• Dynasty launched a Nismo-style bodykit for the Nissan Caravan.
  • Alive GT-V styling is inspired by the GT-R Nismo design cues.
  • No performance or chassis upgrades are offered with the kit.

Nissan is aiming to double the size of its performance lineup by 2028, which naturally sparks curiosity about which models might get the Nismo badge. The Caravan, a plain, no-frills van that’s been around for over a decade, probably isn’t what most people had in mind. But that didn’t stop Japanese tuner Dynasty from giving it a full Nismo-style makeover.

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The visual cues come straight from the discontinued R35 GT-R Nismo, which even showed up alongside the Caravan for a photoshoot to drive the point home. Dynasty’s styling kit adds a sharper front bumper extension with a pronounced splitter, beefier side skirts, fender flares, a modest rear spoiler, and a color-matched rear diffuser.

A GT-R Tribute in Van Form

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This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso

Dynasty

All components are made from ABS plastic, finished in gloss black with signature Nismo red accents. The example shown here wears a blue-gray exterior close to the GT-R’s Stealth Gray, with chrome trim, darkened headlights, and a fresh set of seven-spoke alloy wheels in black.

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Lowering springs give the Caravan a more planted stance, completing the visual transformation. However, Dynasty hasn’t developed any mechanical upgrades to match the styling, so performance remains in commercial van territory. This is still a ladder-frame LCV, and no amount of visual drama will make it drive like a Nismo.

Speed Not Included

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This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso

The strongest engine option in the Caravan lineup is a 2.4-liter turbodiesel sourced from Mitsubishi. It produces 130 hp (97 kW / 132 PS) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque, mated to a seven-speed automatic. Buyers can choose between rear-wheel or four-wheel-drive versions. Of course, with all the visual noise going on outside, it’s a bit of a letdown that nothing under the hood got a bump.

If you live in Japan and want to convert your Nissan Caravan into an Alive GT-V, you’ll need ¥85,800 ($560) for the front splitter, ¥82,500 ($540) for the side steps, ¥54,780 ($360) for the fender extension, ¥82,500 ($540) for the rear diffuser, ¥60,500 ($390) for the rear spoiler and between ¥10,780-18,480 ($70-120) for the decals depending on the chosen design.

This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso
This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso

To match the look of the show build, you’ll also need to spring for the seven-spoke wheels and a lowered suspension setup, neither of which are included in the base kit.

The current Nissan Caravan dates back to 2011, though it’s seen several updates since, including facelifts in 2017 and 2021. In 2025, it picked up mild revisions, among them a new Outdoor Black Edition and an optional “Sotoasobi Package.” The Caravan Autech remains the most distinctive factory variant, with its own styling tweaks and a more upmarket interior.

This Is What Happens When A Nissan Van Wants To Be A GT-R Nimso