The Nissan NV (Nissan Van) is a full-size van produced by Nissan from 2011 to 2021. It was developed and marketed for the United States and Canada, where Nissan had not previously been present in the full-size segment.[2] Until the introduction of the Nissan NV, Mexico was the only country in North America selling a full-size Nissan van, as the Nissan Urvan was sold there.
| Nissan NV (F80) | |
|---|---|
 A Nissan NV2500 HD high-roof van | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Nissan NV1500 Nissan NV2500 HD Nissan NV3500 HD |
| Production | 2011–2021 |
| Model years | 2012–2021 |
| Assembly | United States: Canton, Mississippi (Nissan USA) Mexico: Aguascalientes |
| Designer | Bryan Thompson (lead exterior design)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size van |
| Body style | 3-door van 4-door van |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Nissan Titan |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Gasoline: 4.0 L VQ40DE V6 5.6 L VK56DE V8 |
| Transmission |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 146.1 in (3,711 mm) |
| Length | 240.6 in (6,111 mm) |
| Width | 79.9 in (2,029 mm) |
| Height | 83.9 in (2,131 mm) High Roof: 105.0 in (2,667 mm) & 106.0 in (2,692 mm) HD S: 84.9 in (2,156 mm) |
The NV nameplate was previously used by a small pickup truck sold in Thailand.
Development
editThe NV used the same F-Alpha platform as does the Nissan Titan full-size pickup, but due to the need for a flat loading floor it is highly modified and they end up sharing mainly powertrain pieces and some of the design language. The NV was also only available with rear-wheel drive, coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission (later also a seven-speed).[3] The NV was not targeted directly at the (mainly fleet) buyers of the Ford E-Series and Chevrolet Express, but rather at private buyers including contractors and small business owners who are looking for a vehicle that is both capable and comfortable.[4]
The 4.0-litre V6 engine outputs 261 hp (195 kW) and 281 lb⋅ft (381 N⋅m) of torque, while the 5.6-litre V8 engine outputs 375 hp (280 kW) and 387 lb⋅ft (525 N⋅m) of torque.[5] The V8-engined versions are also electronically limited to a top speed of 100 mph (161 km/h).[3]
NV1500
editThe NV1500 has a load capacity of 2,590 lb (1,175 kg), similar to the GMC/Chevrolet cargo van using the same "1500" designation, and informally known as a "half-ton". It was only available with the 4-litre V6. It was available in S or SV trim, with the SV receiving power door locks, windows, outside mirrors, and 17" styled steel wheels.
NV2500
editThe NV2500 HD (HD for "heavy duty") was equipped with the 4-litre V6 engine, with the bigger V8 available as an option.[4] The payload is 3,142 lb (1,425 kg), similar to the GMC/Chevrolet cargo van using the same "2500" designation, and informally known as a "three-quarter-ton". It came in S, SV, or SL trim levels and was available in low or high roof; the SL was only available with the V8. The SV trim featured a lockable center console with power outlets as well as an additional 120 V outlet in the cargo compartment along with the features from the 1500 SV, while the SL trim added chrome bumpers, grille, and door handles and 17" chrome wheels.
NV3500
editThe NV3500 HD was the heaviest weight class offered, and was only available with the large 5.6-litre V8 engine with either a low or a high roof. Payload capacity is 3,925 lb (1,780 kg),[4] similar to the GMC/Chevrolet cargo van using the same "3500" designation, and informally known as a "one-ton".
It was also the only weight class offered in passenger van configuration (with up to 12 seats). Unusually, the latter was offered either with a V6 or a V8, unlike its V8-only cargo counterpart. The NV3500 came in S, SV, or SL trim levels with no high roof available. The NV Passenger has a rollover risk of 30.6%.[6]
Discontinuation
editIn 2020, Nissan reevaluated its commercial van business in North America, and decided to replace it with a "Business Advantage" program for its other vehicles. Production of the NV full-size vans ended in the middle of 2021, with sales continuing through the end of the year.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Bryan Thompson". Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "Nissan Bring Its NV line of Commercial Vans To The US; On Sale Late 2010". Truck Trend. Interlink Media. June 2008. Archived from the original on 2010-04-16.
- ^ a b Swan, Tony (May 2011). "Road Test: 2012 Nissan NV 2500 SV High Roof". Motor Trend.
- ^ a b c McCausland, Evan (2011-02-17). "First Drive: 2012 Nissan NV2500 HD". Automobile Magazine. Archived from the original on 2013-07-29. Retrieved 2012-01-20.
- ^ "Nissan NV: Powertrain Specs". NCVNissan.ca. Archived from the original on 2012-08-09. Retrieved 2012-08-21.
- ^ "2016 Nissan NV3500 Passenger Van VAN RWD". U.S. Department of Transportation. Retrieved 2015-09-28.
- ^ "Nissan NV and NV200 Will Be Discontinued to Make Way For a New Strategy". TheFastLaneTruck.com. 2020-10-10.