2017 Nissan NV200 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Many of today’s urban-dwelling small business owners just don’t need a hulking, truck-based full-size cargo/work van. Smaller, more maneuverable and fuel-efficient compact vans, like Nissan’s 2017 NV200, provide the cost-conscious tradesmen with a viable solution to big-city traffic and parking. What the NV200 in particular doesn’t offer is much in the way of acceleration, creature comforts, or safety technology. In 2015, the NV200 became the official replacement for Manhattan’s aging fleet of yellow cabs, proof positive this downsized hauler feels right at home in an urban environment.

The 2-passenger NV200 is currently offered in the S and SV trims, with front-wheel drive (FWD) only; it accommodates 122.7 cubic feet of cargo behind the seats and has a maximum payload capacity of 1,480 pounds. In comparison, Ram’s similarly sized ProMaster City offers 131.7 cubic feet of cargo space and boasts a 1,883-pound payload capacity.

No changes have been announced for the 2017 NV200 lineup, which leaves it looking and feeling pretty much as it did when it was introduced for the 2013 model year. There is, however, an all-electric concept Nissan calls the e-NV200. This plug-in variation is expected to offer 5-passenger seating, as well as a nifty rear-seat fold-up design that allows the EV to tote nearly the same amount of cargo as the current gasoline-powered version. An 80-kilowatt electric motor is slated to come standard, with regenerative braking helping to recharge the battery while on the go. Although there’s no word about when this ultra-green, all-purpose edition of the NV200 will go on sale (or what it will cost), it does offer a tantalizing glimpse into the future.

The current NV200 is powered by a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine mated to a continuous variable transmission (CVT). Look for 131 hp and 139 lb-ft of torque from this matchup, with mileage estimated at 24 mpg city/26 highway/25 combined. One track test had the minivan going from 0-60 mph in a leisurely 10 seconds. Though it’ll handle the highway on a nice sunny day, this van will struggle to climb steeper hills under a full load.

The NV200 won’t impress with creature comforts, either--but it does claim a few unique features that might make life easier for the typical owner. There are 2 sliding side cargo doors and 180-degree-opening 60/40-split rear cargo doors. The center console boasts a large storage area and there’s a sizable storage tray located beneath the passenger seat, and both trims come with 20 mounting points in the cargo bay that are useful for installing a variety of shelves and racks. The SV comes with 6 optional floor-mounted cargo tie-down points and remains eligible for a Technology package that includes NissanConnect with Bluetooth-integrated smartphone apps, voice activation, and satellite radio, all displayed on a 5.8-inch touchscreen. GPS navigation can also be added for an additional fee.

Standard safety equipment includes Nissan’s Advanced Airbag System, with side-mounted and head curtain airbags, along with front-disc and rear-drum antilock braking (ABS). In one braking test, an empty NV200 came to a stop from 60 mph in a lengthy 137 feet. Curiously, neither the government nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tested this compact van for crashworthiness.

Challenging the NV200 for a share of the small commercial van market are Ford’s Transit Connect, featuring more payload capacity, an extended cab configuration, and an upgraded engine choice, and the Ram ProMaster City. The slightly larger Mercedes-Benz Metris, with its turbocharged powerplant, is also worth a look, though it carries a significantly higher MSRP.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by Sharon L
Jan 16, 2024
if it had a factory backup camera, probably would have bought itJan 16, 2024
by Dan L
Feb 27, 2022
What I expected. Van in good shape and priced well. Feb 27, 2022
by Anonymous
Jan 28, 2021
We were looking for a small cargo van to turn into a camper van. And this works great for the two of us. We looked at the Ford transit (the smallest) but it was inches too big for our garage. In all other ways we found the two cargo vans much the same. What would have made it perfect would have been larger tires, higher ground clearance, all wheel drive and a roof rack. But we can take care of most of these, then it will be perfect for our needs. The price was great and and we are well pleased. Jan 28, 2021

2017 Nissan NV200 Pricing

Original MSRP
$21,330 to $30,400
Price range
$10,902 to $12,090
Average price on CG
$11,186
YoY price change
$12,089 to $11,186

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

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 · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: vinyl cargo area · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: under front seats

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 5.41

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 18.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

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 · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: vinyl cargo area · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: under front seats

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 5.41

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: heavy duty

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 18.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Cupholders: front · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Running boards: accent color · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: NissanConnect · Infotainment screen size: 5.8 in.

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: bench

Roof

Moonroof: sliding sunshade · OEM roof height: undefined · Sunroof: panoramic

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: vinyl

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: send destination to vehicle

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front · Rear wiper: with washer

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