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The Nissan NV200 was introduced in the UK in 2009 and received a facelift in 2013, with production continuing through to around 2021. The front cross member is part of the running gear rather than the cosmetic refresh, so the 2013 facelift may or may not have brought changes to this component. Confirm with the breaker whether a pre-2013 or post-2013 cross member matches your registration before buying.
A 2012 van is pre-facelift (pre-2013) and a 2015 is post-facelift, so these sit either side of a known production boundary. While the basic platform carried over, running gear components can be revised at a facelift point. Give the breaker both registrations and ask them to verify the part numbers match before agreeing a sale.
On a van like the NV200, payload and GVW rating tend to have more influence on the front subframe and running gear specification than engine size alone. Check the vehicle identification plate in the door shut or engine bay for the gross vehicle weight, and pass that figure to the breaker alongside the registration. Do not rely on the engine size as the only guide to whether a cross member will interchange.
Trim level does not affect the front cross member fitment on the NV200 — Acenta and Tekna are specification packages covering interior and comfort features rather than structural or running gear differences. A cross member from an Acenta van can fit a Tekna and vice versa, provided the year, payload rating, and platform match. You may receive a part with minor surface differences such as paint or coating, but these have no bearing on function.
The NV200 was offered in different payload variants, and heavier-rated versions can have uprated running gear to handle the higher gross vehicle weight. The payload rating shown on the manufacturer's plate — not just the model name — is the key figure to check. Pass the GVW from your plate to the breaker so they can confirm the cross member they have matches your van's specification.
The NV200 Combi shares its platform with the panel van, so the front cross member may well be the same component, but body style and passenger versus cargo configuration can occasionally bring differences in front-end bracing or subframe attachment points. Confirm with the breaker by giving them both the donor vehicle's and your own registration to check against their parts data before purchasing.