2013 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo is essentially a carryover, with one small update: the standard cloth front seats gained a vinyl wear patch on the inner bolster for better durability. The engines, body styles, safety equipment, technology, and chassis carry over from 2012.
About the 2013 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo
1st generation U.S. NV full-size van (2012-2021), second model year.
Nissan positioned the NV Cargo as a work van that borrowed the comfort and service access of a pickup. Its long hood and front-engine layout gave it a roomy front cabin and easier under-hood access than traditional cab-over-style vans, while the cargo area focused on straight walls, wide door openings, built-in mounting points, and available stand-up room in High Roof form. For most buyers, the NV2500 HD was the middle heavy-duty choice: more payload than the 1500, optional V8 power, and a cabin designed to double as a mobile workspace.
The S is the work-first version, with six cargo tie-down rings, reinforced mounting points for shelves and partitions, and a fold-down passenger seat that doubles as a tray table. The SV is the better-equipped everyday work van, adding a power driver’s seat, rear parking sensors, protected cargo-area surfaces, a lockable center console, and household-style power outlets.
What changed, by category
2013 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 4.0 Liter / V8, 5.6 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter / V8, 5.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| Horsepower | 261–317 hp | 261–317 hp |
| Torque | 281–385 lb-ft | 281–385 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7000 lb | 7000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 234.1 cu-ft | 234.1 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Cruise Control | ||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Power Driver Seat | ||
| Power Locks | ||
| Power Windows | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||
| Tilt Wheel | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2013 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo?
The only notable change for the 2013 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo is an added vinyl wear patch on the inner bolster of the standard cloth front seats. The rest of the van is largely unchanged from 2012.
Was the 2013 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo redesigned?
No, the 2013 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo was not redesigned. It is the second model year of the first-generation U.S. NV full-size van and carries over almost entirely from 2012.
Did the 2013 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo get a new engine or transmission?
No, its powertrains carry over from 2012. The 2013 van has a standard 4.0-liter V6, an optional 5.6-liter V8, a five-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive.
What is the difference between the 2013 NV2500 HD Cargo S and SV?
The S is the basic work trim, while the SV adds more day-to-day convenience. Key SV equipment includes power windows and locks, an eight-way power driver’s seat, rear parking sensors, cargo-area protection, a lockable center console, and household-style power outlets.
Did the 2013 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo have standard-roof and high-roof versions?
Yes, the 2013 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo came in standard-roof and high-roof body styles. Both retained the same rear-wheel-drive, heavy-duty work-van layout.