After being previewed almost a year ago at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the Nissan Elgrand has officially been launched in Japan. It stems from Nissan’s Hyper Tourer concept showcased in 2023, and was always meant to produce a rival to the renowned Toyota Alphard. That said, Nissan has not commented on bringing this all-new Elgrand to other markets outside of Japan.
Nissan shares that a concept called ‘the private maglev’ informed the design of the new Elgrand. As the brand’s flagship people-mover, it’s designed to evoke “a sense of linear speed with a dignified, commanding stance.” The fascia certainly echoes the front segment of a maglev train with its prominent nose, elongated body, and flattened rear.
The Elgrand also carries elements of Nissan’s interpretation of ‘Timeless Japanese Futurism.’ For example, the intricate designs of the front grille and the rear lamps are heavily inspired by kumiko woodworking. The wheels also appear to have an ichimatsu checkboard pattern detail, which Nissan says is achieved by using a resin finisher in combination with machined aluminum.
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The fourth generation of Nissan’s minivan also carries a full suite of the manufacturer’s tech: the third-gen e-Power hybrid system, e-4orce all-wheel drive, and Intelligent Dynamic Suspension. The e-Power system, in particular, uses electric power to drive the vehicle and relies on the three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine solely for generating electricity.
The Elgrand’s tech systems work together to maximize passenger comfort: The e-Power system minimizes noise, motors power both axles to minimize the vehicle’s tilt and pitch, and Intelligent Dynamic Suspension can smooth out body roll during turns. Other comfort-focused features include ‘smooth stop’ to gracefully bring the Elgrand to a standstill, and Advanced Active Noise Control, which further mutes out road and engine noise.
The Nissan Elgrand comes in two trims, with the entry-level ‘X’ variant priced at ¥6,897,000 (around P2,620,000 before taxes) and the premium ‘Z’ variant priced at ¥7,579,000 (around P2,880,000 before taxes). For reference, the Japanese range of the Alphard actually starts below the Elgrand’s floor at ¥5,400,000 and tops out above its ceiling at ¥8,720,000.
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