The Nissan NV200 aims to provide just enough utility for hauling purposes with the efficiency and maneuverability required in urban settings. It's a solution for people who need a van to haul, but not the bulk that full-size models offer. And its low price and available features may make its case for people who need to carry large, but not heavy, objects.
What's New For 2015
The 2015 NV200 gets Nissan's next-generation CVT transmission which boosts fuel economy by 1 mpg, along with an upgraded optional navigation system and available glass for the sliding door, and optional rear parking sensors.
Choosing Your Nissan NV200
The NV200 comes in two trims, S and SV. Both use the same 2-liter four-cylinder engine with 131 horsepower mated to a continuously variable transmission. Fuel economy is 24 mpg city, 26 mpg highway.
S
The base S trim comes standard with 15-inch wheels, cloth seats, split cargo doors, a fold-down passenger's seat, air conditioning, power windows, and a two-speaker audio system with CD player. Options include rear parking sensors, glass for the cargo doors and sliding door and Bluetooth hands-free.
SV
The slightly plusher SV adds features such as power door locks with remote keyless entry, heated power mirrors, cruise control and six D-rings to tie cargo down. Bluetooth is available as a standalone option, but the Technology Package upgrades that to Bluetooth audio streaming, along with a 5.8-inch touchscreen with backup camera, navigation, satellite radio and USB input with iPod and Pandora compatibility. Rear parking sensors and glass for the side and cargo doors are also optional.
For around $1,000, SV is a useable upgrade and makes the NV200 totally usable as both a commercial van or a suburban runabout, like a small crossover with much more space. And even adding niceties like satellite navigation bring the price to less than you'd pay for that full-size van that you may not even need.