The sixth-generation Nissan Serena made its global debut last November and has now been spotted in Malaysia undergoing testing. For now, there has been no indication from Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) on when the all-new C28 will be launched here.
This lightly-camouflaged example was spotted by paultan.org reader Makinen Goh near Genting Highlands, with the giveaway cues being the angular taillights that terminate near the sliding door rails as well as the positioning of the reflectors further below.
Other design changes on the C28 include a redesigned tailgate that has a cleaner appearance with a glass section that incorporates the latest Nissan logo and model script. Elsewhere, the general boxy shape of the new three-row people mover doesn’t differ too significantly from its predecessor, with the upswept beltline leading to the D-pillar making a return.
However, the front is more distinctive and represents a big evolution from the C27. Now sporting an X-shaped face, the two-tier lighting arrangement of old has been abandoned in favour of integrating the LED running lights and headlamps into corners of the upper grille.
The overhaul on the inside sees the fitment of a horizontally sculptured dashboard that looks simpler and more modern. There’s now a digital instrument cluster directly ahead of the driver, while a touchscreen infotainment system resides just beside.
Below the latter, you’ll find new controls for the climate system and button-type gear selector instead of a traditional lever. This gives a better sense of spaciousness, which is something the Serena already had plenty of to begin with.
In Japan, the Serena is offered with two powertrains, with the first being a MR20DD 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol that serves up 150 PS and 200 Nm of torque. This is paired with an Xtronic CVT to drive the front wheels, although there’s also the option of all-wheel drive.
The second option is Nissan’s e-Power system that features a HR14DDe 1.4 litre NA three-cylinder acting purely as a generator for a lithium-ion battery, which then powers a front-mounted electric motor rated at 163 PS (120 kW) and 315 Nm.
The current Serena here uses the MR20DD with a mild hybrid system that includes a small electric motor making 2.6 PS (1.8 kW) and marketed as the S-Hybrid. It’s likely this setup will be brought back for the C28, but we’ll have to wait and see for official word from ETCM. Looking forward to the all-new Serena?
GALLERY: 2023 C28 Nissan Serena
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These days bolder styling means bigger grille.
Better buy this Nissan Serena. Cheaper yet gooder looking… summore same class as Alphard Luxury Premium
Can PT define the word “All-new”?
Honda, Toyota, Nissan like to use
But often many things are reused..
C28 must include:
1. the center arm rest/ 2nd row middle seat.
this is 1 of the selling point of serena, can convert to 8 seater when needed!! the current serena drop this feature.
2. epower engine
3. must sell below 130k for entry 8 seater to be market leader!
4. Provide optional strutbar to improve it handling.
facelift only launched here july last year. dont expect this to be released till Jan 2025 or mid 2024 earliest.
maybe powertrain testing also.
Another Japanese cartoon bread box.
Super underpowered car that drink petrol like no tomorrow but Nissan still no bother to upgrade it’s engine because Malaysian seem still happy with it, ohwai
another van launch….just wondering why are there soo many van on the road???
Hope they will bring the E power variant here… if just the old Mild Hybrid variant… then i think buy buy Serena
Urggg..simply fugly. Such an eyesore seeing so many Alphards, Vellfires and Serena on the road. Noticeable once you get out from KLIA exit door. Worst still are the ugly chromes and longish skirting making the car tall and clumsy looking.
We need more conti or US designed cars to diversify and refreshen up the scene. Salute to those who has taste and go against the norm.
Stop talking kid. Wait until grow up, get married and hand 5 kids, and 2 parents in-law to haul them. Those vehicles are for them. You do not understand “car” vs “mini van” when you compare them with “conti and us cars”.
5 kids, 2 parents in law plus husband and wife that makes 9 person. If u thinking to use Serena to haul 9 person then you have to compromise on safety. Or for god sake just have 2-3 children and teach them child seat is a must.
jenga on wheels.
Another fridge in wheels.
E power with 8 seats configuration, and autech bodykit plzz
Epower will be a better contender for Malaysian hybrid segment. If there is a plug in version of e power, that will be even better!
Nissan is making refrigerator?
I hope Nissan brings in the hybrid model and not S hybrid which doesn’t really save much fuel. I own a Serena previously, unable to afford the fuel. Summore government want to remove subsidy. I hope it’s a 8 seater and not 7 seater like the previous Malaysia model. I didn’t upgrade to the 7 seater when model change because of the seating limitations. The 2.0 S hbyrid that I was driving has power issues. If too steep slope, my family have to disembark from the mpv and help to push. Happen in Cameron Highlands mossy forest. It’s a very comfortable mpv. The only problem is engine underpower. But if ETCM brings in the E-Power model, should solve the underpower problem.
Tan chong.. E power please… It has so much potential yo