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2012 Nissan NV Passenger Van Press Kit

2012 Nissan NV Passenger Van Press Kit: Overview

 

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Just one year after its entry into the commercial vehicle business in North America with the segment-changing Nissan NV commercial van series, Nissan is expanding the lineup with the debut in spring 2012 of a new NV3500 HD Passenger Van. Offered for both personal and fleet use, the 4-row/12-passenger Nissan NV3500 HD features the most flexible seating configurations in the full-size passenger van segment, along with one of the highest standard horsepower and torque ratings.

“Just as we did prior to shaking up the commercial van category with the highly innovative Nissan NV, we first did our homework in the full-size van segment by studying the real-world needs, wants and desires of both families and fleet operators,” said Joe Castelli, vice president, Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). “As a result, we’re delivering a vehicle that offers everything owners are looking for – enhanced usability, driver and passenger comfort, flexible storage, dependability, durability and an affordable cost of ownership. Then we’ve topped it all off with signature Nissan style, performance and value.”

The 2012 Nissan NV3500 HD Passenger Van will be offered in a choice of two engines, a 261-horsepower DOHC 24-valve 4.0-liter V6 with 281 lb-ft of torque or a 317-horsepower DOHC 32-valve V8 with 385 lb-ft of torque. Both engines include Nissan’s Continuous Valve Timing Control (C-VTC) for improved efficiency and are matched with a refined, heavy-duty 5-speed automatic transmission. The Nissan NV3500 HD Passenger Van is built on a foundation of a rugged fully boxed ladder frame with independent front strut/solid rear axle with rigid leaf springs suspension, heavy-duty disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and engine-speed-sensitive power steering. Also standard is a 28-gallon fuel tank.

In addition, the Nissan NV3500 features SUV-like maneuverability and easy access for serviceability due to its pickup truck-like front engine/full hood design.

“First and foremost, as we’ve learned through more than 75 years of Nissan global commercial vehicle experience, you have to start with a durable, dependable workhorse platform and highest quality components,” explained Castelli. “These vehicles go through more use and abuse in a year than regular passenger vehicles experience in a lifetime, so that was a priority. Then we turned our team of innovators loose on the usability and comfort aspects.”

As a result, the Nissan NV3500 HD Passenger Van more than delivers on every key area of customer input, including:
• Safety – integrated seat belts for all rear seating positions; standard headrests for all seating positions; and segment-exclusive standard side curtain air bags for all four rows of passengers

  • Seating flexibility – 12-person seating capacity with up to 324 possible seat configurations; large 1st row seats to optimize comfort, completely removable and repositionable 2nd and 3rd row seats; 50/50-split 4th row seat than can be partially or completely removed as needed
  • Mobile office support – large center console with storage for laptop computer and charger, business cards, hanging files, pens and paper; available 120V outlets; seat wear patch; fold-down front passenger seat with underseat storage; no engine intrusion into the cabin area
  • Enhanced utility – low step-in height, easy ingress and egress without intrusive seat belts (integrated into rear seats); wide door openings; rear 50/50-split French doors with 243? rear opening
  • Comfort and convenience – rear HVAC system, available personal lamps for 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows; rear cargo lamp behind 4th row; available 3rd row 12V outlet; numerous cupholders and bottle holders
  • Technology – available navigation system, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, telematics pre-wiring, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately); and integrated rear view camera
  • Modern style – Nissan truck twin strut signature grille; pickup truck style front end design; large windows with privacy glass; styled-steel 17-inch wheels

“The Nissan NV3500 HD’s styling is professional and rugged outside, and completely passenger-focused inside,” said Castelli. “While you want to feel assured that there is room for all your luggage, for example, you don’t want to be treated like a piece of cargo inside. We’ve found a great balance between functionality and comfort that we believe sets the new benchmark in class.”

Three Well-Equipped Models
Designed to be affordable and to stand up to the abuse that full-size passenger vans face everyday, the new Nissan NV3500 HD is available in a range of models and option packages to fit a range of owner needs and uses.

The 2012 Nissan NV3500 HD is offered in three well-equipped models, the NV3500 HD S, the NV3500 HD SV, and NV3500 HD SL (V8 engine only).

A number of option packages are offered, including a Power Basic Package (S models only), with power windows and door locks; a Tow Package (V8 only), with extendable heated outside mirrors and Class-IV receiver hitch, wiring and heavy duty battery; the Power Basic Package + Tow Package (S-grade V8 only); and the Technology Package with Rear Camera (SV and SL only), featuring XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), 5-inch touch-screen SD navigation system, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System (standard on SL-grade) and RearView Monitor.

The new Nissan NV3500 HD will be manufactured in Canton, Mississippi and available through a select network of certified Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers nationwide. For updates and more information, please go to www.nissancommercialvehicles.com.


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2012 Nissan NV Passenger Pricing

Description Suggested
List Price (1)
         
             
Base Vehicle            
  3500 S 4.0 Liter V6 A/T $ 31,690  
  3500 SV 4.0 Liter V6 A/T $ 33,890  
  3500 S 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $ 32,590  
  3500 SV 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $ 34,790  
  3500 SL 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $ 37,390  
             
Factory Installed Options          
S
SV
SL
  Tow Package     $ 460  
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  Power Basic Package     $ 550
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  Power Basic Package & Two Package     $ 970
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  SV Technology Package     $ 950  
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  SL Technology Package     $ 850    
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Port Installed Accessories          
S
SV
SL
  All Season Floor Mats     $ 95
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  Carpeted Floor Mats     $ 85  
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  Body Side Molding     $ 145
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  Nissan Fleet Tracker     $ 600
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  Splash Guards (Set of 4)     $ 90
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(1) = Manufacturer's Suggested List Price: Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice.
Excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges. Destination and handling $995.

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2012 Nissan NV 3500 HD Passenger Van Specifications

Specifications are based on latest product information available at the time of printing

Mechanical

Engine

V6

V8

Name

VQ40DE

VK56DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Longitudinal

Cylinders / configuration

V6

V8

Block / head composition

Aluminum/aluminum

Displacement (liters)

4.0L

5.6L

Horsepower

261 @ 5600 rpm

317 @ 5200 rpm

Torque (lb-ft)

281 @ 4000 rpm

385 @ 3400 rpm

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 x 92

98 x 92

Compression ratio (:1)

9.7

9.8

Spark plugs

Iridium-tipped

Maximum engine speed

6,200 rpm V6/6,000 rpm V8

Induction system

Naturally aspirated

Valvetrain

DOHC, Silent Chain, Two-Stage (V6) or Single-Stage (V8), 4-Valves per Cylinder

Engine mounts

Solid

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded

Emissions system

HDV1 (Fed)/LEVII-ULEV MDV6 (Cal)

Exhaust

Single muffler, dual inlet, single outlet

Electrical 

Ignition system

Electronic (direct ignition)

Starter

12 volt

Alternator

Amps

130

Battery

70 Amp standard, 80 Amp optional

Transmission and Drive System 

Drive configuration

Rear-wheel drive

Transmission type

5-speed AT

Gear ratio
     1st
     2nd
     3rd
     4th
     5th
     Reverse

 

3.827
2.368
1.520
1.000
0.834
2.613

Final drive ratio (:1)

3.36 – V6 / 3.54 – V8

Transmission cooler

S

Brakes 

Front

Type

Vented Disc
14.17 x 1.50

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Rear

Type

Vented Disc
14.37 x 1.20

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Audible Brake Pad Wear Indicators

S

2-wheel Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)

S

Electronic Brake force Distribution

S

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
     Number of wheels/channels/sensors

S
4/4/4

Parking brake

Type

Mechanical (drum in rear)
Foot

Location

Steering

V6 S

V6 SV

V8 S

V8 SV

V8 SL

Type

Engine speed-sensitive hydraulic re-circulating ball

Overall ratio (:1)

19

Turns (lock-to-lock)

4.6

Curb-to-curb turning diameter (ft.)

45.2

Manual Tilt Steering

S

Steering wheel

4-spoke
Urethane
Leather-wrapped
Bluetooth®
Cruise control

S
S
-
-
O

S
S
-
O
S

S
S
-
-
S

S
S
-
O
O

S
-
S
S
S

Suspension

Front
    
Stabilizer bar

Independent double-wishbone with twin tube coil-over shocks
S

Rear

Stabilizer bar

Multi-leaf with solid American Axle, twin tube shocks
S

Body / Chassis

Type

Body-on-Frame (ladder-type)

Cross members

9

Body-to-frame mounts

12

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

Tow hooks                              2 in front

O – V8

Tow hitch – Fixed-in-bumper type
Class I – 2,000 pounds

S

Tow hitch  – 6,200 pounds

O (dealer accessory)

Tow hitch – Class IV 8,500 pounds

O – V8

Trailer harness (7-pin w/hard connector)

O – V8

Exterior

Wheels & Tires

V6 S

V6 SV

V8 S

V8 SV

V8 SL

Wheels

17-inch styled steel (7.5Jx17)

S

-

S

-

-

17-inch chrome clad steel (7.5Jx17)

-

S

-

S

S

Tires

LT245/70R17 Firestone all-season

S

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

S

Spare tire
Location

Full size tire, disc steel wheel
Under rear cargo

Lights

V6 S

V6 SV

V8 S

V8 SV

V8 SL

Headlights                                                         

Multi-reflector halogen

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

S

Fog lights

-

S

Cargo area lights – behind 4th row

S

Center high mount stop light

S

Exterior Features

V6 S

V6 SV

V8 S

V8 SV

V8 SL

Outside mirrors

     Type

Folding
Black
Chrome

S

S
-

-
S

S
-

-
S

-
S

     Adjustment

Power remote controlled

     Coating

Anti-glare

     Extendable for towing

-

O

Bumpers

Black
Chrome

S
-

-
S

S
-

-
S

-
S

Rear bumper step

S

Splash guards

O

Door handles

Black
Chrome

S
-

-
S

S
-

-
S

-
S

Grille

Black
Chrome

S
-

-
S

S
-

-
S

-
S

Single sliding door (right hand side)

S

Rear 50/50 split French doors with 243-degree rear opening

S

UV–reducing glass windows

S

Manual flip-out venting (driver’s side 2nd row only)

S

2nd - 4th row windows privacy glass

S

Wipers

          Variable intermittent

S

Integrated roof rack mounting points

S – 10

Roof load weight rating maximum

500

Interior

Seating and cargo Area

V6 S

V6 SV

V8 S

V8 SV

V8 SL

Capacity

12-passenger

Total seating configurations

324

Materials Premium cloth with water-repellant feature

S

-

Leather-appointed

-

S

Front seats Type

Bucket

Driver seat                    4-way manual           
8-way power
Manual lumbar

S
-

-
S

S
-

-
S

-
S

-

S

-

S

S

Heated front seats

-

S

Passenger seat

4-way manual
Fold down

S
S

Rear 2nd row seat

65/35 split bench, removable and repositionable

Rear 3rd row seat

65/35 split bench, removable and repositionable

Rear 4th row seat

50/50 split bench, removable

Front row floor covering
TPO (Thermoplastic PolyOlefin)
Tufted carpet

 

S
-

 

-
S

 

S
-

 

-
S

 

-
S

Audio and Navigation

V6 S

V6 SV

V8 S

V8 SV

V8 SL

Head unit and speakers

 

     2-Din AM/FM/CD w/Aux, 4 speakers

-

S

-

-

     2-Din AM/FM/CD/MP3 w/Aux, 6 speakers

-

S

-

S

S

     2-Din 5.0-in. Navi AM/FM/CD/MP3 w/Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, RDS, Aux and USB, 6 speakers and integrated RearView Monitor (Bluetooth® std on SL)

-

O

-

O

O

Radio Data System (RDS)

-

S

-

S

S

XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately)

-

O

-

O

O

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

-

O

-

O

S

Instrumentation

Meters/gauges
     Speedometer – MPH main, KPH sub
     Tachometer
     Coolant temperature
     Fuel level
     Twin trip odometer
     Clock

 

Analog

Analog

Analog

Analog

Digital

Digital

     Engine oil pressure

Digital

     Voltmeter

Digital

     Transmission oil temperature

Digital

Comfort & Convenience Features

V6 S

V6 SV

V8 S

V8 SV

V8 SL

Cruise control

O

S

O

S

S

Power windows – Driver’s one-touch auto up/down with auto reverse

O

S

O

S

S

Power door locks selective unlocking and anti-lockout

O

S

O

S

S

Remote keyless entry system

O

S

O

S

S

Center console w/sliding table, lockable storage, coin holder, dedicated storage for trash box, PC and battery, clipboard, filing folders

-

S

-

S

S

Map lights – 2 front

S

Rear passenger personal map lights (6)

-

S

-

S

S

Sun visors – Driver and passenger side

S

Air conditioning/heater – manual temp control

S

-

Dual-zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)

-

S

Front window defogger

S

Rear door glass defroster

S

Cup holders

2 in lower dash
2 in center console
2 in 2nd – 4th rows

S
-
S

S
S
S

S
-
S

S
S
S

S
S
S

Bottle holders

Front doors
3rd row driver’s side trim

S
S

12V power outlets

Front IP (1)
Center console
3rd row driver’s side trim

S
-
-

S
S
S

S
-
-

S
S
S

S
S
S

120V outlets (2)

-

S

-

S

S

Glove box

S

Assist grips

A-pillars

S
S
S- SV models
S

Sliding door B-pillar
Driver’s side D-pillar
Passenger side D-pillar

Inside rearview mirror

Man. day/night
Auto dimming
w/compass

S
-

-
S

RearView Monitor

-

O

-

O

O

Rear Sonar System

-

S

-

S

S

Front Sonar System

-

S

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint System

Air bags

Dual-stage front

S

Dr & fr pass seat-mounted side impact
1st – 4th row roof-mounted curtain side-impact

S

S

Outboard seat belts                            

Front

3-point height-adjusting w/pre-tensioners and load limiters

Passive Safety

Energy-absorbing steering column

S
S

S
S

Zone body construction with front crumple zones and rear crumple zones

Side-door guard beams

Shift Interlock System

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

S

Safety & Security Systems

V6 S

V6 SV

V8 S

V8 SV

V8 SL

Immobilizer

-
-
S

S
S
S

-
-
S

S
S
S

S
S
S

Vehicle security system with alarm

Steering wheel locks when key is removed

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

S

Traction Control System

S

Dimensions

Exterior (inches)

Wheelbase

146.1

Overall length                         

240.6

Overall width (without mirrors)

79.9

Overall width (tow mirrors non-extended)

102.8

Overall height

84.0

Rear door opening (max.)

61.2

Track width

Front
Rear

68.7

68.9

Minimum ground clearance (stationary)

8.1

Cargo area liftover height

28.7

Step-in height

 Front doors
Side door
Rear doors

18.0
19.4
19.9

Coefficient of drag

TBD

Approach angle

17.8

Departure angle

16.7

Breakover angle

TBD

Interior (inches)

Head room

Front seats
2nd row
3rd row
4th row

42.8
39.6
39.8
39.6

Leg room (standard position)

Front seats
2nd row
3rd row
4th row

42.0
33.9
38.5
37.4

Hip room

Front seats
2nd row
3rd row
4th row

60.6
70.4
67.2
68.6

Shoulder room

Front seats
2nd row
3rd row
4th row

65.7
69.2
66.6
68.1

Cargo Area Dimensions (inches)

Maximum cargo height

51.3

Maximum cargo width at floor

64.4

Maximum cargo width between rear wheel houses

52.1

Maximum cargo length behind front seat at floor

120.7

Maximum cargo length behind 2nd seat at floor

86.1

Maximum cargo length behind 3rd seat at floor

51.7

Maximum cargo length behind 4th seat at floor

18.9

Weights

V6 S

V6 SV

V8 S

V8 SV

V8 SL

Curb (lbs)

Front

6,697

6,755

6,778

6,836

6,862

Curb (lbs)

Rear

3,188

3,217

3,251

3,281

3,289

Curb (lbs)

Total

3,509

3.538

3,527

3,555

3,573

GVWR (lbs)

 

9,520

9,520

9,500

9,450

9,430

Payload

 

2,700

2,700

2,645

2,535

2,480

Capacities

V6

V8

Fuel (gallons)

28.0

Oil (quarts)

5.4

6.5

Coolant (quarts)

10.7

10.7

Towing (lbs) (Max. cap. properly equip. w/accessory tow hitch)

6.200

6.200

Towing (lbs) (Max. cap. Properly equip. w/ Factory Tow Package)

-

8.700

Volume (cubic feet) 

Total volume

267.0

Interior (passenger) volume

238.1

Cargo volume (behind 4th Row)

28.9

EPA Fuel Economy
(Actual mileage may vary)

V6

V8

City              

Fuel economy not reported on vehicles over 8500 GVWR

Highway

EPA Classification

Conventional Van

Options

V6 S

V6 SV

V8 S

V8 SV

V8 SL

Power Basic Package: Power windows with driver’s side one-touch down, power door locks, auto door lock function, Remote Keyless Entry, cruise control with steering wheel controls

O

-

O

-

-

Tow Package (V8 only): Extendable outside chrome tow mirrors with heat, front tow hooks (2), tow mode AT, Class IV receiver hitch, 7-pin connector pre-wiring, brake controller pre-wiring
HD battery 

-

-

-

O

O

Power Basic Package + Tow Package (S V8 only): Power Basic Package contents, Tow Package contents

-

-

O

-

-

Technology Package w/Rear Camera (SV only): 5-inch touch screen SD navigation system, AM/FM/CD/MP3 and Aux-In, XMÒ Satellite Radio (XMÒ subscription required, sold separately), USB input, BluetoothÒ Hands-free Phone System, RearView Monitor

-

O

-

O

-

Technology Package w/Rear Camera (SL only): 5-inch touch screen SD navigation system, AM/FM/CD/MP3 and Aux-In, XMÒ Satellite Radio (XMÒ subscription required, sold separately), USB input, RearView Monitor

-

-

-

-

O

S – Standard
O – Optional

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