It has everything…except a bathroom
But it still soldiers on relatively unchanged
It's safe to say that vans take a long time before they get a full model change. Take the Nissan Urvan, for instance. Called the Caravan in its home market, it first rolled out in Japan in 2012 and has remained
Lots of room for activities!
Overlanding has gained a fair bit of traction over the years, and no vehicle is off limits to getting that treatment. At this year's Manila International Auto Show, Nissan and Overland Kings set out to prove that. The two brands recently
You home away from home, Nissan style
We've featured a fair bit of Nissan Urvan models being turned into campers, mobile offices, or simply homes away from home. But a company called Vantech takes that a step further.Vantech is a Japanese company that turns vans into proper
Workhorses need safety features, too
Whenever vans are launched or refreshed, the features most touted are usually seats and space. This is expected, given their intended purpose. But safety should also be highlighted, considering vans carry more human cargo than other types of vehicles. This is what
Owned any of these?
Last December 2023, Nissan reached a major milestone. That's because the company turned 90 years old. Along the way, it has made iconic and memorable models, sold both here and abroad.To commemorate that major achievement, we at Top Gear Philippines
Zen on wheels
What do you expect from a modern luxury van? For most of us, it's leather-lined interiors with ultra comfortable ottoman chairs. For others, it's having every gadget and gizmo available stuffed inside. However, Nissan's latest model aims to
A look back at Nissan’s workhorse van
By now, you know that the Nissan Urvan, called the Caravan in its home market, is now 50 years old. It's one of the few nameplates in the Nissan stable with such longevity. In fact, the van joins the Patrol, Skyline,
Happy 50th, Urvan!
It's a huge milestone for Nissan's workhorse van, the Urvan. 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the said van, and the Japanese automaker is celebrating that with a bang. With that, the Urvan (also known as the Caravan in its
Meet the Nissan Caravan Multi Bed
When it comes to practicality, versatility, and flexibility, few vehicle types can match a van. Whether it's for business or leisure, automakers acknowledge this by offering various styles and configurations from the factory. Nissan is no exception, and it just released
Prices are out too
The last time we wrote about the Nissan NV350 Urvan, we spoke about the new Mitsubishi-sourced 4N16 engine now used for the Japan-spec model. Now, we have an update on the popular van as it seems that it has been
The Alliance at work once again
It's been a while since the local-spec Nissan Urvan received an update. This isn't the case in Japan, however, where the model continues to get goodies well into its life cycle.The latest upgrade the Nissan NV350 has received
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We like
The Nissan Urvan is practical and utilitarian. But flashy? Not really. If you want to stand out, you might want to look elsewhere. You won't need to search too far, though.Nissan motorsport and customization subsidiary Autech has an aero kit
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Available through Nissan Philippines’ June promo
Nissan Philippines (NPI) is rolling out yet another new promo this month. If you're in the market for a brand-new car, pickup, SUV, or even a van, then read on.For the month of June, NPI is offering cash discounts
Now this is what we call the van life
Overlanding and van life stories have become commonplace here on the Top Gear Philippines website. Most of the time, though, our focus falls on vehicles that will require a second (or possibly third or fourth) mortgage to obtain. This is not the
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Think the local lineup needs an update?
Most local buyers consider the Toyota Hiace the top-of-mind choice in the country's van segment. It's an understandable mindset when you take into account that a lot of people think the same way about the brand in general.
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Along with the newly renamed Interstar and Primastar
Nissan just revamped its light commercial vehicle (LCV) lineup in Europe, and we're starting to think the carmaker should consider doing the same in our market. You may recall that we once floated the idea when the new NV300 came out.
Among many, many other deals
Potential car buyers are in for a treat this month. Nissan Philippines has just rolled out its new 'Drive Beyond' promo, and massive discounts across its lineup are available.The new promo is similar to the last one, only there have been
More time to take advantage of this deal
Those of you who weren't able to pull the trigger on Nissan's Big Buys, Big Savings promo in time are in luck: The Japanese carmaker is extending its offer until the end of the month.Interested customers will still be
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A few cool builds from Tokyo Auto Salon 2021, and then some
