Tokyo 2007 Preview: Nissan NV200 concept
by Damon Lavrinc on Oct 10th 2007 at 4:45AM 
Click the image above for 20 high-res pics of the Nissan NV200.
We've finally found the ideal mobile Autoblog HQ. The NV200 is aimed at small business professionals that are constantly on the move, and although the boxy, panel van exterior doesn't do much for the eyes, it's what's on the inside that counts.
The interior is a rolling job site, with everything from equipment-specific storage to a full computer workstation. This particular model is supposedly built for a professional oceanic photographer, with all the gear and toys necessary to make that hard existence livable.
We want one now, and we're taking donations. Before you start rummaging through your seat cushions to help the cause, check out Nissan's press release after the jump and our high-res gallery below.
Gallery: Nissan NV200 Concept
PRESS RELEASE
NV200
A Smart Business Tool of New Generation - for Active Professionals
* A substantial, rugged-looking exterior, combining a dramatic front cab with a traditional box-like storage space, creates an emotional looking body form never before seen in the LCV class.
* An interior created to combine efficiency and a human touch, mentally refreshing its occupants when traveling to or from a job site. The customizable cargo area houses a unique pod that can smartly accommodate a variety of business needs. The pod is divided into customizable trays and boxes for efficient storage of profession-specific equipment, materials, work gear and apparel.
* The displayed NV200 has been outfitted specifically for use by a professional ocean photographer. The work area is equipped with a remote control panel for a spider camera, as well as equipment for organizing and editing photographs and images while on assignment.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
sean 5:15AM (10/10/2007)
Is it me or does this remind anyone of the Ford Zag concept from... 1990?
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threefolddead 5:36AM (10/10/2007)
If they really want to sell this on the job site they will offer four wheel drive and fill a nich that everyone else has been failing to fill for a long time. I know plenty of contractors who would but a panel van if they came with four wheel drive.
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G P Burdell 12:12PM (10/10/2007)
GM has made AWD cargo vans for a long time. The mid-size Astro/Safari are dead, but the full-size vans (Express and Savana) are still in production with AWD. They also have optional flip-up side panels for cargo access.
catchmeinhawaii 6:04PM (10/10/2007)
YES! I will drive a minivan if it looks like this. Just add some side windows and rear seats and it's ready to go!
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FrankTheCrank 8:47AM (10/10/2007)
Cowabunga dude...
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Alex 8:54AM (10/10/2007)
that is cool. i want one too. not too sure what i would do with it, but i'll figure something out.
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fd 9:19AM (10/10/2007)
AWD and a bit longer cargo base and I'm game.
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Menice 9:40AM (10/10/2007)
its cool and all, but cant you see the back getting cock-eyed and not closing right like those plastic drawers on cabinets?
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Rollolo 10:13AM (10/10/2007)
People who call this "cool" really watched too much Pokémon in their childhood...
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importjap 10:31AM (10/10/2007)
Interesting concept, but there's a solid reason for not having a pullout rear cabin! You need double the length of the car to do so - and in an urban environment, there won't be much chance of that being available.
Clearly not thought out from that perspective.
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big L 1:24PM (10/10/2007)
reminds me of the old Helms bakery trucks of yesteryear. The driver would blow is whistle and then open the back doors and pull out these long drawers. Inthe drawers were all the fresh baked goods from the Los angeles Helms bakery.
the more things change...
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macmanic 10:45AM (10/10/2007)
Finally someone may be paying attention that the US market is ripe for new small vans. I agree however that this van could use AWD in order to be really successful.
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Tsunami Racer 11:37AM (10/10/2007)
just pray you don't get rear ended on the way to the job site!!!
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theSAWzall 12:48PM (10/10/2007)
Having the storage rack pull-out so there's more interior space when parked is an interesting concept. This could be really cool in a campervan sort of vehicle. The kitchen could pull out and allow for more sleeping space inside!
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Niels 1:22PM (10/10/2007)
I'm sure as hell not going to 'NV' anyone who owns one of these.
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Philthy 9:43PM (10/10/2007)
This looks like a preview of a production-ready commercial van, judging by the conventional nose and dashboard. Any idea what model this would be replacing?
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James 11:06AM (10/11/2007)
I was just thinking the same thing. The swoop down the side of the passenger doors and the front end look like a nice evolution of the European Nissan Primastar.... which means we could also be looking at the next Renault Kangoo and Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro :)
Philip 2:28PM (10/12/2007)
Brilliant !
I want one.
Its nothing like a GM Express van, they are a waste of time Gas and space.
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