FRANKLIN, TN - The 2011 Nissan NV (Nissan Van) marks Nissan's first entry into the commercial vehicle market in North America. Scheduled to launch in late 2010, the Nissan NV will be available in three models, NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD, and in two roof configurations - Standard Roof and High Roof. The NV is the first High Roof commercial van to offer rugged body-on-frame construction. High Roof models allow most users to walk and stand in the cargo area.

The NV's rugged, masculine design combines a full-length hood with access to the engine for service and maintenance, along with signature Nissan styling cues such as large headlights and vertical grille. The broad bodysides project a serious commercial vehicle appearance and provide ample room for company logos or advertising messages. The tall, wide doors offer easy access to the cab and cargo areas.

Inside the cab is a roomy comfortable interior with wide, supportive seating and an expansive instrument panel. The passenger seat includes a segment-exclusive fold-down feature, providing a convenient worktable. An available center console offers innovative storage compartments and space to hold binders and a laptop computer. Other convenient storage spaces include a wide overhead console (available with High Roof models) and large door pockets.

The NV also provides exceptional utility, thanks to a long, wide cargo floor, square-top wheelwell housings and nearly vertical sidewalls. Along with maximizing cargo space, the sidewalls accommodate aftermarket storage systems without excessive modification. The cargo area also features a full-length inner panel to prevent cargo from denting the vehicle's outer skin. There are also multiple weld-nut attachment points for mounting shelving and racks.

Powering the rear-wheel drive Nissan NV will be a choice of two powerful yet fuel-efficient engines - a 4.0-liter V6 and 5.6-liter V8. Both will be mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission.

Highlights of the 2011 Nissan NV commercial van include:

Exterior Features

• Body-on-frame construction

• Choice of Standard Roof or High Roof body

• Strong masculine styling with iconic Nissan signature front end design

• Long hood for easy engine compartment access and serviceability

• Large side panels for advertising or business signage

• Large, wide-opening front and rear doors, sliding passenger-side door

• Standard Roof models fit in most garages and fast food/bank drive-through lanes and car washes

• High Roof models provide easy cargo area ingress and egress, comfortable walk-through and stand capability
  
  Engines and Driveline

• Front engine/rear-wheel drive

• 4.0L 24-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V-6

• 5.6L 32-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V-8

• Standard 5-speed automatic transmission

• Independent front suspension with stabilizer bar, solid rear axle with leaf springs and stabilizer bar

• Engine-speed-sensitive hydraulic re-circulating ball steering system

• Heavy-duty 4-wheel disc brakes with 14.1-inch rotors and 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

• 17-inch steel wheels and LT245/70R17 all-season tires
  
  Interior/Cargo Area Features

• Simple, flexible layout designed to meet multiple customer requirements

• Ample legroom and foot room

• Multi-function front layout and storage

• Comfortable, durable front seats with range of adjusts, available lumbar support

• Heavy-duty fabrics and materials, water repellent fabric on main seating surfaces

• Fold-down passenger seatback with one-hand operation, serves as mobile worktable

• Available center console with room for digital cameras, mobile phone chargers, garage door opener, business card holder, letter size files, laptop computer; laptop computer/mobile phone charger outlet inside center console

• Available four cupholders, instrument panel storage compartments

• Available overhead console (High Roof models) with room for gloves, legal-size binder, system books, safety glasses

• Large door pockets with room for flashlights, legal-size binder, 1-liter bottle

• Large cargo floor, square-top wheelwells

• Available upfitter pre-wiring

• Wide-coverage cargo area lighting system

• Multiple power outlets, including available 3-prong 120V outlet

• Cargo area side inner panels

• Multiple weld-nut attachment points for securing shelving and rack systems

• Recessed "D" tie-down rings

• Available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

• Available Navigation system and RearView Monitor
  
  Safety and Security

• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors)

• 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters

• Available supplemental front seat-mounted side-impact air bags and roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags
  
  Models and Manufacturing

• Offered in three well-equipped models: NV1500, NV2500 HD, NV3500 HD

• Available in Standard Roof and High Roof body configurations (NV2500, NV3500 series)

• Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Canton, Mississippi Plant