2020 Nissan NV1500 Cargo: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Nissan NV1500 Cargo received only a light equipment update: the SV's touchscreen became standard, while satellite radio moved from standard to optional. Otherwise, this was a carryover year with the same trims, V6 powertrain, rear-wheel drive, and standard-roof body.
About the 2020 Nissan NV1500 Cargo
1st generation (2012-2021), late-cycle year with no major 2020 update.
Nissan positioned the NV Cargo as a commercial-grade full-size work van with truck-based toughness, a roomy box, and straightforward upfit readiness. The big selling points were practical ones: strong V6 power, a standard body-on-frame layout, easy access through wide-opening rear doors, reinforced cargo mounting points for shelving and partitions, and a cab designed to double as a simple mobile office. Compared with more European-style vans, the NV leaned more traditional, more rugged, and easier to outfit for trade work.
The 2020 NV1500 Cargo is a straightforward work van sold in S and SV trims. The S covers the basics with a 7-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, reinforced cargo-mounting points, and wide-opening rear doors. The SV adds useful workday features such as rear parking sensors, cruise control, hardboard cargo panels, and a cargo floor protector.
What changed, by category
2020 Nissan NV1500 Cargo specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 261 hp |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6900 lb | 6900 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 234.1 cu-ft | 234.1 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Cruise Control | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Power Mirrors | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||
| Tilt Wheel | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2020 Nissan NV1500 Cargo compared with the 2019 model?
The main changes were limited to SV equipment. Its touchscreen became standard for 2020, while satellite radio changed from standard to optional; the rest of the van largely carried over.
Did the 2020 Nissan NV1500 Cargo get a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2020 NV1500 Cargo retained its 4.0-liter V6, 5-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel-drive layout.
How do the 2020 Nissan NV1500 Cargo S and SV trims differ?
The S is the simpler work trim, while the SV adds rear parking sensors, cruise control, hardboard cargo panels, a cargo floor protector, power mirrors, and steering-wheel audio controls.
Does the 2020 Nissan NV1500 Cargo have a high-roof version?
No. The 2020 NV1500 Cargo uses the standard-roof body; high-roof configurations belonged to other models in the broader Nissan NV Cargo family.
Is the 2020 Nissan NV1500 Cargo a redesign year?
No. The 2020 model is a late-cycle carryover with only minor SV equipment changes, not a new generation or a major redesign.