SPECIFICATION / FEATURES
This Nissan NV200, regardless of model, comes with an impressive range of features as standard:
- Two Side Loading Doors
- CD Player,
- ABS,
- Driver's Airbag,
- Onboard Computer,
- Intelligent Steering,
- And More
WHAT VAN? 2010 VAN OF THE YEAR
"If Dr Who drove a van, he’d probably drive Nissan’s new NV200. That’s because, like the TARDIS, it’s a lot bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Thanks to an intelligent bit of packaging it has the footprint of a short wheelbase van but the cargo space of one with a long wheelbase; a key reason why it’s our Light Van and Van of the Year for 2010 award winner."
MORE DETAILS FROM WHAT VAN?
"So how has Nissan achieved the TARDIS-like effect? Creating a 4.2m3 cargo box in such a compact vehicle has involved some rather clever design. The seats are positioned as far forwards as they can possibly go without compromising legroom, the 55-litre fuel tank is mounted beneath them and the van is fitted with a compact rear suspension system employing wide single-leaf springs. Combined with 14in wheels shod with 175/70 R14C tyres, it also gives NV200 a low rear loading height of just 524mm.
Access to the load area is by means of twin, side-hinged, 70/30 split asymmetrical rear doors — the narrower one is on the offside — plus a sliding nearside door. A sliding offside door is on offer as an optional extra.
The doors open to reveal a cargo bed that is 2,040mm long and 1,500mm wide, narrowing to 1,220mm between the wheel boxes. As a consequence it can swallow two Europallets, always assuming that you’re willing to let a forklift anywhere near your pride and joy. Maximum load height is 1,358mm. Half-a-dozen floor-mounted cargo tie-down points are provided and the driver is protected from being clobbered by anything that slides forwards because it hasn’t been lashed down by a ladder frame mounted behind his seat.
That’s in E specification models. Opt for the more upmarket SE spec instead and you’re upgraded to a full steel bulkhead. Opt for the Versatility Pack too and you can extend the cargo bed to 2.8m by folding the passenger seat flat. Part of a mesh bulkhead can be swivelled through 90° and locked into position to ensure that whatever is loaded into the passenger area doesn’t end up in the driver’s lap. Adjustable load lashing rails that can be positioned above the wheel boxes also figure on the options list.
Top payload is 783kg and NV200 grosses at 2,000kg. It can tow a braked trailer grossing at 1,100kg and an unbraked trailer grossing at 640kg.
ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution come as standard on all models along with Brake Assist and it is interesting to see that Nissan has opted for a traditional braking set-up; discs at the front and drums at the back. Electronic Stability Programme is on the options list.
Electric power-assisted steering is fitted offering a 10.6m kerb-to-kerb turning circle; 11.1m between walls. For the record, Nissan’s new baby is 4,400mm long, 1,690mm wide and 1,860mm tall."
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