Japan
Nissan revealed the fourth-generation Elgrand and started sales in Japan, the minivan’s first major redesign since 2010. The new car moves upmarket, positioned closer to the Toyota Alphard, with a heavier focus on second-row comfort and a hybrid-only powertrain lineup.
Power comes from Nissan’s e-POWER system paired with e-4ORCE all-wheel drive. A 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 140 hp and 228 Nm works purely as a generator and never drives the wheels directly. Electric drive comes from two motors, a 205 hp front unit and a 136 hp rear unit, so the Elgrand drives like an EV while refueling like a regular hybrid.
The cabin gets two 14.3-inch displays, physical buttons on the steering wheel, second-row seats with leg-rest ottomans, two sunroofs, and a 22-speaker Bose sound system. ProPilot 2.0 driver assistance is available on part of the range. Nissan is offering a wide trim spread: the standard Elgrand, sportier Autech and Autech Line grades, a VIP version with its own 15.6-inch rear-seat display, and a Step Type variant with extra running boards for easier access to the rear rows.
Pricing opens at ¥6,897,000 ($42,470) for the standard Elgrand, rises to ¥8,247,800 ($50,790) for the Autech grades, and tops out at ¥8,698,800 ($53,560) for the VIP trim. The Elgrand has been a Japan-market staple since 1997, competing directly with the Alphard for buyers who want a chauffeur-friendly, comfort-first minivan.
