13-Year Old Nissan NV200 Vanette Gains “Multi-Bed” Option In Japan

The Nissan NV200 was introduced in production form back in 2009, but the model remains available in its home market in Japan, where the LCV variant called Vanette received minor model year updates. Among them, there is the “Multi-Bed” option adding a sleeping area inside the vehicle.

This is not the first time we see this type of specification, with Nissan already offering Multi-Bed variants of the Serena, the Caravan, and the NV200 wagon. Now, the option is expanded to the NV200 Vanette, answering the needs of Japanese business buyers. In-car sleep is becoming increasingly common in Japan, thus more automakers are offering camper-ready trims of their vehicles, ranging from vans to kei cars.

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The double bed with a flip-up mechanism allows two adults to comfortably sleep inside the NV200. The generous interior height of the van means you won’t be slamming your head on the roof when you wake up. Nissan also claims that the bed on the NV200 Vanette is wider than the one on the NV200 Wagon but doesn’t specify by how much. On the downside, you’ll need to bring your own window blinds for privacy, especially if you intend of using the in-car bed in crowded areas.

Pricing for the NV200 Vanette Multi-Bed in Japan starts from ¥2,833,600 ($19,903) for the 2WD version, and from ¥3,197,700 ($22,460) for the more capable AWD. In both cases, the NV200 is fitted with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine. You can learn more about Multi-Bed specifications of Nissan minivans on Autech’s official website.

A Long-Lasting Career

Over the 13 years it has been on the market, the Nissan NV200/Evalia has been rebadged as the Chevrolet City Express, Mitsubishi Delica D:3, and Ashok Leyland STiLE in different markets around the world. In 2014, it also became available with a fully electric powertrain, known as the Nissan e-NV200. In most markets, Nissan has already phased out the NV200, eventually replacing it with the significantly more modern Nissan Townstar. The latter is sharing its underpinnings with the Renault Kangoo and the Mercedes-Benz Citan / T-Class.

Still, the good-old NV200 remains available in its home market at least for one more year. Buyers who will opt for the old workhorse in 2022-2023 will benefit from improved maximum load capacity on the 4WD, plus a new version with an automatic lifter at the back.