Nissan's European design team explores the potential future for a segment-defying, C-segment family car. A mix between minivan and sports car, the Evalia lacks a central B-pillar, creating a large side opening for loading travelers and their road gear. The front doors swing open, while the rear doors slide back almost parallel to the body, more like a Transformer than a minivan. The interior has minivan-like packaging, with abundant storage and passenger space. But for the driver, the Evalia is focused on driving fun, with a car-like driving position, contoured bucket seat, three-spoke steering wheel, aluminum pedals, and responsive, lowered suspension. Not as radical as the Quest, the five-door Evalia strikes a nebulous middle ground known as "crossover."
