Nissan Elgrand Second generation
Nissan Elgrand (Second generation) was built from 2002 to 2010, as a 4/5-door minivan. Powertrain: 2.5 L VQ25DE V6; 3.5 L VQ35DE V6. Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive. Size: 4,835 x 1,795 x 1,920 mm (L x W x H).
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: TTTNIS, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The second generation E51 Elgrand was launched in May 2002 and primarily competes with the Toyota Alphard and Honda Elysion. The Jumbo Taxi and Paramedic did not move to the new platform, instead remaining on the previous E50 chassis. In addition, the rebadged Isuzu Filly was not carried over. The E51 Elgrand is quite different from its predecessor, now equipped with power sliding doors, turn signal repeaters built into the side mirrors, a rear roof spoiler, and 16- (XL) or 17-inch (HWS) aluminum alloy wheels. The new front fascia, with a chromed grille, gives the Elgrand a sportier look.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other van / MPV models in this database (19 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 145 mm above the median of 4,690 mm, and longer than 69% of the 13 other van / MPV models in this database.
- 100 mm above the median of 1,695 mm, and wider than 75% of the 16 other van / MPV models in this database.
- 480 mm above the median of 1,440 mm, and taller than 92% of the 13 other van / MPV models in this database.
- 260 mm above the median of 2,690 mm, and longer than 76% of the 17 other van / MPV models in this database.
Who it suits
- Families, groups and shuttle work: the people-carrier body is built around seating and access.
Check before you buy
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the Elgrand
- First generation · 1997 - 2002 (Elgrand); 1998 - 2017 (Paramedic); 2000-2011 (Jumbo Taxi)
- Third generation · 2010 - 2026
- Fourth generation · 2026 - present
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Can I import a Nissan Elgrand (Second generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Nissan Elgrand (Second generation) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2027); Australia (2027). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Nissan Elgrand (Second generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 2.5 L VQ25DE V6; 3.5 L VQ35DE V6.
How big is the Nissan Elgrand (Second generation)?
4,835 mm long and 1,795 mm wide and 1,920 mm tall, on a 2,950 mm wheelbase (4/5-door minivan). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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