The Nissan Serena is Nissan’s best-selling minivan that’s sold all over the world but the folks in Japan has been graced with a new model. The new Nissan Serena comes with a refreshed new look inside and out along with a host of new intelligent safety features as standard. How cool is that?
The Serena has been a favourite for those who are looking for comfortable driving, spacious cabin, and multiple seating configurations to suit their everyday lifestyles. These features have been further amplified with the addition of several driving performance technologies like the ProPILOT driving assistance system and e-POWER.
The Japanese market now can enjoy the new Serena which comes with a new Adaptive LED Headlight System that automatically controls the 12 LED lights in the headlight unit when it detects oncoming traffic via its forward-facing camera. This not only helps other drivers remain safe on the roads by reducing high beam brightness but also illuminate targeted areas for the drivers to see better.
Another key component of the new Serena’s safety technology is the addition of Nissan Intelligent Mobility which now comes as a standard feature across the entire model range. This new addition helps with providing safety monitoring from the front, side and rear for better safety and manoeuvrability.
This includes:
- Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
- Blind Spot Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Emergency Assist for Pedal Misapplication
As for the newly added ProPILOT driving assistance system, the new Nissan Serena offer greater vehicle controllability, especially when drivers are fatigued or stressed on the roads. It helps by optimizing speed control, braking in various conditions, and providing a comfortable and relaxing driving experience.
As for the design, the new Serena features a refreshed façade with the company’s signature double-V motion design which is recognisable via its updated headlights and bold chrome grille. Sharper accents with an integrated chin spoiler give it a sharper and more modern look.
The Highway STAR variants come with a more aggressive feature thanks to its lower updated bumper, exclusive rear taillights, and a redesigned rear bumper. As for the e-POWER variant, customers can enjoy 16-inch exclusive aluminium wheels.
Nissan continues to offer the Serena in two-wheel- and four-wheel-drive configurations. Gasoline-powered models come equipped with either the existing 2.0-liter MR20DD engine; or the MR20DD-SM24 powertrain for S-HYBRID models.
An HR12DE-EM57 e-POWER power plant, which includes a small gasoline engine that charges a battery pack, is also available for 7-passenger models. The 100% electric drive e-POWER system delivers powerful acceleration and a quieter cabin experience during vehicle operation.
Other features include:
- Intelligent Rear-view Mirror
- One touch auto-slide door
- Third row auto slide switch
- Hands-free auto sliding doors
This new model only refers to the one for the Japanese domestic market and the features may not necessarily be available in the version for the Malaysian market. To know more about the Malaysian Nissan Serena S-HYBRID version which also has advanced safety technologies, visit www.nissan.com.my.
