Nissan just showed what a home on wheels should look like in 2026 — and it’s nowhere near a million-dollar RV. The refreshed NV200 Vanette MyRoom is a compact van for people who don’t just want to get somewhere, they want to live there for a night. The model went on sale in Japan after a partial update and costs from 4,843,300 to 5,157,900 yen, before taxes, duties or shipping.
The NV200 Vanette has always been a workhorse. The MyRoom version changes what the vehicle is for. At 4,400 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,860 mm tall, the van stays easy to handle in the city, but inside it seats 5 — and once parked, that space turns into a living room, a bedroom or a home office with a view.
The real trick is the 2-in-1 seat. On the move, it works as a normal second row. Parked, it flips around and becomes a rear-facing sofa. Nissan even gave the cushions different firmness on each side: the driving surface is firmer, the lounging surface is softer. Small detail? For a vehicle where people genuinely spend hours parked by the sea or at a campsite, that matters more than another decorative screen.
The update brings new colors: the two-tone Sand Beige/White and — for the first time — a solid Sand Beige. But the more important change is elsewhere: dedicated aluminum moisture-resistant sheets around the roof, sliding doors and tailgate. Not a flashy option for the brochure — real protection for a van where people sleep, cook, haul gear and constantly open doors outdoors.
The mechanicals, meanwhile, stayed deliberately simple — and there’s a logic to that. Under the hood is a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, with front- or all-wheel drive. The 2WD version uses a CVT, the 4WD gets a 4-speed automatic. No trendy hybrid setup here. But the layout is straightforward, and for a camper van, reliability and easy repairs usually matter more than a few extra horsepower.
After the base NV200 Vanette was updated in November 2025, MyRoom picked up its own share of new features: an alert for when the car ahead starts moving, mirrors that fold automatically when the doors lock, and a comfort turn signal that blinks three times after a light tap of the lever.
The NV200 Vanette MyRoom isn’t trying to be an expensive motorhome — and that’s the whole point. The idea is simple: head out for the weekend, sleep in the van, work with a view of nature — without buying a giant camper that’s a hassle every other day.
