As Mitsubishi is now a part of the Renault-Nissan
alliance, the Mitsubishi Xpander was expected to spawn the next-gen Nissan
Grand Livina from even before its commercial launch.
The next-gen Nissan Grand Livina will have slightly
different styling, as per the report. As the case is with cross-badged models,
most visual changes should remain at the front. The all-new Nissan Grand
Livina’s front fascia may comprise the signature V-motion upper grille flanked
by conventional headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, and differently designed
lower air intake, bumper and fog lamps.
Under the hood, the next-gen Nissan Grand Livina may
have one of Nissan’s four-cylinder petrol engines instead of the Mitsubishi
Xpander’s 1.5-litre MIVEC petrol engine. A 5-speed manual transmission or a
continuously variable transmission may send power to the wheels. Nissan could
offer more than one engine, varying as per the market. FWD drivetrain layout is
expected as standard, however.
