Jetour T2 vs Nissan Serena e-Power
Verdict
At RM156,800 for the Jetour T2 and RM154,800 for the Nissan Serena e-Power, the money is almost the same, but the jobs are not. The Jetour is the stronger, boxier five-seat SUV: 241 hp, 375 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 580-litre boot. The Serena e-Power is the family-hauling choice, with seven seats, a longer 2,870 mm wheelbase and much cheaper RM120 annual road tax. If you need seats, take the Nissan. If you want shove, boot space and AWD, the Jetour has the clearer spec advantage.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you want a five-seat SUV with 241 hp, 375 Nm, all-wheel drive and a bigger 580-litre boot.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you need seven seats, a 2,870 mm wheelbase and lower RM120 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour T2 RM156,800; Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800
- Seats: Jetour T2 5; Nissan Serena e-Power 7
- Power and torque: Jetour T2 241 hp/375 Nm; Nissan Serena e-Power 97 hp/123 Nm
- Driven wheels: Jetour T2 all-wheel drive; Nissan Serena e-Power front-wheel drive
- Boot space: Jetour T2 580 litres; Nissan Serena e-Power 280 litres
- Road tax: Jetour T2 RM439 a year; Nissan Serena e-Power RM120 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 156,800 | RM 154,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,433 cc |
| Power | 241 hp✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 375 Nm✓ | 123 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 1.8 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 2,006 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,880 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Boot space | 580 L✓ | 280 L |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 120✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
T2
- Much stronger 241 hp and 375 Nm outputs
- All-wheel drive instead of front-wheel drive
- Bigger 580-litre boot
- Only five seats against the Serena’s seven
- RM439 annual road tax is much higher
- Very wide 2,006 mm body
Serena e-Power
- Seven seats for family use
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Longer 2,870 mm wheelbase
- Far lower 97 hp and 123 Nm figures
- Smaller 280-litre boot
- Front-wheel drive only
T2 vs Serena e-Power FAQ
Is the Jetour T2 or Nissan Serena e-Power better?
The Jetour T2 is better for performance, AWD grip and boot space. The Nissan Serena e-Power is better if you need seven seats and lower yearly road tax. They solve different problems.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour T2 costs RM156,800, while the Nissan Serena e-Power costs RM154,800. The Jetour is RM2,000 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for families?
The Nissan Serena e-Power is more practical for carrying people because it has seven seats. The Jetour T2 counters with a larger 580-litre boot, but it only seats five.