Why NOT to buy a 2015 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van

Chevrolet Exress 1500 Cargo Van a Thing of the Past

April 27, 2015
 
The Chevrolet Express Cargo Van (and the GMC Savana Cargo Van) have been the "go-to" van for many business owners for years now. It's simple, easy to operate and has been around so long, it's become the "norm".  However, with a few notable changes for 2015, the Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana may no longer be the perfect fit for you that it once was. By limiting engine and Weight Class choices Chevrolet may have handed Nissan a leg up on the competition.
 
For 2015 the Chevrolet Express 1500 and the 4.3L V6 Engine is no longer available. The new staple for Chevrolet Cargo Vans will be the 2500 Series Express Van with the 4.8L V8. Most businesses out there do not need the increased payload of the 2500 nor do they need a V8 engine, both options which will now cost you more. This is where Nissan's NV 1500 Cargo Van can fill that hole nicely. Equipped with a 4.0L V6 and touting 261 Horsepower and 281 lb. ft. of torque, the Nissan NV 1500 offers businesses a "half-ton" cargo van with considerable power and fuel efficiency.
 
When you consider the loss of this 1500 Model, the question has to be asked - what else does the Nissan have the Chevrolet Express doesn't? Here's a list of some differences between the Nissan NV and Chevrolet Express.
 

	Nissan NV	Chevrolet Express
1500 Series	Available	Not Even Available!
Fuel Efficient V6 Engine	Available	Not Even Available!
High Roof Option	Available	Not Even Available!
Sliding Side Cargo Door	Standard	More $$$
Wide Opening Rear Cargo Doors	Standard	Not Even Available!
Shelf Mounting Points	Standard	Not Even Available!
Cloth Seats	Standard	More $$$
Center Console	Available	Not Even Available!
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (Miles)	100,000	36,000
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (Years)	5	3
No Cost Shelving Packages?	Absolutely!	Not so Much

If you drive a Chevrolet Express in Northern California you owe it to yourself to touch base with us here at Nissan of Vacaville. As the #1 Nissan Commercial Van Retailer in all of California, we have the inventory, expertise and experience to be your one stop shop for cargo vans, work trucks and more. Our Fleet Manager Scott Foy has been with Nissan since the first days of the NV's being available and is ready to serve you 6 days a week!

Please click here for more information or call Scott Foy directly at 888-708-2498 for more information.
 
 
 

Nissan NV Cargo Van of the Week #2

This Van of the Week at Vacaville Nissan we have the following Nissan NV Cargo Van Available for sale! At this price how can you say no? If you are in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area you owe it to yourself to save time and deal with the #1 Nissan NV Dealer in all of Northern California - Nissan of Vacaville!




2013 Nissan NV 1500 Cargo Van
V6 Engine
Power windows
Power locks 
Keyless Entry 
Cruise Control 
Backup Camera
Rear Windows
Good Fuel Economy
5-speed automatic transmission
Air Conditioning
AM/FM Radio w/ CD & AUX Input
10' Max Cargo Length

MSRP - $27,835
Vacaville Nissan Price - $26,199
Less All Rebates - <$3,200>
Net Price - $22,999 (sales taxes & fees not included)

Rear Cargo View Nissan NV Cargo Van

Nissan NV 1500 Low Roof Cargo Van

Rear View Nissan NV Cargo Van

Cargo Area - Nissan NV Cargo Van

In-mirror Backup Camera

Side View - Nissan NV Cargo Van

Front View Nissan NV 1500 Cargo Van

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Nissan NV200 Cargo Van vs. Ford Transit Connect

Nissan NV200 

vs. 

Ford Transit Connect

by Scott M. Foy
Vacaville Nissan

The NV200 sales cycle is in full swing and after 9 months I can say sales have been great here in the Northern California Bay Area. Our only true competitor, the Ford Transit Connect has been doing well also as we both share a compact, manuverable, and fuel efficient compact cargo van. While from the outside they may look similar, I can assure you there are a few key differences that give the NV200 the heads up.

Molded Adrian Steel Partition

The longer cargo floor and molded Adrian Steel Bulkhead/Partitions allow the driver seat to travel backwards to the maximum stopping point, allowing longer leg drivers much more comfort. I'm 6'6" and actually feel comfortable in the NV200.

Longer Cargo Floor

I've heard from several Ford Transit Connect owners that getting even a 6-foot ladder in their van is difficult, most of the time it's impossible depending on the configuration. With the specially designed cargo partition/bulkhead in the NV200, and 6-foot ladder fits with room to spare.

City Fuel Economy

With an estimated 24 MPG city, the NV200 has a 3 mile-per-gallon edge over the Transit Connect. While the transit connect has a 2 mile-per-gallon advantage on the highway, I've heard from many customers that the NV200 Highwayt Estimated MPG is much lower than what customers are actually getting.

All in all each vehicle has its own attributes and features that some buyers find attractive. Some buyers have an issue with the Transit Connect being built in Turkey (yes, the country) and some buyers prefer having a "long-lasting Japanese product.

There are a few other items which give the NV200 and edge over the Transit, which are listed below. 
For more information on the Nissan Commercial Vehicle Lineup in Northern California click here

	NV200	Ford Transit Connect
Engine Torque	139 ft. lbs.	128 ft. lbs.
Rear Doors	40/60 Split	50/50 Split
Power Windows	Standard	Optional
CD Player	Standard	Optional
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard	Not Available
Turning Radius	36.7'	39'
Leg Room	42.6"	40.5"
City MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG
Combined MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG

Vacaville Nissan NV200 Cargo Van Free Up-fits

January 9, 2014
by Scott M. Foy - Vacaville Nissan

Not only does Nissan offer a compact cargo van with a price starting under $20,000 and 24 MPG combined fuel economy, but they give you free stuff too? What are they thinking?

The Nissan Commercial Vehicle Customer Incentive Packages have been expanded to include the Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van. The Customer Incentive Package or CIP for short, is a mixture of Adrian Steel racks and bins, 3M Vehicle Wrap Graphics and Customer Cash. Here's the breakdown of the CIP:

No-charge Commercial Upfit Packages:

No-charge Cargo Management Package provides customers security, organization and flexibility to store their cargo in the most convenient way to their specific usage needs. NV200 customers can choose one of the following packages:

• Package #1 One AD Series 32” Shelf and Steel Partition
• Package #2 One AD Series 32” Shelf and Wire Partition
• Package #3 One HD Series 32” Shelf and Steel Partition
• Package #4 One HD Series 32” Shelf and Wire Partition

No-charge NV200 Compact Cargo Graphics Package:

Commercial customers utilize their business vehicles for marketing purposes by installing logos, business contact information, slogans, and more on the exterior of the vehicle. By selecting the NV200 Compact Cargo Graphics package, NV200 Compact Cargo customers will receive approximately 40 sq ft. (Level 1) of customized graphics at no-charge. Upon selecting this option the customer will be contacted by the graphics supplier to begin the design process. Once design is finalized and approved by the customer, the graphics will be produced and installation will occur locally by a certified graphics installer who will coordinate installation with the selling Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealer.

Commercial Cash Incentive:

$250 cash incentive off vehicle price after sales taxes & fees

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There are also additional "Customer Co-pay" options to add additional shelves, roof racks and higher square footage coverage for the graphics packages. Please see below for some sample pictures of what's available and as always contact Nissan of Vacaville here for more information!

 

Vacaville Nissan NV Cargo Van of the Week

January 9, 2014
by Scott M. Foy - Vacaville Nissan

Here's a new segment we're starting at Nissan of Vacaville called the "Van of the Week". This will highlight Nissan NV Cargo Vans we have for sale that need to GO as soon as possible!

2013 Nissan NV 2500 High Roof V6 S

• V6 Engine
• Power windows
• Power Locks
• Keyless Entry
• Cruise Control
• Vehicle Alarm
• Rear Cargo Mat

MSRP - $30,785
Van of the Week Price - $27,988*
Less ALL Rebates - <$2,200>
Net Price - $25,788**

* - Sales Tax and DMV Fees Based on this amount
** - Sales Taxes and DMV/Fees not included in this price
The prices quoted are valid for 7 days from post date and will be honored on the particular vehicle quoted. California Residents Only - Must mention this Blog to receive discount. Stock #108699 - 1 van at this price - Subject to prior sale. See dealer for details!

Here's some more pictures to take a look at! Let me know if you are interested by clicking here

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Nissan NV200 Cargo Van Fuel Savings

 

Downsizing Your Cargo Van Fleet for Fuel Economy

January 1, 2014

As a major Commercial Vehicle Dealer in Northern California I must hear the "Fuel Economy" question 20 times per week. What amazes me about this question is that there are probably thousands of businesses driving the absolute WRONG vehicle for their business needs. I recently sold a Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van to a company you was using a 3500 1-Ton Cargo Van with a 5.4 liter V8 engine to deliver flowers! This vehicle was averaging 12 miles per gallon and this business was literally throwing money away month after month.

The question that needs to be asked is not what is the fuel economy of a particular vehicle, but what the van will be used for and what payload it will carry. I have yet to meet a florist that needs a 4,200 pound payload capacity, but they bought a van they found on sale or "for cheap" with that capacity. If you are concerned about fuel economy in your Fleet you need to figure out what each vehicle needs to carry on a daily basis. A van that far exceeds your daily needs will probably cost you more than buying the van that is a perfect fit.

The Nissan NV200 is a Compact Cargo Van new to the U.S. market this year. I have been finding over and over that businesses don't just want but need a van like this. 

 Here's a great example of why the NV200 may be a perfect fit for you.

Joe's Plumbing in Anytown USA has five 2500 Cargo Vans with a V8 Engine which average 13 miles per gallon. On any given day all five vans are in the field doing installation jobs and service calls. Driving roughly 100 miles per day there is a fuel cost of about $27.00 per van. If this company can replace two of their vans with NV200's they will spend about $16 per day. While $11 per day doesn't sound like a lot, that's over $2,800 per year in fuel savings. Multiply that by two trucks and there's about $5,700 per year saved just in fuel alone.

Now, this scenario only works if Joe's Plumbing can downsize their vehicles to a compact cargo van like the NV200, which in most cases the answer is yes. Ask any contractor what they have in the back of their van and they will usually say "Everything I can fit in it". Job after job, the unused materials stack up giving the illusion that the van is so completely full there is no way they can downsize. I assure you from experience a majority can - they simply choose not to.

Here's a simple table of what you can expect to save by switching just one van over to a Nissan NV200. As you can see over 5 years the NV200 could save you close to $15,000 in fuel over your current van. Imagine where you can put $15,000 into your business other than your gas tank! 

Based on 13 MPG Combined fuel economy for Full Size Cargo Van

As always if you have any questions you can contact us by visiting our website here.

Nissan NV200 Taxi Cab Now Available in California

 

Nissan NV200 Taxi Cab Now Available for California Buyers

January 1, 2014

When Nissan North America won the New York City "Taxi of Tomorrow" bid, I was excited. When they announced that the NV200 Taxi would be sold to other markets I was thrilled. Now that the first NV200 Taxi is on the ground here at Vacaville Nissan, I am ecstatic!

At first it arrived off the truck, covered in white sheets of plastic with hints of yellow shining though. It was pulled then to the front of the dealership where almost everyone stopped working to take a look at it. One of our customers even said "I want to be a cab driver now, just so I can drive it! Look at the roof, it's glass!" they said. 

Nissan definitely hit the nail on the head with this taxi. It not only appeals to its passengers, but more importantly it appeals to the drivers themselves.

From the outside the NV200 Taxi boasts a bright yellow exterior with two sliding side passenger doors. These wide opening doors trigger a rear caution light at the rear of the vehicle when open to let other motorists know a passenger is about to exit the vehicle. Also, when a side door is opened an automatic assist step slides out from under the vehicle to provide a little assistance getting in and out of the van.

The interior of the Nissan NV200 Taxi is almost work ready. A Plexiglas partition comes standard from the factory with a cutout for an automatic payment machine, an in cabin intercom and cash payment window. In lieu of the automatic payment machine option, an aftermarket LCD screen can be mounted for advertising solutions. This will allow the Taxi Owner/Company to charge companies to advertise on the LCD screen with a captive audience!

The seats in the rear of the van seat 3 and are not cloth but rather a leather-looking vinyl for easy cleaning. There are also USB ports and 12 Volt outlets for charging electronics.

In the cabin of the van the driver can enjoy all the creature comforts they would expect from a high end passenger car. Voice activated Navigation, Backup Camera and Bluetooth are all standard features as is XM Radio with a 90-day subscription. The passenger/driver partition is molded to allow the driver's seat to travel all the way back, accommodating long legged drivers. 

We've discussed the comfort and convenience of the NV200, but we're leaving out a key component - practicality. The Nissan NV200 Taxi offers an EPA estimated 23 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway. Compare that to the popular Ford Crown Victoria's gas guzzling V8 and the fuel savings rack up in a matter of no time! The NV200 Taxi also provides drivers/owners a 150,000 mile power-trane warranty, double that of the NV200 Cargo Van. 

So, lets recap - comfortable ride for drivers and passengers, innovative features and technology, great fuel economy and a monster power-trane warranty. The Nissan NV200 Taxi is a win-win! 

Please see below for more pictures and as always you can visit our website here for more information!