InfraStructures - October 2010 - Nissan to Become a Major Player in the Commercial Vehicle Sector

Nissan to Become a Major Player in the Commercial Vehicle Sector

At about the same as the NV1500/2500/3500 heavy van series is launched in the U.S. and Canada, Nissan Europe chose the 63rd IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hanover, Germany, to present its new NV400 for the European market.

Contrary to the North American NV, which is based on the Titan pickup platform, the European Nissan NV400 shares its platform with the Renault Master and Opel Movano.

Big payload in a small footprint
Similar in size to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, they use a platform that is flexible enough to be offered in either front-wheel or rear-wheel drive depending on the size of the vehicle.

Offered in four lengths and three roof heights, load length can extend to more than 4 m and load volume to 17 m3. These vans offer payloads of up to 2,5 t, depending on body variant. They are powered by a 2,3 l direct injected turbocharged diesel I4.

The American cousin
The Nissan NV1500/2500/3500 lineup will be offered with a choice of two roof heights with either 6,2 m3 or 8,5 m3 of cargo volume. Load length is 3,0 m and, with more than 1,32 m between wheel wells, you can easily load two standard pallets or 4x8 dry wall sheets flat.

Powered by either a 4,0 V6 or a 5,6 l V8, the NV vans clearly target traditional large van customers that would otherwise shop for Ford E-Series and Chevrolet Express offerings.

Source: Nissan