Nissan NV (North America)
| 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 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.
The NV nameplate was previously used by a small pickup truck sold in Thailand.
Development
[edit]The 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
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The 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
[edit]The 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
[edit]The 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
[edit]In 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
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- ^ "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.
