A variant of the highly functional and efficient NV200 cargo van will be sourced by GM as a Chevy product offering for the 2015 model year. This is in response to the need for a small van in the Chevy lineup to fill increasing fleet needs in that segment.
The current Nissan vehicle’s cost of ownership is among the lowest in the class due to low running costs, high engine efficiency, and a safety structure that helps to minimize crash damage. It’s powered by an efficient 2.0-liter, 131 hp four-cylinder engine rated at a combined 24 mpg.
The NV200 is currently sold in worldwide markets by Nissan and is an important commercial product for the company. Designed to be ‘right size’ for small business owners and fleet operators desiring more efficient work vans, the compact cargo van is said to be an easy transition for business owners transitioning from passenger vehicles.
Called the Chevy City Express, the new GM van will be differentiated from the Nissan product upon which it’s based with Chevy-specific design cues. The new model will begin sales in the U.S. and Canada in the fall of 2014. A target prices has not yet been announced.