Nissan NV2500 Concept Debuts at the 2009 Work Truck Show

Somewhere in the shadow of the glamorous 2009 Geneva Auto Show, another automotive event is running its course, this time across the Ocean. The annual Work Truck Show, National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) event hosted in Chicago is the largest North American truck show.

Present at the event, Nissan Motor unveiled its new NV2500 concept, a multi purpose utility van that previews Nissan’s entry into the Commercial Vehicle (CV) market on the North American continent.

The Nissan NV2500 Concept is one of the largest concept vehicles Nissan has ever produced. The NV2500 concept has a 147.6 inch (3.74 m) long wheelbase and measures 19.5 feet (5.94 m) from bumper to bumper. The car stands 8 feet (2.43 m) tall and is 6.6 feet (2,01 m) wide. Giving its size, NV2500 can carry objects measuring up to 10.5 feet (3.20 m) in length with the passenger seat moved out of the way.

NV2500 features multi-use doors, that are vertical 60/40 split cargo access “barn” doors with additional storage compartments and power rear step for walk-through capability and easy access. In the front, the titan king cab style wide open door offers unrestricted access to the front of the vehicle, with integrated storage compartments for carrying a large variety of items.

The passenger side features a combination of a 90 degree opening vertical door directly behind the front passenger door and an awning clamshell panel that hinges upward and locks in place, creating a protected, standing workshop table on the outside. The table can also flip 180 degree to become a standing height work surface illuminated by lights on the awning.

NV2500's interior is divided into three zones, the most spectacular of which being the one Nissan calls conference center/cargo bay zone. Dressed in its construction office configuration, this zone includes a fold-down inside/outside workshop table. Mounted in the ceiling above the side panel is a built-in laser blueprint printer, complete with 110/220 W power outlets and areas for the built in vacuum’s air hoses.

“The Nissan NV2500 is a rolling idea lab, bringing a new perspective to the commercial vehicle segment. We see the NV2500 Concept as an ongoing exploration of ways to make these vehicles more than just a box on four wheels. Our goal is to enhance utility through creative design solutions, providing a platform for a wide variety of specific professional applications,” Bruce Campbell, Nissan Design America vice president said.