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Nissan Elgrand

Nissan Elgrand (Hong Kong) First Generation
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Isuzu Fargo Filly Isuzu Filly Nissan Caravan Elgrand Nissan Homy Elgrand
Successor	Nissan Elgrand (Second Generation)
Class	Luxury Van
Engine(s)	VG33E (1998-end of production)
Transmission(s)	Automatic

The Nissan Elgrand is a luxury van manufactured by Nissan sold in Japan and other Asian markets including Hong Kong. It is available in seven and eight passenger variants, with rear wheel drive.

First Generation

The first generation of the Nissan Elgrand is similar to the second with the VG33E engine matched with an older 5 speed automatic transmission. It housed an Inline four 16 valve engine with a DOHC valve train. Yet lacks the more modest technology of the new Elgrand and does not have Keyless go, xenon headlamps etc.

Second Generation

Nissan Elgrand (Hong Kong) Second Generation
Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	2002-present
Class	Luxury Van
Engine(s)	VG33E (2002-2004) /VQ35DE (2004-present)
Transmission(s)	5 speed automatic with manumatic shifting (VQ35DE)
Wheelbase	2950 mm (116.1 in)
Length	4835 mm (190.4 in)
Width	1795 mm (70.7 in) (XL) / 1815 mm (71.5 in) (HWS)
Height	1920 mm (75.6 in) (XL) / 1910 mm (75.2 in) (HWS)

In Hong Kong presently (2007), 2 models are offered, the Elgrand XL and the Elgrand Highway Star which is an eight passenger variant. The Elgrand is packed with options including the AFS (Active Front Lighting System) that can also be found in the third generation Toyota Previa/Estima.The Elgrand comes in 6 different colors and is equipped with twin sunroofs and Xenon headlamps with the Auto on-off system. The base price of both the Elgrand XL and the highway star are the same at $486800 Hong Kong Dollars.

The Exterior of the Elgrand has changed a lot since its predecessor, it is now equipped with remote controlled electronic doors, side mirrors with signal lights, a rear roof spoiler, and 16 (XL) or 17 (HWS) inch Aluminium Alloy rims. The new front styling ( including new chrome front grill) gives the Elgrand an enhanced sporty look that will prove its name on the highway.

The Interior is full of luxuries that will keep the user busy, with captain seats, a nine speaker Bose sound system, a DVD player with a nine inch screen etc. The Elgrand is also equipped inside with an eight inch LCD monitor at the front near the dashboard that provides Vehicle Information and is part of the Vehicle information system or also known as VIS. Both versions also come with a heated drivers seat and a heated front passenger's seat as well. Electronic curtains can also be found on the Elgrand along with a perfectly made Black genuine wood -grained Leather steering wheel.

Like most of the newer models Nissan makes, the Elgrand comes with the Keyless-go feature. This enhances convenience for the user. An Optional GPS system for the Hong Kong and China Guandong province can be installed into the 8 inch LCD screen that provides vehicle information.

The Elgrand uses a V6 3.5 liter VQ35DE engine from Nissan's VQ engine series combined with a five speed automatic transmission with manumatic shifting. It uses Multi link rear suspension along with a four-wheel ventilated disc brakes as the braking system.

From 1997 to 2002, the E50 Elgrand was rebadged as Isuzu Filly for the Japanese market exclusively. A filly is a young female horse, the male equivalent being colt.