Nissan NV100 Clipper: Specifications, Engines, Generations and Review
The Nissan NV100 Clipper is a Microvan offered across five catalogue entries spanning three generations. The model data begins in 2003, while the third generation has been listed since March 2015 with no end date recorded. Every version uses a 657 cc or 658 cc Gasoline engine with 3 Inline cylinders.
Overview
The Nissan NV100 Clipper is a Microvan offered across five catalogue entries spanning three generations. The model data begins in 2003, while the third generation has been listed since March 2015 with no end date recorded. Every version uses a 657 cc or 658 cc Gasoline engine with 3 Inline cylinders. Depending on the production period and specification, buyers can choose RWD or AWD, naturally aspirated or Turbo power, and Manual, Automatic or Robotic transmissions.
Nissan NV100 Clipper generations
First generation: 2003–2006
The first-generation Nissan NV100 Clipper was produced from January 2003 through December 2006 as a Microvan. Its four versions combined the 0.7 MT or 0.7 AT name with RWD or AWD. All used a naturally aspirated 657 cc Gasoline engine producing 48 hp and 62 Nm. The 0.7 MT had a 5-speed Manual gearbox, while the 0.7 AT used a 3-speed Automatic.
First generation, restyling: 2006–2012
The first restyling was produced from January 2006 through December 2012 and retained the Microvan body. Six versions were listed. The naturally aspirated range consisted of 48 hp 0.7 AT and 0.7 MT variants with RWD or AWD. A Turbo 0.7 AT was also available with 64 hp, 93 Nm and either drive system. The Manual had 5 speeds, naturally aspirated Automatic versions had 3 speeds, and Turbo Automatic versions had 4 speeds.
First generation, restyling 2: 2012–2014
The second first-generation restyling ran from January 2012 through December 2014 as a Microvan and also contained six versions. Its selection matched the previous restyling in its main numerical specifications: naturally aspirated 0.7 MT and 0.7 AT versions developed 48 hp and 62 Nm, while the Turbo 0.7 AT produced 64 hp and 93 Nm. Both RWD and AWD were represented.
Second generation: 2013–2015
The second generation was listed from December 2013 through February 2015. This Microvan had six versions based on a 658 cc Gasoline engine. Naturally aspirated 0.7 MT and 0.7 AT variants delivered 49 hp and 62 Nm, whereas the Turbo 0.7 AT produced 64 hp and 95 Nm. The range included RWD and AWD, 5-speed Manual, 3-speed Automatic and 4-speed Automatic configurations.
Third generation: from 2015
The third-generation Microvan has been listed since March 2015, with no stop date recorded. Its eight versions provide the broadest transmission selection in the catalogue: 0.7 MT, 0.7 DCT and 0.7 AT. The naturally aspirated engine produces 49 hp and 62 Nm, while the Turbo 0.7 AT develops 64 hp and 95 Nm. RWD and AWD are available across the listed transmission choices.
Nissan NV100 Clipper engine and specifications
Repeated version names are separated below by generation, power and drive so that each specification remains unambiguous.
| Generation or update | Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | 0.7 MT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First generation | 0.7 MT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| First generation | 0.7 AT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation | 0.7 AT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| First restyling | 0.7 AT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First restyling | 0.7 AT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| First restyling | 0.7 MT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| First restyling | 0.7 MT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First restyling | 0.7 AT, 64 hp | 64 hp | 93 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First restyling | 0.7 AT, 64 hp | 64 hp | 93 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
| First restyling 2 | 0.7 MT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| First restyling 2 | 0.7 AT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| First restyling 2 | 0.7 MT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First restyling 2 | 0.7 AT | 48 hp | 62 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First restyling 2 | 0.7 AT, 64 hp | 64 hp | 93 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
| First restyling 2 | 0.7 AT, 64 hp | 64 hp | 93 Nm | 657 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation | 0.7 AT | 49 hp | 62 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation | 0.7 AT | 49 hp | 62 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| Second generation | 0.7 MT | 49 hp | 62 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second generation | 0.7 MT | 49 hp | 62 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| Second generation | 0.7 AT, 64 hp | 64 hp | 95 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation | 0.7 AT, 64 hp | 64 hp | 95 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
| Third generation | 0.7 AT | 49 hp | 62 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third generation | 0.7 AT | 49 hp | 62 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
| Third generation | 0.7 DCT | 49 hp | 62 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Robotic | AWD |
| Third generation | 0.7 DCT | 49 hp | 62 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Robotic | RWD |
| Third generation | 0.7 MT | 49 hp | 62 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Third generation | 0.7 MT | 49 hp | 62 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| Third generation | 0.7 AT, 64 hp | 64 hp | 95 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third generation | 0.7 AT, 64 hp | 64 hp | 95 Nm | 658 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
The early naturally aspirated 657 cc engine has 2 valves per cylinder and, where engine position is recorded, a Front, longitudinal layout. The 657 cc Turbo engine has 4 valves per cylinder. All listed 658 cc engines have 4 valves per cylinder.
For the third generation, naturally aspirated versions produce 49 hp at 5700 rpm and 62 Nm at 3500 rpm. The Turbo versions produce 64 hp at 6000 rpm and 95 Nm at 3000 rpm. The first-generation naturally aspirated engine develops 48 hp at 6000 rpm and 62 Nm at 4000 rpm, while its later Turbo specification reaches 64 hp at 6000 rpm and 93 Nm at 3500 rpm.
Nissan NV100 Clipper performance, fuel consumption and mpg
Acceleration from 0 to 100, top speed, city fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption and combined fuel consumption are not measured for every listed Nissan NV100 Clipper version. Consequently, an mpg figure, mileage-per-liter figure and petrol average cannot be calculated from this catalogue data.
The available figures still show clear differences between engines. The 64 hp Turbo has 16 hp more than the 48 hp engine and 15 hp more than the 49 hp engine. Turbo torque is 93 Nm in the 657 cc versions and 95 Nm in the 658 cc versions, compared with 62 Nm for every naturally aspirated version. That is an increase of 31 Nm or 33 Nm, depending on the Turbo engine.
The 657 cc naturally aspirated versions use 95 fuel. The 658 cc naturally aspirated engines in the second generation use 92 fuel, as do naturally aspirated third-generation versions. Turbo versions use 95 fuel. CO2 output and environmental class are not measured throughout the range. Engine-oil capacity, engine-oil type and gear-oil type are also not measured in the supplied specifications.
Nissan NV100 Clipper dimensions, weight and chassis specifications
Overall exterior dimensions are not measured for any version, and wheel sizes are not measured. Kerb weight varies from 850 kg to 1050 kg across the catalogue, while gross weight is not measured for any version.
The first generation and its restylings generally provide 150 mm of ground clearance. The second-generation naturally aspirated versions also have 150 mm, while its 64 hp Turbo versions have 145 mm. Every third-generation version has 150 mm of ground clearance.
Fuel-tank capacity is 40 litres in the first generation, both first-generation restylings and the second generation. Third-generation versions use a 37-litre tank, a reduction of 3 litres.
Third-generation kerb weights range from 850 kg for the RWD 0.7 MT and RWD 0.7 DCT to 950 kg for the AWD Turbo 0.7 AT. At equal engine and transmission specifications, each listed third-generation AWD model is 40 kg heavier than its RWD counterpart. Second-generation kerb weights range from 880 kg to 980 kg. First-generation and restyled vehicles range from 890 kg to 1050 kg.
All versions have Independent, spring front suspension, Disc front brakes and Drum rear brakes. First-generation models and their restylings use Independent, spring rear suspension. The second and third generations use Dependent, spring rear suspension.
Which Nissan NV100 Clipper version should you choose?
Choose a 48 hp or 49 hp naturally aspirated version if the basic 62 Nm engine specification suits the intended use. The Manual option always has 5 speeds. Automatic gear counts depend on period: naturally aspirated first-generation and second-generation 0.7 AT versions have 3 speeds, while the third-generation 0.7 AT has 4 speeds. The third generation additionally offers the 5-speed Robotic 0.7 DCT.
Choose the 64 hp Turbo 0.7 AT when maximum listed output is the priority. Compared with a third-generation naturally aspirated version, it adds 15 hp and 33 Nm while retaining a 4-speed Automatic and a choice of RWD or AWD. Its 95 Nm torque peak also occurs at 3000 rpm, compared with 3500 rpm for the third-generation naturally aspirated engine.
RWD is the lighter choice wherever directly comparable third-generation versions are considered. AWD adds 40 kg to each matching third-generation configuration but is available with the 0.7 MT, 0.7 DCT, naturally aspirated 0.7 AT and Turbo 0.7 AT. Buyers comparing catalogue entries should therefore decide among transmission, drive and power output first; price, reliability data, interior measurements and sale availability are not measured in the supplied data.