Nissan’s gearing up to turn heads at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo. The spotlight will be shared by a refreshed version of the Ariya electric crossover and the long-awaited next-generation Elgrand minivan. Alongside them, Nissan will showcase a lineup that blends practical innovation with bold ideas for the future of mobility.
Ariya Gets a Fresh Face and Smarter Tech
The Ariya might be nearing the end of its U.S. journey after 2025, but back home, Nissan isn’t letting it fade quietly. Originally launched in 2020 and only hitting production lines in 2022, the Ariya’s now getting a thoughtful facelift, one that makes it look cleaner, calmer, and more confident.
The front end is where most of the action is. Out goes the traditional grille, replaced by a smooth, grille-free nose and Leaf-style LED headlights that sharpen its expression. The bumper’s simpler too — no more extra vents or fog lights, just a refined shape that makes the car look sleeker. From the side, things stay familiar, but new five-spoke alloy wheels and a fresh paint color give it a quiet update.
Inside, Nissan’s added a Google-powered infotainment system, so navigation, apps, and voice controls should feel more natural. The update also brings Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) tech, meaning you can plug in and power things directly from the car, handy for road trips or blackouts. Under the skin, there’s a revised suspension tuned for Japan’s roads, designed to make the ride smoother and more composed.
No changes yet to the powertrain or battery options, but the refreshed Ariya will hit Japanese showrooms later this year. Whether it’ll make a comeback in the U.S. around 2027 is still up in the air.
The Elgrand Returns, Reimagined for a New Era
Then there’s the big comeback: the fourth-generation Elgrand. It’s been more than a decade since the last one, and Nissan’s using this return to push the boundaries of what a family mover can be. The design borrows ideas from the futuristic Hyper Tourer concept, mixing luxury with a bit of sci-fi.
The new Elgrand sports a sculpted front, pixel-inspired LED lights, and sliding doors built into a curvier, more elegant body. The full-width taillights round off a design that feels premium without trying too hard.
Underneath, it runs on Nissan’s latest e-Power hybrid system, pairing a 1.5-liter engine that works as a generator with electric motors driving the wheels. The result? Smooth, quiet performance and better efficiency something that puts it right up against the Toyota Alphard, Japan’s reigning luxury MPV.
Step inside, and Nissan promises a more refined interior, softer materials, and advanced driver-assistance features that make long drives easier. The new Elgrand is set to launch in 2026.
Looking Beyond Cars
Nissan’s not stopping at production models. The company will also debut an autonomous mobility prototype based on the Serena minivan. It’s part of a pilot program near Yokohama starting in November — focused on how self-driving vehicles could support Japan’s aging population.
The rest of Nissan’s Tokyo lineup will show just how broad the brand’s reach has become: the new Leaf, X-Trail Rock Creek, Micra EV, Patrol SUV, and even the GEN3 Formula E car that clinched this season’s championship title.
Charging Into the Future
The Japan Mobility Show 2025, running from October 31 to November 9, will be Nissan’s stage to prove it’s not standing still. Between the refined Ariya, the reinvented Elgrand, and its experiments in autonomy, the message is simple: Nissan’s next chapter is about balance. Design meets purpose. Tech meets comfort. And electric meets emotional.
