\u2013 Nissan Enters North American Commercial Vehicle Market with Innovative Standard and High Roof Vans Designed to \u201cHelp Businesses Run Better\u201d \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\nAs Nissan finalizes plans to bring its first production commercial vehicle (CV) to the North American market in late 2010, it is starting with a truly ground up design \u2013 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\u2019s exceptional commercial vehicle heritage, covering 75 years and more than 75 percent of the global CV market.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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 United States, we bring a more than seven-decade tradition of durability, quality and reliability to our products,\u201d said Joe Castelli, vice president, Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). \u201cAt the same time, we\u2019ve taken a fresh look at every aspect of the CV business \u2013 including styling, powertrain, interiors, cost of operation and ownership, dealership sales and service operations and, most importantly, real world customer needs.\u201d<\/p>\n
The first production models in Nissan\u2019s new North American CV lineup are the 2011 Nissan NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD. They will be available with 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) \u2013 with High Roof models offering stand-up walkthrough\/work cargo area capability.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been too many years since any manufacturer in this segment has taken a \u2019clean sheet\u2019 look at the needs of owners and operators in the CV segment,\u201d said Castelli. \u201cWe\u2019ve 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 with segment-busting vehicles, so customer input was essential.\u201d<\/p>\n
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 \u2013 Los Angeles, Chicago, New Jersey, Dallas, Detroit, New York, Minnesota, Arizona and other markets. The team met with large fleet owners and managers, small business owners, aftermarket suppliers and converters and rode along with owners of competitive vehicles.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe NV is one of the most researched projects ever in the history of Nissan. We touched the market at every point possible, with the findings reflected in every aspect of the final NV design,\u201d added Castelli.<\/p>\n
Comfortable Seating and Standing<\/strong>
\nResearch showed that commercial van owners are the least satisfied of any vehicle segment, with 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 with a cargo van\u2019s capacity and security.<\/p>\n\u201cLooking at the CV market in recent years, there\u2019s 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,\u201d explained Castelli. \u201cYet 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\u2019re giving them the best of both worlds.\u201d<\/p>\n
Answering one of the major unmet owner needs \u2013 driver comfort and roominess \u2013 the Nissan NV interior starts with wide front doors for easy ingress and egress, supportive bucket seating with extensive adjustability, large armrests and a truck-like driving position with ample legroom and foot room. The available center console (removable) provides a range of integrated storage features, while the fold-down passenger seat \u2013 which is unique to the segment \u2013 adds worktable functionality and enhances the cab\u2019s feeling of openness.<\/p>\n
Another major contributor to the pickup-like cab is the absence of the traditional CV engine \u201cdoghouse\u201d that intrudes into the cab due to the setback engine placement. The Nissan NV utilizes a conventional truck engine layout with the engine and transmission located ahead of the firewall\/A-pillar. 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the seats forward the NV looks, acts and feels like a pickup. You don\u2019t have to take apart the interior to access the engine and you don\u2019t have to worry about tucking your work boots into a cramped footwell,\u201d said Castelli. \u201cBut, make no mistake, behind the seats the NV is pure, practical van.\u201d<\/p>\n
The NV\u2019s ample cargo area offers a 120.7-inch cargo floor length and 70.3-inch maximum cargo floor width. NV Standard Roof models offer a maximum 55.4 cargo area height, among the tallest in class. The NV High Roof provides a maximum 76.5-inches of cargo room height \u2013 enough for most users to move about the cargo area while standing up straight.<\/p>\n
\u201cStandard Roof NV models are designed to fit in most garages or go through most car washes and fast food drive-through lanes \u2013 along with offering easier reach to access roof racks,\u201d said Castelli. \u201cBut 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smart Functionality and Flexible Layout<\/strong>
\nInspired 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\u2019 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 center console (removable) fits letter size files and laptop computers \u2013 and includes a computer or mobile phone charging point.<\/p>\n\u201cA commercial van must serve many more functions today, including acting as a mobile office for time spent on the road or at a job site,\u201d said Castelli. \u201cWe\u2019ve made storage and productivity items integral to the design, rather than tacked-on afterthoughts. The result is a clean, practical and comfortable workspace for a wide variety of professions and businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n
Along with being conceived as a \u201cmobile office,\u201d the Nissan NV is designed to function as a \u201cmobile workshop\u201d \u2013 thanks to its simple, flexible cargo area layout. Along with 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.<\/p>\n
The new Nissan NV was also designed to accommodate aftermarket outfitting and modifications. For example, the roof rack mounting brackets are designed for various rack systems without piercing holes in the roof, which can lead to corrosion and water leaks. The available \u201cupfitter pre-wiring\u201d allows easy access into the electrical system.<\/p>\n
The NV also offers a full-length cargo area inner panel to protect the outer walls from dents and dings from the inside, and there are multiple weld-nut attachment points for shelving and racks \u2013 again requiring no sheet metal drilling. In addition, the NV\u2019s nearly vertical sidewalls maximize the usable cargo space, accommodating common aftermarket storage systems, as well as a bulkhead behind the driver.<\/p>\n
Three Well-Equipped Models<\/strong>
\nCost of ownership and operation is a critical factor in the CV segment, whether for major fleet operations or individual business owners. \u201cFrom 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,\u201d said Castelli. \u201cThe NV is designed to be affordable and to stand up to the abuse that real work trucks face everyday.\u201d<\/p>\nThe new Nissan NV will launch with a choice of two engines \u2013 a powerful yet fuel efficient 4.0-liter V6 or a powerful, torquey 5.6-liter V8. Both engines will be matched to a standard 5-speed automatic.<\/p>\n
Safety systems include the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors), 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.<\/p>\n
The 2011 Nissan NV will be offered in three well-equipped models, the NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD. All three models will be available with the Standard Roof, while the High Roof body will be offered in the NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD models only. Additional information regarding standard features, trim levels and optional equipment will be provided later.<\/p>\n
The new Nissan NV will be manufactured in Canton, Mississippi and available through a select network of authorized Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers nationwide. For updates and more information, please go to www.nissancommercialvehicles.com.<\/p>\n
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