Nissan NV200

All business, but especially small business, is all about the bottom line. For small operations that transport goods and services, the 2021 Nissan NV200 is the ledger-friendliest compact commercial van around. Not only does the NV200 cost less than its direct rivals, but it's also among the most fuel-efficient in its class, getting an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in combined city/highway driving.

The NV200 has a short wheelbase and compact overall length, making it easily maneuverable in close quarters. This small van also offers generous front legroom, which taller drivers and passengers will appreciate. Those upsides come with compromises, however. The high fuel efficiency comes at the expense of acceleration and overall capability. Also, the NV200's cargo and payload capacities are lower than those of the rest of the field. These may be non-issues if you don't plan to haul heavy items or stuff the cargo area to capacity, but they're worth considering.

The NV200's interior materials also aren't up to the modest expectations for this class, and Nissan doesn't offer the advanced driving safety aids found on some other small cargo vans. The former isn't a big deal — these are work vans, after all — but the NV200 lacks some common safety aids. Still, business owners willing to sacrifice a little can save a lot with the 2021 Nissan NV200.

Which NV200 does MatoCar recommend?

The 2021 Nissan NV200 is a two-passenger compact commercial cargo van offered in S and SV trims. Both come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (131 horsepower and 139 lb-ft torque), a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive.

S Standard features on the bargain S trim include:

• 15-inch steel wheels
• Sliding side doors
• 40/60-split swing-out rear cargo doors
• Wide-angle spotter mirrors with manual adjustment
• Air conditioning
• Cloth and vinyl upholstery
• Height-adjustable driver's seat
• Fold-flat passenger seat
• Power windows and door locks
• Cruise control

Technology and infotainment features include:

• Bluetooth
• 7-inch touchscreen
• Two-speaker audio system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

The SV adds:

• Body-colored rear bumper and mirrors
• Chrome grille
• Heated power-adjustable mirrors
• Keyless entry
• Rear 12-volt power outlet
• Six floor-mounted tie-down rings
• Rear parking sensors

Two packages are optional for both trims. The Back Door Glass package includes:

• Rear door windows with privacy glass
• Rearview mirror
• Rear glass defroster

The Sliding Door Glass package adds:

• Passenger-side sliding door glass with wire mesh guard
• Rear door glass with wire mesh guard
• Rear glass defroster
• Rearview mirror