Verdict
The facelift asks RM22,013 more, yet its 1,997 cc petrol-hybrid drivetrain remains unchanged: 148 hp, 200 Nm, a 3 hp/48 Nm motor and a 7 L/100 km rating. Both are seven-seat, locally assembled MPVs with the same 2,860 mm wheelbase and RM439 annual road tax. For a Malaysian family, the newer car earns its premium through autonomous braking with pedestrian detection from 5 km/h, blind-spot information and far more USB ports. The outgoing C27 is the rational used buy if those aids are not essential, and its dual-opening tailgate is more useful than the facelift's manual split-opening arrangement.
Pick the Nissan Serena S-Hybrid C27 if you want the same 148 hp hybrid MPV layout for RM22,013 less and value its dual-opening tailgate.
Pick the Nissan Serena S-Hybrid C27 Facelift if autonomous braking, blind-spot information, collision warning and eight USB ports matter more than the higher price.
Key differences
- Price: RM127,875 vs RM149,888
- Autonomous braking: absent vs pedestrian-detecting system from 5 km/h
- Blind Spot Info System: absent vs fitted
- USB power sockets: one front socket vs three front, two second-row and two third-row USB ports
- Tailgate: dual-opening vs manual split-opening
- Second-row equipment: reclining/sliding captain seats vs long-slide seats with tray tables
C27
- RM22,013 lower purchase price
- Dual-opening tailgate
- Around View Monitor reverse camera
- No autonomous braking with pedestrian detection
- No blind-spot information or collision warning
- Only one front power socket, versus seven USB ports in the facelift
C27 Facelift
- Autonomous braking with pedestrian detection from 5 km/h
- Blind-spot information and collision warning
- Seven USB ports across all three rows
- Costs RM22,013 more
- Manual split-opening tailgate replaces the outgoing car's dual-opening tailgate
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM127,875✓ | RM149,888 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 148 hp |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 3 hp | 3 hp |
| Motor Torque | 48 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Xtronic CVT | Xtronic CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | 7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,865 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,860 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Front Tyre | 195/65R15 | 195/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/65R15 | 195/65R15 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| 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 Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on middle row seats | Available for 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (from 5 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Driving Video Recorder (DVR) | 5 Times Free Service |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Illumination with Normal Bulb Brake Light | LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable with Retractable Armrest | Manual Adjustable with Retractable Armrests |
| Rear Seats | Manual reclining and sliding middle row captain seats, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding and Flip-up | 2nd Row Manual Adjustable with Retractable Armrests, Long Slide Function and Tray Tables, 3rd Row 50:50 Split-folding and Flip-up |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 3 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 4 2nd Row, 4 3rd Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 6.75" Touchscreen Radio/MP3 Player with Four Speakers, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 6.75" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Dual-opening Tailgate | Manual Operation with Split Opening |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Around View Monitor (AVM) | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and Moving Object Detection |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Rear Doors with Contactless Operation, Anti-pinch, Remote Control and Driver Control Operation | Power Sliding Rear Doors with Contactless Operation, Anti Pinch, Remote Control and Driver Control Operation |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | Foot-operated |
| Convenience Notes | — | Ice Cool Tint |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/60,000 km free maintenance | 5 Times Free Service |
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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C27 vs C27 Facelift FAQ
Is the Nissan Serena S-Hybrid C27 or Nissan Serena S-Hybrid C27 Facelift better?
The facelift is better for safety and family-device charging, adding autonomous braking from 5 km/h, blind-spot information, collision warning and seven USB ports. The outgoing C27 delivers identical 148 hp, 200 Nm and 7 L/100 km figures for much less money.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Serena S-Hybrid C27 Facelift costs RM149,888, which is RM22,013 more than the RM127,875 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid C27.
Does the facelift have better performance or fuel economy?
No. Both use a 1,997 cc petrol-hybrid system rated at 148 hp and 200 Nm, with a 3 hp/48 Nm motor, Xtronic CVT and 7 L/100 km rated economy. The facelift's gains are equipment-led rather than mechanical.