Nissan NV Passenger Priced From $31,690

[NV Guide]

NISSAN ANNOUNCES U.S. PRICING FOR 2012 NV PASSENGER VAN

 

 

Nissan NV Forum - announced pricing for the 2012 Nissan NV Passenger Van, which is on sale now at Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers. The new 4-row/12-passenger Nissan NV Passenger Van joins the Nissan NV full-size commercial van series and is offered for both personal and fleet use. Driver and passenger comfort and safety are top priorities, as is flexibility – with a class-leading 324 seating configurations and segment-exclusive supplemental side curtain air bags for all rows.

 

The Nissan NV Passenger is available in three grades and 4.0-liter V6 or 5.6-liter V8 engines. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2012 Nissan NV Passenger models include:

 

Model/Engine

 

NVP 3500 S / 4.0-liter V6 --- $31,690 USD

NVP 3500 SV / 4.0-liter V6 -- $33,890 USD

NVP 3500 S / 5.6-liter V8 --- $32,590 USD

NVP 3500 SV / 5.6-liter V8 -- $34,790 USD

NVP 3500 SL / 5.6-liter V8 -- $37,390 USD

 

About the 2012 Nissan NV Passenger Van

 

Just one year after its entry into the commercial vehicle business in North America with the segment-changing Nissan NV full-size commercial van series, Nissan is expanding the lineup with the new NV3500 HD Passenger Van. The 4-row/12-passenger Nissan NV3500 HD features the most flexible seating configurations in the full-size passenger van segment, along with standard curtain supplemental air bags for all four rows of passengers, and standard headrests and integrated seat belts for all rear seating positions.

 

The 2012 Nissan NV3500 HD Passenger Van is 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 heavy-duty, fully boxed ladder frame, with independent double wishbone front suspension with twin-tube coil-over shocks, solid rear axle with rigid leaf springs, 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.

 

The NV Passenger Van's flexible seating features large comfortable 1st row seats with integrated outboard wear patches for durability, completely removable and repositionable split 2nd and 3rd row seats, and 50/50-split 4th row seat than can be partially or completely removed as needed. Mobile office support items include large center console with storage for laptop computer and charger, business cards, hanging files, pens and paper, available 120V outlets, and fold-down front passenger seat with underseat storage.

 

Available technology includes a 5-inch touch-screen navigation system with integrated RearView Monitor, XMÒ Satellite Radio (XMÒ subscription required, sold separately); BluetoothÒ Hands-free Phone System, and telematics pre-wiring (Nissan Fleet Tracker)

 

Utility is enhanced utility with its low step-in height, easy ingress and egress without intrusive seat belts (integrated into rear seats), wide door openings, and rear 50/50-split French doors.

 

The new Nissan NV Passenger Van is assembled in Canton, Mississippi and available through a select network of certified Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers nationwide.

[xavman]

One ting i would really like to see is recommendations on how to improve the MPG on the NV passenger (and cargo). I look around at websites and there aren't ANY chipsets, tuners, or air intake systems listed for the NV...all i see is replacement filters.

[van]

One ting i would really like to see is recommendations on how to improve the MPG on the NV passenger (and cargo). I look around at websites and there aren't ANY chipsets, tuners, or air intake systems listed for the NV...all i see is replacement filters.

 

Maybe airaid on the intake and livernois engineering on the tune?

[xavman]

Like I said in another post, i am seeing alot of similarity with the Titan engine. I am thinking that I can use a cold air intake that will fit the titan....may need to mod a little because the dimensions are probably NOT the same. I may just go with a better air filter and mod the air box a little better...we shall see

[xavman]

So I put an Airaid Cold Intake, that was made for the Titan 2012. Everything worked great, except the air damper that came with the kit was NOT long enough. However, thanks to my desperation (don't you love how resourceful you become when you started working on the wife's car and the sun starts going down) i found a workaround. Go to a Lowes-type store, plumbing section. What you need is a 4 inch to 4 inch rubber flexible coupling (each end is 4 inches wide, and each end has its own clamp). If your area of the country does not have 4 inch plumbing as common, i would make sure i get this (preorder if necessary) when you order your cold air intake...because I think the titan engine chassis width is slightly less wide than the NVP, and that extra inch of coupling was what made the final connection possible.

 

I am now thinking of tuner chip, and looking at the VOLO.

[dporter]

Hi xavman...any improvements on the MPG?

[JimmyM]

The rubber coupling is referred to as a "Fernco". They're common in 4" sizes and also other shapes.

[xavman]

Dont go with volo. But do a CAI update!

[xavman]

Also, I think for V8, cruise control driving is your friend.