Nissan launches their new, practical, NV400 heavy van range
Friday, October 21st, 2011Nissan has just launched their new NV400 heavy van range with gross vehicle weights (GVW) ranging from 2.8t to 4.5t. For the first time, Nissan is also offering front or rear-wheel drive versions, plus the NV400 comes in three wheelbase versions, four different lengths and three different heights.
Cargo volumes range from 8 cubic metres to 17 cubic metres and there are three power options plus six-speed manual and robotised transmissions. There will be factory-built panel vans and combis, crew vans, box-bodies, tippers and dropsides or you can opt for a chassis-cab for your own specialist body builders.
A range of “car-like” standard or optional equipment is on offer including air conditioning, parking sensors, cruise control with speed limiter, trip computer, plus Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity and USB/iPod playback through the sound system. Other optional equipment includes a rear view parking camera and Nissan Connect by TomTom.
The power unit is a 2.3-litre diesel engine offering power outputs of 100,125 and 150hp with torque figures of 285, 310 and 350 Nm respectively. All engines are Euro 5 compliant and have lower running costs with service intervals extended to 25,000 miles or every two years.

