New Nissan Elgrand e-Power confirmed for Thailand – should Malaysia get this Alphard rival?

The all-new Nissan Elgrand e-Power will be introduced in Thailand at the 2026 Thailand International Motor Expo this December, marking the premium MPV's arrival in Southeast Asia.

Per Nissan Thailand's official announcement, the fourth-generation Elgrand will make its Thai-market debut with the brand's latest electrified powertrain, advanced all-wheel-drive technology and a luxury three-row interior.

The new Elgrand was first unveiled at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, replacing a model that had been on sale for more than 15 years. Its striking exterior features a large patterned grille, slim LED headlights, distinctive pixel-style lighting and a boxy body designed to maximise cabin space.

Measuring 4,995 mm long, 1,895 mm wide and 1,965 mm tall, with a 3,000 mm wheelbase, the Elgrand is slightly shorter than the latest Toyota Alphard but offers a similarly spacious luxury MPV layout.

Third-generation e-Power with all-wheel drive

The new Elgrand uses Nissan's third-generation e-Power system, combining a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors.

Unlike a conventional hybrid, the petrol engine functions as a generator rather than directly driving the wheels. The electric motors provide propulsion, giving the Elgrand electric-motor driving characteristics without requiring external charging.

The system includes Nissan's e-4ORCE electric all-wheel-drive technology, with the front motor producing 203 PS and the rear motor delivering 135 PS.

Other highlights include Intelligent Dynamic Suspension, Active Noise Cancellation and six selectable driving modes.

Inside, the Elgrand offers second-row captain's chairs with ottoman leg rests, Zero Gravity seating, dual 14.3-inch displays and an available 22-speaker Bose sound system.

Could Nissan Malaysia bring back the Elgrand?

The new Elgrand's arrival in Thailand could be particularly interesting for Malaysia, where the premium MPV market continues to attract buyers of the Toyota Alphard, Vellfire, Denza D9 and Zeekr 009.

Nissan already offers the Serena e-Power in Malaysia, but the larger Elgrand would provide a more luxurious alternative with all-wheel drive and additional passenger comfort features.

The Elgrand has also been a familiar name among Malaysian buyers through previous generations and parallel-imported examples.

In Thailand, the new model will be imported from Japan, with pricing and complete local specifications expected to be announced at the Motor Expo in December.