Nissan’s first true effort in the U.S. full-size commercial segment has been working hard for a few years now. Available in numerous configurations, the NV line of workhorses now have one more for businesses, fleets and consumers to choose from. Ready to haul a truly valuable kind of cargo is the 2012 NV Passenger van which can house up to 12 people of any age and size as well as their gear to boot. For a base price of $31,690, four rows, up to 324 different seating configurations and serious muscular face can be purchased by anyone and everyone.
Like most NV offerings, the Passenger Van comes in a number of trim levels; three to be exact. Following the base S is the SV which is superceded by the top-of-the line SL. Just as before, Nissan’s latest commercial van can be motivated by two engines, both of which have proven their muscle. Out-of-the gate power for both the S and SV is the 4.0 liter version of the DOHC VQ V6 engine. Spinning the rear wheels of the six cylinder NVs is 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque via a heavy-duty five speed automatic transmission. For the SL, the Titan donates its 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque 5.6 liter DOHC V8. When the given the task of hauling up to 12 people and their stuff, all NV Passenger Vans are 3500 rated, meaning a fully-boxed ladder frame and leaf-sprung solid rear axle.
Nissan’s full pricing list for all 2012 NVP 3500s is listed below.
| 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 |
Source: Nissan
