Verdict
These serve very different Malaysian jobs. At RM79,800, the Nissan NV200 is RM15,200 cheaper and brings a 4,200-litre load bay, 55-litre tank and slightly stronger 108 hp/152 Nm 1.6-litre petrol engine, but it is a two-seat commercial vehicle with a five-speed manual. The seven-seat Toyota Veloz costs more, yet its CVT, 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, six airbags and Toyota Safety Sense make it the far more suitable family carrier. Its 137-litre boot is tiny beside the Nissan’s, so cargo operators should not be swayed by the Veloz’s richer cabin kit.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if a 4,200-litre cargo area, two-seat commercial layout and five-speed manual suit your work better than seven seats and driver-assistance systems.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if you need seven seats, a CVT automatic and substantially stronger active and passive safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan NV200 RM79,800; Toyota Veloz RM95,000.
- Seating and boot space: Nissan NV200 2 seats and 4,200 litres; Toyota Veloz 7 seats and 137 litres.
- Engine output: Nissan NV200 108 hp and 152 Nm; Toyota Veloz 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Transmission: Nissan NV200 5-speed manual; Toyota Veloz D-CVT automatic with Power Mode.
- Safety: Nissan NV200 2 airbags with no ASEAN NCAP rating stated; Toyota Veloz 6 airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP.
- Warranty: Nissan NV200 3 years/100,000 km; Toyota Veloz 5 years/unlimited mileage.
NV200
- 4,200-litre cargo space
- RM15,200 lower purchase price
- More torque: 152 Nm versus 138 Nm
- Only 2 seats versus the Veloz’s 7
- 5-speed manual instead of a D-CVT automatic
- Two airbags and no stability control, versus six airbags, stability control and Toyota Safety Sense
Veloz
- Seven-seat MPV cabin with split-folding rear rows
- Six airbags, 5-star ASEAN NCAP and Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- RM15,200 more expensive
- 137-litre boot is far smaller than the NV200’s 4,200 litres
- Lower engine output at 105 hp and 138 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM79,800✓ | RM95,000 |
| Body type | Commercial | MPV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with continuously variable-valve timing control | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 108 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 152 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 78 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | D-CVT with Power Mode |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.14 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,855 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 4,200 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 165/R14C | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 165/R14C | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 14" Steel | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 14" Steel | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Higher suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | Brake Assist | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player with 2 Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto Brake Hold |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 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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NV200 vs Veloz FAQ
Is the Nissan NV200 or Toyota Veloz better?
The Toyota Veloz is better for family transport: it has seven seats, a CVT, six airbags, a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and active safety systems. The Nissan NV200 is the better work tool if its 4,200-litre cargo area is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Veloz costs RM15,200 more than the Nissan NV200. That gap brings a seven-seat MPV layout, CVT automatic, six airbags, Toyota Safety Sense and a longer five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Which has more carrying space?
The Nissan NV200 has vastly more quoted boot space at 4,200 litres, against 137 litres for the Toyota Veloz. The trade-off is that the Nissan has only two seats, while the Veloz carries seven people.