- The Nissan Elgrand minivan launches within the Japanese market solely.
- It is powered by an E-Energy hybrid system with a three-cylinder engine.
- Pricing begins round ¥6,897,000 ($42,500 USD) in Japan.
It has been over a decade since Nissan provided a minivan right here in the US, after it pulled the Quest off the market as a result of declining gross sales. Nonetheless, the Japanese automaker does provide people-carriers in different nations, together with its residence market.
Final yr on the 2025 Japan Mobility Present, Nissan confirmed off a brand new model of its Elgrand minivan. At the moment, it launches for Japan solely. This marks the Elgrand’s fourth era, making its debut in 1997.
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This new model replaces the outgoing four-cylinder and V6 engines with a brand new E-Energy system, which makes use of two electrical motors to drive the wheels. A 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine generates the ability for the motors, which drive all 4 wheels through an e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive system.
It could not put on an Infiniti badge, however the Elgrand lives as much as the “grand” portion of its title. The highest trim degree contains luxurious Zero Gravity captain’s chairs within the second row, that includes recliners for visitors to relaxation their toes. There’s additionally an ottoman for the entrance passenger seat, so rear occupants do not steal all the posh. Consumers who want to hold extra passengers will be capable to spec a three-seat bench within the second row.
Different premium options embrace twin 14.3-inch screens for entrance passengers, 64-color ambient lighting, a 22-speaker Bose audio system (together with headrest audio system), Kumiko wooden trim, hands-free driving, and rear leisure screens. If these options weren’t cool sufficient, Nissan even provides a purple inside coloration.
It isn’t simple to make a minivan look “cool,” however the Elgrand at the very least seems to be attention-grabbing. The outside incorporates a complicated grille with a number of sq. items that type a lattice of kinds. A big mild bar offers the van a futuristic take a look at the entrance, as does a two-tone paint scheme with a rose gold backside. The wheels match the Elgrand’s futuristic funkiness, as does the one-piece mild bar on the again.
Nissan has not confirmed the Elgrand for any markets exterior of Japan, however we might like to see it come to the US rebadged because the Quest. The Elgrand is now on sale, beginning at ¥6,897,000 (round $42,500 USD).
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Motor1’s Take: Minivans noticed a 21 p.c surge in gross sales final yr to just about 400,000 models in 2025 as American consumers search for reasonably priced and sensible automobiles. With automakers like Mercedes-Benz set to enter the luxury market with fashions just like the all-electric VLE, Nissan may nook the market with an expensive hybrid minivan just like the Elgrand. With a couple of tweaks, the Elgrand may even be offered as an Infiniti to assist that struggling model.
