2016 Nissan NV Cargo

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Rating8.8

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$26,740 - $35,160
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Class-leading cargo capacity

No diesel engine like rivals offer

It gets front and side airbags as standard

Comfortable seats and premium interior

Rivals offer more customization options and body styles

Reasonably priced and well laid out options

Portent and efficient engines

Specs & Features

$26,740

price

261 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

281 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Automatic

transmission

4.0L 6cyl RWD 5A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

In the world of cargo vans, the 2016 Nissan NV Cargo Van is a well-known name. Belonging to the fullsize van segment, the 2016 Nissan NV Cargo Van competes with the Ford Transit Cargo Van, the Chevrolet Express Cargo Van, and the GMC Savana Cargo Van. The base trim starts at around MSRP $26,740. With 3 trims on offer, prices reach around $35,160. Traditionally offered bareboned, cargo vans can be equipped to fill the need of the buyer. The standard engine on offer is a 4.0L V6 engine mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. This engine maintains a combined MPG of 16 while making 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. However, if more power is required, one can get a 5.6L V8 engine mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission good for 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. The optional engine returns a combined fuel economy of 13 mpg.

Buying Advice

Your work requirements will play a major role in choosing between Nissan NV Cargo models. The V8 models are best suited to heavy hauling and towing. Regardless of what trim you choose, you can add the Technology Package to add a Rear View Camera, 5.8-inch touchscreen display, 5.8-inch touchscreen display, etc.

Trims

    1500 S
    $26,740 onwards
    • Cloth/Vinyl Seat trim
    1500 SV
    $27,730 onwards
    • Parking assist
    2500 S
    $27,740 onwards
    • Engine: 5.6L 8cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 317 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 385 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 116 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    2500 SV
    $28,730 onwards
    • Engine: 5.6L 8cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 317 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 385 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 116 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    2500 SL
    $30,150 onwards
    • Engine: 5.6L 8cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 317 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 385 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 116 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    3500 S
    $30,640 onwards
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Manual front air conditioning
    3500 SV
    $31,630 onwards
    • Engine: 5.6L 8cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 317 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 385 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 116 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    3500 SL
    $33,010 onwards
    • 17-inch x 7.5-inch styled steel wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support

Compare to similar cars

Price

$26,740- $35,160

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.78

Horsepower

317 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

385 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm

Capacity

2

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$22,675- $29,300

Gasoline

8.07

169 hp @ 6000 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

7

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$30,960- $43,995

Gasoline

7.52

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

2

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$32,990- $50,095

Gasoline

7.29

285 hp @ 5400 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

12

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$30,595- $46,745

Gasoline

7.7

285 hp @ 5400 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

3

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$28,950- $32,500

Gasoline

6.8

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft.

2

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$32,810- $39,810

Gasoline

8.78

261 hp @ 5600 rpm

281 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

12

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$29,865- $38,275

Gasoline

6.98

280 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4175 rpm

2

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2016 Nissan NV Cargo vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.8 sec19.5 sec110 mph
    7.5 sec--
    7.9 sec--
    8.1 sec--
    8.6 sec16.8 sec135 mph
    8.7 sec16.7 sec-

    2016 Nissan NV Cargo vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      ---28 gal.-
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg15.8 gal.331.8/458.2 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg15.8 gal.316/442.4 mi.
      21 mpg24 mpg22 mpg18.5 gal.388.5/444 mi.
      15 mpg19 mpg17 mpg26 gal.-
      11 mpg16 mpg13 mpg31 gal.341/496 mi.

      2016 Nissan NV Cargo vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        240.6 in.79.9 in.83.9 in.8.1 in.146.1 in.
        240.6 in.79.9 in.84 in.8.1 in.146.1 in.
        224.1 in.79.2 in.83.9 in.7.1 in.135 in.
        224.1 in.79.2 in.84.6 in.7.1 in.135 in.
        219.9 in.81.3 in.100.8 in.6 in.129.9 in.
        202.4 in.75.9 in.75.2 in.4.3 in.126 in.

        2016 Nissan NV Cargo vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          234.1 cu.ft.105 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.
          186 cu.ft.-186 cu.ft.
          92.1 cu.ft.83 cu.ft.216.2 cu.ft.
          315 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.
          46.9 cu.ft.165.9 cu.ft.77.1 cu.ft.
          103.9 cu.ft.131.8 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.

          2016 Nissan NV Cargo vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            93.5 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.-
            1.9 cu.ft.18.9 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.-
            13.3 cu.ft.239.7 cu.ft.270.4 cu.ft.-
            67 cu.ft.283 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.-
            186 cu.ft.186 cu.ft.186 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2016 Nissan NV Cargo vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7000 lbs.2758 lbs.5791 lbs.
              10000 lbs.3247 lbs.5388 lbs.
              9800 lbs.2482 lbs.6096 lbs.
              7500 lbs.3550 lbs.4998 lbs.
              6200 lbs.2825 lbs.6697 lbs.
              5100 lbs.3999 lbs.4552 lbs.

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