2017 Nissan NV Passenger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Since its 2012 debut, Nissan’s full-size NV Passenger van has become a fixture at airport curbsides and hotel-lobby entrances. It enters 2017 relatively unchanged, with seating for 12 across 4 rows and a choice of gasoline engines, but it remains saddled with a single wheelbase and standard roof height. The NV Passenger comes in the 1-ton 3500 weight category (unlike its NV Cargo sibling, which is also offered in the three-quarter-ton 2500) with rear-wheel drive (RWD), and it’s available in three trims—S, SV, and SL. Pricing for 2017 starts at $33,800 for the base S trim.
Sitting atop a highly modified version of the Nissan Titan F-Alpha platform, the NV Passenger provides a smooth and competent ride even when empty, and its handling characteristics are comparatively well balanced. Bear in mind, though, that the NV Passenger and most its competitors would benefit from an electronic wind-gust stability-control feature like that aboard the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
The NV Passenger S and SV trims come with a 4.0-liter V6 powerplant managed by a 5-speed automatic transmission to throw down 261 hp and 281 lb-ft of torque. Payload capacity maxes out at 2,820 pounds, and the van can tow up to 6,200 with the optional Class IV tow-hitch receiver. The top-of-the-lineup SL trim is outfitted with an updated 5.6-liter Endurance V8 mated to a 7-speed automatic to put out 375 hp and 387 lb-ft. Towing capacity jumps to 8,690 pounds, although maximum payload drops to 2,500 pounds. The SL comes with a tow hitch as standard equipment, as do the S and SV trims when equipped with the optional V8.
The NV Passenger van doesn’t offer much in the way of creature comforts, although the SL trim does come with leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a NissanConnect infotainment setup sporting a 5.8-inch touchscreen, smartphone connectivity, navigation, and satellite radio. A reversing camera comes standard with the SL trim and is far more useful than the auto-dimming rear-view mirror that’s also included. Fleet-tracking technology, which lets managers know where their vans are located, is an optional feature, and the lower trims offer most of the SL’s standard equipment as extra-cost add-ons.
An elongated hood provides a wealth of legroom for the NV Passenger’s comfortable front seats, while the dashboard gauges and controls are intuitive and within easy reach. This people-hauler also offers plenty of cabin stowage in numerous bins and nooks, including a nifty pull-out drawer beneath the driver’s seat. Second- and third-row seats are split 65/35 and can slide fore and aft for added legroom, while the stationary fourth row is split 50/50. All trims are equipped with a sliding passenger-side door. Luggage space behind the fourth row is a comparatively meager 18.9 cubic feet, but removing the rear seats expands this to 218.9 cubic feet. In comparison, the extended-length high-roof Ford Transit Wagon Van offers a total of 487 cubic feet of cargo room.
Standard safety equipment on the 2017 NV Passenger includes 4-wheel antilock disc brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, and head-curtain airbags for all rows. Daytime running lights are standard, while the SL trim receives fog lights and a remote antitheft alarm. Because of its relatively high stance, the 2017 NV Passenger earned a low score of just 2 stars for rollover protection, the only crash test performed, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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2017 Nissan NV Passenger Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cupholders: rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: under seat
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.36
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 4 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: removable split-bench
Roof
OEM roof height: standard
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: captains chairs · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Type: 65-35 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front, rear, third, and fourth row · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: sunglasses holder
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.54
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: heavy duty
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 4 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 65-35 split bench
Roof
OEM roof height: standard
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: captains chairs · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Third Row Seat
Type: removable split-bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones · Second, third, and fourth row rear heat vents
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.36
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 4 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 65-35 split bench
Roof
OEM roof height: standard
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front, rear, third, and fourth row · Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: captains chairs · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Third Row Seat
Type: 65-35 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome clad
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones · Second, third, and fourth row rear heat vents
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: third row · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: under seat
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.54
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: heavy duty
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 4 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: towing mirrors · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: removable split-bench
Roof
OEM roof height: standard
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: captains chairs · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Type: removable split-bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome clad
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: 10 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: third row · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: in dash
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.54
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: heavy duty
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 4 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: NissanConnect · Infotainment screen size: 5.8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: removable split-bench
Roof
OEM roof height: standard
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: captains chairs · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 65-35 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome clad
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front · Solar-tinted glass: front