Used 2017 Nissan NV Passenger 3500 SL for sale 

The Nissan Passenger van is available in three different trims viz. 3500 S, 3500SV, and 3500 SL, thus offering a wide variety of options to choose from. Moreover, both the 3500 S and 3500 SV trim render a choice between having a V6 or a V8 engine, while the 3500 SL comes only with a V8 engine. The price range of the NV 3500 Passenger Van extends from $33,800 to $41,200.

For the 3500 S trim with the V6 engine, the price is set at $33,800, whereas the one with the V8 engine comes at a price of $35,400. Some of the key features of the S trim include an air conditioning system, heating and cooling vents, an audio system with four speakers, a rear window defroster, DRLs, and halogen headlights.

Coming to the SV trim, its V6 variant costs $36,000 while the V8 costs nearly $37,600. The SV carries various additional features as compared to the low-end S trim such as a rear sonar system, one-touch auto-down power windows, and 6 passenger area map lights. The 3500 SL is the high-end trim of the 2017 Nissan NV Passenger and provides no engine option and has an MSRP of $41,200. In this trim, fog lights, NissanConnect powered infotainment system, and dual-zone automatic temperature control comes as standard features.

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The base Nissan NV Passenger in S trim is simply too basic for most tastes. We recommend stepping up to the mid-level SV trim at least. It comes with more features, so it will feel less like you're stuck in a bare metal box. If you plan to use the van at its passenger and cargo capacity, we also suggest upgrading to the V8 engine.

Talking about the engine specs, the NV Passenger with 4.0 L V6 DOHC engine extracts a maximum power of 261 hp along with 281 lbs.-ft. of torque. The 4.0 L engine utilizes a 5-speed automatic gearbox for the transmission. On the other hand, the van with the 5.0 L 8-cylinder engine provides a power of 375 hp and torque of 387 lbs.-ft.

Comparing the base model of the Nissan Passenger with the competitors, it can be derived that the NV 3500 S has the least power delivery. However, in terms of torque, the Nissan is better than the Ford Transit Wagon 150 XL. Both the Chevrolet Express LS and GMC Savana have the highest horsepower and torque figures.

2017 Nissan NV Passenger Van Acceleration

Vans are not produced to direct some thrilling run chase scenes in movies since the importance of them revolves around hauling cargo or moving passengers. For the NV Passenger 3500 S with a V6 engine, the 0-60 mph time is 11 seconds with its quarter-mile time being 18.2 seconds. 

The van accelerates with authority whether it is loaded or empty. However, after comparing these figures with its competitors, it can be established that the NV 3500 has the worst acceleration.

2017 Nissan NV Passenger Van Ride and Handling

Driving the Nissan NV Passenger is pretty much fun as the engine power feels punchy, and also the steering feels light even when the van is fully-loaded. For low to medium load carrying needs, the V6 engine is ideal, whereas for catering heavy load transportation, the NV with 5.8 L V8 is suggested.

The NV Passenger Van misses out on the option of having an AWD drivetrain, thus making it hard to drive the vehicle in snowy conditions. Overall, the handling of the van is very impressive, and its sturdy chassis along with traction control maintains the stability of the vehicle at high speeds.

2017 Nissan NV Passenger Van Braking

The size of the front brakes employed in the NV Passenger is 14.2 inches, which is larger than the 12.8, 12.1, and 12.8-inch front brakes available in Express LS, Transit Wagon, and Savana LS, respectively. Similarly, the 14.4-inch rear brakes of the NV 3500 Passenger are also bigger than its rivals.

Braking was a sore spot, as the big van required 210 feet to stop from 70 mph—and that’s unladen. Being a heavy van it has quite impressive figures when it comes to braking performance. Heaviest among the competitors, the Nissan NV passenger van does the job.

2017 Nissan NV Passenger Van Towing Capacity

The Nissan NV Passenger offers an impressive towing capacity of 6,200 lbs, which is greater than the 5,000 lbs. capacity offered by Ford Transit. However, the best towing capacity of 9,600 lbs. is provided by both the Chevrolet and GMC.

Towing capacity is the next most important factor after cargo volume. It again depends upon your business needs, you should select the commercial vehicle accordingly. Along with a powerful engine with decent acceleration, the Nissan NV towing capacity is also impressive.

The accurate mileage of the Nissan NV Passenger is not available, but it’s safe to say a big, heavy, and capable van like this won’t be an eco-star. Despite the increase in horsepower, the new powertrain also delivers an estimated eight percent increase in fuel economy versus the previous powertrain.

The Endurance V8 engine also features Direct Injection Gas (DIG) technology, which provides better wide-open throttle performance and improved fuel economy and emissions performance (versus a non-direct-injection system) by reducing engine knock, improving combustion stability and offering precise injection control.

The passenger capacity of the Nissan NV 3500 is 12 and is equivalent to the Express LS 200 and Savana LS 200, whereas the Ford Wagon's capacity is only 8. Analyzing the interior space at the front row, the Ford has the largest headroom of 51.9 inches, whereas the Nissan offers the largest legroom among the competitors. The best shoulder room is offered by both the Chevrolet and GMC Savana.

In the second row, the Ford beats all the rivals including the Nissan Passenger with its 55.7-inches headroom, 71.3-inches shoulder room and 69.5-inches legroom. However, when it comes to the third-row space, the NV Passenger steals the spotlight with its 39.8 inches of headroom, 66.6 inches of shoulder room, and 38.5 inches of legroom.

The second, third, and fourth row of seats can be reconfigured to accommodate a wide mix of cargo and passengers. You also have the option of having fewer seats with more space. Despite being a Passenger Van, the standard interior features of the NV Passenger are intriguing and are as follows:

• Air conditioning system
• Tilting steering wheel
• 4-speakers for the audio
• Multiple rear cooling and heating vents
• Power windows

2017 Nissan NV Passenger VanInfotainment System

Looking at the infotainment system, the S and SV trims of the Nissan come fitted with a basic audio system, which supports AM, FM and, CD. However, the high-end SL trim offers a 5.8-inch infotainment system with the NissanConnect feature that supports navigation and mobile apps. Other major infotainment features include-

• AM/FM Stereo
• Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
• USB Connection
• 6 Total Speakers
• Auxiliary Audio Input

2017 Nissan NV Passenger Van Cargo Capacity

For holding cargo at the 3rd seat row, the Nissan offers a space measuring about 28.9 cubic feet. This space is very low as compared to 125 cubic feet offered by Ford transit and 92.1 cubic feet offered by both the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana. Still, the cargo volume behind the first row of Nissan NV 3500 is 281.9 cubic feet, which is only a little less than the 292.7 cubic feet offered by the Ford Transit Wagon.

With a wheelbase of 146.1 inches and a length of 240.6 inches, the Nissan NV Passenger is the longest among the competing vehicles. In terms of both width and height, the Ford sits at the top with 81.3 and 98.7 inches respectively, while Nissan's NV 3500 follows at 2nd number with a width of 79.9 inches and height of 84 inches.

The NV Passenger offers a ground clearance of 8.1 inches, while both the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana offer a ground clearance of 11.0 inches at the front and 7.1 inches at the rear. With a curb weight of 6,694 lbs, the 2017 Nissan is heaviest within its rivalry.

Being a commercial vehicle, the Nissan NV Passenger comes with plenty of features to ensure a safe journey. Some of the most prominent safety features integrated into the NV Passenger include an Anti-lock braking system, front airbags, side airbags, roof-mounted airbags, and LATCH system. Additionally, the Vehicle Dynamic Control system enhances the stability of the vehicle along with the help of the Traction Control System. Few safety features include-

• Driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags
• Driver and front passenger dual-stage supplemental front airbags
• Roof-mounted curtain supplemental airbags with rollover sensor for side-impact and rollover head protection for all outboard Passengers
• LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
• Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones

Chevrolet Express LS 2500 vs Nissan NV Passenger

The Chevrolet Express LS 2500 employs a 4.8 L V8 engine, which allows the vehicle to have more power and torque than the base variant of Nissan's NV van. Moreover, the Express LS has an upper hand regarding acceleration, cargo volume at the 3rd seat row, and towing capacity over the NV 3500 Passenger Van.

Ford Transit Wagon 150 XL vs Nissan NV Passenger

First thing, the Ford Transit is a Wagon, and thus it has lesser passenger capacity than the Nissan NV Passenger Van. The Ford Transit relies on a 3.7 Liter engine against the 4.0 L V6 engine in the NV van. Consequently, the maximum power and a torque figure of Transit Wagon is less in comparison to the Nissan's Van. However, the wagon offers larger interior space at the front and second row, greater cargo capacity, and better 0-60 mph acceleration time than the NV 3500 Passenger Van.

GMC Savana LS 2500 vs Nissan NV Passenger

Savana is another close competitor of the Nissan NV Passenger Van, and its price and performance are similar to that of the Nissan. When compared to the NV 3500, the GMC has better figures concerning the front and rear brake size, overall dimensions, third-row space, and cargo capacity.

The 5.6 L V8 engine employed in the Nissan NV Passenger is among the most powerful in its segment. When it comes to carrying passengers, lots of them, the 12-passenger 2017 Nissan NV Passenger Van provides innovation by the dozen. Offered for both personal and fleet use, the NV Passenger might not be the best choice for the segment but it can be considered before going ahead with one of the better rivals in the segment.