Nissan Elgrand
NE51Stock varies — page stays liveThe NE51 chassis code represents the all-wheel-drive (4WD) variant of the second-generation Elgrand, featuring Nissan's All-Mode 4x4 electronically controlled system for improved stability in low-traction conditions.
Engine
3.5L VQ35DE V6
Displacement
3,498 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
5AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Minivan
Nissan Elgrand — representative 2nd gen (E51) imageChassis variants of the Elgrand
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
APE503.5L VQ35DE V63,498 ccFR4ATE513.5L VQ35DE V63,498 ccFR5ATNE513.5L VQ35DE V63,498 cc4WD5AT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,835 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,920 mm
Weight
2,130 kg
Shipping volume
16.66 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
NE51-0XXXXXXMay 2002 – Aug 2004Series 1 4WD
NE51-1XXXXXXAug 2004 – Oct 2007Series 2 4WD
NE51-2XXXXXXOct 2007 – Aug 2010Series 3 4WD
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NE51 was produced 2002–2010; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the NE51
What is the difference between E51 and NE51 Elgrand?
E51 is the rear-wheel drive (2WD) version, whereas NE51 designates the electronic All-Mode 4WD version.