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Facelifted Nissan Serena C28 Debuts in Japan with e-Power AWD and 4/5/7/8-Seat Options

Publish Date:2025/12/19

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Nissan

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Malaysia

Nissan officially launched the sixth-generation Serena C28 facelift, featuring a new V-shaped grille and "claw-like" LED daytime running lights, along with the addition of 16-inch wheels. The powertrain remains unchanged, offering a 2.0L MR20DD gasoline engine (150 PS/200 Nm, front-wheel drive + CVT) and a 1.4L e-Power extended-range option (motor 163 PS/315 Nm, with an optional rear motor for four-wheel drive). The seating configuration includes a 2+2+3 seven-seat, 2+3+3 eight-seat, and a 2+3 five-seat or 2+2 four-seat "Multi Box" version with the third row removed, providing more flexible cargo space. The interior has been upgraded with a Google system touchscreen and NissanConnect support. The Japanese model will go on sale in February next year, starting at 2.785 million yen (approximately RM73,000). Malaysia has only announced plans to introduce the pre-facelift model, with the exact launch date still pending.

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