Road Test: 2012 Nissan NV 2500

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  • @Transit_my-way
    @Transit_my-way 4 роки тому +13

    I have this van with a tall roof. Bought it used (2012 model)with 121k miles for $14k in 2017. Used it to make side money. Paid it off in a year. I only put 10k miles in 3 years. It earned its money easily and still making money. I would buy this van brand new in a heartbeat if I had the money.

  • @TheDustysix
    @TheDustysix 11 років тому +4

    this would make a fine camper conversion. for rugged use, the foundation looks like the Nissan Titan chassis. 4WD skid plates for gas and engine/tranny might fit. with a posi/locker, decent tires and shocks, and possibly disconnect the rear sway bar for some off road articulation. still retaining a decent tow rating. i'm talking a 70's hippy camper with bed in back, small potable tank, and a sink to pee in when it's raining.

  • @GrumpyShihTzu
    @GrumpyShihTzu 8 років тому +11

    Dang, this van gets better gas mileage than the Transit I drive for work. The interior also looks more organized.

  • @FLCLIST
    @FLCLIST 3 роки тому

    My good sir,your attitude has both sold and convinced me(liked and subscribed)

  • @Jeffo168
    @Jeffo168 13 років тому +2

    I like this van, it isn't the prettiest but the scareness of it makes it so much more usable then the others, you can mount shelves on the side walls very easily, and the rear doors are not tapered in at the Top like the Ford and Chevy so you can get huge pallets into the back of this thing, the Chrome up front helps to dress up what would otherwise be a very utilitarian vehicle.

  • @an2niotransitproductions813
    @an2niotransitproductions813 4 роки тому +6

    This looks more American of a van. It has thag big boxy look, wherras how those Ford Transits adopted that European Mercedes Sprinter look. I like this nissan van!

    • @TheDustysix
      @TheDustysix 4 роки тому

      Also you could fry the Nissan engine, then swap in a 350 Chevy!

  • @76carmel
    @76carmel 12 років тому +3

    This work van has so many functions. Imagine a delivery truck, a food truck, or an ice cream truck.

  • @VeloxStang
    @VeloxStang 13 років тому +5

    What a beauty....

  • @cormacsage7126
    @cormacsage7126 7 місяців тому

    The Best boxvan Nissan made. Old-school tough 5.7

  • @BeeABaw
    @BeeABaw 13 років тому +1

    we are looking into these Nissan trucks at Fedex. there pretty awesome trucks. the also got new Mercedes sprinters as well. they got great power.

  • @cbskwkdnslwhanznamdm2849
    @cbskwkdnslwhanznamdm2849 4 роки тому

    This is the best van for me.

  • @papasmurf2k3
    @papasmurf2k3 12 років тому +1

    Whatever you say big guy. The frame is based on the Titan and the engines/transmissions are carry-over. The interior is all Nissan, so what's left? Some headlights and outer sheet-metal?

  • @razvandobos9759
    @razvandobos9759 3 роки тому

    Mexico has the NV350, which is the HiAce as a Nissan. This van is only sold in US and Canada

  • @TheDustysix
    @TheDustysix 7 років тому +3

    I'd want to get rid of the console/s so one can turn around to get in the back without exiting the vehicle, particularly on the drivers side.

    • @KatandzR
      @KatandzR 4 роки тому +2

      First thing I took out...

    • @42luke93
      @42luke93 3 роки тому +2

      cargo specs I think don't come with it.

    • @TheDustysix
      @TheDustysix 3 роки тому

      @@42luke93 Thank You. That NV van looks better every day. Wish it has 4X4 hi-lo option with skid plates and rub rails, or rocker panel protection of some sort. In battle, one could always yank the electronic engine, and put a 350 Chevy in there.

  • @WitchyWhale
    @WitchyWhale 13 років тому +3

    i like how they combined american workhorse ideas with european workhorse ideas.

  • @urparty
    @urparty 11 років тому +2

    The Nissan NV is a full size van and its competition are Chevrolet Express and Ford E-Series not the Ford Transit. I like the Nissan NV because it has a big hood easy to do maintenance on the engine, not like the Chevy Express or the Ford Econoline van which is hard to do maintenance on the engine. Can someone please make a full size van with dual power sliding doors and stow and go seating?

  • @dapsapsrp
    @dapsapsrp 13 років тому

    Pretty cool van but why does Motor Week feel the need to do slalom and 0-60 tests. It's a work vehicle so who cars how fast it it? What matters is how it hauls and if it does it competently and safely. This vehicle needs an efficient diesel.

  • @TheDustysix
    @TheDustysix 11 років тому +6

    Easy to convert into a 70's hippy van con figuration. If it had a fold out hinged window on the side door and both back windows, with two crank up roof vents, bed in back with a 20 gallon fresh water tank with a small sink. With a rear locker, 4X4 skid plates on tank and tranny, grill guard, lights and roof rack, one could get quite far and get back. All with a 7000 Lb. tow rating with the V-6. I have an FJ, but am getting too old, this with a small camper may be better for getting old.

    • @TheDustysix
      @TheDustysix 10 років тому

      I'd be amazed at an E-250 that got anywhere near that mileage.

    • @TheDustysix
      @TheDustysix 10 років тому

      For short getaways it would be fine and has a good tow rating for a camper trailer or work trailer. That alone might make it desirable for downsizing life, and might make some $ with a hauling trailer for a supply company or such.

    • @TheDustysix
      @TheDustysix 10 років тому

      Ford had a 3/4 ton camper in the 70's. A friend had one. He bought it in San Diego while in the Navy. He was a surf/ski bum.

    • @TheDustysix
      @TheDustysix 10 років тому

      Check out the YT video "interview with sportsmobile west president alan field" BIG $

  • @papasmurf2k3
    @papasmurf2k3 12 років тому +4

    Dodge didn't have anything to do with the development of the NV.

  • @chemisaqartvelo4155
    @chemisaqartvelo4155 8 років тому

    This model "nisan nv 4x4" Which car has a suspension? - panfainder? X-tera?

  • @papasmurf2k3
    @papasmurf2k3 12 років тому +2

    Notes checked. I work for Nissan. Dodge and Nissan collaborated on the "New" Titan way back when, then the entire project was scrapped. There's one or 2 concepts from Dodge that carried over to the new Titan, then they were determined to be absolute shit, and got thrown out as well.

  • @kronosdb
    @kronosdb 13 років тому +1

    It looks like they just took the Titan and added a rear top cabin in the pick-up bed.

  • @joeknowz4898
    @joeknowz4898 Рік тому

    My cousin had the passenger version.. OMG .. I called it the Prez Limo.. all black with dark windows....

  • @XenomorphLV426
    @XenomorphLV426 12 років тому

    nice work Nissan.

  • @310Sole
    @310Sole 13 років тому +1

    dude, that is such a lie. this vehicle is mostly all Nissan. only partnerships Nissan has in developing these vans is with Cummins and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. You don't believe me? go to their commercial vehicles website and go thru their press releases and there is NO mention of Dodge. what you are referring to is a partnership with Dodge, precisely Chrysler, to build the next generation Titan but failed and did NOT pan out/go thru.

  • @saoudkindy
    @saoudkindy 13 років тому

    @gunnlover Nissan isn't a european car manufacturing company...

  • @05Forenza
    @05Forenza 13 років тому

    I would buy this over a Chevy/Dodge counterpart. Not necessarily over a Sprinter, but it'd be close. Either of those will last.

  • @Moparman58
    @Moparman58 12 років тому +1

    that patnership was scrapped, it never happened and chrysler never got the car they were supposed to get from nissan

  • @counkev
    @counkev 13 років тому +1

    The front looks like an 18 Wheeler.

  • @007Knightjp
    @007Knightjp 12 років тому +1

    Ever heard of the Nissan NV400?? I think that is a much better looking van than this or their own Japanese market Urvan. Certainly bigger and more versatile

  • @anthonymartin2412
    @anthonymartin2412 10 років тому +1

    Great van . Mileage about 13 mpg . v8 Faster van ever (S_it and get) Found only thing I do not like is the Drive shift Handle is to low Getting drink you hit the handle. May be bump in the N easy. Or spill your drink Picking up your drink from holder. 2014 nv 2500 .

  • @CharlietoKind
    @CharlietoKind 12 років тому

    built in the same county of my old hometown.. madison, MS FTW

  • @76carmel
    @76carmel 13 років тому

    @soyntgo4it
    Agree with you here -- this is designed exclusively for small businesses.

  • @ИванКулеш-т2й
    @ИванКулеш-т2й 2 роки тому

    Такой Ниссан если привезли бы в Россию на его точно покупатели нашли с большей вероятностью

  • @ElectroGhandi
    @ElectroGhandi 13 років тому +1

    @landyachtfan79 Ask owners of 2002-2006 Nissan Altimas about engine reliability. But American vehicles can't be reliable, right? That's why you never see Ford vans on the road, always in repair shops?

  • @importcarenthusiast
    @importcarenthusiast 13 років тому

    @Rajin2918 Ford Transit is best in my opinion (too bad we only have the tiny Transit Connect here in the States). I beleive the Ford Transit is the best selling commcerial van ever. And ithey offer a WIDE range of sizes, engines, gearboxes, and drivetrains.

    • @esehavek1
      @esehavek1 7 місяців тому

      Except V8 lol

  • @davek12
    @davek12 11 років тому +2

    Free Candy Maroon!

  • @42luke93
    @42luke93 4 роки тому +1

    Comeon Ford why does Nissan have a column shifter and Ford does not? God forbid. At least Nissan has a brain with this type of stuff.

  • @Moparman58
    @Moparman58 12 років тому

    it sounded like you said they actually did it but it never happened

  • @mrmaturitydelinquent
    @mrmaturitydelinquent 13 років тому

    About time there is a full size van that aint American!!

  • @Badfokai671
    @Badfokai671 12 років тому +2

    perfect van for a zombie apocalypse. lol

  • @310Sole
    @310Sole 13 років тому

    Nissan is collaborating with Mercedes on building engines. I'll give u that. The Titan(next gen.) that you think is a Dodge does NOT exist. the current Titan is still in its 1st generation stage with minor facelifts and tweaks every 2 yrs
    please post a link from Dodge, Nissan, or a reputable automotive journalism company that's been around for the past 10 years or more.
    please DONT post any links from automaker-based forums you frequented or damn wikipedia.

  • @Jeffo168
    @Jeffo168 13 років тому

    Doesn't look anything like the Titan, it has the nissan grill thats it.

  • @BroBadger
    @BroBadger 13 років тому

    Nice to see Nissan challenge Chevy, whose vans were junk.

  • @mrmaturitydelinquent
    @mrmaturitydelinquent 12 років тому +2

    RIP Ford E-Series
    Welcome Nissan NV

    • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
      @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 6 років тому

      mrmaturitydelinquent Also Ford Transit, and Ram Promaster (Fiat Ducato).
      I also like Ford E Series cab chassis like the minibus version.

  • @zjumps33
    @zjumps33 13 років тому +1

    anyone find it funny seeing this van tilting through the cones?

  • @ducatiracer555
    @ducatiracer555 11 років тому +2

    This would be great with a DIESEL. Even though it's ugly as hell.

    • @ulisessanchez7467
      @ulisessanchez7467 4 роки тому

      Ducatiracer it is fucking ugly I hate these work vans 👎🏻🤬🤬

  • @zbijacz07muly
    @zbijacz07muly 12 років тому

    This van look older than ford van.

  • @falaqdad15
    @falaqdad15 13 років тому

    not very maneuverable with that long snout

    • @esehavek1
      @esehavek1 7 місяців тому

      That long snout us what makes it BETTER lol Do u know how HARD & annoying it is to change Spark Plugs & ANY maintenance on the Transits, Promasters & Chevy Express & Ford E Series ? Lol You have to take off the whole dashboard off to add oil LOL

  • @gabbogabbo
    @gabbogabbo 11 років тому +2

    Probably an awesome work van but I hate that the front end is massive. Not the most convenient for city driving. plus its ugly as shit.

  • @Rajin2918
    @Rajin2918 13 років тому +1

    CHEVY EXPRESS IS THE BEST.

  • @StopRazvod
    @StopRazvod 3 роки тому

    American car by Japan brand, like Toyota Tundra.

  • @derbigpr500
    @derbigpr500 13 років тому

    Why the hell are you yelling? People who shout for no reason are so annoying...

  • @default919
    @default919 13 років тому +1

    @gunnlover chevy/gmc is absolute trash on every aspect

  • @tonybowen8500
    @tonybowen8500 12 років тому +1

    Made In America, Who can say that!

  • @fitwolf8951
    @fitwolf8951 12 років тому

    Какие штаны

  • @radudeATL
    @radudeATL 13 років тому

    I just wish it were less ugly. That's all.

  • @JacobsEVAdventures
    @JacobsEVAdventures 13 років тому

    What is with the yelling? So annoying.