Nissan has put its next-generation ProPILOT  driver-assist system to the test in Tokyo, where traffic is a contact sport and patience is optional. A convoy of Ariya-based prototypes cruised through the city this month, showing off tech due to launch in Japan from FY27.

The system combines Nissan’s “Ground Truth Perception” with Wayve’s “AI Driver” software. Together they form a package designed to read the road like a human, minus the nerves and caffeine. The hardware backing it up is serious: 11 cameras, 5 radar sensors, and a roof-mounted LiDAR unit that gives the car an all-seeing, all-knowing vibe.

Wayve’s embodied AI doesn’t just clock a bus or a cyclist and panic — it studies the whole scene. It predicts traffic flow, anticipates who’s about to cut across two lanes, and reacts instantly when the chaos arrives. The result is smoother, safer driving that feels less robotic and more human.

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Nissan’s Ground Truth Perception, powered by LiDAR, adds an extra layer of precision, particularly at night or when speeds climb. Think of it as an alert passenger who actually helps, instead of pointing out that you missed the last turn-off.

Chief Technology Officer Eiichi Akashi said the new system will “deliver the feeling that a skilled human driver is behind the wheel,” giving drivers and pedestrians alike more confidence.

This next leap builds on Nissan’s journey from single-lane ProPILOT, to multi-lane ProPILOT 2.0, and now into the tangled mess of city streets. It’s part of the brand’s wider push toward mobility that’s cleaner, safer, and — crucially — less stressful for those behind the wheel.

The first production rollout is planned for Japan in FY27. Until then, Tokyo has had a glimpse of Nissan’s answer to future driving: calm, clever, and surprisingly reassuring.

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