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 ====E50 - 1997 to 2001====
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+Please see the main [[E50]] Page for further details
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+{{ wiki:Nissan_Elgrand_E50_HWS.jpg?200x120|Pre-facelift Elgrand E50 Highway Star}}
+The Nissan Elgrand E50 was released in 1997 as the successor to the Nissan Caravn/Homy.
+Initially released as a 7 or 8 seat vehicle in a variety of trim levels with a wide range of optional extras.
+There were a number of optional trim levels, each with a varying basic spec list; V, VG, X, XL, Highway Star, Autech Rider, S Edition.
+The Autech Rider was actually a V spec E50 that was then taken to Autech for refinement. They added new bumpers, side skirts, exhaust, alloy wheels and suspension. The spec list was then customised by the buyer, which often included most of the optional extras, giving the illusion that the Rider itself was the highest specced. However, the X/XL and S Edition were the three top spec models.
+The Highway Star, Rider and S Edition were the only variants that added a body kit to the base vehicle.
+The S Edition E50 was the last line of the generation before Nissan moved to the E51. This model included additional features such as auto tilt wing mirrors to help with reversing.
+Basic spec list for all E50's included electric front windows, soft close doors, customisable seating arrangements (rotating middle row, fold up rear seats, lie flat etc), dual (front/rear) climate control.
+Some optional extras included dual sunroof (manual front, electric rear), navigation system with pop up front screen and drop down rear screen and electric side sliding door.
+{{ wiki:Nissan_Elgrand_E50_Rider_Facelift.jpg?200x120|Facelift Elgrand E50 Highway Star}}
+In 1999 Nissan released a facelift version of the E50. Most of the changes were aesthetic, but there were also some minor changes to some of the electrics (plug types, bulb types etc) for the front headlights.
+The headlights changed from a split 3 piece unit (Main/sidelight, Fog light, indicator) to a single piece unit incorporating all lighting elements. The front grill and bumper were changed along with the rear bumper. On the Highway Star and Rider models, the additional body kit parts were also refreshed for the new look.
+The S Edition is only available as a facelift model.
+Four engine variants were available to the E50. Initially, for the pre-facelift models, there was a choice between the VG33 3.3l V6 petrol or the QD32 3.2l Turbo Diesel.
+Late in the pre-facelift lifespan, a third engine option was made available, the ZD30 3.0l Neo Turbo Diesel engine which added more power from a slightly smaller engine, and better fuel efficiency. However this engine is regarded as the lease reliable of the four available due to issues with the fuel pump and overboosting of the turbo.
+The ZD30 was then also made available to the facelift generation of the E50, the only engine spanning both revisions of this model. Nissan also released the facelift E50 with the VQ35 3.5l V6 engine. This engine was one of Nissan's flagship engines, but was de-tuned and ran a lower compression ratio when compared to it's sportier relatives (350Z, Skyline GT etc). Although the VQ35 block is the same across all ranges, the set up and ancillaries for each vehicle is different, and the performance/tuning cannot be compared to the variant found in the Elgrand.
 ====E51 2002-2010====
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+Please see the main [[E51]] page for further details
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 ====E52 2010-present====
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+Please see the main [[E52]] page for further details
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