Nissan Primastar Transporter Cargo Van, starting at 36500 £

The Nissan Primastar Transporter Cargo Van impresses with 170 HP and an attractive starting price of 36500 £ . Here are all the details at a glance.

from about £36,500
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7.9 L

Design & Presence

The Nissan Primastar Transporter cuts a pragmatic silhouette that prioritises function over flash, with a squared-off rear and a high roof that announce "workhorse" rather than "showroom cruiser." Visual cues tie it to Nissan's family look up front, while the blunt rear and large side panels are pure cargo-van business — useful for signwriting and practical loading. Length options and varying roof heights give the Primastar a solid road presence from urban runs to fleet duty, and the clean, no-nonsense styling ages well in a commercial fleet.

Interior & Usability

Inside, the Primastar favours hard-wearing materials and logical ergonomics: the controls are straightforward, storage cubbies are plentiful and the seats are tuned for long days behind the wheel rather than weekend luxuries. Dashboard plastics feel robust if plain, and versions with a double cab raise capacity to six seats while retaining a usable load area behind the driver. The cabin layout keeps key functions easy to reach, so the workday becomes less fiddly and more efficient.

Space & Everyday Practicality

Practicality is the Primastar’s headline: cargo volumes range from roughly 3,200 litres up to nearly 8,900 litres depending on wheelbase and roof height, and payloads approach around 1,100–1,200 kg on heavier-duty variants, making it genuinely useful for trades, deliveries and small conversions. Sliding side doors, a low load sill and a flat load floor simplify daily loading, while the 80‑litre fuel tank and 2.0‑litre diesel engine (1,997 cm3) underline its long-haul intentions. In short, the Primastar is configurable enough to swallow bulky tools, ladders or palletised goods without constant awkward manoeuvring.

Driving & Handling

On the move the Primastar behaves like a modern front-wheel-drive van: composed and predictable at legal speeds, with car-like steering that makes urban manoeuvres and parking less stressful than older boxy vans. Available powertrains span about 110–170 hp with torque figures roughly in the 300–380 Nm band, so a 130 hp model is adequate for city work while the 150–170 hp units feel more comfortable on motorways or when fully loaded. Ride comfort is competent for the class, though heavy payloads inevitably increase body roll and braking distances, so specification choice should match typical load profiles.

Efficiency, Consumption & Range

Fuel consumption figures quoted for the Primastar sit in the neighbourhood of 6.8–7.9 L/100 km depending on engine, gearbox and gross vehicle weight, which translates into a practical driving range of around 1,000–1,175 km from the 80‑litre tank in mixed real‑world use. That efficiency is credible for a medium van and helps keep running costs down on long routes, though urban, stop‑start work and heavy loads push consumption toward the high end of the scale. Choosing the 150–170 hp variants will cost a little more at the pump but pays back in usable overtaking performance and motorway flexibility.

Assistance, Connectivity & Comfort Extras

The Primastar offers the kind of tech expected in today’s commercial segment: touchscreen infotainment with smartphone mirroring, Bluetooth and straightforward navigation setups, while higher trims or option packs add reversing cameras and active safety aids like autonomous emergency braking and lane‑departure warnings. Comfort extras such as adjustable seats, better upholstery and automatic gearbox choices are available for crews that spend long hours on the road, turning the van from purely functional into genuinely tolerable for daily commuting. Overall, the balance of useful tech and rugged practicality keeps the working environment efficient rather than flashy.

Who is it for?

The Primastar Transporter targets tradespeople, fleet buyers and small businesses that need a flexible, durable and economical medium van with multiple wheelbase and roof choices to match different payloads and cargo types. The line-up covers many configurations across wheelbases, roof heights, gross weights and power outputs (110–170 hp), with manual and automatic gearboxes available, so fleets can spec vehicles to the job rather than compromise. For buyers prioritising reliability, sensible running costs and real-world load space over premium trimmings, the Primastar is a straightforward, no-nonsense contender.

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Reviews

Costs and Consumption
Price
36500 - 48500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
178 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Curb weight
1860 - 2075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1971 - 2486 mm
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 8900 L
Payload
899 - 1173 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General
Model Year
2021 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan

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What drive types are available for the Nissan Primastar Transporter?

The Nissan Primastar Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.