PR: THE ALL-NEW NV350 URVAN: YOUR TRUSTED RIDE AT WORK AND PLAY
Ever
since Nissan has introduced the Urvan in the Philippine market over two decades
ago, this particular van model has made a strong impact on the local motoring
scene, selling strongly all through the years.
And today, Nissan Philippines Inc (NPI) introduces the 5th generation
Urvan: the all-new NV350 Urvan.
THE
MANY FACES OF TODAY’S URVAN
What led to the vehicle’s
staying power in the van category? Key
to its success were its class-leading engine, riding comfort and updated modern
design. Starting off with its upgraded
engine, the powerful 2.5L engine similar to the engine platform of the all-new
NP300 Navara pickup truck, the all-new NV350 Urvan now makes it a cinch to
carry tons of cargo and passengers up and down the steep, twisty mountainous
roads leading to a quick snack and
selfie-stop at a picturesque spot. No need to fear losing steam when it comes
to overtaking on an incline, or even when it comes to braking while fully
loaded, thanks to the Load Sensing Valve (LSV) that work together with the engine in optimizing the
balance in break pressure between the front and rear brakes. Plus, given the engine’s power, starting and
accelerating has become smoother, leading to less jerky starts and stops.
Afraid that all this power will come
at the cost of fuel efficiency? Not with Nissan’s advanced technologies that
leads to the all-new NV350 Urvan’s fuel efficiency. A shift indicator on the dashboard gives
visual cues to the driver when to change gears, thereby maximizing the power of
the drive train without wasting a drop of fuel.
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| Photo by Carlo Chungunco |
Proof to the Urvan’s reliability is
a testament from Mr. Pablo “Mang Ali” Ramones, a service van
rental owner. “My daughters gifted me with an Urvan before they got married, so
I would have a source of livelihood. I
picked the Urvan because I knew its quality would stand up to the demands of my
work. And true enough, in all my long
drives — I even reached Pagudpud in the north, and Tacloban in the south — my
Urvan has never disappointed me, never stopped in unexpected spots, never put
me in an awkward situation.”
“My Urvan, it never let me
down,” Ramones emphasized.
RIDING
COMFORT AND SAFETY
Even with long drives, both
passengers and drivers alike can still continue their trip in comfort, thanks
to the improved airconditioning design. Now, even passengers in the rear cabin
of the all-new NV350 Urvan can enjoy the vaunted Nissan cool air experience via
the individual vents mounted on twelve points off-center on the van’s
ceiling.
“The Urvan has been a part of
my family for a long time now,” said Mr. Antonio “Boy Blue” Ocampo,
entrepreneur-businessman. “So much so
that we already consider it as a part of the family. It served as our reliable
vehicle in our out-of-town trips to Tagaytay and Baguio. At one point, it even
became our refuge during the power crisis years! We’d take it out to the village parking lot,
and all our seven kids would lay out their pillows and blankets and go to sleep
with the Nissan’s cold aircon!”
Inside the all-new NV350 Urvan, the
smart cockpit is designed to lend extra space via a generous legroom and elbow
room afforded by the redesigned interior area. Having the gear stick shift
moved onto the instrument panel board also frees up the front cabin floor area,
creating more space to stow bags in. The steering wheel features a moveable
range for tilt, while the driver’s seat allows him to adjust
the extent of the slide distance, for maximum driving comfort.
“We’ve already gone through
two Urvan models, the Escape and the Escapade.
And once I can afford it, I’ll get another Urvan. Why not? It’s really value for money, what with its new,
strong engine and roomy space. My family’s growing, I already have
grandchildren as passengers to think about,” Ocampo said.
WORRY-FREE
OWNERSHIP
And because Nissan firmly stands
behind its products, new customers are assured of after-sales attention and
service, the Nissan way. One major advantage is having a lower Total
Cost of Operation, where the cost of fuel and maintenance over three years of
normal operation is found to be 12% less than its nearest competitor. This translates to considerable savings at
the end of a three-year run.
Complementing
this is a host of other benefits, such as enjoying a three-year manufacturer’s
warranty at no additional cost, for those who will use the all-new NV350 Urvan
for utility purposes and will be registered as Public Utility Vehicle. This is a first in the local automotive
industry. UV owners can also avail of the Alagang Nissan Program, where one can
have competitively-priced, dealer-quality service, as well as access to the
Nissan Customer Assistance Center (NCAC), a concierge facility which provides
24/7 emergency roadside assistance and valet service.
For UV Express shuttle
operator and driver Ms. Marissa de Vera, she considers her Urvan as her valuable
and trusted partner.
“I have been in different
businesses all my life, but it is only in this business that I stayed for the
long haul. When I was starting out, I
did my research by asking other drivers for their recommendations. Almost all of them pointed me to the Urvan,
because of its easy maintenance, fuel economy and cold aircon. And true enough,
my Urvan has never delivered short on any of my shuttle runs.”
“My Urvan? I consider it my
partner in life.”
VARIANTS
AND PRICING
The all-new NV350 Urvan is now
available in the following configurations and pricing:
15-seater
PhP1.183M
18-seater PhP1.196M
3-seater cargo PhP1.177M
The all-new NV350 Urvan is available
in standard colors Alpine White and Brilliant Silver and special-order colors
of Black Obsidian, Tiger Eye Brown, and Precision Grey.
Whether it is a trusted partner in
business or as a family sidekick, the all-new NV350 Urvan will make sure that
it will always have your back, and make you literally arrive in style.
About Nissan Philippines, Inc.
Nissan
Philippines, Inc. (NPI) is the sole national sales company of Nissan in the
Philippines which started its operations in 2014. NPI is responsible for
strengthening brand, marketing and sales strategy, and dealer operations in the
Filipino market.
Nissan
ranked the highest in customer satisfaction with after-sales service among new
vehicle owners according to the J.D. Power
Asia Pacific 2014 Philippines Customer Service
Index (CSI) Study.
For more information on our products and
services, visit our website at www.nissan.ph.
Local
Media Contacts:
Sara
de Guzman
Email:
sara.deguzman@nissan.ph
Tel:+632 230 6060
Dax
Avenido
Email: dax.avenido@nissan.ph
Tel: +632 230 6056
Rosario
Ysmael - Palanca
Email: rosary@adspin.com.ph
Tel: +632 895 9823
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