In cargo-van form with the standard roof height, the Nissan NV offers a total of cubic feet of space. The high-roof model, at Your average person can stand up inside without stooping. In the front row, the NV offers about the same comfort and convenience as Nissan's Titan pickups. The NV passenger van's second- and third-row seats are removable and repositionable. Buyers can option leather-appointed seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and heated front seats.
The Nissan NV's available in-cabin technology is light, even for this class. Both models come with a standard audio system with a 7. SV and SL models come with in-dash navigation, SiriusXM satellite radio subscription sold separately , mobile apps, and a 5. In the dashboard, there is a single USB port and an auxiliary jack.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration is not offered. Although most of Nissan's new cars and SUVs come with electronic driver aids and active safety tech such as forward-collision braking and blind-spot monitoring, the NV doesn't offer anything of the sort. An electronic stability-control system is standard, along with front and roof-mounted curtain side-impact airbags.
Nissan lags its competition in this regard; other vans in this class offer many more safety systems. Key safety features include:. Nissan, however, does not include any scheduled maintenance.
More Features and Specs. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. Type keyword s to search. By Drew Dorian and Scott Oldham. View Photos. Nissan Car and Driver. More on the Nissan NV. The overall length measures The maximum body width is The NV has a height of 84 inches. The large Japanese people carrier rides on a As can be expected from a fully-furnished rhinoceros on wheels, curb weights are on the heavy side, with the base model weighing in at 6, pounds, rising to a hefty 6, lbs for the top of the line models.
When it comes to the exterior color options for the Nissan NV, there's a simple palette of six colors on offer which might seem limited, but makes total sense seeing as the NV is basically just a box on wheels built to transport people from A to B. Arctic Blue is not available for the entry-level S variant. Our choice of color for the Nissan NV Passenger would have to be Brilliant Silver, as it helps to slim down the bulky exterior and gives the NV more family-friendly appeal as opposed to the black or white blue-collar alternative.
Living with the NV is a tale of two engines. Customers can choose between a naturally aspirated V6 producing horsepower and lb-ft of torque available in the S and SV, and a V8 producing hp and lb-ft of torque in the SL. Both engines are adept at pulling along the twenty-foot rear-wheel-drive van, but in either configuration, the overall experience is the same; you're driving a nearly 7,pound van, so progress is mild instead of manic, and you'll have to think carefully before making any major moves out on the road.
Around town, there's enough get-up-and-go to stick with traffic, but fully loaded, you'll be better off with the V8 model, which benefits from superior torque specs that you can really feel in the mid-range. Out on the open road the NV gets up to speed with no major complaints and will sit at the speed limit with ease, but overtaking should be carefully considered; acceleration is hampered by the fact that the NV was purpose-built to resist the wind and progress after 60 miles per hour can feel strained.
According to Nissan, the V8 NV Passenger Van is able to tow a maximum of 8, lbs when fitted with the correct tow hitch receiver, besting all rivals in this regard. Standard bumper towing is limited to 2, lbs on all variants. Powering the base model and the mid-range NV Passenger is a 4.
This engine features continuously variable valve timing, direct fuel injection, and a CCA heavy-duty battery. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an old-school five-speed automatic transmission. The V6 engine offers enough pep for in-town driving but feels underpowered when the NV is fully loaded with people and their stuff. This becomes more evident when you merge onto the freeway. The top of the range SL model comes standard with a more powerful 5.
The V8 engine is mated to a standard seven-speed automatic transmission and is the combination to go for, in our opinion, especially if you're planning on hauling around a large number of people on a daily basis.
The passenger-friendly version on Nissan's full-size cargo van might have the bells and whistles necessary to convince you of its human-moving abilities, but beneath the veneer of soft-touch materials and air conditioning, hides the DNA of a hard-working cargo van, and it's here where the RWD NV Passenger van gets its handling and driving characteristics.
Put simply; it drives like the clunky, big van that it is. Steering is light, but don't expect to receive any feedback through the steering wheel, and you might as well forget about razor-sharp center point steering reactions. The NV will head in the direction of your choosing, but how it does so, or where it's actually pointing its tires are a well-kept secret.
The NV's front independent double-wishbone and multi-leaf rear suspension with a solid axle is aided by front and rear stabilizer bars to offer a ride quality that feels much more compliant than its van exterior would suggest, but it's not as refined as most modern SUVs. The EPA doesn't supply fuel economy ratings for vans and trucks over 8, GVWR gross vehicle weight rating , so we can't give you any official numbers, but according to fuel surveys conducted by current owners, you can expect to see a combined average of around 14 mpg for V6 models, while the more powerful V8 will average around 13 mpg.
The NV Passenger Van comes equipped with a gallon fuel tank, which should give it a maximum range of anything between and miles based on the above figures, but like all vans, much of this comes down to how many people you're hauling on a regular basis.
Just because you're transporting people instead of plumbing equipment doesn't mean you get a sleeker interior design; the NV Passenger Van shares its basic dash layout with its more utilitarian sibling. What this means is that you get a very simple instrument panel layout that is angled towards the driver, and includes basic controls for the infotainment system, air conditioning, and power outlets. In base form, the NV feels spartan and is clearly aimed at those who purely need a van to transport people for short distances - but stepping into a higher spec version reveals luxuries such as leather seats.
Standard interior features on the base model include air conditioning, remote keyless entry, passenger rear heating and cooling vents, power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down, a tilt steering column, and a single volt DC power outlet.
SV models enjoy three standard volt power outlets, six rear-passenger map lights, entry lighting for the driver and front passenger, as well as a multi-functional center console with file and laptop computer storage holder.
Top-spec SL vehicles get luxuries such as dual-zone climate control and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a compass. The most important aspect of the NV Passenger van is its seating configuration and overall seating space - why else would anyone be interested in one of these, right? What Nissan offers is a person seating capacity that can be configured in an incredible ways. In base form, the driver's seat is manually adjustable in four different ways, as is the front passenger seat, but step up to the SV or SL, and you get an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat with manual lumbar settings.
Headroom measures in at Legroom in the front is a generous 42 inches while second-row passengers have to make do with only Third and fourth-row passengers get The only downside to the NV is that rivals offer a sardine-like seat arrangement absent from the big Nissan. Nissan caters to those merely seeking a basic people carrier that will withstand years of daily abuse, all the way through to larger families who appreciate a more premium driving experience.
Both S and SV models come with gray cloth seats with reinforced side bolster wear patches, which strike a good balance between cargo van durability and everyday good looks. These cloth seats are covered in a water repellant to help make clean-up easier. Carpeted flooring is only available in SV and SL model vans.
Top-of-the-range SLs get a beige leather interior, including a leather-wrapped steering wheel, which adds a touch of class to the otherwise pedestrian interior. Competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van offer a more luxurious interior and a wider range of material options.
Nissan has kept things simple on the inside, and while there might be a few ugly plastic trim pieces scattered around the interior, both the cloth and leather interiors feel solid and should last the life of the vehicle.
Let's not forget that the NV Passenger van is a glitzy cargo van with seats strapped in the back, so if the need ever arises, you can ditch the seats in favor of a few dirt bikes or a second-hand jacuzzi you found on craigslist. Nissan quotes a total cargo space of Still, seeing as the NV Passenger Van will spend most of its life with its passenger seats firmly in place, it would be better to note the cargo bay length measurements of Maximum cargo width is Maximum cargo height is With all four rows of seats in place, the NV offers The great thing about the NV Passenger Van is the fact that with over seating configurations, you'll always find a good compromise between cargo space and human space.
Small items are gobbled up by a large center locking console storage bin on SV and SL models, a medium-sized glovebox, a small storage compartment in front of the shift knob as well as a driver's seat storage pocket on SV and SL models, a driver's under-seat storage bay, front door map pockets and six cupholders in the base model SV and SL vehicles get eight. Nissan has logically spaced the available features on the NV Passenger Van in a way that makes it easy for new owners to select a trim level with their required level of features and get on with the important task of driving people places.
In base trim, the NV doesn't offer much, but there's enough to convince you that you're driving something that was built in the last decade or so. Standard features on the base model include cruise control, a rearview camera, air conditioning, power windows with one-touch auto-down as well as remote keyless entry, power door locks with auto-locking, and a single Volt power outlet.
SV and SL models get additional power outlets, as well as full interior carpeting, a lockable center console storage bin, and eight cupholders. The top-of-the-line SL model gets standard dual-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with an integrated compass, a leather steering wheel, and an eight-way power driver's seat which it shares with the SV. SV and SL models get an additional two speakers for a grand total of six. The top two trims add several features but make do with a smaller 5.
The overall experience is good; the system is responsive enough in most situations, and the menus are easy to navigate. Our only complaint would be the sub-par sound system, which fails to impress with its sound delivery. A strong platform, basic gas-powered engines, and simple engineering in general means the Nissan NV Passenger Van should stand up to a ton of abuse without breaking a sweat. The NHTSA records that the NV was last recalled in for an issue with the back-up camera, but other than that, the ugly duckling has proven to be a reliable workhorse.
Unfortunately, there is no comprehensive or new Nissan NV Passenger safety review available. The van hasn't been comprehensively tested by either the NHTSA or the IIHS, which is rather worrisome considering its people-carrying purpose, although the NV did score a poor two stars for the rollover test in Nissan has ensured that there are ample airbags and additional electronic assistance features to keep things relatively safe in case of a serious accident.
Unlike its cargo-carrying counterpart, the NV Passenger Van takes rear passengers into account with additional rear passenger protection included in the overall design of the safety plan. Every NV Passenger Van model gets a standard airbag system with dual-stage front and side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted curtain side-impact airbags with rollover sensors for all outboard passengers.
There are pipe-style steel side-door guard beams in place to keep things secure in case of a serious side impact, and you also get front and rear crumple zones with hood-buckling creases and safety stops. Brake-away engine mounts, a slide-away brake pedal assembly, and tire-pressure monitoring system all help add to the overall safety of the NV. SV and SL models come equipped with an immobilizer security system. Driver assistance features include standard cruise control, a rearview monitor, and electronic traction control.
Unfortunately, more advanced driver aids like adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning aren't offered at all. There is no doubt that the Nissan NV Passenger Van is a compromised vehicle; it was designed as a cargo van but has ended up with the task of carrying 12 people and their stuff around in some semblance of comfort.
The first thing you'll have to come to terms with is its unavoidable cargo van DNA, which makes it difficult to navigate in tight spaces, makes it drive and handle like a s school bus okay, maybe not that bad , and affords it the visual appeal of a light industrial complex on the wrong side of town.
There are, however, a few upsides to its van roots; you get tons of space, over different ways to configure the seating arrangement, and a sturdy platform that will stand up to years of hard abuse. Both the naturally aspirated six and eight-cylinder engine options get the job done without complaint, but the V8 is by far the easier engine to live with on a daily basis. Features such as dual-zone climate control and satellite radio are considered luxuries in the NV but manage your expectations and your budget , and the NV Passenger Van will surprise you with how comfortable it can be.
The Nissan doesn't pretend to be anything other than an honest-to-goodness passenger van built to take people places without having to shout about it, and if you manage to look past that disaster zone of a front-end, you'll find a genuine, hardworking van that's eager to please. The price of the Nissan NV Passenger has seen a slight increase for in the USA but the big passenger van still offers one of the best value for money packages in its class.
Nissan offers its spacious seater passenger van in three different trim levels, starting with the base model S, followed by the mid-range SV, and finally the range-topping SL. However, rivals do offer more configurations as the Nissan comes with just one wheelbase and one roof height. The base model of the range is powered by a 4.
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