Nissan has unveiled a prototype electric all - wheel drive system at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show . The system is set to make its bow in a crossover vehicle in 2020 , hitting the US market a year later . The all-wheel drive system can change the split of power front to rear, and even side to side. The system uses one electric motor to power each axle , increasing brake horsepower and pound - to - pound torque to 304 hp and 501 hp from 214 hp and 250 hp . Nissan said the drive system can also alter the body split , from side - to - side , as well as front - to - back . The carmaker is continuing to develop in - car avatars that will engage with passengers , it said .
Nissan has unveiled a prototype electric all - wheel drive system at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show . The system is set to make its bow in a crossover vehicle in 2020 , hitting the US market a year later . The system uses one electric motor to power each axle , increasing brake horsepower and pound - to - pound torque to 304 hp and 501 hp from 214 hp and 250 hp . Nissan said the drive system can also alter the body split , from side - to - side , as well as front - to - back . The carmaker is continuing to develop in - car avatars that will engage with passengers , it said .