FIRST DRIVE: 2018 C27 Nissan Serena video review

The C27 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid has finally arrived in CKD form, and the mild-hybrid MPV is available in two variants – Highway Star (RM135,500) and Premium Highway Star (RM147,500).

To recap, power comes from a carryover MR20DD 2.0 litre direct-injected four-cylinder petrol engine, now revised to make 150 PS at 6,000 rpm and 200 Nm at 4,400 rpm. Drive is sent to the front wheels through an Xtronic CVT, and assisting propulsion is a 2.6 PS/48 Nm ECO electric motor that provides torque boost for up to one second when moving away from a standstill.

The model we reviewed in this video is of the Premium Highway Star variant, clad in the new Cashmere Gold paint with Imperial Umber roof. It’s also fitted with the two-tone Truffle Brown and Chestnut leather upholstery. Is it better than the outgoing C26 model? If so, by how much? Watch the video to find out!


GALLERY: 2018 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (Premium Highway Star)

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Comments

  • Hmm much hmmm on May 18, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    A brand new Nissan Serena or used Estima..

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    • Rashid bin Ohwai on May 18, 2018 at 8:20 pm

      People are not happy with ETCM with their flip flop on GST and SST.

      I think Honda and Toyota, who have reduced their cars substantially, will wipe out Nissan now.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 23 Thumb down 11
      • Kokomh on May 19, 2018 at 5:13 pm

        Xc90 or serena?

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        • halloha560 on May 20, 2018 at 9:16 am

          XC90 is much better than Nissan Serena. The reason is because XC90 have advanced features, better quality design, more powerful, stylish and advanced safety features.Whereas for New Nissan Serena Hybrid C27 seems to me, it is still very boring design, basic technological features, not enough safety features and New Nissan Serena Hybrid C27 design look very ugly. Not only that, there is no much difference compare to Previous Nissan Serena Hybrid C26 New Facelift and it is almost the same as well as features and safety is same as previous Nissan Serena Hybrid C26. Moreover, All Nissan Models interior and exterior designs is too outdated, boring and ugly. Also all Nissan Models doesn’t have more safety features, technological features and other features were very basic and too outdated.

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  • Sporty_MPV on May 18, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    Are we spitting out oxymorons? Lets see there’s sporty MPV. Practical X6. Luxury Lexus. Potent truck drivers.

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  • torquey on May 19, 2018 at 10:27 am

    No thanks, exora turbo more powerful to carry passengers

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