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NV200 is key to Nissan's long-term LCV plan
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Nissan’s new NV200 light commercial vehicle is the “global breakthrough product that will help establish Nissan as an independent LCV player”, according to the company’s LCV boss Tony Lewis.
The NV200 will go on sale in the UK next month — replacing the Kubistar — as a rival to the Ford Transit Connect and Volkswagen Caddy. It’s powered by a 1.5-litre diesel engine with a claimed CO2 emissions figure of 139g/km. Nissan maintains that although it has the same external dimensions as its rivals, the internal packaging means it will carry two standard euro pallets, something unique in the sector. “It’s all in the clever packaging; 4.1m3 genuinely allows customers to downsize,” Lewis said.
Unlike the rest of Nissan’s current van line-up, the NV200 is a unique product and not cross-badged with Renault and, in some cases, Vauxhall. Lewis is promising a good driving experience, versatile load bay and low running costs. “We’re trying to get the used value guides to recognise that this is a segment breaking product,” he said. “If you get good residual values you’re halfway there. We’ve also focussed on parts usage and servicing costs.”
At 4400mm, the Nissan is within 100mm of the length of the Connect, although the load bed is 300mm longer. The NV200’s loading height is also 78mm lower than the baby Transit. Standard equipment on the NV200 includes a rear parking camera, a first for this segment of the market.
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