2013 Nissan NV3500 69C

Versatile seating, relatively pleasant driving dynamics and attractive pricing make the 2012 Nissan NV a solid new entry into the commercial van market., Flexible and easy-to-adjust seating arrangements; standard full-length side curtain airbags; simple model and option structure; strong value proposition., The 2013 Nissan NV Passenger full-size van comes in just a single model: the 3500. There are three trims., , The base S comes with 17-inch steel wheels, a sliding passenger-side door, 50/50 rear doors that open 243 degrees, rear privacy glass, air-conditioning, cloth upholstery, a tilt-only steering wheel and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and auxiliary audio jack. Optional is the Power Basic package that includes power windows and locks, cruise control and keyless entry., , Those features are standard on the SV along with chrome-clad steel wheels and other exterior trim, rear parking sensors, an eight-way power driver seat, manual lumbar, interior carpeting, a front center console, rear map lights and six speakers., , The SL trim level (V8 only) adds foglamps, front parking sensors, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth and dual-zone automatic climate control., , Optional for the SV and SL is the Technology package that includes a navigation system, an iPod/USB audio interface, satellite radio and a rearview camera. The SV's version also includes Bluetooth. V8-powered SV and SL models are available with a tow package., , The 2013 Nissan NV is available with either a 4.0-liter V6 engine (261 hp and 281 pound-feet of torque) or a 5.6-liter V8 (317 hp and 385 lb-ft of torque). Both engines are paired to a five-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. Properly equipped, an NV Passenger has a maximum tow rating of 9,500 pounds., , Standard safety features on the 2013 Nissan NV include antilock brakes, stability control and traction control. Front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are standard., , , The NV's front seats are well-shaped and firm enough to provide solid back and leg support on longer drives. The van's longer nose provides notably more space for the driver and front passenger's legs and feet than a typical van. All gauges and controls are large and intuitive and there are plenty of small cubbies and cupholders. Unfortunately, Nissan uses industrial-grade plastic for the armrests and the console lid, a lone glaring defect in an otherwise comfortable cabin., , The NV Passenger comes with four rows of seating for a maximum capacity of 12 passengers. The second and third rows are 65/35-split, while the fourth row is 50/50-split. Each section can be individually removed, allowing owners considerable flexibility for accommodating both passengers and luggage. With the fourth row removed, the second and third rows can be repositioned farther back for additional legroom., , Should you want to use the Passenger as a cargo van, removing the second, third and fourth rows will provide up to 234 cubic feet of space. Access to the business end of the van is aided by rear doors that swing open 243 degrees (and stay open thanks to magnets on the van's sides), well-placed grab handles and a relatively low step-in height.