2013 Nissan NV350 Caravan - Urvan replacement?

**vinj** · November 9th, 2011 12:08 PM

Finally, a replacement to the ageing Urvan Estate and Escapade bodies.

I wonder if this is utilizing the Navarra chassis; hopefully they put in the 2.5L Navarra engine at the least.

It even has the rims of the Fortuner. :D

**AKI125** · November 9th, 2011 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by leopaul

No, it's not.

The new NV350 is all new, all original. It chooses the Toyota Hiace as its rival.

Tokyo Show Preview: New Nissan NV350 Van - Carscoop

Ikaw naman joking lang naman ako kasi its so similiar with the grandia kasi

**AKI125** · November 9th, 2011 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by vinj

Finally, a replacement to the ageing Urvan Estate and Escapade bodies.

I wonder if this is utilizing the Navarra chassis; hopefully they put in the 2.5L Navarra engine at the least.

It even has the rims of the Fortuner. :D

Based sa picture posyed above it looks like its powered by a gasoline engine. Lets hope na pagdaring dito na nwer diesel engine ikabit. Yep, kahit mid boost 144ps yd25 engine will do na.

**niky** · November 9th, 2011 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by leopaul

You're wrong. This is not a facelift. This is an all new model. Just saying...

Define "all-new".

Is it still ladder-frame? Yes.

Is it stilll mid-engined rear-wheel drive? Yes.

Thus... is it "all new"? Mhmmm.....

Note... they have extended the wheelbase, so the ladder frame isn't exactly the same... but whether they engineered an all-new ladder chassis, simply modified the existing one or lifted the new boxed ladder from the Navara, we don't know.

But if it looks like an Urvan and smells like an Urvan, then...

**ChunkyLover** · November 9th, 2011 02:37 PM

thats only the facelifted version...

**eggman** · November 9th, 2011 05:33 PM

Its based on an all new platform..This new Urvan/Caravan will likely be available next year in Japan.

**leopaul** · November 11th, 2011 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by eggman

Its based on an all new platform..This new Urvan/Caravan will likely be available next year in Japan.

Thanks. I know I can count on you...

Perhaps 2nd quarter of 2012 in Japan?

**Vostok** · November 12th, 2011 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by niky

Define "all-new".

Is it still ladder-frame? Yes.

Is it stilll mid-engined rear-wheel drive? Yes.

Thus... is it "all new"? Mhmmm.....

Note... they have extended the wheelbase, so the ladder frame isn't exactly the same... but whether they engineered an all-new ladder chassis, simply modified the existing one or lifted the new boxed ladder from the Navara, we don't know.

But if it looks like an Urvan and smells like an Urvan, then...

Someone should say this to Toyota. LOL.

That being said, I prefer the NV3500 over this. It may be ugly for some, but I like it

**KIANTOT** · November 12th, 2011 07:07 PM

Almost the same with toyota hiace, ano kaya ang pagiging basehan kung it would replace the old urvan and estate if some people will use it for business.