Nissan introduces the NV2500 work truck

[haven]

Nissan revealed a prototype of its new work truck today. The new cab/chassis will be built in Mississippi on the assembly lines that were used for the Armada and Titan. Nissan is partnering with Cummins for engines, and ZF for automatic transmissions.

Cummins has a 4.2L V6 diesel ready to go. The V-6 is rated at 270 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Not enough power? The Cummins V8 diesel puts out 325 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque.

Sales of the NV2500 will start in 2010. No word about pricing yet.

Here's one prototype, set up as a work van. The vehicle is 19.5 feet long overall, about the same as an Econoline extended length van. Wheelbase is 10 inches longer than an Econoline, so there is less rear overhang. There is 10.5 feet or cargo space inside the vehicle with the passenger's seat folded.









It's easy to see the potential here for conversion to a camper van. Now we need to encourage Nissan to pull some components from the Titan 4x4 parts bin!

It's interesting to speculate: Maybe a Cummins engine could find its way into the Frontier and Pathfinder, two models that use the F-Alpha frame like the Titan and Armada do.

There are lots more photos on Autoblog:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-nv2500-concept-3/

Nissan also showed a smaller concept truck called the NV200. This one is built on their smaller B chassis. No production plans were announced for this truck, but you can be sure that Nissan will keep an eye on the sales of the Ford Transit Connect.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-nv200-concept-1/

Somebody should get Sportsmobile working on a conversion of this vehicle!

Chip Haven

[adrenaline503]

Whoa. I hate the styling but love the functionality. Vanity isn't everything.

[1leglance]

What a killer rig for someone in a wheelchair. Look at all the room and level floor layout.
I think we should ask for a 4wd option just to let them know we are out here!
Great post, thanks

[Life_in_4Lo]

the only problem is the nose is sooooo long on that thing, otherwise it's a great pkg
the sprinter seems to have an edge on practicality, Nissan has the Cummins...

[mauricio_28]

Why always the mention of Cummings when discussing Nissan vehicles? Doesn't Nissan itself already have capable diesel engines from both its automotive and heavy truck divisions?

[haven]

PickupTruck.com's Mike Levine takes us on a tour of the concept van
Nissan commissioned using the new NV2500.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMSFsgkfa28

This concept is seriously cool, and shows great potential for a
camper. Somebody should call Sportsmobile!

The NV2500 uses a chassis similar to the Nissan Titan pickup,
so it should be possible for Nissan to introduce a 4x4 version
of the NV2500 without too much extra engineering. No word
on powerplants for the NV2500 yet.

Chip Haven

[haven]

"Why always the mention of Cummings when discussing Nissan vehicles? Doesn't Nissan itself already have capable diesel engines..."

Nissan and its partner Renault make diesels for light and medium trucks, including the Nissan Patrol SUV. Neither have gone through the engineering and expense to be certified by the EPA to be legal for sale in USA. The new Cummins (note the spelling) V6 and V8 turbodiesels have, so they are ready to go in USA.

Cummins also has a strong positive identity with USA truck owners, so having a Cummins engine under the hood would attract attention from new truck buyers.

The primary reason, however, is more complicated. Nissan wanted to shut down its slow-selling Titan pickup assembly line in a couple of years. The plan was for Nissan to purchase pickups and truck chassis for the new NV commercial truck line from Dodge. Dodge already had a relationship with Cummins, and was planning to use the new Cummins V6 and V8 in the Dodge 1500 pickup and Durango SUV.

Strapped for cash, Dodge has put its light diesel plans on hold, and Nissan has delayed its plan to purchase chassis/cab models from Dodge. So the NV2500 will use the Nissan Titan chassis for a little while longer. Note that the Titan is not available as a 2500 series pickup, so the NV2500 chassis will need to be a little different than the Titan pickup uses. And the NV2500 will have to use the Titan's gas V8 for the time being.

Chip Haven

[CoastalDefender]

Why always the mention of Cummings when discussing Nissan vehicles? Doesn't Nissan itself already have capable diesel engines from both its automotive and heavy truck divisions?

Because few others have passed the emissions requirements of the US.Gov. Cummins, Powerstroke, and Detriot are just a few that have done it.

[TNxterra]

Cummins, powerstroke and duramaxx....installed in 3 diferent truck brands...all owned by ford... also allison transmissions I think...

[lowenbrau]

Cummins, powerstroke and duramaxx....installed in 3 diferent truck brands...all owned by ford... also allison transmissions I think...

I'm not sure how this relates to the thread but neither Cummins, Powerstroke nor Duramax are owned by Ford if that's what you were trying to say.