Nissan showcases six Star Wars-themed concept cars

NISSAN STAR WARS CARS: Nissan had a range of Star Wars-themed cars and an X-Wing fighter on its LA show stand

POE DAMERON NISSAN ROGUE X-WING WITH BB-8: Yes, it's the US version of an X-Trail with X-Wing fighter wings and a robot sticking out the roof. It apparently features quad laser cannons, which doubtless make rush hour traffic far easier to deal with.

NISSAN ROGUE SPORT A-WING: A Nissan Qashqai with laser cannons and dual thrusters? Count us in. This A-Wing-themed design also features battle damage, which we presume is designed to represent a particularly hairy trip to a Waitrose car park

NISSAN ALTIMA SPECIAL FORCES TIE FIGHTER: Nissan's large American saloon is a lot more desirable when given some Star Wars sheen. The force is strong in this one, etc.

POE DAMERON NISSAN ROGUE X-WING WITH BB-8: We're not sure adding X-Wings to a Rogue/X-Trail is going to be ideal for British country lanes. The 'rugged tyre and wheel package' might prove more useful on a cold December morning in Yorkshire.

NISSAN MAXIMA KYLO REN TIE SILENCER: Kylo Ren's TIE Silencer is one of the new crafts that will appear in The Last Jedi. And it will look a little like this Maxima, which has added laser cannons and missile launchers, along with bigger wings that a mid-1970s F1 car

CAPTAIN PHASMA NISSAN MAXIMA: Captain Phasma is the huge female stormtrooper who gets to wear shiny silver armour. As well as the new paint job, this Maxima apparently features ground effects for a more intimidating look.

NISSAN MAXIMA KYLO REN TIE SILENCER: We should point out, although you have likely guessed, that these cars won't go on sale to the public.

POE DAMERON NISSAN ROGUE X-WING WITH BB-8: The thruster on the back of the Rogue/X-Wing mash-up suggests it doesn't have the standard petrol or diesel engine inside.

POE DAMERON NISSAN ROGUE X-WING WITH BB-8: Who needs an autonomous car when you can have BB-8 as your on-board droid?

The cars were designed by Lucasarts and feature amazing attention to detail

NISSAN ALTIMA SPECIAL FORCES TIE FIGHTER: The Special Forces TIE Fighter is used by the First Order's elite troops, apparently. The most notable design feature on the Altima version is the multi-panel cockpit window, er, windscreen.