Nissan has revealed its exhibits for the Japan Mobility Show that kicks off on October 29, and it looks to be a rather low-key affair, with no concepts and just two new models. One of those is pretty significant, however, and that is the facelifted Ariya, lifting design cues from the new Leaf.
The larger model ditches the grille-like black mask for a cleaner look but retains its quad LED projector headlights, now joined by a simple black bar. As is becoming commonplace on Nissan’s newer EVs, fang-like daytime running lights reach downwards from the main lamps to form a revamped V-motion front end. The rear end and interior have not been revealed, but expect changes to be made there too.
Also set to be added are built-in Google services such as the Google Assistant, the Google Maps and the Play Store for apps, along with a new vehicle-to-load (V2L) function and revised suspension tuning better suited to Japanese roads. No mention of any mechanical changes, but the carmaker would do well to increase the range from the current maximum of 530 km, given that the Leaf can now travel up to 604 km on a single charge.
The show will also play host to the debut of the new Elgrand, which enters its fourth-generation. Teased back in April, Nissan’s rival to the Toyota Alphard should receive a much more futuristic design that borrows cues from the Hyper Tourer concept, including pixel daytime running lights and taillights and a large rear spoiler.
Under the skin, the Elgrand will be powered exclusively by Nissan’s third-generation e-Power hybrid system, first seen in the latest Qashqai in Europe. This utilises a more compact and powerful five-in-one electric motor that produces 205 PS, as well as a new, cleaner, non-VC Turbo 1.5 litre engine for power generation.
The Ariya and Elgrand will be joined by a new Limited variant of the Skyline 400R that will be capped at just 400 units, as well as existing models from the Japanese domestic market and around the world, such as the Micra, N7 and Patrol. One car that caught our eye is the Nissan Z painted in Midnight Purple, reviving the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R‘s colour-shift paint.
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