One can on only assume, based on the model name of NV2500, that it stands for Nissan Van, and that it's a 3/4-ton vehicle. Anyone following this blog knows that Nissan will be entering the light commercial truck market, and one vehicle is expected to be a van.
Frankly I'm a bit puzzled by what I see here. To me this looks too much like the old-school Detroit-styled vans (low roof and big snout), rather than like the far more modern Euro-school vans, such as the Mercedes/Dodge/Freightliner Sprinter.
More van models and pickups too
Mike Levine over at PickupTrucks.com (here) dug a little deeper, and discovered that Nissan has trademarked a few other names, further supporting the thinking that "NV" likely indicates "Nissan Van." There's a "NV1500" and "NV3500" suggesting that there will also be 1/2-ton and 1-ton versions. In addition Nissan has trademarked "NP" models, indicating "Nissan Pickup." In fact they trademarked names running from NP1500 to NP5500.
ricealot says:
10:16 AM, 11/10/08
Should be called UV for Ugly Van. Hopefully the heavy duty Titan wont have this face.
brn says:
01:48 PM, 11/10/08
3/4 ton Nissan? Would that be a Dodge?
kcram says:
03:47 PM, 11/10/08
Actually, part of the reason for the long nose is, Nissan contracted with Cummins for powerplants. So unlike the small engines used in the Sprinter, this Nissan rig will use the same inline-six Cummins found in the Dodge Ram HD. Otherwise, it would extend way too far into the interior.
firstwagon says:
05:48 PM, 11/10/08
If they do have the Cummins under the hood, the Nissan could have a big hit in the commerical market.
Not sure about the name though.
NV2500 is best known for being a light duty manual transmisson made by New Venture.
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05:33 AM, 06/ 1/09
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