2017 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The big change for the 2017 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo is its updated 5.6-liter V8, paired with a new 7-speed automatic. Otherwise, this heavy-duty work van carries over with the same trims, roof choices, and cargo-focused layout.
About the 2017 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo
First-generation U.S.-market Nissan NV full-size van (introduced for 2012); 2017 is a middle-year update focused on the new V8/7-speed powertrain, ahead of the broader base-tech upgrade for 2018.
The NV2500 HD Cargo is Nissan’s heavy-duty full-size work van for buyers who need more payload and towing muscle than a lighter cargo van. Nissan marketed it around big, square cargo space, built-in upfit friendliness, and a front cabin that feels more like a truck than a cab-over van. Its long hood also made engine access easier than in many rivals, while the standard- and high-roof bodies let the same basic van handle everything from delivery duty to trade-work upfits.
The S is the basic work model, with cargo tie-downs, mounting points, upfit wiring, and three cargo-area lights. The SV is better suited to doubling as a mobile office, while the SL adds a power driver’s seat, extra security equipment, rear parking sensors, and chrome exterior trim. Standard-roof and high-roof body styles remain part of the lineup.
What changed, by category
2017 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 | V6, 4.0 Liter / V8, 5.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| Horsepower | 261–375 hp | 261–375 hp | 261–375 hp |
| Torque | 281–387 lb-ft | 281–387 lb-ft | 281–387 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6900 lb | 6900 lb | 6900 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 234.1 cu-ft | 234.1 cu-ft | 234.1 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Power Locks | |||
| Power Windows | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo have a V8?
Yes. The 2017 NV2500 HD Cargo has Nissan’s updated 5.6-liter V8 paired with a 7-speed automatic in the S, SV, and SL trims. The V6 also continued for this model year.
Was the 2017 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo redesigned?
No. The 2017 NV2500 HD Cargo was not redesigned. Its main update was the newer V8 and 7-speed automatic, while the body, cargo layout, roof choices, and trim structure carried over.
Is the 2017 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo meaningfully different from the 2016 model?
The main reason to favor the 2017 model is its updated V8 and 7-speed automatic. A V6-equipped 2017 is much closer to the 2016 van because the body styles, work-focused cargo layout, and S, SV, and SL trim ladder did not change.
Which 2017 NV2500 HD Cargo trim is best suited to use as a mobile office?
The 2017 SV is the trim most directly set up for mobile-office duty. It has a lockable center console with file and laptop storage, multiple household-style power outlets, rear parking sensors, power windows and locks, and added cargo-area protection.
What distinguishes the 2017 NV2500 HD Cargo SL?
The 2017 SL is the most comfort- and security-focused trim. It adds a power-adjustable driver’s seat, an alarm and engine immobilizer, rear parking sensors, extra power outlets, and chrome exterior trim while retaining the van’s heavy-duty cargo layout.