The 2021 Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo is designed to help business owners navigate tight spaces and tight deadlines – combining a small exterior footprint and excellent fuel efficiency1 with a large cargo capacity2 and outstanding versatility.
The 2021 NV200 Compact Cargo also delivers a number of class-exclusive features that add an extra level of user enjoyment and owner confidence:
- Class-exclusive3 standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™4
- The largest display screen in the segment5 – a standard 7–inch color display audio touchscreen
- America's best commercial van warranty6, with basic limited warranty coverage of 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain limited warranty is also 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
For the 2021 model year, the popular Nissan NV200 adds standard cruise control on S models and standard rear sonar on SV models. In addition, a new exterior color – Gun Metallic – joins the previous four color offerings.
"Right-sized" to maximize cargo efficiency
The NV200 Compact Cargo is the "right size" for small business owners and fleet operators wanting smaller, more efficient work vans. The combination of a 115.2-inch wheelbase with a 186.3-inch overall length, along with a compact drivetrain and rear suspension, provides an 82.8-inch cargo length, 54.8-inch cargo width (48.0 inches between the rear wheel wells) and 53.0-inch cargo area height. With its low cargo floor liftover height (21.1 inches) and tall roofline, the NV200 Compact Cargo features a large cargo capacity of 122.7 cubic feet – plenty of space to haul a day's worth of hard work. Payload is rated at 1,480 pounds (S model).
The NV200 Compact Cargo is highly maneuverable in traffic or when negotiating city parking spaces, with a 36.7-foot curb-to-curb turning diameter. Yet it is every inch a business workhorse with its wide-opening doors and ability to carry standard U.S. 40 x 48-inch pallets.
The tall rear doors are a 40/60-split design, with the 60-percent side on the right (curb) side for easy access from a sidewalk. The 40-percent left side door is shorter, reducing its potential intrusion into the street when open.
Both rear doors feature dual opening positions of 90º and 180º. The standard sliding side doors are designed for low effort. All doors are solid (no windows) to accommodate advertising or business signage, with privacy door glass, passenger side sliding door glass and back door glass with privacy, and defroster optionally available.
Twenty standard integrated, reinforced cargo-mounting points allow installation of racks and shelves without drilling into the sidewalls, and there are six floor mounted cargo hooks in the cargo area. Six exterior roof rack mounting points are also standard.
The NV200 Compact Cargo's exterior design features a Nissan signature front grille, aerodynamic front-end design and functional cabin design. Other exterior features include halogen headlights, body-colored front bumper, durable black rear bumper and black outside mirrors with wide-angle spotter mirrors. Body-colored heated outside mirrors are also available.
A selection of five exterior colors is offered: Fresh Powder, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Super Black, Cayenne Red Metallic and new-for-2021 Gun Metallic.
A driver-focused cockpit
The NV200 Compact Cargo's driver-focused cockpit includes both comfort and functional features. The driver's seat is mounted in a high commanding position that is easy to get in and out of and provides a good view of the road and surrounding environment. The 6-way adjustable seat with manual lumbar and armrest is designed for durability with outboard vinyl wear patches. The passenger's seat is a 4-way adjustable design.
The Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo offers "mobile office" functionality with a center console featuring laptop/hanging file folder storage, pen/pencil tray, CD holder and dual cupholders. Recessed storage areas are provided on the upper instrument panel for folders and documents.
In addition, the passenger seat folds down to serve as a worktop or lunch table, or it extends the cargo space for hauling longer items such as pipe or lumber. Passenger seat slide travel is nearly 9.5 inches. The durable 15x13-inch tray built into the seatback can fit most laptops and includes a penholder for use as a desk.
Every 2021 NV200 comes equipped with standard NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™4, which is exclusive in the compact cargo van segment3. Also standard are an AM/FM/Aux audio system with two front door mounted speakers, USB connection port for iPod® and other compatible devices, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant7.
The standard 7.0-inch color display audio touchscreen is the largest display in segment5. SiriusXM® Radio4 is also standard on all NV200 grades (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately).
Other comfort and convenience items include a 12-volt power outlet on the instrument panel, a drive computer, battery saver feature and RearView Monitor. An additional 12-volt power point in rear of the center console is available on SV models.
Standard safety features include the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front occupant head protection, front seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact supplemental air bags, Vehicle Dynamic Control and Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Proven and efficient
The Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo is built on Nissan's proven compact commercial platform and features an efficient 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder engine rated at 131 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. The engine is matched with a responsive and efficient next-generation Xtronic transmission. Fuel economy1 is rated at 24 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined.
The NV200 Compact Cargo suspension utilizes independent struts and stabilizer bar in the front and a leaf spring design in the rear. Front disc/rear drum brakes with Anti-Lock Braking System, Electronic Brake force Distribution and Brake Assist are standard, along with electric power-assisted steering and 15-inch steel wheels mounted with 185/60R15 high-load all-season tires. Hill Start Assist is standard on all grades.
Two well-equipped models
The 2021 Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo is available in two well-equipped models, NV200 S and NV200 SV, and in a choice of five exterior colors matched with a gray cloth interior.
In addition to the long list of standard features on the NV200 S, the SV model adds power heated outside mirrors (including convex spotter mirror), remote keyless entry with two key fobs, cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, additional 12-volt power point in the rear of the center console, six cargo area floor-mounted tie-down D-rings, body-colored rear bumper, body-colored outside mirrors and rear license plate finisher, full wheel covers and silver grille.
Two option packages are available: Back Door Glass Package and Sliding Door Glass Package (passenger side).
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- 2021 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 24 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.
- Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Always secure cargo. Heavy loading of the vehicle with cargo, especially on the roof, will affect the handling and stability of the vehicle.
- Ward's Segmentation. Comparison based on 2021 Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo S vs. Compact Cargo Vans in Ward's Small Van segment.
- Use feature only when safe and legal. Compatible device and service required. Subject to third party service availability. For more information see www.nissanusa.com/connect/legal. Base models compared. Based on manufacturers' websites.
- Ward's Segmentation. Comparison based on 2021 Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo S vs. Compact Cargo Vans in Ward's Small Van segment. Use feature only when safe and legal. Compatible device and service required. Subject to third party service availability. For more information see www.nissanusa.com/connect/legal. Base models compared. Based on manufacturers' websites.
- Claim based on years/mileage (whichever occurs first) covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty basic coverage. Wards Light Vehicle Segmentation: 2021 Nissan NV Cargo, NV Passenger v. in-market Large Van Class; 2021 Nissan NV200® v. in-market Small Van Class. Commercial Vans compared only. Nissan's New Vehicle Limited Warranty basic coverage excludes tires, corrosion coverage and federal and California emission performance and defect coverage. Other terms and conditions apply. See dealer for complete warranty details. NV200® Taxi is covered under a separate limited warranty with a different level of coverage.
- Use the text messaging feature after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use the feature while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Compatible smartphone required. Text rates and/or data usage may apply.