Nissan URVAN SWB
Built: 1987 · Series: URVAN
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Nissan Urvan – the durable Japanese commercial van: four-cylinder diesel engines from 1.95 to 2.5 litres, short and long versions, crew cab for cargo and passengers
The Urvan is Nissan's commercial-class van, sold since the 1980s mainly in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America as a simple, rugged working vehicle; the SWB and LWB suffixes denote short and long wheelbase respectively, HR a raised roof, and DUB CAB the crew cab with an additional row of seats. The KING suffix marks a higher-specification version.
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The register lists 13 versions with four-cylinder diesel engines from 1,952 to 2,494 cm³, kerb weights from 1,290 to 1,861 kg, gross vehicle weights from 2,550 to 2,750 kg and a width of 1,690 mm.
In markets such as the Philippines, the Middle East and parts of Latin America, the Urvan's simple construction and long-standing parts availability make it a preferred vehicle for minibus operators, tradesmen and fleets, while in Europe it was replaced in the mid-1990s by the Nissan Interstar, identical to the Renault Master. Since 2012 the current generation has also carried the NV350 Urvan designation in several markets, continuing the same simple ladder-frame layout.
When buying used, check the clutch and gearbox on vehicles often run in continuous duty, corrosion of the load floor and sliding-door tracks, the condition of the braking system, and on crew-cab versions the second row of seats and its mounting. Parts are well supported in the main markets of Asia and the Middle East; supply is limited in Europe.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Nissan Urvan, Nissan (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,952 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,690 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,290 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,550 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Nissan URVAN SWB weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,290 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Nissan URVAN SWB?
2,550 kg.
What engine does the Nissan URVAN SWB have?
4 cylinders, 1,952 cm³ displacement.
When was the Nissan URVAN SWB built?
Production years: 1987.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
URVAN 2.0 SWB
URVAN 2.3D LWB
URVAN 2.3D LWB DUB CAB
URVAN 2.3D SWB
URVAN 2.5D HR
URVAN 2.5D LWB
URVAN 2.5D LWB DUB CAB
URVAN 2.5D SWB
URVAN 2.5D SWB DUB CAB
URVAN DIESEL
URVAN KING
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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