Nissan CEO Wants Silvia Revival but Says No Plans Yet
He portrays an IDx-style coupe as a brand builder for younger buyers despite tough safety rules.
Overview
- In an interview with Kuruma News, Ivan Espinosa said he would "love to bring the Silvia back."
- He said a compact, rear-drive coupe in the spirit of the IDx could help express the Nissan brand and appeal to younger customers.
- Espinosa praised the S15’s light, well-tuned chassis and high-output 2.0-liter turbo engine, calling it one of Nissan’s best lightweight sports cars.
- He cautioned that modern crash-safety requirements make creating such a lightweight platform extremely difficult.
- He stated there are no concrete plans, calling it "just an idea in my head," as reporting notes Nissan is focusing on volume recovery during restructuring.