2013 Nissan NV200 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

$19,990 to $20,980

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All hail Nissan’s brand-new (for the U.S.) NV200. This first-year cargo minivan has been appointed the exclusive taxicab for New York City starting in 2013. It’s easy to see why: Even though it’s based on a compact-car platform, its minivan body offers both roominess and agility for those busy, narrow, congested, mean streets of New York. Dual sliding passenger doors allow easy ins and outs, with plenty of headroom as well as cargo space.

But an iconic Checker Cab it ain’t—the NV200 is built for function, not form. As such, its boxy rear end mated with a stubby compact front end may not be pleasing to the eye, but has many features that make it a mover and shaker. It’s 186.2 inches long (7.9 inches longer than non-U.S. models) and offers up a decent 123 cubic feet of cargo space—Nissan says it can fit a 40x48-inch pallet and carry up to 1,500 pounds. Mounting points allow one to add shelving in the cargo area.

Under the hood, it’s fitted with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT) that drives the front wheels. (Nissan has not released specs for this engine yet, but it's believed to be the same one that powers smaller vehicles such as the Sentra, so output estimates are 135 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque.) This engine-and-powertrain combo isn’t going to make anyone jump for joy, but promises to offer a smooth ride on unchallenging surfaces.

The NV200 is slated to come in 2 trims. The base S features such amenities as halogen headlights, power windows, a 12-volt power outlet and “mobile office” center console that includes a pen tray and space for a laptop or hanging file folder; the front passenger seat can also be collapsed to create additional work space. The SV adds goodies such as keyless entry, steering-wheel-mounted cruise control and 6 floor-mounted cargo hooks. Other options include Bluetooth, a navigation system with rear-view camera and exterior color packages. Safety features include antilock brakes, traction and stability control, and front-and-side mounted airbags.

The Nissan's workhorse ethic won over the NYC Taxi Commission, but will it win over other businesses in the U.S.? Two of its main competitors in this expanding segment will be the Ford Transit Connect and the Ram C/V. Both those vehicles offer a bit more storage space (6.6 and 21.4 cubic feet respectively) and more passenger seating options. But this is the NV200’s first production year in the U.S., so expect changes that enhance its desirability in years to come.

Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team

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by Jeffrey C

May 27, 2022

This is the best mini work van on the market. It’s low maintenance and holds up to daily work load. Chevy is similar, Ford might be equal, Dodge is next in line. May 27, 2022

2013 Nissan NV200 Pricing

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Trims & specs

2013 Nissan NV200 S

Original MSRP: $19,990

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Material: rubber

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: in dash

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Engine

Alternator: 110 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: dual manual sliding

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 18.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

2013 Nissan NV200 SV

Original MSRP: $20,980