Verdict
The RM6,088 step from the Nissan NV200 Panel Van 1.6L to the Nissan NV200 Semi-Panel Van 1.6L does not buy more performance: both use a 108 hp, 152 Nm 1.6-litre petrol engine with a five-speed manual and return a rated 7.14 L/100 km. Nor does it add cargo volume, as both have 4,200 litres. The Semi-Panel’s case rests entirely on its flexible second-row fold-away and five-seater option. For a Malaysian business carrying goods most days, the cheaper Panel Van is the rational buy.
Pick the Nissan NV200 Panel Van 1.6L if your work is centred on carrying cargo and you would rather retain RM6,088.
Pick the Nissan NV200 Semi-Panel Van 1.6L if occasional five-seat use and a flexible fold-away second row matter enough to justify RM6,088.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan NV200 Panel Van 1.6L RM79,800 | Nissan NV200 Semi-Panel Van 1.6L RM85,888
- Price gap: Nissan NV200 Panel Van 1.6L RM0 premium | Nissan NV200 Semi-Panel Van 1.6L RM6,088 premium
- Second-row arrangement: Nissan NV200 Panel Van 1.6L no flexible second row listed | Nissan NV200 Semi-Panel Van 1.6L flexible second-row fold-away
- Passenger option: Nissan NV200 Panel Van 1.6L no five-seater option listed | Nissan NV200 Semi-Panel Van 1.6L five-seater option
Panel Van 1.6L
- RM6,088 less to buy
- 4,200 litres of cargo space
- Same 108 hp and 152 Nm as the Semi-Panel
- No flexible second-row fold-away or five-seater option
Semi-Panel Van 1.6L
- Flexible second-row fold-away
- Five-seater option
- Same 4,200-litre cargo space as the Panel Van
- Costs RM6,088 more with no extra engine output, torque or rated economy
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM79,800✓ | RM85,888 |
| Body type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with continuously variable-valve timing control | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with continuously variable-valve timing control |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 108 hp | 108 hp |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 5MT |
| Gears | 5 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.14 L/100 km | 7.14 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,855 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,220 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 4,200 litres | 4,200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 165/R14C | 165/R14C |
| Rear Tyre | 165/R14C | 165/R14C |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 14" Steel | 14" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 14" Steel | 14" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual | Manual |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Brake Assist | Brake Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player with 2 Speakers | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Flexible Second Row Fold-Away, Five-seater option |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Panel Van 1.6L vs Semi-Panel Van 1.6L FAQ
Is the Nissan NV200 Panel Van 1.6L or Nissan NV200 Semi-Panel Van 1.6L better?
The Panel Van is better for dedicated freight work because it costs RM6,088 less while retaining the same 4,200-litre cargo space, 108 hp and 152 Nm. Choose the Semi-Panel only if its flexible second row and five-seater option will be used.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan NV200 Semi-Panel Van 1.6L costs RM6,088 more than the Nissan NV200 Panel Van 1.6L: RM85,888 versus RM79,800.
Does the Semi-Panel Van have more cargo space or more power?
No. Both variants have 4,200 litres of cargo space and use the same 1.6-litre petrol engine producing 108 hp and 152 Nm, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.
