After successfully expanding its "Innovation for All" strategy last year to include cargo vans—with the introduction of the Nissan NV family—Nissan will soon be offering a similar approach—and similar vehicles—for drivers who need to haul people: The 2013 Nissan NV3500 HD, with the ability to carry up to 12 passengers in four rows of seating, will go on sale for commercial and retail customers in the spring of 2012.
"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. "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."
- Two engine choices, including a V6 power plant capable of 269 hp/281 lb.-ft. of torque or a 317-hp V8 that also packs 385 lb.-ft. of torque
- Nissan's heavy-duty five-speed automatic transmission
- An independent strut-type suspension up front, with a leaf-spring setup and solid axle at the rear
- Heavy-duty disc brakes with ABS
- Power steering that adjusts effort in line with vehicle speed
- A front-engine/full-hood design that provides easy access to the engine for enhanced serviceability
- A low step-in height for easy passenger access
- An available towing package
- Numerous standard safety features, including head rests and integrated seat belts for all seating positions, along with the segment's only side-curtain air bags designed to protect all four rows of passengers
The NV3500 HD also offers a plethora of amenities and technologies to make life easier for both the driver and passengers, ranging from Bluetooth functionality, a rear-view camera and touchscreen navigation to satellite radio, a rear climate system and a 12-volt electrical outlet.
Destined to be the NV of the competition, Nissan's new passenger van will be built here in the U.S. at the automaker's plant in Canton, Miss.
"The Nissan NV3500 HD's styling is professional and rugged outside, and completely passenger-focused inside," added 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."
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