Nissan Serena e-Power X Plus vs Highway Star
Verdict
The X Plus is the sensible Serena e-Power buy: it costs RM159,800 against RM169,800 for the Highway Star, yet both are 7-seat CKD C-segment MPVs with the same 97 hp, 123 Nm petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain, single-ratio automatic, front-wheel drive and 1.8 kWh battery. The RM10,000 gap mainly buys a larger footprint on paper, with the Highway Star measuring 4,765 mm long and 1,715 mm wide versus 4,690 mm and 1,695 mm. Boot space, wheelbase, airbags, AEB, warranty and road tax are identical.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power X Plus if you want the same drivetrain, safety count and cabin basics for RM10,000 less.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power Highway Star if you prefer the bigger-looking body and are happy paying extra despite no listed mechanical gain.
Key differences
- Price: X Plus RM159,800; Highway Star RM169,800
- Length: X Plus 4,690 mm; Highway Star 4,765 mm
- Width: X Plus 1,695 mm; Highway Star 1,715 mm
- Power and torque: X Plus 97 hp/123 Nm; Highway Star 97 hp/123 Nm
- Boot space: X Plus 280 litres; Highway Star 280 litres
- Road tax: X Plus RM120/year; Highway Star RM120/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800✓ | RM 169,800 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,433 cc | 1,433 cc |
| Power | 97 hp | 97 hp |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.8 kWh | 1.8 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,765 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Boot space | 280 L | 280 L |
| Fuel tank | 52 L | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| 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.
X Plus
- RM10,000 cheaper
- Same 97 hp and 123 Nm drivetrain
- Same 6 airbags and AEB
- Shorter and narrower body
- No listed boot space advantage
- Still limited to 280 litres of boot space
Highway Star
- Longer 4,765 mm body
- Wider 1,715 mm body
- Same warranty and RM120 road tax
- Costs RM10,000 more
- Same 97 hp and 123 Nm output
- Same 280-litre boot space
X Plus vs Highway Star FAQ
Is the Nissan Serena e-Power X Plus or Nissan Serena e-Power Highway Star better?
The Nissan Serena e-Power X Plus is the better value on paper. It gets the same drivetrain, 7 seats, 6 airbags, AEB, 280-litre boot and 5-year warranty for RM10,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Serena e-Power Highway Star is RM10,000 dearer than the Nissan Serena e-Power X Plus.
Do they use the same petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain?
Yes. Both use a 1,433 cc petrol hybrid/REV setup with 97 hp, 123 Nm, a single-ratio automatic transmission, front-wheel drive and a 1.8 kWh battery.