The two vans will be put to work on the streets of LA and inside the  Convention Center’s West Hall where they will be providing sandwiches (cheese and ice cream respectively) to media attending the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The Nissan NV food truck concepts come with custom fold-out serving windows, work counters and full exterior graphics.

“Since its introduction last spring, the Nissan NV van is proving itself in a wide range of commercial uses, from construction to delivery services, in both Standard Roof and High Roof body styles,” said Joe Castelli, vice president, Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). “The Nissan NV High Roof model is especially adaptable for food truck and catering use thanks to its 76.9-inch tall interior, which provides the flexibility for the mobile chefs to comfortably move around inside while creating their gastronomical delights.”

The Nissan NV truck is offered in three well-equipped models including NV1500, NV2500 HD, NV3500 HD. All are available with either a 4.0-liter V6 or 5.6-liter V8.

- By: Omar Rana

2012 Nissan NV

Nissan is hoping to take on the domestic commercial van market and today celebrated the launch of its new 2012 Nissan NV commercial van with Job One ceremonies at its expanded Canton, MS plant.

“Nissan has been a leading innovator in commercial vehicles around the world for more than 75 years,” said Nissan Americas Chairman Carlos Tavares. “It’s with great pride that Nissan now enters the commercial vehicle market in the United States and Canada with the dynamic lineup of innovative, high quality Nissan NV vans built right here in Mississippi.”

The Canton facility also produces the Nissan Altima sedan, Titan pickup and the Armada SUV. It employs 3,300 workers.

Refresher: The Nissan NV comes with a choice of two engines – a 4.0L V6 rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, and a 5.6L V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. Both are mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. The NV lineup offers a durable body-on-frame construction with choice of standard roof or industry-exclusive high roof configurations. Trim-levels include the NV 1500, NV 2500 HD, NV 3500 HD. Two grades levels including S and SV are available.

2011 Nissan NV:

Press Release:

ALL-NEW NISSAN NV COMMERCIAL VAN PRODUCTION BEGINS AT EXPANDED MISSISSIPPI ASSEMBLY FACILITY

Job One Ceremonies Mark Official Launch of $118 Million Canton Plant Expansion and Nissan’s Entry into U.S. Commercial Vehicle Market –

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today officially launched production of its all-new 2012 Nissan NV commercial van with Job One ceremonies at its expanded Canton, MS assembly facility. In attendance at the ceremony were Nissan Americas Chairman Carlos Tavares, Nissan Manufacturing and Purchasing Senior Vice President Bill Krueger, Nissan Manufacturing Canton Vice President Dan Bednarzyk, Nissan Commercial Vehicles Vice President Joe Castelli, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour and Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Gray Swoope.

The Canton facility, originally opened in 2003, underwent a two-year, $118 million expansion to accommodate production of the new Nissan NV, including:

• A 14,499 square foot Body Assembly Shop expansion
• Modification of 79,200 square feet of existing Body Assembly Shop
• Modifications to 59,000 square feet of existing Paint Shop plus the addition of 49,000 square feet
• And a new assembly line in the existing Trim and Chassis Shop

The Canton facility also produces the Nissan Altima sedan, Titan pickup and Armada SUV. Employment at the plant is 3,300.

“Today’s Job One ceremony not only commemorates a new era for the Canton plant and launch of the innovative Nissan NV commercial van, it also represents growth for Nissan in North America and affirmation of our dedication to building the highest quality products for customers in every major product segment,” said Tavares.

Nissan also announced the donation of a new 2012 Nissan NV to Habitat for Humanity of Metro Jackson, MS for their use in building new homes in the Canton – Jackson region. Over the past five years, Nissan has provided over $5 million in grant money and in-kind donations to Habitat for Humanity, and over 5,000 Nissan team members have volunteered in more than 25 home builds across the United States.

“Since we think the Nissan NV is ideally suited for use by contractors such as home builders, we’ve decided to let Habitat for Humanity put it to the test in the real world,” said Tavares.

- By: Zain Haq

2011 Nissan NV With Custom Graphics

In an attempt to steal some market share from the Ford Transit Connect, Nissan has announced that it is offering a new program with a no-charge commercial upfit package and no-charge exterior graphics package for businesses that plan on purchasing or leasing a new Nissan NV1500, NV2500 HD or NV3500 HD commercial van.

“As part of our commitment to providing ‘innovation for business,’ we’re taking an innovative approach to offering added business solutions – high quality cargo management packages or an industry exclusive offering of custom exterior graphics – right from the launch of the exciting new Nissan NV,” said Joe Castelli, vice president, Nissan Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, NNA. “We know commercial vehicle buyers customize their vehicles to meet their business needs, and we want to be part of the solution for them.”

The no-charge upfit package come from Adrian Steel and consists of a Cargo Management System with a steel cabin/cargo partition and three 44-inch shelving units, or a Utility Package featuring a steel cabin/cargo partition and an exterior (Standard Roof) or interior (High Roof) utility rack. The no-charge graphics package is available from Original Wraps, which offers up to 70 square feet of professionally designed graphics. Those not take part in the free program can also opt for a $300 rebate in lieu of the upfit or graphic packages.

Refresher: The Nissan NV comes with a choice of two engines – a 4.0L V6 rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, and a 5.6L V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. Both are mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. The NV lineup offers a durable body-on-frame construction with choice of standard roof or industry-exclusive high roof configurations. Trim-levels include the NV 1500, NV 2500 HD, NV 3500 HD. Two grades levels including S and SV are available. Prices start at $24,590. for the NV1500.

2011 Nissan NV With Custom Graphics:

2011 Nissan NV:

- By: Omar Rana

2011 Nissan NV With Custom Graphics

As Ford did with the Fiesta, Nissan announced today that it has partnered up with Original Wraps to provide 2011 Nissan NV customers with vehicle graphics personalization.

“We’re pleased to offer high quality, customized vehicle personalization with hundreds of different graphic designs created specially for the new Nissan NV,” said Joe Castelli, vice president, Nissan Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, NNA. “It’s part of our innovative approach to thinking about how our customers use their vans – including as a vehicle for advertising their company and services.”

Customers will have the ability to create their own design, using their own logos or using the many graphics already created on the site.

You can check out more details at www.nissancommercialvehicles.com.

Refresher: The Nissan NV comes with a choice of two engines – a 4.0L V6 rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, and a 5.6L V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. Both are mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. The NV lineup offers a durable body-on-frame construction with choice of standard roof or industry-exclusive high roof configurations. Trim-levels include the NV 1500, NV 2500 HD, NV 3500 HD. Two grades levels including S and SV are available.

2011 Nissan NV With Custom Graphics:

2011 Nissan NV:

Press Release:

NISSAN PARTNERS WITH ORIGINAL WRAPS, INC. FOR GRAPHIC PERSONALIZATION OF NEW NV COMMERCIAL VAN

With the launch of the all-new 2012 Nissan NV commercial van just months away, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) has announced a partnership agreement with Original Wraps, Inc., Lakewood, CO, to provide vehicle graphics personalization technology to Nissan NV customers.

Original Wraps is developing a software application, which will allow all NV customers the ability to create their own design, utilizing their own logos or using the many assets on the site to get started. The application will be available through the Nissan Commercial Vehicle website, www.nissancommercialvehicles.com, in January 2011. The NV graphics are professionally installed, yet removable and safe for the vehicle’s exterior. The graphics are printed on professional, automotive grade 3M Scotchprint On-Demand vinyl and laminated for protection and fade resistance. All graphics are professionally designed and are completely unique for every business. Delivery usually takes between 7 – 10 days, with professional graphic installers available in markets where Nissan Commercial Vehicles are sold. Original Wraps, Inc. also offers graphics for the Nissan cube® and Nissan JUKE.

The 2012 NV, the company’s first entry into the commercial vehicle market in the United States, has been designed and conceived as a solution to the needs of today’s commercial van customers. It is scheduled to go on sale through a select network of Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers nationwide beginning in spring 2011.

The NV lineup offers durable body-on-frame construction and choice of standard roof or industry-exclusive high roof configurations. Models include the NV1500 with standard 4.0-liter V6 engine, the NV2500 HD with a choice of 4.0-liter V6 or 5.6-liter V8 and the NV3500 HD with standard 5.6-liter V8. All 2012 NV models are equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

The NV is available in two grades, S and SV, each delivering smart functionality through a combination of the comfort and roominess of a pickup with the utility of a cargo van. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) for the 2012 Nissan NV starts at $24,590. Full information on the complete NV lineup is available at nissancommercialvehicles.com.

- By: Omar Rana

2012 Nissan NV

Nissan has announced pricing details on the 2012 Nissan NV, the company’s first entry into commercial vehicles in the United States. Prices for the base Nissan NV 1500 will start at $24,590.

Powering the rear-wheel drive Nissan NV is a choice of two engines – a 4.0-liter V6 rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, and a 5.6-liter V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. Both are mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. The NV lineup offers a durable body-on-frame construction with choice of standard roof or industry-exclusive high roof configurations. Trim-levels include the NV 1500, NV 2500 HD, NV 3500 HD. Two grades levels including S and SV are available

Sales are scheduled to start through a select network of Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers nationwide beginning in spring 2011.

Key Nissan NV highlights include:

• Full access rear doors (maximum opening angle of 243 degrees)
• Reinforced integrated cargo area mounting points for durability and ease of cargo management system installation
• Vertical side walls in cargo area maximize usable space
• Water repellant cloth seating surfaces
• Durability patch built into the front seat bolsters to hold up to commercial use
• Multifunctional lockable center console offering space to hang files and store a laptop

Hit the jump for the full 2012 Nissan NV pricing details.

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- By: Zain Haq

Nissan’s new NV2500 concept hints at what Nissan’s first commercial-vehicle market will look like when it enters the North American market in 2010. According to Motor Trend, production will take place at Nissan’s Canton Mississippi plant where the Quest minivan and Armada and Infiniti QX56 SUVs are built.

Sources say that the three vehicles are likely to be phased out when the NV2500 enters production for the 2011 model year. No confirmation has been made by Nissan as of yet, but it is unclear whether Nissan will move the models to another facility, replace them with Japanese models or phase them out altogether.

All three vehicles have taken a major hit this year. November sales of the Armada SUV dropped 70.5 percent in November – down 49.1 percent so far this year. The Infiniti QX56 was down 53.3 percent in November and down 33.6 percent in 2008. Quest is doing the worst out of all three models down 81.3 percent in November and down 33.3 percent this year.

Nissan NV2500 Concept:

Source: Motor Trend

Oh my - What is that hideousness you see above? It’s the Nissan NV2500 Concept that will make its debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in January next year.

No details on the NV2500 have been revealed as of yet but Nisan says that the concept is a preview to the company’s entry into the North American Commercial Vehicle market in 2010. The vehicle is designed to be a multi-purpose utility solution for the real world.

Let’s just say it’s not designed to do anything in our world here at eGMCarTech.