Nissan Serena e-Power vs Toyota Veloz
Verdict
The Nissan Serena e-Power is the larger, pricier seven-seater: RM154,800 versus RM95,000, with a 2,870 mm wheelbase and 280-litre boot against the Toyota Veloz’s 2,750 mm and 137 litres. That matters if third-row use and luggage are regular. The Veloz is cheaper, wider, has more quoted output at 105 hp and 138 Nm, and carries a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The Serena counters with petrol-hybrid/REV hardware, a 1.8 kWh battery and a single-ratio automatic.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you want the bigger MPV, more boot space and the e-Power petrol-hybrid/REV drivetrain.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if you want a cheaper seven-seat MPV with a published 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and slightly stronger quoted outputs.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800; Toyota Veloz RM95,000
- Size: Serena 4,690 mm long and 1,885 mm tall; Veloz 4,475 mm long and 1,700 mm tall
- Width: Serena 1,695 mm; Veloz 1,750 mm
- Wheelbase: Serena 2,870 mm; Veloz 2,750 mm
- Boot space: Serena 280 litres; Veloz 137 litres
- Powertrain: Serena petrol hybrid/REV with 1.8 kWh battery; Veloz petrol with no battery
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 154,800 | RM 95,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,433 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 97 hp | 105 hp✓ |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 138 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.8 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 280 L✓ | 137 L |
| Fuel tank | 52 L | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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.
Serena e-Power
- Longer 2,870 mm wheelbase
- Bigger 280-litre boot
- Petrol-hybrid/REV setup with 1.8 kWh battery
- RM59,800 dearer
- Lower quoted output at 97 hp and 123 Nm
- No ASEAN NCAP rating here
Veloz
- Lower RM95,000 price
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- More quoted output at 105 hp and 138 Nm
- Smaller 137-litre boot
- Shorter 2,750 mm wheelbase
- Petrol-only powertrain
Serena e-Power vs Veloz FAQ
Is the Nissan Serena e-Power or Toyota Veloz better?
For space and hybrid/REV hardware, the Nissan Serena e-Power is the better fit. For price, a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and higher quoted output, the Toyota Veloz makes more sense.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Serena e-Power costs RM154,800, while the Toyota Veloz costs RM95,000. That makes the Serena RM59,800 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The Nissan Serena e-Power has more boot space at 280 litres. The Toyota Veloz has 137 litres, so the Serena gives you an extra 143 litres.