Nissan has created a van it deems the “Ultimate Smart BBQ Vehicle,” based on the e-NV200 and the sudden uptick in the popularity of self-grilled meats in Japan.
The whimsical, SEMA-appropriate specialty vehicle was built by Nissan’s Green Funding Lab in Japan. The all-purpose e-NV200 cargo van does not have or need a grille thanks to its electric powertrain, but Nissan engineers added a grill and rigged it to be juiced by 1,500 watts of on-board electric power.
It’s not just a mobile cow cooker, though. A slew of other features promise to separate your al fresco dining experience from the average campfire roadkill roast. For instance, a roof-mounted “Mosquito Barrier” projects a radius of ultrasonic waves and bug-repelling aromas, a “Refreshing Mist Shower” and folding shade canopy offer respite from the sun, and a millennial-friendly selfie drone accomplishes, well, we’re not sure what. But it’s there, and spelled three different ways in the accompanying video.
Other high-tech features include a side window that’s really a large TV linked your smartphone’s video feed and built-in machine for karaoke, which we hear is all the rage in Japan. Once the fun’s over, your freeloading friends can help clean up by using the included garbage disposal and on-board minibar sink.
Sadly, this appears to be a one-off creation. Americans envious of the NV, however, can always take a taxi ride.
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