Nissan Serena facelift unveiled at Tokyo 2013 – will this be the CKD model?
We learned last month through a report by Maybank Research that Tan Chong will be launching the Nissan Note in 2014, and a new A-segment car in 2015. Well, it looks like that’s not all that the Malaysian Nissan distributor has up its sleeves for the next year.
UPDATE: The new Nissan Sylphy is now open for booking. Read our full and exclusive test drive report.
According to a site visit report by HLIB Research, we’ll see the new C-segment Nissan Sylphy launched in Q2 2014, and the new D-segment Nissan Teana launched in Q3 2014. The Nissan Serena S-Hybrid will be introduced as a CKD car in Q3 2014 as well.
New Nissan Sylphy
The Nissan Sylphy currently sold in Malaysia is an aging model that was recently facelifted with new tail lamps. It has been replaced by a new model that was launched in Thailand in August 2012. We attended the launch and came back with brief driving impressions which you can read here: Nissan Sylphy brief test drive in Thailand.
The new model gets an improved 116 PS/154 Nm 1.6 litre engine, now with dual variable valve timing and a first-in-class dual fuel injector system, using two spray nozzles per cylinder. It’s mated to either a five-speed manual or an Xtronic CVT. The range-topping engine is a new longer-stroke 131 PS/174 Nm 1.8 litre motor codenamed MRA8DE, with dual variable valve timing, mated to an Xtronic CVT.
New Nissan Teana
The L33 Nissan Teana is a newer car, only making its ASEAN debut in Thailand recently in October. You can pick from a 2.0 or 2.5 litre engine, but the latter is now a four-cylinder engine and no longer a V6. Both engines are paired to a CVT.
Our man Jonathan test drove a Chinese market variant in the US – you can read his brief driving impressions of the 2014 Nissan Teana.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the blog post reveal excitement and anticipation for the upcoming launch of the Nissan Sylphy and Teana in Malaysia, expected in 2014, with some expecting the Sylphy to be released as early as 2014 and the Teana possibly in Q3 2014. Many commenters are eager to upgrade from older models and are discussing pricing, discounts, and specifications. Some express skepticism about Nissan's timing and performance in Malaysia, criticizing delays and dealer slowdowns, while others defend Nissan’s reliability and design, emphasizing its position in Japan and its parts quality. There is a mix of positive sentiments about the new models and concerns over slow launches, dealer service, and brand perception. Overall, the comments highlight keen interest but also frustrations with Nissan’s pace and local dealer issues.