Nissan NV200: 2012 Chicago Auto Show

by Matt Fink

Published: February 8th, 2012

Having won a somewhat controversial victory in New York’s “Taxi Of Tomorrow” competition, the Nissan NV200 has now arrived for civilian use.

Highlights of the NV 200 include the ability to fit a standard pallet (40×48) in the back, integrated mounting points (no more drilling!), more cargo room than a Ford Transit Connect, and hanging file folder storage. The sole powerplant available at launch will be a 2 liter, 4-cylinder engine. An electic version using “Leaf technology” will be coming out as a concept soon. No pricing announced, but it will be for sale later in 2012.

Taken together with the Titan-based NV, Nissan now joins Ford in offering two tiers of commercial vans in the United States.

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Hriehl1 on Feb 09, 2012

In passenger-configuration, is there anything here not already available in a Mazda5? At well under $20K?

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87CE 95PV Type on Feb 09, 2012

That front bumper is too big and is going to get messed up in my opinion. Wonder if it could be made out of metal?

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