The Nissan Serena looks set to get a facelift in Malaysia this year, at least according to a dealer’s post on Facebook. The MPV, which is still in its fifth generation (C27), was first introduced here back in 2018 and is currently offered with the S-Hybrid powertrain and two variants – 2.0L Highway Star and 2.0L Premium Highway Star (available with the Black Package or Two-Tone Package).
As far as design changes go, the latest Serena features a tidier V-motion grille with slim chrome slats and a revised mesh. The grille’s more discreet chrome edges also extend into the headlamps, which retain their shape, but now appear conjoined as a result. Elsewhere, the front and rear bumpers have been slightly reprofiled, while the taillights remain the same before.
The revisions for the Highway Star version (that’s the one we get for the pre-facelift model) pictured here are a little more substantial, including a double V-motion grille that stretches further down to the centre air intake.
This is accompanied by a black surround and chrome inserts, as well as a more aggressive front bumper sporting L-shaped inserts at the corners that house the fog lamps. Those inserts are repeated for the rear bumper too, and the Highway Star’s taillight clusters are larger, extend further down the vehicle’s sides and feature a unique lighting signature.
Inside, the Serena gets some minor trim changes and a redesigned instrument cluster but otherwise remains largely the same to the pre-facelift model. This applies to both standard and Highway Star versions of the MPV.
The FB post did not include a full list of specifications, but it did state that the updated Serena will come with active safety systems like autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning and a blind spot monitor.
The current Serena we have now doesn’t have such systems and its safety kit for both variants include six airbags, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), traction control, hill start assist, an around view monitor with Intelligent Moving Object Detection (i-MOD) and Intelligent Driver Alertness (i-DA). The MPV is a rather popular option for car buyers here, so having a more robust set of safety features would certainly be welcomed.
Other systems added as part of the facelift include Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Emergency Assist for Pedal Misapplication. The optional ProPILOT semi-autonomous driving feature that was introduced when the C27 first debuted also gets a revamp to provide improved speed control for smoother braking in various driving conditions and is better at maintaining the driver’s set speed.
No mention of what will power the new Serena when it is launched here, although we should expect the same S-Hybrid powertrain as before. This consists of a MR20DD 2.0 litre direct-injected four-cylinder petrol engine with 150 PS at 6,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm.
Paired with an Xtronic CVT, the mill works with an SM24 ECO electric motor rated at 2.6 PS and 48 Nm that acts as an alternator and starter motor, helping to control the idling stop system, energy recuperation and providing acceleration assistance.
In Japan, the S-Hybrid is one of two powertrains offered, with the other being Nissan’s e-Power system that features an EM57 electric motor (136 PS and 320 Nm) that is juiced by a HR12DE 1.2 litre three-cylinder engine (84 PS and 103 Nm) – the engine has no direct connection to the wheels.
NEW NISSAN SERENA Facelift 2022????
????AVAILABLE NOW FOR BOOKING????
?Blind Spot Warning
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?Automatic…Posted by Nissan Puchong ENG ENG on Wednesday, 4 May 2022
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Soon is 4 years too late, Tan Chong!
The frontage is copied from Toyota..plain plagiarism…but in dog eat dog world,Nissan dont give a damn.
After all,they got played out by Ghosn.
Trust no one in Japan.
Rephrased for accuracy:
After all,Ghosn got played out by them.
Trust no one in Japan.
Veloz Cross or the Serena ?
1. DNGA Veloz Cross 1.5D-CVT 0-100 12.0-12.5s 195R16
2. Nissan Serena 2.0CVT 0-100 14.1s 195R16
3. Exora 1.6 Turbo CVT 0-100km/hr 11.0s 205 55 R16 at RM60k
Got turbo, but Similar to Veloz Cross.
Those 2 are comparison of AEB equipped vehicle, not compared to TinKosong.
Give 8 seater option
this 2-2-3 space is wasted after putting a baby seat.
Without 8 seater option, Innova Facelift is taking over the Pie.
Innova Facelift is on demand remarkably now @ Indonesia, Top 4 @ Indon.
Honda BR-V 2022 Facelift has left Top 5 best selling 7 seater @ Indon, not even Top 8 7 seater sales Too…Don’t have enough data to confirm whether if it’s at No.9.
There are folks who only need 223 or even 222, not everyone needs a 8 9 seater. You want 8 9 seater, buy a bus.
TCM still want to milk this model ar?
This is just facelift that we are getting as Japan are still producing this facelift model
Whoa finally arriving after so long. Now to wait maybe 2 years for the new X-Trail lol.
Not easy to assemble to CKD Serena facelift and this car is only produced in Japan. It won’t take long to assemble and launch new X-Trail,
This YG guy is definitely a Nissan salesman
Ahh saying me as Nissan salesman but did you know how difficult to assemble Serena facelift I here. Yet, Serena only produce in Japan not anywhere else but assemble in Malaysia
tan chong laughing to the bank with grab, lazy to do nissan edi
You are wrong.The successful dude is their nephew in Grab Singapore.He no teow their uncles at KL. All of them busy fighting for wealth.Nephew become billionaire…uncle got zero $$$$.
I haven’t been here for a while but this BS talker is still BSing? Oh man, Nephew? Come on.
Word of advice. Do your own factchecking before you post your next comment onwards. Go find out who is Anthony Tan.
I think this year nissan will launch a new generation of serena
At least 3 years later. The product cycle is 8 years
Looks better than 2018 serena.
I will also keep this for my children to drive to city
it literally has the mid tier mpv market to itself