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As the group of journalists were finishing up lunch and listening to closing statements of a presentation, the thoughts of many turned to what they would like to get their hands on next. Would it be the Jaguar F-Type? Maybe the Corvette Stingray? How about the SRT Viper? Yours truly had this same thought as well, but it wasn't towards to any of those vehicles mentioned. Instead, what I had my eye on was a yellow vehicle with NYC taxi graphics. Yep, I had my sights set on the Nissan NV200 Taxi. Trying to figure why I would want to drive a taxi cab of all things when there is a multitude of other vehicles that many would say are much more desirable could take years to figure out, so lets skip that and talk about the vehicle itself. The NV200 Taxi is a fully functional taxi cab with such items as the bright yellow paint, lights on the roof, the divider between the front and back, and other details. Sitting in the back is alright with loads of head and legroom. There's also enough space for a wheelchair fit back here (the NV200 has an integrated ramp to allow one to enter). As for the driver, controls are logically laid out and the front seat is pretty comfortable. Power comes from a 2.0L four-cylinder with 131 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque, mated to a CVT. On city roads, the engine is more than plenty to get up to such speeds as 25 to 35 MPH. On the country roads of Elkhart Lake, the engine really had to pushed to get up to speed (55 MPH) and the CVT didn't really help matters as the drone would come in. Ride quality is really good. The NV200 Taxi's suspension setup soaks up bumps and ruts to make the trip feel somewhat relaxed. The same cannot be said when you take it into corner as the NV200 Taxi has the handling characteristics of a plat of Jello. If your taxi driver decides to a turn a little too quickly in the NV200 Taxi, hold on to dear life. Whether or not the NV200 Taxi becomes commonplace on New York streets remains to be seen. But Nissan has interesting option for those taxi operators who want something a bit versatile. Disclaimer: Nissan Provided the NV200 Taxi for the MAMA Spring Rally Year: 2014 Make: Nissan Model: NV200 Taxi Trim: N/A Engine: 2.0L Four-Cylinder Driveline: Front-Wheel Drive, CVT Horsepower @ RPM: 131 @ 5,200 Torque @ RPM: 139 @ 4,800 Fuel Economy: City/Highway/Combined - 23/26/24 Curb Weight: N/A Location of Manufacture: Civac, Mexico Base Price: $29,700 As Tested Price: $30,560 (Includes $860.00 Destination Charge) Options: N/A William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected] or you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster. -
As the group of journalists were finishing up lunch and listening to closing statements of a presentation, the thoughts of many turned to what they would like to get their hands on next. Would it be the Jaguar F-Type? Maybe the Corvette Stingray? How about the SRT Viper? Yours truly had this same thought as well, but it wasn't towards to any of those vehicles mentioned. Instead, what I had my eye on was a yellow vehicle with NYC taxi graphics. Yep, I had my sights set on the Nissan NV200 Taxi. Trying to figure why I would want to drive a taxi cab of all things when there is a multitude of other vehicles that many would say are much more desirable could take years to figure out, so lets skip that and talk about the vehicle itself. The NV200 Taxi is a fully functional taxi cab with such items as the bright yellow paint, lights on the roof, the divider between the front and back, and other details. Sitting in the back is alright with loads of head and legroom. There's also enough space for a wheelchair fit back here (the NV200 has an integrated ramp to allow one to enter). As for the driver, controls are logically laid out and the front seat is pretty comfortable. Power comes from a 2.0L four-cylinder with 131 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque, mated to a CVT. On city roads, the engine is more than plenty to get up to such speeds as 25 to 35 MPH. On the country roads of Elkhart Lake, the engine really had to pushed to get up to speed (55 MPH) and the CVT didn't really help matters as the drone would come in. Ride quality is really good. The NV200 Taxi's suspension setup soaks up bumps and ruts to make the trip feel somewhat relaxed. The same cannot be said when you take it into corner as the NV200 Taxi has the handling characteristics of a plat of Jello. If your taxi driver decides to a turn a little too quickly in the NV200 Taxi, hold on to dear life. Whether or not the NV200 Taxi becomes commonplace on New York streets remains to be seen. But Nissan has interesting option for those taxi operators who want something a bit versatile. Disclaimer: Nissan Provided the NV200 Taxi for the MAMA Spring Rally Year: 2014 Make: Nissan Model: NV200 Taxi Trim: N/A Engine: 2.0L Four-Cylinder Driveline: Front-Wheel Drive, CVT Horsepower @ RPM: 131 @ 5,200 Torque @ RPM: 139 @ 4,800 Fuel Economy: City/Highway/Combined - 23/26/24 Curb Weight: N/A Location of Manufacture: Civac, Mexico Base Price: $29,700 As Tested Price: $30,560 (Includes $860.00 Destination Charge) Options: N/A William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected] or you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster. View full article
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Chevy showed off their newest addition to the commercial fleet aimed at small business owners to tradesmen in need of a compact service / delivery vehicle. The Chevy City Express is designed to compete with the Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200 and Chryslers new ProMaster City van. It is not surprising that GM has decided to join in one of the hottest fastest growing segments. GM last made a minivan back in 2008 and ending production just before the 2009 bankruptcy. They have continued to build an old outdated commercial van for this segment, yet instead of starting from scratch, GM choose to turn to Nissan who they have contracted with to build this small Cargo Van that Chevy will sell in North American markets. Based on the NV200, the Chevy City Express will go on sale fall of 2014 with production at the Nissan plant in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Nissan currently sells the NV200 as a commercial van including as the Taxi of Tomorrow in New York City. With having a van that won the International Van of the Year award with the lowest cost of ownership, GM is hoping to boost demand and take a percentage of this fast growing market. Ford in a move to grab even more market share before GM and Chrysler can come to market and before Nissan makes a noticeable dent also just updated for this year the Transit Connect. Unknown is the power plants that GM plans to deliver in this van. For sure it will be a small 4 cylinder power plant, but will they have Diesel and what about AWD?
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Nissan's 'Taxi of Tommrow' Gets Shut Down By New York's Supreme Court
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com October 9, 2013 The New York State Supreme Court may have put a stop to the unified fleet of the Nissan NV200 'Taxi of Tomorrow'. Last night, Justice Shlomo S. Hagler ruled that the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission had no authority of giving Nissan a ten-year contract that makes the NV200 the exclusive taxicab of the city. "Simply stated, the power to contract and compel medallion owners to purchase the Nissan NV200 from Nissan for ten years does not exist in the City Charter," wrote Justice Hagler. "We believe the Court's decision is fundamentally wrong, and we intend to appeal immediately. It was well within the TLC's authority to authorize the Taxi of Tomorrow," said New York City's corporation counsel Michael A. Cardozo. But even if the city wins its appeal, it might be a short-lived victory. The top-two candidates for New York City mayor have opposed the 'Taxi of Tomorrow' plan and might not continue the fight. “We are disappointed in the court’s decision, but it will not prevent our plan to start upgrading the NYC taxi fleet with the Nissan Taxi of Tomorrow at the end of the month,” said Nissan spokesman Travis Parman to Motor Trend. Asked about the contract, Parman said, "We are evaluating options for next steps regarding the exclusivity contract.” Source: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Motor Trend William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected] or you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster. -
William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com October 9, 2013 The New York State Supreme Court may have put a stop to the unified fleet of the Nissan NV200 'Taxi of Tomorrow'. Last night, Justice Shlomo S. Hagler ruled that the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission had no authority of giving Nissan a ten-year contract that makes the NV200 the exclusive taxicab of the city. "Simply stated, the power to contract and compel medallion owners to purchase the Nissan NV200 from Nissan for ten years does not exist in the City Charter," wrote Justice Hagler. "We believe the Court's decision is fundamentally wrong, and we intend to appeal immediately. It was well within the TLC's authority to authorize the Taxi of Tomorrow," said New York City's corporation counsel Michael A. Cardozo. But even if the city wins its appeal, it might be a short-lived victory. The top-two candidates for New York City mayor have opposed the 'Taxi of Tomorrow' plan and might not continue the fight. “We are disappointed in the court’s decision, but it will not prevent our plan to start upgrading the NYC taxi fleet with the Nissan Taxi of Tomorrow at the end of the month,” said Nissan spokesman Travis Parman to Motor Trend. Asked about the contract, Parman said, "We are evaluating options for next steps regarding the exclusivity contract.” Source: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Motor Trend William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected] or you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster. View full article
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By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com May 14, 2013 Please do not adjust your monitor. What you are seeing here is real (well somewhat). This is the new 2015 Chevrolet City Express which will go on sale next fall - and yes, it's a Nissan NV200 wearing Chevrolet badging. "Our fleet customers have asked us for an entry in the commercial small van segment, so this addition to the Chevrolet portfolio will strengthen our position with fleets and our commercial customers," said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president of GM Fleet and Commercial Sales in a press release. The City Express comes equipped a 2.0L four-cylinder producing 131 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. This is mated to a CVT. Pricing will be released at a later time. Source: GM William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected] you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster. Press Release is on Page 2 GM to Source Small Cargo Vehicle from Nissan for U.S., Canada Markets DETROIT and NASHVILLE, Tenn. – General Motors Co. and Nissan announced today the companies have signed an agreement for Nissan to produce a small cargo vehicle that GM will sell in the United States and Canada. GM will procure the vehicle from Nissan and distribute it through the Chevrolet dealer network. GM expects the Chevrolet City Express, based on the Nissan NV200, to be available for sale in the fall of 2014. "Our fleet customers have asked us for an entry in the commercial small van segment, so this addition to the Chevrolet portfolio will strengthen our position with fleets and our commercial customers," said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president of GM Fleet and Commercial Sales. Joe Castelli, Nissan vice president, commercial vehicles and fleet added, "Working with partners to expand markets for our innovative products enhances Nissan's growth and manufacturing efficiency by leveraging our capacity to meet growing demand in this space." Nissan currently sells a version of the vehicle as the NV200 in numerous markets globally, including the United States and Canada. The Nissan NV200, a spacious-yet-compact commercial vehicle, is a previous winner of the International Van of the Year Award. Cost of ownership for the vehicle is among the lowest in the class due to low running costs, the high efficiency of the engines and drivetrains and a safety structure that helps to minimize crash damage. The price of the Chevrolet City Express will be announced later. Chevrolet Enters Small Cargo Van Segment City Express to arrive in dealer showrooms in fall 2014 DETROIT – Chevrolet announced today that it will enter the small cargo van segment with the City Express to meet the demands of customers in an emerging commercial vehicle segment. The 2015 City Express, Chevrolet’s first entry into the small van segment in the U.S. and Canada, joins the full-size Express van as part of the Chevrolet lineup in the fall of 2014. “Our fleet customers have asked us for a small cargo van, so this addition to the Chevrolet portfolio will strengthen our position as the partner of choice for all of our customers,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president of GM Fleet and Commercial Sales. “It’s quite common in many parts of the world to leverage available manufacturing resources to bring transportation solutions to market for our customer’s benefit. It’s just smart business!” Chevrolet’s entry into this segment will allow business customers to purchase all of their vehicles from one manufacturer, and service them through the largest dealer network offering even more convenience for their business. Designed for small businesses to large fleets looking for a small, fuel-efficient, cargo carrying vehicle, the City Express will be available in LS and LT trim levels. The LS model has the following features: 2.0 liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine Continuously Variable Transmission 4-wheel antilock brake system 15-inch steel wheels with 185/60R15 tires Gray cloth interior with vinyl bolster wear patches Fold down passenger seat with seat back tray table Center console with storage for file folders, laptop, etc. Upper dashboard mounted storage bin 40/60 split rear cargo doors (180-degree max opening) 20 integrated interior reinforced cargo mounting points Six exterior roof rack mounting points Six standard air bags Electronic stability control. The LT model adds the following features: Power heated outside mirrors Power door locks with auto locking feature Remote keyless entry Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls. The City Express offers 122.7 cubic feet of space, along with various packages adding functionality and efficiency for the commercial customer. Upfit ready with weld nuts for attaching bins D-Rings affixed on the floor to allow securing of cargo from side to side and front to back Floor cover for entire cargo area to protect the vehicle and cargo Standard dual sliding doors to allow easy access to cargo from either side of the vehicle Flexible window options to meet the needs of business customers including window configurations for sliding doors Standard full–size spare tire Two different wheels with three different appearances Spotter side mirrors for wider angle vision Technology package with navigation radio, steering wheel audio controls, USB input, rear view camera, XM Radio and Bluetooth Appearance package with body color bumpers, mirrors, door handles and chrome grill with black accents The 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder engine is rated at 131 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. The engine is preliminarily matched with a responsive and efficient CVT transmission. View full article
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Chevrolet City Express Is A Nissan NV200 With Bowtie Badges
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By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com May 14, 2013 Please do not adjust your monitor. What you are seeing here is real (well somewhat). This is the new 2015 Chevrolet City Express which will go on sale next fall - and yes, it's a Nissan NV200 wearing Chevrolet badging. "Our fleet customers have asked us for an entry in the commercial small van segment, so this addition to the Chevrolet portfolio will strengthen our position with fleets and our commercial customers," said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president of GM Fleet and Commercial Sales in a press release. The City Express comes equipped a 2.0L four-cylinder producing 131 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. This is mated to a CVT. Pricing will be released at a later time. Source: GM William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected] you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster. Press Release is on Page 2 GM to Source Small Cargo Vehicle from Nissan for U.S., Canada Markets DETROIT and NASHVILLE, Tenn. – General Motors Co. and Nissan announced today the companies have signed an agreement for Nissan to produce a small cargo vehicle that GM will sell in the United States and Canada. GM will procure the vehicle from Nissan and distribute it through the Chevrolet dealer network. GM expects the Chevrolet City Express, based on the Nissan NV200, to be available for sale in the fall of 2014. "Our fleet customers have asked us for an entry in the commercial small van segment, so this addition to the Chevrolet portfolio will strengthen our position with fleets and our commercial customers," said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president of GM Fleet and Commercial Sales. Joe Castelli, Nissan vice president, commercial vehicles and fleet added, "Working with partners to expand markets for our innovative products enhances Nissan's growth and manufacturing efficiency by leveraging our capacity to meet growing demand in this space." Nissan currently sells a version of the vehicle as the NV200 in numerous markets globally, including the United States and Canada. The Nissan NV200, a spacious-yet-compact commercial vehicle, is a previous winner of the International Van of the Year Award. Cost of ownership for the vehicle is among the lowest in the class due to low running costs, the high efficiency of the engines and drivetrains and a safety structure that helps to minimize crash damage. The price of the Chevrolet City Express will be announced later. Chevrolet Enters Small Cargo Van Segment City Express to arrive in dealer showrooms in fall 2014 DETROIT – Chevrolet announced today that it will enter the small cargo van segment with the City Express to meet the demands of customers in an emerging commercial vehicle segment. The 2015 City Express, Chevrolet’s first entry into the small van segment in the U.S. and Canada, joins the full-size Express van as part of the Chevrolet lineup in the fall of 2014. “Our fleet customers have asked us for a small cargo van, so this addition to the Chevrolet portfolio will strengthen our position as the partner of choice for all of our customers,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president of GM Fleet and Commercial Sales. “It’s quite common in many parts of the world to leverage available manufacturing resources to bring transportation solutions to market for our customer’s benefit. It’s just smart business!” Chevrolet’s entry into this segment will allow business customers to purchase all of their vehicles from one manufacturer, and service them through the largest dealer network offering even more convenience for their business. Designed for small businesses to large fleets looking for a small, fuel-efficient, cargo carrying vehicle, the City Express will be available in LS and LT trim levels. The LS model has the following features: 2.0 liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine Continuously Variable Transmission 4-wheel antilock brake system 15-inch steel wheels with 185/60R15 tires Gray cloth interior with vinyl bolster wear patches Fold down passenger seat with seat back tray table Center console with storage for file folders, laptop, etc. Upper dashboard mounted storage bin 40/60 split rear cargo doors (180-degree max opening) 20 integrated interior reinforced cargo mounting points Six exterior roof rack mounting points Six standard air bags Electronic stability control. The LT model adds the following features: Power heated outside mirrors Power door locks with auto locking feature Remote keyless entry Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls. The City Express offers 122.7 cubic feet of space, along with various packages adding functionality and efficiency for the commercial customer. Upfit ready with weld nuts for attaching bins D-Rings affixed on the floor to allow securing of cargo from side to side and front to back Floor cover for entire cargo area to protect the vehicle and cargo Standard dual sliding doors to allow easy access to cargo from either side of the vehicle Flexible window options to meet the needs of business customers including window configurations for sliding doors Standard full–size spare tire Two different wheels with three different appearances Spotter side mirrors for wider angle vision Technology package with navigation radio, steering wheel audio controls, USB input, rear view camera, XM Radio and Bluetooth Appearance package with body color bumpers, mirrors, door handles and chrome grill with black accents The 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder engine is rated at 131 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. The engine is preliminarily matched with a responsive and efficient CVT transmission.
