New Nissan Elgrand Launches in Japan With e-POWER AWD

Nissan ended a 16-year model cycle on July 16, 2026, when it launched the fourth-generation 2026 Nissan Elgrand in Japan. The seven-seat flagship arrives with standard electric all-wheel drive, a series-hybrid powertrain, adaptive dampers, and prices from about $43,300. Nissan sells two core grades: X e-4ORCE and G e-4ORCE.

This launch targets buyers who want an executive lounge without giving the driver a dull van. Nissan announced no U.S. sales plan, but the engineering previews its next hybrid direction.

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New Nissan Elgrand Dimensions, Price, and Core Specs

The new Nissan Elgrand luxury minivan measures 196.7 inches long, 74.6 inches wide, and 77.8 inches tall, with a 118.1-inch wheelbase. It provides 6.5 inches of ground clearance, a 19.0-foot turning radius, 68.1 inches of cabin width, and 124.6 inches of interior length.

Prices use the August 26, 2026 mid-market rate and include Japanese consumption tax. Import costs would raise the U.S. total.

Third-Generation e-POWER Does the Heavy Work

The third-generation e-POWER hybrid differs from a Toyota-style power-split system. A 1.498-liter three-cylinder engine generates electricity, while the motors alone drive the wheels. Consequently, the Elgrand needs no stepped transmission or torque converter.

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Specifically, the ZR15DDTe generator engine produces 138 hp at 5,000 rpm and 168 lb-ft at 3,600 rpm. It uses a 79.7 x 100.1 mm bore-and-stroke layout, 13.0:1 compression, regular gasoline, and a 17.7-gallon tank. Nissan's 5-in-1 unit packages the motor, generator, inverter, reducer, and increaser together.

The front motor supplies 202 hp and 243 lb-ft from zero to 4,300 rpm; the rear motor adds 134 hp and 144 lb-ft from zero to 3,000 rpm. Nissan has not published combined system output, so adding both peak ratings into a 336-hp claim would misstate the power available at one instant.

The six drive modes coordinate motor response, e-4ORCE AWD, and damper control:

• Eco reduces energy demand.
• Standard balances response and ride control.
• Sport sharpens acceleration and cornering response.
• Comfort limits body movement for passengers.
• Snow manages traction on slippery roads.
• Personal stores the driver's chosen settings.

Chassis Control Targets Passenger Head Toss

From an expert perspective, power figures tell only half the story in a 5,300-pound minivan. Electric AWD increases rear-motor drive during cornering, while brake control trims slip. In addition, electronically controlled dampers adjust each wheel in real time.

Smooth Stop reduces the final braking jolt that rocks passengers forward. Active noise control attacks engine and tire frequencies, while insulation and a stiffer body reduce cabin sound. These systems target fatigue, not lap times.

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The Cabin Prioritizes Seven Occupants and Seven Bags

Every position uses a Zero Gravity seat, and the front passenger plus both second-row occupants can deploy ottomans together. The second-row seatbacks articulate at the upper section, helping passengers keep their heads upright while viewing a screen. A theater-style floor raises each row's eye point.

Looking at the data, Nissan claims room for seven carry-on suitcases with all seven seats occupied. That claim gives families a useful full-load reference point.

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Key cabin hardware includes:

• A 14.3-inch integrated interface on selected equipment packages
• 64-color ambient lighting
• An available 22-speaker Bose audio system with 3D surround sound
• Dual-device Qi2 wireless charging
• Three 100-volt outlets with up to 1,500 watts of output
• A two-position, fold-up third row and a partially opening sliding-door setting

ProPILOT and Google Built-In Raise the Tech Ceiling

The X includes ProPILOT for single-lane highway control. The G adds navigation-linked operation, hands-off assistance at 31 mph or less, and turn-signal-initiated lane changes from 37 mph. Buyers can add ProPILOT 2.0 and memory-based parking.

NissanConnect adds Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play. It can warn an owner about an unlocked door, open window, or active hazard lights, while a remote camera records the area after an impact alert.