Nissan Elgrand Returns as a Hybrid Luxury MPV
After a fifteen-year hiatus, Nissan has revived the legendary Elgrand, unveiling an all-new generation at the Japan Mobility Show. The once-dormant flagship people carrier, unchanged since 2010, re-emerges as a thoroughly modern fourth-generation model with hybrid power, digital luxury and a fresh design language. Sales are expected to begin in summer 2026.
The new Elgrand adopts Nissan’s e-Power hybrid system, pairing a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor. The petrol unit acts solely as a generator, charging the battery and feeding the motor, so drive comes entirely from electricity. All-wheel drive is standard, though Nissan is keeping most performance figures under wraps for now.
This setup should deliver the calm, seamless driving character long valued by families and chauffeurs alike, positioning the Elgrand directly against Japan’s reigning luxury MPVs, the Toyota Alphard and Lexus LM.
A digital lounge on wheels
Inside, the Elgrand transforms into something closer to a high-tech lounge than a van. Two 14.3-inch screens dominate the dashboard, forming a continuous digital display. A 22-speaker Bose sound system promises concert-hall acoustics, while 64-colour ambient lighting and Nissan’s latest ProPilot driver assistance suite bring it firmly into the brand’s tech elite.
At launch, ProPilot will allow hands-free lane keeping at speeds up to 50 km/h, ideal for heavy traffic. Later, the system will evolve into ProPilot 2.0, enabling partial autonomous driving at higher speeds.
Design shaped by the future
Visually, the new Elgrand draws heavily from the 2023 Hyper Tourer concept. It features clean, linear surfaces, pixel-style lighting and a layered body line that makes it look more like a mobile technology lounge than a traditional family carrier. The result is both futuristic and refined.
Reinventing Nissan’s luxury people mover
The new Elgrand marks Nissan’s return to a segment long dominated by Toyota. With its hybrid e-Power system and all-wheel drive, it offers the quietness and refinement of an EV without the range anxiety.
After years of silence, Nissan appears to have recognised what Elgrand buyers truly want: not just space, but serene, intelligently designed comfort. If the production model lives up to this promise, summer 2026 could see the return of more than a luxury MPV. It might set the new standard for mobile living rooms.
