If the introduction of the third-generation Nissan Elgrand you’re about to read sounds rather familiar, well, we’ve written about it before – the vehicle was spotted by Danny at the Renault Clio RS 200 Cup launch back in February, though at that point the seven-seater MPV hadn’t made its “official” debut.
It has now. Edaran Tan Chong Motor has launched the E52 Elgrand, and everything is pretty much the same as that reported earlier – the Highway Star version wears a VQ35DE 3.5 litre V6 engine offering 280 PS at 6,400 rpm and 344 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm, and the mill is mated to a Xtronic CVT gearbox.
In the kitbag are automatic rear door slides, a separate dual-zone automatic climate control for front and rear cabin, a private theatre entertainment system and an advance Around View Monitor parking camera.
Also, as previously mentioned, the Elgrand features three ottoman seats, for the front passenger and the two second row captain seats, offering seating in business-class fashion.
Elsewhere, the Elgrand features an interior dressed in dark espresso leather, with gradation wood-tone on panels to offer contrast, as well as chrome-coated, polished 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.
Four exterior colours are available, these being White Pearl, Brilliant Silver, Dark Purple and Black.
The Elgrand in the previous post isn’t the only Nissan arrival being announced today – ETCM has also introduced the facelifted second-generation Murano SUV. Like the Elgrand, the Murano 3.5L is fully imported from Japan. The all-wheel drive vehicle features the familiar 3.5 litre V6 unit, here producing 260 PS at 6,000 rpm and 336 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm, partnered to a Xtronic CVT transmission.
Cosmetic changes include a refreshed front grille and a redesigned front bumper, while the rear is enhanced with newly designed LED tail lights and integrated dual exhaust outlets. Rounding things off are new 5-Y spoke 18-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, revisions include a redesigned centre console with improved rotary controls and a newly positioned central display that provides a greater visibility.
New too are a ‘Fine Vision Meter’ instrument cluster, double stitching design leather seats and the addition of a USB port.
