Nissan Townstar: Electric Drive as Standard
The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has introduced the successor to the independent NV200 and, as expected, is switching to the new Kangoo platform from alliance partner Renault. The city van will be called Townstar in the future and will come with a fully electric drive option as well as a gasoline engine. They want to build on the technology of the e-NV200, which they see as a pioneer in the market for electrically powered commercial vehicles.
"Given stricter emissions standards, city access restrictions, and the ever-increasing demand for last-mile deliveries, large and small businesses must find effective and sustainable solutions to remain competitive," explains Emmanuelle Serazin, Director of LCV & Corporate Sales at Nissan Europe.
The fully electric variant, which replaces the e-NV200, develops 245 Nm of torque at 90 kW of power and offers up to 285 kilometers of range in the WLTP cycle in combination with a 44-kWh battery. Additionally, there is reference to intelligent energy management and effective battery cooling. As announced by Renault, the new model will for the first time feature the widely used CCS charging technology in Europe instead of the previous Japanese Chademo DC technology. With a charging power of 75 kW, the electric vehicle can be charged to 80 percent of its battery capacity in 42 minutes at DC fast-charging stations. For AC charging, the vehicle is equipped with an onboard charger with either 11 or 22 kW options.
Paradigm Shift: Gasoline Engine Becomes the "Alternative"
As an "alternative to the electric drive", which Nissan considers the future "standard" unlike Renault, an advanced 1.3-liter turbo gasoline engine is offered for both the van and the car-like high-roof combi. The four-cylinder engine delivers 96 kW/130 hp, 240 Nm of torque, and is expected to meet Euro 6d-Full emission standards. Both engine versions are available as vans and high-roof combis, in two lengths, and with five to seven seats.
Driver Assistance: ProPilot is Standard in the E-Model
The range of assistance systems adopts the technology of the French sister model and includes a side wind assistant and trailer stabilization. Also available are an intelligent emergency braking system with pedestrian and cyclist detection and integrated intersection assistant, a lane-keeping and blind-spot assistant, traffic sign recognition, an intelligent cruise control, and a parking assistant. The Around View Monitor provides a 360-degree all-round view. As usual with Nissan, the so-called ProPILOT is standard in the E-model, enabling partially automated driving on highways. The transporter follows vehicles ahead, accelerates, and brakes autonomously to a standstill, while staying centered in the lane – even in gentle curves.
In addition to the E-Call emergency system, the van across all model series features smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as wireless charging. The E-variant also offers improved connected services. The connectivity and infotainment functions are controlled via the central eight-inch touchscreen, which is also linked to the ten-inch digital instrument display behind the steering wheel.
The cargo area with an adjustable partition wall holds up to 3.9 cubic meters of freight, accommodates two Euro pallets, up to 800 kilograms of load, and up to 1,500 kilograms of towing capacity. As usual, the Japanese automaker also offers a five-year European-wide warranty up to 160,000 kilometers on the Townstar. This includes a paint warranty, original parts and accessories, as well as roadside assistance – comprehensive protection that provides additional security. For the electric variant, there is also an eight-year warranty up to 160,000 kilometers on the battery.
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