Nissan’s NV bridges the gap between traditional two-box vans like the Ford E-Series and Chevy Express/GMC Savanna, and Euro-style monoboxes like the Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, and Ram ProMaster. Built on a story fully boxed frame, the NV also features wide sliding side doors and rear doors that open up to 283 degrees.
Now in its fourth year on sale, the NV family carries over without any changes. There are a couple of new colours, though. NV Cargo adds Cayenne Red to its colour pallet, while the NV Passenger adds Cayenne Red and Pearl White.
NV is available in two forms, NV Cargo and NV Passenger, which are optimized to carry cargo and people, respectively.
The NV Cargo has a simple but comprehensive range. The 1500 is available exclusively with the standard height roof, while the 2500 and 3500 can be had in standard and high-roof forms. The latter offers the ability to stand and walk inside the vehicle without ducking or crouching. All Cargo vans feature protective interior paneling and reinforced attachment points for upfitting on the floor, walls, and roof, and can accommodate 4x8 sheets of plywood or a pair of standard cargo pallets. 120-volt power outlets are a convenient touch.
The NV Passenger is available exclusively in 3500 form in SV and SL trims with a standard-height roof. 12 seats are standard, and thanks to six removable seats, the cabin can be configured easily to accommodate loads of people or cargo, such as carrying eight folks and items 10 feet long simultaneously. The fourth row is split 50/50, with the second and third utilizing a 35/65 split; all rows have retractable cupholders, overhead vents, and plenty of storage and 12-volt power outlets. A low step-in height and large sliding side door with a 40-inch aperture provide easy access to the second and third row of seats. Impressively, all NV Passenger vans come with standard navigation, reverse camera, parking sensors, and an eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support. Heated front seats and leather upholstery are standard on the SL.
NVs are available with two different powertrains. The 1500 and 2500 come standard with a 4.0-litre DOHC V6 engine shared with the Frontier compact pickup. It produces 261 hp and 281 lb-ft of torque. Standard on the 3500 HD and optional on the 2500 HD is Nissan’s Endurance V8 engine, which displaces 5.6 litres and produces 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. Both engines use a five-speed automatic transmission and drive the rear wheels. V6s can tow up to 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs), while V8s are rated to tow up to 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs).
Pricing for the NV Cargo starts at $34,048 for the 1500 V6 S and caps out at the 3500 HD V8 SV High Roof, which sells for $41,848. The 3500 SV Passenger starts at $43,348 and caps out at $47,348 for the SL V8. All NVs also feature a five-year, 160,000-km bumper-to-bumper warranty, which easily bests the three-year, 60,000-km warranty on standard Nissan cars and trucks.
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