What The Heck Is A Honda Elysion? The JDM People Carrier With A 3.5L VTEC V6

Today I'm looking at something very unusal, once again from the magical world of Japan - a Honda Elysion. Their rival to Toyota's Alphard, and Nissan's ElGrand - can the Elysion stand out?
#Honda #Elysion #JDM
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[@nadeemm429]

I’d much rather see these around than stupid Vauxhall mokka crossovers and Audi Q2’s

[@robertiddon]

And Nissan Pukes-I mean Jukes

[@Jakebrooks405]

audi q2s are ok

[@robertiddon]

Audi Q3 RS is okay I guess too

[@Conormokane]

is there a worse looking new car than the mokka?

[@mattymrj01]

ah yes you’d rather see a 5 metre long minivan instead of a compact crossover that’s barely over 4 metres... tooootally comparable

[@MetalHead1904]

This is much cooler than a crossover!

[@konliner9286]

More sensible and cooler at the same time.

[@UKfromadrone]

"the gps will tell you, that youre in Japan... which youre not sadly..." i felt that

[@stevenhearnden66]

Yep. Trip to 🇯🇵 last May cancelled, no sign of it changing any time soon. 😢

[@zedzedhoney]

Can you change the Satnav for uk?

[@UKfromadrone]

@@zedzedhoney a quick google search says yes, you can get fascias that fit proper double din radios w android auto/apple carplay, and you can get the usual cheapo chinese tablet radios with android auto/apple carplay as well

[@AntoniusTyas]

Elysion, along with Elgrand and Alphard, are rather popular among wealthy people here in Indonesia. I mean, you can have 150 supercars but if you don't have Alphard, Elysion or Elgrand, you're not rich enough. Probably.

[@Str4ngerr]

Same in Thailand, to ride in style and comfort this is a step above the 7-seater SUV.

[@AntoniusTyas]

@@Str4ngerr I think this is the case in many ASEAN countries. Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, all of them. The market turns out to be rather lucrative here.

[@konliner9286]

Elysion is never popular though. Its just not as spacious and soft as the Alphard and Elgrand.

[@smilepermile8165]

These types of vans like the Alphard, Velfire and Elysion are very popular with the Yakuza mafia bosses in Japan. Few decades ago, they rolled up in either Toyota Century, or any V12 engined Mercedes S Class or a 7 Series. But as these yakuza bosses get older, they started to find it harder to get in-and-out-of these limousine types, which is why they tend to prefer those luxurious-type vans.

[@helloshiny8475]

room to chuck a body in?

[@smilepermile8165]

@@helloshiny8475 No one stopping you, by all means!

[@andrewdavis2325]

I think doing the old school intro with the camera works when you are doing it with someone’s car. With press cars I think your normal format is better.

[@ruinunes8251]

Completely agree.

[@jamiekirkpatrick96]

Agreed!

[@savagegtalks5912]

agreed.

[@MrJoshua]

We just bought a 3.5 V6 AWD Elgrand Highway Star. My first JDM ride and so far, I like it a lot!

[@wizzyno1566]

My honda civic diesel had 260k on it when i scrapped it. It was running as sweet as a nut when i scrapped it. I scrapped it because (to quote the wife) "It stinks, stop being a tight arse and get a newer car". I put 255k of those miles on it, at a cost of 3.5p a mile in depreciation. What a car!

[@kiteless1]

Good to see some more coverage of these - Japan makes these awesome family vans but then doesn't sell them anywhere else. Considered Elysion but went for a Stepwgn because the rearmost seats flip up out of the way instead (and the engine is a 2.0 K20 used in lots of other stuff). Baffles me why people spend so much more on an old T5 or something instead. Oh, and tax on all these is the flat £270 a year as they don't have a CO2 rating - same as a pre-2001, over 1.5 litre car.

[@mpersad]

I absolutely agree that it is a real shame that these wonderful people carriers don't get sold in the UK. If you have a larger family they are clearly great cars as they have the space that a lot of 7 seater SUVs just don't have.

[@johncallahan118]

Good morning ! I prefer the kind of introduction you do in this video. Great review ! Keep doing what you're doing. :D

[@williamfence566]

Honda Build Quality and JDM ownership shows through on this one . What a good purchase. Love the new intro.

[@christopherkelly577]

My dad got the first Renault Espace. Was so cool to be in the new big van thing and go on trips to Dunoon and air shows etc. Compared with the Audi 80 and Sierra sapphire which he had and which I also loved, I recall enjoying the space as a young child. Think it likely had a large engine too 😉

[@brianiswrong]

The first Espace was ,in my opinion a better people carrier than most are today A fiends dad had a blue and silver one a few days after they were released in the UK, as a tall teenager I thought it was just cool.

[@richardharrold9736]

First gen Espace never got a big engine. The second gen got the PRV V6, the third gen got the much better PSA ES9J4S V6, and the fourth gen got the Nissan VQ35 (and also a 3.0 diesel V6).

[@marcabbey5929]

I like both intros, so long as we still get to see those often forgotten details. Love the quirky car reviews too, there’s a lot of interesting, under the radar stuff which many people may not know exists. Would love to see you review a Lotus Europa S!

[@DutchBane]

You need a phone with wide angle lens. It will show a lot more.

[@raysonviswas]

I liked this review, it almost seemed PERSONAL.

[@chrishope9896]

Like both styles of presentation - mixing it up keeps it interesting. Great work, from Aus.👍🏻

[@hxegreeg]

Very entertaining review! This type of introduction suits the video quite well, as I often find myself yearning for some POV interior goodness to go with the driving experience. Keep up the good work!

[@adamlane5182]

Yes James, much prefer a quick walk round (quirks & features😜) then drive format as it gives viewers a better understanding of the whole package👍

[@giobarbarinimusic]

6am here and already checking this out. Morning

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Love the variety and volume you manage to put out. Good game, good game

[@markbeardon1975]

I used to have a 3.5 V6 (engine from the Nissan 350Z) Renault Espace. It sounded glorious and went really well for a big bus. After lowering it and fitting some wide sticky rubber it cornered alright too.

[@mthorn572]

Love this format, Jay, nice to get your first impressions at the same time!

[@jamesmiller113]

Quick and snappy intro, I like it!

[@emgee9775]

I like the handheld style and the detailed look around, which shows the practical benefits of the car. More like this would be great -thanks Jay!

[@denseljosephs9500]

Loads of these MPV used as taxis in Jamaica always liked them.

[@V1P3I2]

Love this style of video, really informative and entertaining 👍

[@cocmaster4474]

First I've ever seen this car even on youtube. Thanks jay

[@Djwatzy]

Really enjoyed this video and the format 👍👍

[@anthonybelton-ford3124]

This format is the one!

[@norsegolf76]

I loved the tour of the car and its features! Would love to see that style of video more often!

[@richardheath3923]

I wouldn’t say I prefer this style of filming over you’re usual but the variety is welcome. Keep the JDM reviews coming though, this car is fantastic!!!

[@peterwhitehead2453]

Great, in my view if you would do a short walk around and interior look before each drive, a la Mr Metcalf. Otherwise your reviews are among the best out there.

[@camrunner6633]

This is a good addition to the reviews

[@grayfool]

Like the intro. Love having a good 'ol nose around a car.

[@johnmusk7007]

Really enjoyed that Great stuff

[@barrystokes5837]

i like the tour around the car before the road test. more please!

[@nikolaslarson6891]

A bit of introduction is always welcome. Cheers.

[@Svendskommentar]

New intro works well, so keep it up. I'd like to see some drive by scenes and maybe a scene of the beautiful landscapes You drive around in, while You tell about the car and driving experience.

[@christopherjames6568]

Like this fresher style of car presentation James

[@normodog4015]

A review of the 3.5l elgrand would be great. Looking to get one of these jdm van/mpvs for my young family. The look perfect for a couple of children, the dog plus pushbikes etc. Love the content, keep up the good work.

[@richardbentley1202]

Another interesting review- great channel.

[@SemenukTlovingprog]

Love the introduction style!

[@benbuchanan672]

The intro works well. Highlighting the quirks and characteristics of each car from the perspective of being there with it, is (to me at least) more interesting than a more curated format.

[@Lewis0709]

Love the fact that obscure vehicles like this are reviewed. I must admit to not having ever heard of it! 👍🏻

[@tomaszochota5911]

You made my day. Thanks.

[@banditorunner6946]

Love the new intro style

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

What a great looking car, love the old school look of the interior but it still looks fresh (aside from the wood finish). 300 hp should give the car plenty of go when required. It's looks and sounds very smooth as well.

[@alexlang5649]

Like the new intro style!

[@Geshmaal]

For this kind of car I think this POV video tour of the interior works well! I've never liked the look of the Elysion but I would love a Honda Element, suicide doors on a SUV/van combo thing is hilarious.

[@brianthetrain9283]

Like this type of reviews 👍

[@Amir-kc9yu]

I prefer this format 👍🏻

[@timbarito5586]

well jay.. welcome to the J series.. one of the best v6’s ever made

[@vincentpoole7588]

JayM. Looks like japanese ambulance ! Remember getting picked up in one of these MPV's in Port Moresby circa 2016 & recall the chilly wind worked lovely ? V.

[@squarepantsdance]

I just bought me a Elysion thanks to your video and I think you should do more vids like this more engaging thanks

[@simondavies597]

I really like both your styles of intro - keeping a mix would be good!

[@flaktoaster]

I can't help but shout SPACESHIP when i see one of these things.

[@jo05dk]

I skip through Doug Demuro's looong quirks and features part, and even Furious Driving can take too long talking about the interior, for my liking. The way you covered this car i feel is right on the money. I got a good feel for the interior, without falling alseep.

[@ethanol1586]

I prefer this new format over the old one. Great review btw!

[@davydsivitter4278]

James. Nice change of intro to the car/minibus. Probably prefer your usual style, but if you have lmore than normal to show on the inside, perhaps do it this way. Interesting video as always, please keep going. Cheers

[@daniellindstrand8932]

A good review of a nice and unusual minivan. In many ways, this appears to be a shrinked version of my American market 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring (I live in Sweden).

[@eze8970]

Thanks J. I liked the intro style, but your camera had trouble focusing a few times as you moved about. Japanese cars are quirky & good to see! p.s - You did that white mini van years ago when I first started watching?

[@victorcal70vv]

Querky, not known cars... 🤤 Just what I needed today

[@Str4ngerr]

I remember driving a C25 JDM Nissan Serena, leather, 7-seater, auto-door and trunk and it also had the quirky sat nav with that sort of expansion card, but this one was bolted on top of the dashboard, as a dealer add-on. I was told it was a compact format to watch movies through the sat nav screen, must have been pretty popular if they just preferred to ruin the dashboard from the dealership. I enjoyed the new intro style even with the shaky camera.

[@afiqarman990]

Please review the latest alphard/ velfire. You’ll be super amazed by the interior

[@ellahorses5436]

Quite fun when someone knows not much more than we do about a car - not fun on all your reviews but fun from time to time especially if it is one that you feel excited about (which in fairness might not include this vehicle😀)

[@gqh007]

9 out 10. Not enough J-series VTEC action

[@lukewatts3284]

On something interesting like this i think this sort of walk around intro is great cos us petrol head nerds get to see all the quirks

[@SteveRiceDJPUD]

Love ya channel an bit of both great imho

[@Zerofightervi]

Any chance of getting a Mitsubishi Delica D:5 on the channel? Also I like the new video format, gives you a good idea of the car's shape & functions.

[@davidfairley2440]

I always have liked the walk around style.

[@ItsThatKidGreg]

This is dope! I'm guessing this was never released in the U.S., because the Odyssey was an awesome little van and this seems even more fun

[@fourutubez7294]

I really like the look of that , great clean lines and not huge.

[@keirbourne5323]

Hi James, with some of these more uncommon cars, could you tell us what year the car is from? And I enjoyed the introduction getting to see the interior properly :)

[@steveedwards4495]

Good vid mate, can you do the same review for the other choices from Nissan and Toyota?

[@grahamnutt8958]

I definitely like the intro style 👍. The actual review was worth a watch as I've never seen one of these motors before. Who needs a typical crossover when these are available? I will take JDM all day long, even though parts can be harder to source.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

a lot of the engine and trans components are in numerous American cars (USDM Odyssey, Ridgeline, Pilot, Accord V6, TL, etc) idk about the interior trim pieces though

[@chappy2121]

The parts depends on whether they share with models over here. I've got a Toyota Crown VX, and aside from the odd thing, wing marker fibre optic light, for example parts have been fine to be honest. There are some really good JDM parts places I use Jap Spares in Coventry and can usually get the parts to my door in Lincolnshire in no time and cost at all

[@Buck3366]

When the Pope wants to hit VTEC Yo!

[@piotrterpiowski8297]

Yeah, this style of introduction is great, you could use it more often! :)

[@christianhenderson3725]

JDM MPVs are the muts! I have just imported a Delica D5 with a lift kit as it is the only 4 x4 MPV out there...

[@Zerofightervi]

Oooh, I don't know why but I'd love one of those. I take it you've got a 2.4 petrol? How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking?

[@christianhenderson3725]

@@Zerofightervi yep - the 2.4( need that for the ULEZ ) - its just an outlander with an MPV body - my import is still going through its SVA. It is also got the rare as hens teeth triple sunroofs so was £9.5k in Japan - add 33% for typical import costs - have a look at Goo-Net exchange for others...

[@Zerofightervi]

@@christianhenderson3725 I used to have access to landed cost Mitsubishi parts through my Dad's work, unfortunately that's no longer the case as he's retired. I hope you get to enjoy your D:5 soon, cheers for the reply.

[@andrewhall6221]

I own a 2004 RR4 Elysion with the J30a engine, it has PLENTY of go in it, an easy to access 250bhp is still not to be sniffed at. Also I have fitted a 10.1" Octa-Core Android infotainment system all working as it should, just not on the middle controls, but steering wheel controls work perfectly, and the 10.1" screen is excellent for Navigation. I have also removed the back row of seats. Great car. Oh forgot to add I have lightweight Nissan 350Z Rays Engineering forged 18's on it, a litte 'poke' from the low offset looks great imho.

[@swiftangel88]

I do like the style of filming, see nothing wrong with it.

[@shaunonverwacht9626]

This format also works. I like the car, too.

[@dubiousricardo]

Love it!

[@MartinHannett_]

I prefer this style or video but please get a really wide-angle lens so we can add loads of the interior in the shot!

[@Bill_Wennett]

these JDM mini vans are really popular around South West, always catch my eye

[@taylorharrison8765]

And southwest covers somerset, there are alot of elgrands there.

[@thevirtualeconomy]

As many arrive in Southampton this makes sense

[@davidlotspeich5547]

That is amazingly clean for as many miles it's covered. We drove a Honda Odyssey for many years when our kids were little, and it definitely didn't look that nice at 150K

[@jonlyons1033]

Intro wise, either will do Jamie. Enjoyable either way.

[@lonewarrior1543]

James as long as you dont go overboard like Doug....explaining how the hell you open the door or the boot....ridiculous!...keep up the good work...still waiting for a review of a tip tip condition Citroen CX...cheers!

[@justinw852]

Pls do a video on the Alphard executive lounge as well

[@PADABOUM]

When I was living in Hong Kong, every slightly affluent family had one of those. Between car tax and the price of petrol, they usually added a driver as it was hardly noticeable on the overall cost!

[@ironicchungles5912]

I much prefer this kind of intro to a car than the drive and talk, allows you to go into much more thorough detail

[@ckapasa]

Hello JayEmm Just come across your videos. Brilliant presentation style. Often funny and enjoyable. So far I have seen your Toyota Alphard and now the Honda Elysion. I'm a JDM lover really enjoying this. You mentioned not having driven an Elgrand. You can come and review my E52. Shout if you are interested. Send me a PM.

[@markantonio1673]

This type of car makes a lot of sense. Must be my age..I agree with Andrew Davis and can just add that the handheld style goes better with showcasing querky design features - so went well here.

[@savagegtalks5912]

That MUGEN grill gives it 50 more bhp... We are sure of it! keep doing it this way Jay, if you feel this is easier and could do more. tho some press cars deserves a more well rounded filming done.

[@mridzwan1443]

Would prefer this kind of reviews mate. Where you go over the car the first time and discover them on the go.

[@DrMikeOxgreen]

Didn't know you were a biker jay! Any chance of some bike content too? Would love to hear your honest take on some two wheelers

[@barron204]

An ex coworker had one of these, an 08 in silver lower spec. Nice car.

[@shept.7736]

My mom drives a 2012 us spec Nissan Quest. They are the same as the Japanese except for the front end and some interior bits. It’s super cool, really large (about as tall as a suburban and almost as long), and it’s also surprisingly quick, I think it has the vq engine but I’m really unsure. It sounds great though

[@quattropower34]

I have owned a few of this type of Jdm vehicle but to my ears that one sounded the best when you got a move on. For this type of vehicle the format worked well. Just wondering what mpg you saw throughout the day? Our elgrand 4wd was shocking, our regius wasn't great 50 miles to £10 around 10 years ago. But the luxury made up for it. Keep up the reviews, love your point of view although I would say make sure you research your cars as much as you can.

[@TomasWatchReviews]

it is interesting, reminds Demuro. You just need better, less shaky camera. I would recommend to look at camcorders, they have the best stabilization and focus.