World Markets
There is a strong grey import market emerging for Elgrands in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and the Philippines. Growth in these markets is mainly driven by car enthusiasts or an unfilled need for an eight-seat vehicle or MPV in that market. In the Philippines, first generation models are converted to left-hand drive and sold. It is even used as an ambulance (direct Japanese import).
In Hong Kong presently (2007), two models are on offer, the Elgrand XL and Elgrand Highway Star, an eight-passenger variant. The Elgrand is packed with options including the AFS (Active Front Lighting System), also available in the third-generation Toyota Previa/Estima. The Elgrand comes in six colors and is equipped with twin sunroofs and Xenon headlamps with an automatic on-off system. The base price for either the Elgrand XL or Highway Star is $486,800 Hong Kong Dollars.
In the United Kingdom most Elgrands are imported for resale through specialist Japanese car import agents or dealerships. There is also a growing market in self-importing Elgrands by either purchasing directly through Japanese car auctions or online dealers. Currently in the UK it is estimated that 600-700 Elgrands have been imported, most being the earlier E50 (1997–2001), possibly only about 50 the later E51 (2002–2009) and 1 latest E52 (2010-) model.
In Australia, Elgrands are imported from Japanese import agents and special dealerships. It is estimated that Australia only has about 400-500 Nissan Elgrands mostly being the old model(E50 1997-2001). The E51 (2004–2009) model is rare and will only be sold mostly by Japanese car importers.
In Indonesia, the third-generation Elgrand was launched in Indonesia at the beginning of 2011. The Elgrand was equipped with 3.5L petrol engine.
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