Saturday, July 26, 2008

Nissan Elgrand V6 3.5 - DR8

Not only is this a very rare MPV ... the Nissan Elgrand 3.5 V6, but check out that plate! DR8 ... A doctor?


ps - Wikipedia describes what it is ...
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.

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 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.

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.

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