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2012 Nissan NV At a Glance

The Nissan NV (Nissan VN) is available in three models, NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD, and in two roof configurations - Standard Roof and High Roof. The NV is the first commercial van to offer rugged body-on-frame construction combined with a High Roof, offering most users the ability to walk, stand and work in the cargo area.

The NV's rugged, masculine design combines a full-length hood with access to the engine for service and maintenance, along with signature Nissan styling cues such as large headlights and vertical grille. The broad bodysides project a serious commercial vehicle appearance and provide ample room for company logos and advertising messages. The tall, wide doors offer easy access to the cargo area.

Inside the cab is a roomy comfortable interior with wide, supportive seating and an expansive instrument panel. The passenger seat includes a segment-exclusive fold-down feature, providing a convenient worktable. An available lockable center console offers innovative storage compartments and space to hold binders, hanging file folders and a laptop computer. Other convenient storage spaces include a wide overhead console (available with High Roof models), underseat storage drawers (NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD models) and large door pockets.

The NV also provides exceptional utility, thanks to a long, wide cargo floor, square-top wheelwell housings and nearly vertical sidewalls. Along with maximizing cargo space, the sidewalls accommodate aftermarket storage systems without excessive modification. The cargo area also features a full-length inner panel to prevent cargo from denting the vehicle's outer skin (SV models). There are also multiple integrated reinforced attachment points for mounting cargo customization equipment.

Powering the rear-wheel drive Nissan NV is a choice of two powerful yet fuel-efficient engines - a 4.0-liter V6 and 5.6-liter V8. Both are mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission.



Peter Bedrosian, Senior Product Planning Manager, Nissan North America, gives quick overview of the all-new Nissan NV, the first entry in the company's new Nissan Commercial Vehicle lineup in North America.

Highlights of the 2012 Nissan NV commercial van include:

Exterior Features

• Body-on-frame construction
• Choice of Standard Roof or High Roof body
• Strong masculine styling with iconic Nissan signature front end design
• Long hood for easy engine compartment access and serviceability
• Large side panels for advertising or business signage
• Large, wide-opening front and rear doors, sliding passenger-side door
• Standard Roof models fit in most garages and fast food/bank drive-through lanes and car washes
• Integrated roof attachment points for durable installation of roof mounted ladder and utility racks
• High Roof models provide easy cargo area ingress and egress, comfortable walk-through and stand up capability

Engines and Driveline

• Front engine/rear-wheel drive
• 4.0-liter 24-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V6 rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque
• 5.6-liter 32-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque
• Standard 5-speed automatic transmission
• Independent front suspension with stabilizer bar, solid rear axle with leaf springs and stabilizer bar
• Engine-speed-sensitive hydraulic re-circulating ball steering system
• Heavy-duty 4-wheel disc brakes with 14.30inch front/14.1-inch rear rotors and 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• 17-inch steel wheels and LT245/70R17 all-season tires

Interior/Cargo Area Features

• Simple, flexible layout designed to meet multiple customer requirements
• Ample legroom and foot room
• Comfortable, durable front seats with range of adjusts, available lumbar support
• Heavy-duty fabrics and materials, water repellent fabric on main seating surfaces and built in seat bolster durability patch to resist wear
• Fold-down passenger seatback with one-hand operation, serves as mobile worktable
• Available lockable center console with business card holder and room for mobile phone chargers, letter size files, laptop computer; laptop computer/mobile phone charger outlet inside center console; console lid slides forward to provide work surface for laptop or paperwork
• Available four cupholders, instrument panel storage compartments
• Available overhead console (High Roof models) with room for gloves, legal-size binder, system books, safety glasses
• Large door pockets with room for flashlights, legal-size binder, 1-liter bottle
• Large cargo floor, square-top wheelwells
• Standard upfitter pre-wiring
• Wide-coverage cargo area lighting
• Available power outlets, including available 3-prong 120V outlet in center console and D-pillar locations
• Multiple integrated reinforced attachment points for securing cargo customization equipment
• Recessed "D" tie-down rings
• Available Technology Package offering Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, Navigation, USB interface and Rear View Monitor

Safety and Security

• Dual-stage supplemental front air bags
• 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
• Available supplemental front seat-mounted side-impact air bags and roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags

Models and Manufacturing

• Offered in three well-equipped models: NV1500, NV2500 HD, NV3500 HD
• Available in Standard Roof and High Roof body configurations (NV2500 HD, NV3500 HD series)
• Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Canton, Mississippi Plant