The upscale market for van segment is more dynamic than ever when auto manufacturers are paying increasing attention to expand their lineup of the family vehicles. Nissan doesn’t stand out of the game either. The brand has decided to bring its all-new Nissan Urvan Premium S 2018 a great enhancement, focusing mainly on the car’s interior ambiance. As expected, the fresh S version receives an upgraded cabin with a more all-inclusive entertainment and infotainment.
Nissan has decided to bring its all-new Nissan Urvan Premium S 2018 a great enhancement in the car’s interior ambiance
Walking around, the new version looks slightly different from the standard models. The most significant difference between the new Premium S and the standard version are unique 15’’ alloy wheels. Meanwhile, other variants in the Urvan lineup come equipped with 15’’ steel rims with a wheel wrap.
The Nissan Urvan Premium 2018 is a spacious road trip machine
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Stepping inside, the van’s seating configuration has completely changed. The interior now receives a new seating layout with chairs for captain placed at the second and third seating rows, instead of the 14-seat arrangement while the fourth seating row still keeps the bench seat as the standard model with four individual seats. Each individual seat features adjustable armrests plus rotate, recline and slide functions. All seats in the cabin are wrapped in leather.
The interior now gets a new seating layout with chairs for captain placed at the second and third seating rows
Additionally, the Nissan Urvan Premium S 2018 boasts generous headroom in the 3rd and 4th rows. It is also adorned with bigger LED 'room style' light along with the standard lamp in the interior. The cabin looks warmer with ambient lamps and more luxurious with updated carpeting covers.
Speaking of the van’s entertainment system, the interior comes urbane with a 7’’ touchscreen, instead of the double DIN unit in the standard model. This touchscreen is also combined with the navigation system and allows car users for playing USB, MP3 and DVD files via the Bluetooth phone connectivity.
The interior comes urbane with a 7’’ touchscreen, instead of the double DIN unit in the standard model
Occupants at the rear are served with two 10.1’’ monitors placed on the headrests of the front seats. The Nissan Urvan Premium S 2018 interior is also available with upgraded speaker system, reverse sensors and a dashcam.
Occupants at the rear are served with two 10.1’’ monitors placed on the headrests of the front seats
Last but not least, to get the S package, customers have to pay an addition of P400,000 to P450,000 for automatic or manual, then you will own the top-of-the-line version of the Nissan Urvan Premium.
The Nissan Urvan Premium S 2018 was built with Atoy Body Kits.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Urvan Premium 5MT | P1,776,000 |
| 2018 Nissan Urvan Premium 5AT | P1,836,000 |
| 2018 Nissan Urvan Premium 5MT with Premium S conversion | P2,176,000 to P2,226,000 |
| 2018 Nissan Urvan Premium 5AT with Premium S conversion | P2,236,000 to P2,286,000 |
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Know more about Nissan NV350 Urvan 2024
The Nissan NV350 Urvan 2024 is a rear-wheel-drive van for the Philippines market. Nissan PH currently offers seven variants for the said model and the Nissan NV350 Urvan Philippines price range from Php 1,260,000 to Php 2,110,000.
Under the hood of the Urvan is a 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine making up to 127 horsepower and 356 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed automatic transmission depending on the variant.
Size-wise, the top-spec Urvan has a length of 5,230mm, a width of 1,880mm, and a height of 2,285mm. Meanwhile, the lower trims are a bit more compact with a length of 5,080mm, a width of 1,695mm. All do come with a wheelbase length of 2,940mm and a ground clearance of 195mm.
Locally, the Urvan competes against the likes of the Toyota Hiace, Hyundai Grand Starex, Maxus V80, Foton Transvan, among others.
Nissan NV350 Urvan Launch
The Nissan NV350 was unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show as a replacement for the legendary Nissan Caravan. A year later, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd made it available in the global market.
Locally, this passenger vehicle was launched in June 2015 and was named the Nissan NV350 Urvan. It was offered in five models: a super base, three-seater cargo, an 18-seater VX, a 15-seater shuttle, a 12-seater Escapade, and a high-end 10-seater.
In October 2017, the van’s fifth generation was unveiled with updated looks and modern features.
Nissan NV350 Urvan Exterior
The current Nissan NV350 Urvan received a well-deserved update that made it more pleasing on the road. Its front is redesigned with the automobile company’s innovative V-Motion grille. It is paired with wide halogen multi-reflector headlamps that provide efficient lighting at night. The front bumpers have sharper corners, giving the vehicle’s fascia a serious vibe.
The NV350 Urvan’s body is still boxy but character lines and curves make it look updated. It features a sliding side door that opens wide for easy boarding and exiting.
Nissan NV350 Urvan Interior
The aura inside the NV350 Urvan 2024 is subtle but offers the utmost comfort. Its interior is gray with tough plastic materials. The seats of the shuttle variant come with standard fabric covers while top models are fitted with premium material.
As the Nissan automobile is known to deliver one of the most efficient air conditioning systems in the industry, the Nissan NV350 Urvan is fitted with 360-degree air vents. The premium variant gets 14 air vents while standard models are built with 12.
Technology & Safety Features
A 2-DIN single in-dash stereo system provides entertainment inside this sturdy van. It is equipped with a tuner, CD, and AUX port. Premium models are fitted with four speakers while the shuttle variants are built with two. Power locks and power are standard on all variants.
In terms of safety, both shuttle and premium variants are equipped with dual airbags on the front. The driver and front passenger seats come with three-point seatbelts while the remaining rows are fitted with a two-point lap belt.
Platform & Chassis
At the front, this light commercial vehicle is fitted with a torsion bar suspension paired with a stabilizer. For the rear suspension, the NV350 Urvan is built with a rigid axle with a spring. Braking is assisted by disc brakes at the front and leading and trailing drum brakes at the rear.
Engine & Drivetrain
The NV350 Urvan currently runs using a 2.5-liter YD25DDTi Inline-four diesel engine that promises 127 hp with 356 Nm of torque. It is paired with either a five-speed manual or automatic transmission.
In the Philippines market, the Nissan Urvan comes in six different color options. These include Alpine White, Pearl White, Brillant Silver, Gun Metallic, Topaz Brown, and Granite Black.
Size-wise, the Nissan Urvan Philippines is largely on-par against its rivals. It even trumps some more expensive models in terms of seating capacity due to its 18-seater trims. Then again, the Urvan is an old platform with an aging interior. As such, it currently sits in the middle of the Philippine-spec van pack when it comes to on-board amenities and safety features.
Nissan NV350 Urvan Pros & Cons
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