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MSRP: $24,590-32,190
Invoice: $23,127-30,275
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2012 Nissan NV Offers Breakthrough Design, Brings New Thinking to CV Van Segment
– Nissan Enters Únited States Commercial Vehicle Market wîth Innovative Standard and High Roof Vans Designed to 'Help Businesses Run Better' –As Nissan finalizes plans to bring its first production commercial vehicle (CV) to the Únited States market in spring 2011, it is starting wîth a truly ground up design – from its rugged ladder frame to the roof rack mounting brackets on the top of the innovatively conceived and styled body. Yet the all-new Nissan NV (Nissan Van) also has the advantage of Nissan's exceptional commercial vehicle heritage, covering 75 years and more than 75 percent of the global CV market.
'The new kid on the block, as it turns out, is also a long-time player in the global commercial vehicle market. As the first non-domestic nameplate to design, manufacture and sell CVs in the Únited States, we bring a more than seven-decade tradition of durability, quality and reliability to our products,' said Joe Castelli, vice president, Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). 'At the same time, we've taken a fresh look at every aspect of the CV business – including styling, powertrain, interiors, cost of operation and ownership, dealership sales and service operations and, most importantly, real world customer needs.'
The first production models in Nissan's new Ú.S. commercial vehicle lineup are the 2012 Nissan NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD. They will be available wîth a choice of 4.0-liter V6 and 5.6-liter V8 engines and in two body styles, Standard Roof (all models) and High Roof (NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD only) – wîth High Roof models offering stand-up walkthrough/work cargo area capability.
'It's been too many years since any manufacturer in this §egmènt has taken a 'clean sheet' look at the needs of owners and operators in the CV §egmènt,' said Castelli. 'We've invested more than five years researching the comfort, style and smart functionality demands that will enable business owners to accomplish more throughout their day. We plan on coming out of the box wîth §egmènt-busting vehicles, so customer input was essential.'
The NV planning team employed a wide range of innovative customer research methodologies, including focus groups, on-site visits and concept reviews. The quantitative and qualitative research took place all across America – Los Angeles, Chicago, New Jersey, Dallas, Detroit, New York, Minnesota, Arizona and other markets. The team met wîth large fleet owners and managers, small business owners, aftermarket suppliers and converters and rode along wîth owners of competitive vehicles.
'The NV is one of the most researched projects ever in the history of Nissan. We touched the market at every point possible, wîth the findings reflected in every aspect of the final NV design,' added Castelli.
Comfortable Seating and Standing
Research showed that commercial van owners are the least satisfied of any vehicle §egmènt, wîth many van owners disposing of their vehicles in favor of light duty trucks despite the compromise of convenience and utility. In developing the new Nissan NV, one of the overarching goals was to combine pickup truck-like comfort, interior amenities and drivability wîth a cargo van's capacity and security.
'Looking at the CV market in recent years, there's been a migration of van users to light-duty pickups due to the lack of comfort, image and dependability of the current outdated van platforms,' explained Castelli. 'Yet many of these truck owners admit they need a van for weather protection, security and the convenience of a tall roof van to carry large items or equipment. With the Nissan NV, we're giving them the best of both worlds.'Answering one of the major unmet owner needs – driver comfort and roominess – the Nissan NV interior starts wîth wide front doors for easy ingress and egress, supportive bucket seating wîth extensive adjustability, large armrests and a truck-like driving position wîth ample legroom and foot room. The available center console (removable) provides a range of integrated storage features, while the fold-down passenger seat – which is unique to the §egmènt – adds worktable functionality and enhances the cab's feeling of openness.
Another major contributor to the pickup-like cab is the absence of the traditional van engine 'doghouse' that intrudes into the cab due to the setback engine placement. The Nissan NV utilizes a conventional truck engine layout wîth out-front engine design. This not only frees up space under the instrument panel and between the seats, it also provides easy under-hood access to the entire engine for routine service and maintenance.
'From the seats forward the NV looks, acts and feels like a pickup. You don't have to take apart the interior to access the engine and you don't have to worry about tucking your work boots into a cramped footwell,' said Castelli. 'But, make no mistake, behind the seats the NV is a pure, practical van.'
The NV's ample cargo area offers a 120.0-inch cargo floor length and 70.2-inch maximum cargo floor width. NV Standard Roof models offer a maximum 55.8 cargo area height, among the tallest in class. The NV High Roof provides a maximum 76.9-inches of cargo room height – enough for most users to move about the cargo area while standing up straight.
'Standard Roof NV models are designed to fit in most garages or go through most car washes and fast food drive-through lanes – along wîth offering easier reach to access roof racks,' said Castelli. 'But for so many businesses, the added cargo capacity and the ability to stand up and work inside the High Roof NV will be a priceless enhancement to their everyday operations and productivity.'
Smart Functionality and Flexible Layout
Inspired by customer needs and usage, the Nissan NV offers an amazing array of smart functionality features, including storage pockets, spaces and compartments designed to provide secure access to the typical commercial customers' everyday use objects. An under seat drawer, for example, fits small tools, stationary or first aid kits, while the deep door pockets fit flashlights, legal-size binders and clipboards. High Roof models offer an available overhead console designed to hold work gloves, legal size binders, safety glasses and system books. The available lockable center console (removable) fits hanging files and laptop computers – and includes a computer or mobile phone charging point, as well as a lid that slides forward to provide a more usable work surface.
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| Engine : 4.0 L., 6-cylinder Power: 261 hp Torque: 281 ft-lbs Engine : 5.6 L., 8-cylinder Power: 317 hp Torque: 385 ft-lbs | |
5-speed Automatic | |
Along wîth being conceived as a 'mobile office,' the Nissan NV is designed to function as a 'mobile workshop' – thanks to its simple, flexible cargo area layout. Along wîth offering wide door openings, the NV offers room between the wheelhouses to accommodate standard plywood or drywall sheets or pallets. There are also a range of cargo area tie-down rings and ample cargo area lighting.
The new Nissan NV was also designed to accommodate aftermarket customization and modifications. For example, the roof attachment points are designed to accommodate installation of various ladder or utility rack systems without piercing holes in the roof, which can lead to corrosion and water leaks. The available 'upfitter pre-wiring' allows easy access into the electrical system.
The NV also offers multiple reinforced integrated attachment points for installation of cargo customization equipment – again requiring no sheet metal drilling. In addition, the NV's nearly vertical sidewalls maximize the usable cargo space, accommodating common aftermarket storage systems, as well as a bulkhead behind the driver. Three Well-Equipped Models
Cost of ownership and operation is a critical factor in the CV §egmènt, whether for major fleet operations or individual business owners. 'From the rugged fully boxed all-steel frame to the body-on-chassis construction, the NV is designed to the highest Nissan standards of durability, quality and reliability,' said Castelli. 'The NV is designed to be affordable and to stand up to the abuse that real work trucks face everyday.'
The new Nissan NV will launch wîth a choice of two engines – a powerful yet fuel efficient 4.0-liter V6 rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, or a powerful, torquey 5.6-liter V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of toque. Both engines will be matched to a standard 5-speed automatic.
Safety systems include dual-stage supplemental front air bags, 3-point front seat belts wîth pretensioners and load limiters, available supplemental front seat-mounted side-impact air bags and roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags.
The 2012 Nissan NV will be offered in three well-equipped models, the V6-equipped NV1500; the NV2500 HD, which is offered wîth V6 and V8 engines; and the NV3500 HD wîth a standard V8 engine. All three models will be available wîth the Standard Roof, while the High Roof body will be offered in the NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD models only.
A number of option packages are offered, including various window configurations, side and curtain supplement air bags, and a Technology Package featuring XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), SD navigation system, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and RearView Monitor.Source - Nissan
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