan ROOX will debut in Japan in December.

The Nissan ROOX employs its interior space and clever packaging to support the active lifestyles of all members of the family. With interior width measuring 1365 mm and interior length 2085 mm, this minicar ranks as the most spacious in its class. No matter where you sit, the ROOX’s design gives each passenger a sense of the great outdoors. Seating arrangements can be altered to suit the number of occupants, and by flattening the rear seat back, a large luggage space is created.

Designers set out to build a “super space” minicar that could be enjoyed by the whole family everyday. Employing a chrome grille and a sharp headlight design, the exterior has been penned in a bold form that stands out in a crowd. The sporty black interior also combines with the strong exterior lines to excite all those who drive it.

The new Nissan ROOX incorporates rear sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle that make entry and exit easy and safe. When open, rear access dimensions measure 580mm wide and 1230mm high, and a low-mounted rear step provides extra convenience especially when transporting children. And no need to worry about struggling to open doors when carrying lots of luggage. The ROOX features a remotecontrol door opening keyfob.

This vehicle also features a convenient drink cooler fitted inside the upper glove box of the passenger seat while a storage box under the passenger seat caters for children’s toys, dirty shoes and the like. The ROOX boasts aloud of quality and a range of features that will more than satisfy buyers thinking of switching from their small or medium-sized car. As a very economical alternative, low mileage car, this minicar is also eligible for the eco-car tax subsidy*.

Fitted with dual airbags and front SRS side airbags*, the ROOX is a totally new kind of minicar that combines environmental and safety features into one exciting package.”

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