Nissan NV350 Urvan

NV350 Urvan Overview

The new Nissan NV350 Urvan is the most significant addition to Nissan’s books, given the historical importance this new minivan holds. For some, it might not be as appealing as other premium sedans or SUV’s that the Japanese manufacturer has in its league, but yet this new minivan does have its own qualities. The Japanese automaker is in existence since 1965 and this minivan proves to be its highest selling model til date. It is popularly known as a minivan in many markets across the globe. 

For the Philippines markets, Nissan has introduced only one engine option but four different variants are sure to make your choices wider. The four variants include the standard 15-seater, standard 18-seater, Premium M/T, and Premium A/T. there is also a wide range of color options to choose from including the Alpine White, Pearl White, Brilliant Silver, Gun Metallic, Topaz Brown, and Granite Black. Prices for the Nissan NV350 Urvan start at PHP 1,670,000.

Nissan NV350 Urvan Interior & Features

Just like the Nissan NV350 is sturdy on the outside, interior design is also very well placed and on spot. The dashboard design and cabin area although do not have any specific appeal but still interior designing seems perfect in terms of human engineering. 

Talking about the interior aesthetics of the minivan, the three-spoke steering wheel with a large center boss feels like much could have been done with it. However, the instrument console has an informative MID (Multi-information display) screen. The Ac vents are given a round theme in this minivan which makes no effort in spicing up the cabin design.

There is also a wide center panel consisting of an archaic-looking 2-DIN music system with ubiquitous features like Bluetooth connectivity. The position of the AC controls are places besides the dashboard-mounter gear lever, which does not look much appropriate but nonetheless, it helps in maximizing the cabin space.

Additionally, the Nissan NV350 also comes with independent AC vents for all passengers, power windows, keyless entry and cup and bottle holders at all five rows. It is important to mention that cabin space inside the NV350 is spacious and is designed to offer much comfort to all the passengers at all five rows.

NV350 Urvan Exterior

Minivan segment does not focus much on designing and styling but does on utility and performance. The NV350 Urvan is that quintessential minivan with a boxy and long profile, with a no-frill design that looks unappealing but is highly functional. 

Talking about the front facia of the minivan, the new Nissan NV350 has chrome grille shaped in elongated V-profile, a thing which is very common to Nissan models these days. The front face is mostly bland but the thick chrome bar at the top of the grille adds some definition to the character of the minivan. The headlamps are trapezoidal in shape but look basic in design. The front bumper is protruding enough with large vertical housing fog lamps which adds some appeal factor to the front fascia. 

Coming to the side face of the minivan, the NV350 Urvan has a basic van-like profile with a long wheelbase, small wheels, and sliding doors. The minivan has sliding windows handy closure which allows comfort to the passengers inside, also the ingress and egress is quite easy as the minivan has a lower floorboard.  

The rear side of the minivan has a boxy look and a thick chrome garnish above the license plate is all that is noticeable when it comes to the rear fascia.

Nissan NV350 Urvan Ride & Handling

Small wheels, boxy stance, and long height of the vehicle, somehow restricts a joyful riding experience with the NV350. The high-speed journey also gets curbed due to the presence of substantial body roll of the minivan. However, for a tireless riding experience for the passengers, the front torsion bar with a stabilizer and a rear rigid axle with leaf springs are molded on the sofer side. 

NV350 Urvan Engine & Fuel Consumption

At the heart of this minivan lies a torquey 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that has a capacity to produce a maximum power output of 129 PS along with a torque of 356 Nm. The minivan comes with two variants in the engine, one with a  5-speed manual and the other a 5-speed automatic transmission. However, the latter variant is only available with the top-spec premium variant. For a vehicle of this size, the diesel engine has been tuned in such a way that it extracts maximum performance in the mid-range and higher range.

Nissan NV350 Urvan Braking & Safety

It is obvious that the target market for NV 350 minivan is mostly the fleet operators and thus, it was important to keep the minivan pricing at reasonable rates. When a company thinks of cutting down the cost, there are some features that definitely get compromised on. For the NV 350 Urvan, the safety equipment is kept low-key and the minivan comes equipped only with front dual airbags and individual seat belts for all passengers.  

NV350 Urvan Verdict

The overall designing of the Nissan NV350 Urvan is very basic and non-appealing but yet the minivan does complete justice to the basic purpose for which it is made for, that is carrying passengers or goods from one place to another in a comfortable way. For this, the inside cabin space is at its best at all the five rows. Despite getting curbed at high-speed manners due to its profile, still, we give a heads up to NV 350 Urvan from the perspective of a cab operator.