New Nissan NV200 Compact Van
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Nissan are planning on introducing their new compact van, the NV200, next week at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. Nissan say that the van has been designed for both business and people carrier uses.
Because Nissan are aiming for both business and family use, they have designed 3 different versions. The Cargo, designed to carry as much as possible. The combi version, which is designed to carry both goods and people, and finally there is the more plush version which can carry 7 passengers.
The NV200 around 173 inches long and has sliding doors, a 78.8 inch loading back with 2 side hinged back doors. The maximum cargo volume for the Cargo version is 144.7 cubic feet. Nissan have also said that it can hold 2 European standard sized pallets.
As for the Combi version, Nissan have said that the seats are not able to be removed, however, they can be folded away so they don’t have to be stored elsewhere while you carry extra goods. The passenger version comes with a top hinged tailgate, as does the Combi version, however, the Combi also comes with an option of either sliding or hinged side doors.
There are 2 engines to choose from, the Nissan Micra’s 1.6 litre petrol engine, or a Renault 1.5 litre diesel engine.
The inside of the NV200 comes with a few good features including a secret compartment in the top of the glove box to store electrical items and keep them out of view, although the compartment is not very secret if they tell everyone. There is also an optional rear view parking camera available which is said to be a first for this van market.
The NV200 van is planned for release in Japan this summer and around the rest of Europe in autumn, however, Nissan haven’t said if the NV200 will be going to North America.
However, due to the current recession, will the new NV200 be able to make enough sales? Certainly people are looking less at buying new vans and cars at the moment, although, maybe the NV200 will prove to be a sucess in the van leasing market. There are also some great Mercedes van leasing offers flying around at the moment, that’s if you really need a van before the NV200.
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