The Nissan Livina is one of the quieter success stories in the Philippine MPV market. It rides on the same bones as the best-selling Mitsubishi Xpander, wears a sharper Nissan face, and usually asks a little less on the used market than better-known rivals. If you need seven seats without stretching to Innova money, it deserves a serious look.
This is a practical, PH-focused review: what the Livina actually is, how it drives day to day, what a used one costs, and what to check before you make an offer. We also have two nearly-new units on the lot right now, so we will show you exactly what recent-year money buys.
What the Livina is: Xpander bones, Nissan badge
The current Livina is a product of the Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. It is built on the same platform as the Mitsubishi Xpander and shares its 1.5-litre gasoline engine, its seven-seat layout, and much of its cabin architecture. Nissan gives it a different front end with the brand's V-motion grille, its own badging, and some trim changes inside.
What that means in plain terms: mechanically you are buying Xpander reliability and Xpander running costs, but with styling that stands apart from the thousands of Xpanders already on NCR roads. Parts, service knowledge, and consumables are easy to source because so much is shared with a car that sells in huge numbers here.
It is front-wheel drive, tuned for comfort rather than speed, and aimed squarely at families and light business use — school runs, weekend trips to the province, occasional airport duty with luggage and passengers.
Space, seating and daily driving
Inside, the Livina is genuinely roomy for its footprint. The first two rows are comfortable for adults, with a light, airy feel and sensible storage. The third row is best treated as a kids' row or a short-hop bench for adults — normal for MPVs in this class, and no worse than an Xpander or an Avanza.
Fold the third row and you get a large, flat boot that swallows groceries, balikbayan boxes, or a weekend's worth of luggage. Keep all seven seats up and cargo space behind the third row is modest, so plan around that if you regularly travel full.
On the road
The Livina is easy to live with in traffic. Light steering, a commanding driving position, and good all-round visibility make it relaxed in EDSA crawl and easy to park. The 1.5-litre engine is adequate rather than punchy — you plan your overtakes, especially fully loaded on an incline — but it is smooth and fuel-efficient, which is what most families actually want.
Ground clearance is generous enough for flood season and rough provincial roads, a real consideration in the Philippines. Ride comfort over broken tarmac is one of the platform's strengths.
Used Livina prices vs brand-new
Brand-new, a Livina lands in the same broad bracket as the Xpander and other B-segment MPVs. On the used market it typically slots slightly below the Xpander for an equivalent year, mostly because the Xpander name carries a small resale premium.
As a rule of thumb, a typical asking range for a clean, recent Livina runs from the mid-₱600,000s for higher-mileage examples to around ₱900,000 for low-kilometre 2024-2025 units. Exact numbers move with year, variant, mileage, and how well the unit was kept. The big win with a nearly-new used Livina is skipping the steep first-owner depreciation while still getting a car that looks and drives like new.
Every car on our lot carries a clear guide price. You then make a private sealed offer — no public bidding, no haggling in front of other buyers. We confirm, counter, or accept. If you want to spread the cost, our financing partners start from 1.40% per month add-on (subject to credit approval), and we can talk numbers during your viewing.
Livina vs Xpander vs Stargazer
The Livina competes with two obvious rivals: the Mitsubishi Xpander it is based on, and the newer, sharply-styled Hyundai Stargazer. Here is how they stack up as used buys.
| Model | Platform / engine | Best for | Used-market note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Livina | Xpander platform, 1.5L gas | Xpander practicality, different look | Often slightly cheaper than the Xpander |
| Mitsubishi Xpander | 1.5L gas | Proven best-seller, easy resale | Small resale premium for the badge |
| Hyundai Stargazer | 1.5L gas, CVT/IVT | Modern cabin, tech features | Plentiful nearly-new units around |
In short: buy the Xpander for maximum resale confidence, the Stargazer for the freshest cabin, and the Livina if you want the Xpander underneath at a slightly friendlier price with styling that stands out. For a deeper look at two of these, see our Innova vs Xpander comparison and our used Stargazer buying guide.
What to check on a young used unit
Even a two- or three-year-old Livina deserves a proper once-over. Because these are recent units, the checks are less about age and more about how the car was used and maintained.
- Service history and mileage: match the odometer to the age. Very high kilometres on a young MPV can mean grab or fleet use — not a dealbreaker, but factor it into your offer.
- OR/CR and papers: confirm the OR/CR is clean and the details match the unit. At RideAgain we keep documents secure and handle the transfer for you.
- Transmission feel: on your test drive, the automatic should shift smoothly with no hunting or shudder from a standstill.
- Aircon, all three rows: essential in PH heat; check the rear vents actually blow cold.
- Underbody and flood signs: look for musty smells, silt in hidden corners, or mismatched carpets — important given local flood season.
- Tyres and brakes: uneven wear can hint at alignment or suspension issues after rough-road use.
All our units are sold as-is, where-is, so a proper viewing and test drive by appointment matters. That is exactly what the booking page is for. If you are also offloading your current ride, we buy cars too, with a fast market-based offer and the paperwork handled.
Our Livina stock: nearly-new for less
We currently have two Livina units on the lot at our Parañaque location, both recent-year automatics with the look and feel of a new car:
- A 2025 Nissan Livina 1.5 VE AT, listed at ₱860,000 (July 2026).
- A 2024 Nissan Livina automatic, listed at ₱840,000 (July 2026).
Both let you sidestep first-owner depreciation while still getting a young, low-mileage seven-seater. Want to line the Livina up against other people-movers first? Browse our full range of MPVs in stock, or read our roundup of the best used 7-seaters under ₱800k. You can also see everything currently available on the homepage or across the rest of our guides.
FAQ: Used Nissan Livina
Is the Nissan Livina a good car in the Philippines?
Yes, for buyers who want a practical 7-seat family MPV. It shares its platform and engine with the popular Mitsubishi Xpander, so parts and service are widely available, running costs are low, and it handles NCR traffic and provincial trips comfortably. It is not fast or sporty, but it is easy to drive, fuel-efficient, and roomy for the money.
Is the Nissan Livina the same as the Mitsubishi Xpander?
Mechanically, they are very close. The Livina is built on the same platform as the Mitsubishi Xpander under the Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance and shares its 1.5-litre gasoline engine and much of its interior. The main differences are the Nissan front styling, badging, and some trim details. If you like the Xpander but want a different look, the Livina is a genuine alternative.
How much is a used Nissan Livina?
Used Livina prices in the Philippines typically run from the mid-₱600,000s for older units to around ₱900,000 for nearly-new 2024-2025 examples with low mileage. Prices vary with year, variant, mileage, and condition. At our Parañaque lot we currently list Livina units at ₱840,000 and ₱860,000, both recent-year automatics.
Is the Livina good for a family of 7?
It seats seven and works well for a family with young children or for occasional full loads. The third row is best for kids or shorter adults, and boot space is tight when all seven seats are up. For daily five-up use with the third row folded, the Livina is very comfortable and has plenty of cargo room.