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NV200 ticks the boxes
Choosing a van that is practical,
efficient and has all the attributes you
need, isn’t easy.
The Nissan NV200 van ticks all the
right boxes and has been making waves
in the UK and even as far as the US.
The NV200 MPV was recently
chosen as New York’s exclusive taxi
and will hit the streets of the Big
Apple in late 2013.
The van I drove, courtesy of
Staddlestones Nissan, had an
eco-friendly 1.5Dci engine, with
a combined cycle of 54.3mpg and
emissions of 137 g/km.
The tall panel van shape of the
NV200 gives rise to an upright seating
position helping drivers who are
forever clambering in and out of their
vehicle during the working day. And
the five-speed gearstick is conveniently
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raised towards the dash for an easier
gear change.
With a well placed driving position,
visibility is good and puts you in a
firm position to see all around.
The NV200 comes with a sliding
door on each side as standard along
with the usual side-hinged doors at
the rear adding to the practicality of
loading and unloading.
The shape of the van means the load
bay is good and there’s enough floor
area for two pallets and a low loading
lip of just over 54cm adding to the
practicality when lifting items inside
and out.
In terms of load length, volume and
low floor, along with its superb load
capability, it is leading the way. The
driver hasn’t been forgotten either with
a spacious front cabin and plenty of
storage space.
There’s a choice of E and SE trim
levels for NV200 buyers to get their
heads around. Even the E model has
a decent range of features including
remote central locking and a good trip
computer.
There’s no doubt the NV200 offers
big van capabilities within a compact
van footprint and has the potential to
shake up the market.
Staddlestones Nissan
TEL: 01983 562705
staddlestones.nissan.co.uk