Verdict
These cars serve sharply different Malaysian households. The Nissan Serena e-Power brings seven seats, a 2,870-mm wheelbase and a 52-litre petrol tank, so it is the practical choice when the third row matters. The Xpeng G6 is a five-seater, but its 68.5-kWh battery, 480-km EV range and 571-litre boot suit buyers ready to charge. Its 248-hp, 440-Nm rear motor also has a stated 6.94-second 0-100 km/h time, where no Serena figure is quoted.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you need seven seats, a sliding rear door and petrol refuelling for family duties.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if you can charge an EV and want 480 km of stated range, a larger boot and much stronger motor output.
Key differences
- Seating: Nissan Serena e-Power 7 seats; Xpeng G6 5 seats.
- Motor output: Nissan Serena e-Power 160 hp and 315 Nm; Xpeng G6 248 hp and 440 Nm.
- Battery: Nissan Serena e-Power 1.77 kWh; Xpeng G6 68.5 kWh.
- Boot space: Nissan Serena e-Power 280 litres; Xpeng G6 571 litres.
- Annual road tax: Nissan Serena e-Power RM120; Xpeng G6 RM240.
- Warranty mileage: Nissan Serena e-Power 100,000 km; Xpeng G6 120,000 km.
Serena e-Power
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding, reclining second-row seats and a split-folding third row.
- Powered left sliding door.
- Lower RM120 annual road tax.
- No lane-keeping assist, while the G6 gets steering correction.
- 280-litre boot is smaller than the G6's 571 litres.
- Manual front seats lack the G6's powered adjustment and ventilation.
G6
- 68.5-kWh battery with 480 km of stated EV range.
- 382-kW DC charging, 11-kW AC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- 248-hp, 440-Nm rear motor; 0-100 km/h takes 6.94 seconds.
- Only five seats versus the Serena e-Power's seven.
- No power sliding door, unlike the Serena e-Power's powered left door.
- RM240 annual road tax is RM120 higher than the Serena e-Power's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM154,800✓ | RM159,948 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM240 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 800V 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 | 248 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 315 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1.77 kWh | 68.5 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 382 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 | — | 6.94 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 202 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,784 kg | 2,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres | 571 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/65R16 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/65R16 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard | Maxxis Waltz MS2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sound System |
| 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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation with Split Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 120,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km ePower Components Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 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 G6 FAQ
Is the Nissan Serena e-Power or Xpeng G6 better?
The Serena e-Power is better for carrying up to seven people and using a powered sliding door. The G6 is better for EV driving, with 480 km of stated range, a 571-litre boot and a 248-hp motor.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng G6 costs RM159,948, which is RM5,148 more than the Nissan Serena e-Power at RM154,800.
Which one charges faster?
The Xpeng G6 is the one to choose for charging: it supports 11 kW AC and 382 kW DC charging. The Serena e-Power uses a 1.77-kWh battery with a 52-litre petrol tank, rather than plug-in charging figures.