After Nissan teased us with the sketches of the Forum concept in November and December, the firm has finally released official images of the 'exploratory design concept' developed by Nissan Design America in La Jolla, CA. It will be unveiled at the NAIAS in January.

The exterior design of the MPV is a basic one-box form, but adds a wide stance, high beltline and slightly aggressive front end appearance. LED lights feature front and rear, with a subtle LED light bar accenting the grille and hood designs. Design innovations include 90-degree opening front doors devoid of B-pillars - to facilitate access to the 2nd and 3rd row seats.

Inside, the Forum is fitted with leather-appointed pedestal-style front seats and a cockpit area surrounded by wood and aluminum. A 'floating' IP design blends communications technology with simple controls and includes mood lighting under the upper and lower console areas. A built-in console-mounted microwave, sized to fit a bag of microwave popcorn, is accessible from the front and center seats. The 'turntable' 2nd row motorized bucket seats rotate 90 degrees or 180 degrees and include individual wireless monitors in the seat console for watching DVDs or playing games.

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