2014 Nissan NV 3500 Passenger Van Quick Take - Kelley Blue Book
The full-size, heavy-duty 2014 Nissan NV passenger van isn't your typical Nissan. At a little more than $40,000, the big blue NV we drove came with a navigation system, Bluetooth, a USB port, rear air conditioning, and dual-zone automatic climate control for the front passengers. The 10 seats and their headrests completely block the rear window, but the large outside mirrors -- with standard convex reflectors -- made lane changes easier, and the backup camera and front and rear parking sensors helped at low speeds. However, where even heavy duty trucks offer a soft spot to rest your elbow, the NV has rock-hard plastic. We weren't expecting good fuel economy from the 5. 6-liter V8, but we were surprised by how low it was. The barn-like aerodynamics and 5-speed automatic conspired to keep observed fuel economy somewhere around 10 mpg, and that was with plenty of highway driving. The V6 might do a little better, but with a 57-horsepower deficit to the V8, you'll likely have to be a leadfoot just to get moving. All of that paled compared to the fact that, despite its size, the NV was surprisingly close-quartered. Even the kids complained, and one passenger complained of back pains after a 3-hour journey in the van. We expected better thanks to the more than 146 inches between the front and rear axles, but quite a bit of that is taken up with the NV's truck-like nose, leaving. Source: www.kbb.com
