Fleet Vans and Trucks April / May 2011 : Page 3

NISSAN NV REVIEW Nissan Canada Inc., showed its new commer-cial van, the 2012 NV (Nissan Van) in Miami, Florida. Nissan used the occasion to donate a sum of $35,000 to the local Habitat for Humanity to purchase building supplies. The supplies were picked-up at a local building supply store and delivered to the Habitat site by journalists driv-ing the NVs. The press preview also included a presentation detailing Nissan’s future plans for the commer-cial van vehicle segment, a business update, and an overview of the launch plan for the NV. “Looking at the CV market in recent years, there’s been a migration of van users to light-duty pickups due to the lack of comfort, image and dependability of the current outdated van platforms, said Joe Castelli, Vice-President, Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, Nissan North America, Inc. Yet many of these truck owners admit they need a van for weather protection, security and the convenience of a tall roof van to carry large items or equipment. With the Nissan NV, we’re giving them the best of both worlds.” nissan 2012 nV Aims to deliver Nissan’s NV will be available in spring 2011 in several configurations. Available are: stan-dard roof in either a 1500 (with 4.0 litre V-6 engine), or 2500 and 3500 (with either V-6 or 5.6L V-8 engine). A high roof is available in 2500 (with V-6 or V-8 engine) and in 3500 (with V-8 engine). The 4.0 litre V-6 engine produces 261 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque. Alternatively, the 5.6L V-8 engine offers 317 hp and 385 ft-lbs of torque, both engines are 2012 Nissan NV Cargo Van Engines 4.0L V-6 5.6L V-8 261 @ 5,600 rpm 317 @ 5,200 rpm 281 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm 385 ft-lb @ 3,400 rpm Five-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 4-wheel vented-disc brakes with ABS Choice of 17-inch wheels, depending on trim Body-on-frame Headroom Standard roof: 1.087 mm High roof: 1,615 mm 1,067 mm Without mirrors: 2,029 mm 3,710 mm 6,111 mm Standard roof: 2,131 to 2,156 mm High roof: 2,667 to 2,692 mm 106 litres 6,553 to 9,033 litres Horsepower Legroom Torque Overall Width Transmission Drive Train Brakes Wheelbase Overall Length Overall Height Fuel Tank Capacity Cargo Volume Wheels Body Type NISSAN’S COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGE PROGRAM Nissan Canada Inc. will offer the Commercial Advantage Program to com-mercial customers who use vans as part of their business operations. The program offers packages for purchasers or lessees of the 2012 Nissan NV. Three options will be available: one, a cargo management system, available on the standard and high roof configurations; two, a utility package from Adrian Steel which pro-vides ability to carry cargo and ladders with a steel cabin, cargo partition and utility rack; and three, a $1,000 commercial rebate. 2012 Nissan NV in High Roof Model Configuration. Is published five times per year by Bobit Publishing Canada Ltd. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the consent of Bobit Publishing Canada Ltd. Please address all correspondence to the Editorial and Executive Offices at: 295 the west Mall, suite 110, toronto, ontario M9c 4z4 tel: (416) 383-0302, 1-877-870-0055 fax: (416) 383-0313 web site: www.fleetbusiness.com e-mail: caf@fleetbusiness.com RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPT. 295 The West Mall, Suite 110, Toronto, Ontario M9C 4Z4 April / May 2011, Vol. 19, No. 2 Date of Issue: April 2011 ISSN 1716-7566 General Management Mclaughlin-Abbott Associates inc. Publisher keith Mclaughlin kmclaughlin@fleetbusiness.com Ext. 202 Editor Mario cywinski mario@fleetbusiness.com Ext. 205 Contributing Editor Jake Mclaughlin jake@fleetbusiness.com Ext. 201 Programs Manager beth Mclaughlin beth@fleetbusiness.com Ext. 203 Accounts Manager John Mcclung john@fleetbusiness.com Ext. 207 Publications Mail Agreement No. 249378 fleet VAns And trucks | APRIL / MAY 2011 3

Nissan NV Review

Nissan 2012 NV Aims To Deliver Nissan Canada Inc., showed its new commercial van, the 2012 NV (Nissan Van) in Miami, Florida. Nissan used the occasion to donate a sum of $35,000 to the local Habitat for Humanity to purchase building supplies. The supplies were picked-up at a local building supply store and delivered to the Habitat site by journalists driving the Nvs. The press preview also included a presentation detailing Nissan’s future plans for the commercial van vehicle segment, a business update, and an overview of the launch plan for the NV. “Looking at the CV market in recent years, there’s been a migration of van users to lightduty pickups due to the lack of comfort, image and dependability of the current outdated van platforms, said Joe Castelli, Vice-President, Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, Nissan North America, Inc. Yet many of these truck owners admit they need a van for weather protection, security and the convenience of a tall roof van to carry large items or equipment. With the Nissan NV, we’re giving them the best of both worlds.” Nissan’s NV will be available in spring 2011 in several configurations. Available are: standard roof in either a 1500 (with 4.0 litre V-6 engine), or 2500 and 3500 (with either V-6 or 5. 6L V-8 engine). A high roof is available in 2500 (with V-6 or V-8 engine) and in 3500 (with V-8 engine). The 4.0 litre V-6 engine produces 261 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque. Alternatively, the 5.6L V-8 engine offers 317 hp and 385 ft-lbs of torque, both engines are matched to a five-speed automatic transmission. NV is equipped with four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brakes system. Inside the NV provides water-resistant seating areas with an outer wear patch on seats. The passenger seatback can be folded easily and can be used as a worktable. A centre console is available, as are four cup holders and instrument panel storage compartments. High roof models offer an available overhead console. The cargo area has available wide-coverage lighting system and upfitter pre-wiring. It provides 6,629 liters of cargo space in a standard roof, and 9,149 liters in the high roof configuration. Additionally, the rear cargo doors open 243 degrees on non-intruding hinges. Safety features on NV are dual-stage front air bags standard, with available front seat-mounted side air bags and roof-mounted curtain air bags. Welcoming the new NV to Nissan Canada‘s stable is David Kennedy who was recently named the Senior Manager, Light Commercial Vehicles and Fleet. Kennedy has many years of automotive industry experience and will be responsible for sales operations in all facets of the commercial vehicle business, including the NV commercial van.

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