Verdict
The RM14,200-cheaper Nissan Serena e-Power is the practical Malaysian family choice: it carries seven against the smart #1’s five, has a 2,870-mm wheelbase and a powered left sliding door. Its 280-litre boot is smaller than the smart’s 411 litres, however. The smart #1 costs more and its RM260 annual road tax doubles the Serena’s RM120, but brings a 49-kWh battery, 315-km EV range, 150-kW DC charging and much stronger 268-hp/343-Nm rear-motor output. Pick it for EV driving and driver assistance, not people-moving duty.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if seven seats, a longer 2,870-mm wheelbase and a RM154,800 entry price matter more than EV range and performance.
Pick the smart #1 if you want 315 km of electric range, 150-kW DC charging and adaptive cruise control with highway and traffic-jam assist.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800; smart #1 RM169,000.
- Seats: Nissan Serena e-Power 7; smart #1 5.
- Motor output: Nissan Serena e-Power 160 hp/315 Nm; smart #1 268 hp/343 Nm.
- Battery and range: Nissan Serena e-Power 1.77 kWh/no EV range figure; smart #1 49 kWh/315 km.
- Dimensions and boot: Nissan Serena e-Power 4,690 mm long with 280 litres; smart #1 4,270 mm with 411 litres.
- Road tax: Nissan Serena e-Power RM120 per year; smart #1 RM260 per year.
Serena e-Power
- Seven seats with sliding and reclining second-row seats
- RM14,200 lower purchase price and RM140 lower annual road tax
- Powered left sliding door and rear blower control
- 280-litre boot trails the smart #1’s 411 litres
- 160 hp and 315 Nm are well down on the smart #1’s 268 hp and 343 Nm
- Passive cruise control; no lane-keeping assist
#1
- 49-kWh battery, 315-km EV range and 150-kW DC charging
- 268-hp, 343-Nm rear motor with a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Adaptive cruise control with highway and traffic-jam assist, plus 360-degree camera and auto parking
- Costs RM14,200 more and has RM260 annual road tax versus RM120
- Five seats versus the Serena e-Power’s seven
- No sliding doors; the Serena e-Power has a powered left sliding door
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM154,800✓ | RM169,000 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM260 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,433 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 97 hp | — |
| Torque | 123 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 160 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 315 Nm | 343 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1.77 kWh | 49 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 315 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7.2 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,822 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,784 kg | 1,780 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres | 411 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/65R16 | 235/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/65R16 | 235/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| Audio | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation with Split Opening | Yes, Powered |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 8 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km ePower Components Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
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Serena e-Power vs #1 FAQ
Is the Nissan Serena e-Power or smart #1 better?
The Serena e-Power is better for larger families because it has seven seats, a longer 2,870-mm wheelbase and a powered left sliding door. The smart #1 is better for electric driving, with 315 km range, 150-kW DC charging and 268 hp.
What is the price difference?
The smart #1 costs RM169,000, which is RM14,200 more than the RM154,800 Nissan Serena e-Power. Its annual road tax is also RM260, compared with RM120 for the Serena e-Power.
Which has the better safety and driver-assistance kit?
The smart #1 has the stronger driver-assistance package: front and rear autonomous braking, steering correction lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control with highway and traffic-jam assist, traffic sign recognition and auto high beam. The Serena e-Power has autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring, but passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist.