A new Interstar panel van has been announced by Nissan that promises to be bigger and better than the outgoing model.
We know that the new Interstar will be available with a diesel engine and, for the first time in a large van from Nissan, a fully electric powertrain.
The diesel-engined Interstar will be powered by a 2.0-litre engine, but Nissan hasn’t detailed what power output that might be. Given the Renault-based roots of the van, options ranging from 130 to 170hp are available to the company, with a six-speed manual gearbox or an optional nine-speed automatic.
The electric version will have the choice of a 40kWh or 87kWh battery pack. The rather conventionally named Interstar-e is expected to achieve up to 124 miles of range from the smaller battery and up to 286 miles for the larger, giving flexibility to inner-city users, as well as those venturing further afield on a daily basis.
Competitive rather than class-leading charging capability, expected to be at a rate of 130kW, will allow users to add up to 157 miles of range in 30 minutes.
No matter how it’s powered, Nissan is singing the praises of the van’s class-leading aerodynamics, which the manufacturer says will result in a 20% reduction in drag. This will mean improved efficiency and running costs, and a reduction in overall energy use.
While the new Interstar has a relatively slippery shape, with the dominant front grille leading back to a gently tapering bodyshell to aid aerodynamic efficiency, Nissan says that the van “exudes a truck feel”.
The Interstar will be available from Nissan as a panel van or adapted with factory-built conversions, including a box van, dropside or tipper. The regular panel van will be the most popular variant, and the new model will see a side door width of 1,030mm, a 40mm increase on the outgoing model, and a load area length increase of 100mm.
Nissan hasn't revealed payload details yet, but we know they will differ for the diesel and electric models. The fully electric version will be limited to a maximum of 1.6 tonnes, while the diesel vans will see that increased to a limit of two tonnes. Both versions, however, will have a towing capacity of 2.5 tonnes.
Prices are yet to be announced, but with the existing range starting from £30,990 plus VAT, it’s safe to assume there will be a slight rise for the new version. The electric model is expected to begin from around £40,000 before tax.
The new model isn’t expected to go on sale until the end of 2024, so there is plenty of time for Nissan to release all the details and pricing for all variants before orders are taken.
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