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Nissan Serena
Overview
ManufacturerNissan (Aichi Kokuki)
Production1991–present
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size MPV
Layoutmid engine, rear-wheel drive (C23: 1991–2000)
Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive (C24–C27: 1999–present
RelatedNissan NV200
Chronology
PredecessorNissan Vanette

The Nissan Serena is a five-door minivan manufactured by Nissan, joining the slightly larger Nissan Vanette. The car was engineered by Nissan's Aichi Manufacturing Division and launched in 1991 as compact passenger van, and it grew larger with each generation over the years. Earlier versions were front engine, rear-wheel drive layout with a live axle mounted on leaf springs.

Later versions had a multilink independent rear suspension, and were front-wheel drive or 4WD. The most popular version was the 2.3 diesel engine version and it was unusual in that it had eight seats instead of the expected seven.

It is a "junior" model to the Nissan Elgrand in Japan; its name is from the Latin word "serēnus", meaning "clear, tranquil, pleasant" and offers a minivan approach in comparison to the Nissan Lafesta which is an MPV.

MkI C23 series (1991–2000)

First generation
Nissan Serena 1.6i FGX (Indonesia)
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Also called
  • Nissan Vanette Cargo/E
  • Nissan Vanette Serena
  • LDV Cub
Production1991–2002
AssemblyJapan: Yokosuka, Kanagawa (Oppama Plant)
Spain: Barcelona
Body and chassis
Layoutmid engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine2.0L SR20DE I4 petrol
2.0L CD20 I4 diesel
2.0L CD20T I4 turbo diesel
2.0L CD20ET I4 turbo diesel
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,735 mm (107.7 in)
Length4,355–4,380 mm (171.5–172.4 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,825–1,915 mm (71.9–75.4 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,250–1,610 kg (2,756–3,549 lb) (2WD)
  • 1,610–1,730 kg (3,549–3,814 lb) (4WD)
Chronology
SuccessorNissan Primastar (Europe)

Models were manufactured in Japan from 1991 onwards, and many were imported into Australasia and the United Kingdom. Nissan produced many different trim levels - FX, SX etc. Full-Auto (full-time) 4WD versions were also produced providing greater stability and better handling. The naturally aspirated 2.3 diesel was never manufactured for the Japanese market and its seating arrangement and interior fittings are not the same as the 2.0 petrol (SR20DE), 2.0 Diesel CD20 and Turbo Diesel CD20T models manufactured in Japan for the local market. It was exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealerships called Nissan Bluebird Store'.'

Throughout its production the C23 model underwent several facelifts although the interior design and body largely remained unchanged, for example, addition of air bags and bench seats for the second and third rows. Each facelift model can be identified by front grill design which was updated in 1994 and 1997.

In European markets, the C23 Serena had 1.6 or 2.0 L petrols, or 2.3 L diesel engines LD23. Trim levels were LX, SLX, SGX and SGXi. Auto Express once named the Serena as the slowest passenger car in the benchmark 0-60 mph (now 62 mph) test, with the 2.3 diesel version (added in the mid 1990s) taking 27.8 seconds to reach that speed.

Until around 2002, the standard petrol engine was an SR20DE. A variety of other engines were used over the years, including diesels specifically the CD20 (for the commercial van version), CD20T 1,973 cc Diesel Turbo and CD20ET.

Europe

The Nissan Vanette was a series of small vans manufactured in Spain by Nissan alongside the European market Serena models. The van was produced in two versions, the Vanette E, which shared the basic body shell with the Nissan Serena people carrier, differing only in not having rear windows and passenger seats, and the Vanette Cargo, which was longer and had a higher roof line from behind the front seats.

In June 1998, LDV Group entered into an agreement with Nissan, to sell a rebranded version of the Vanette Cargo.[1] This was named the LDV Cub, alongside the Vanette, it was sold in Britain. The model was discontinued in 2001, and replaced by a re badged version of the Opel Vivaro/Renault Trafic, called the Nissan Primastar, which is produced in Luton, England and Barcelona, Spain.

  • Pre-facelift Nissan Vanette Cargo
    Pre-facelift Nissan Vanette Cargo
  • Pre-facelift Nissan Vanette Cargo
    Pre-facelift Nissan Vanette Cargo
  • Facelifted Nissan Vanette E
    Facelifted Nissan Vanette E
  • LDV Cub
    LDV Cub

Reputation

The Nissan Serena Mk1 is said to have an image problem by some, in particular Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson, who remarked in a 1997 Top Gear episode that "...the Nissan Serena was about as seductive as a skip and as desirable as an old shoe."

By 2001, the Nissan Serena was described as the worst new car sale on Britain, by Top Gear's Buyers Guide, with "absolutely nothing to recommend it for".

Although the Nissan Serena handles better than most people expect it to (due to its mid-mounted engine), its power-to-weight ratio is particularly poor, as shown by the 0–100 km/h averages listed below. The only models with marginally acceptable acceleration are powered by the SR20DE engine.

Nissan Largo

Largo was the model name used for a Nissan passenger van based on the C23 Serena between 1992 and 1998.

W30 Nissan Largo
W30 Nissan Largo Highway Star (facelift)

Unlike the previous Largo, which was essentially a widened C22 Nissan Vanette, the W30 Largo was a totally rebodied, wider Serena with more equipment such as four-wheel-drive. It was exclusive to Nissan Satio Store locations as a large load carrying vehicle next to the Sunny. The Largo was available with either a 2.4-litre petrol, or a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, both mid engined (under the front seats).

MkII C24 (1999–2012)

Second generation
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Production1999–2005 (Japan)
2001–2012 (Taiwan)
Mid 2001–2013 (Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines)
2004–2012 (Indonesia)
2007–present (China)
AssemblyJapan: Yokosuka, Kanagawa (Oppama Plant)
Indonesia: Purwakarta (Nissan Motor Indonesia)[2]
PRC:Zhengzhou, Henan(Zhengzhou Nissan)
Taiwan: Miaoli
Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (TCMA)
Thailand: Bangkok
Philippines: Manila
Body and chassis
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
RelatedDongfeng Yumsun
ZNA Succe
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L 4A15 I4
2.0 L SR20DE I4
2.0 L QR20DE I4
2.5 L YD25DDTi I4
2.5 L QR25DE I4
TransmissionXtronic CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,695 mm
Length4,590 mm
Width1,695 mm
Height1,825 mm
Curb weight1,580 kg
Nissan Serena C24 rear

The second-generation Serena was launched in Japan in July 1999. These versions had a facelift with a wider variety of engines and colours. From September 2002 onwards (the time of the facelift) the Serena used the QR20DE and QR25DE. The pre-facelift C24 Serenas all have a 2.0 L engine, with the optional 2.5 L engine becoming available from 2002.


Taiwanese version

Taiwanese-market Serena pre-facelift
Taiwanese-market Serena post-facelift

In Taiwan a lengthened version of the Serena C24 has been manufactured by Yulon under the Nissan label. The Taiwanese Serena is 141 mm (5.6 in) longer than the original, all behind the C-pillar. The Taiwanese version is still in production (2012) and is only available with the 160 PS (118 kW) 2.5 liter QR25DE engine joined to a four-speed automatic.[3] The Nissan C24 was also manufactured by Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[4]


Chinese and South East Asian versions

2012 Dongfeng Yumsun

Indonesian-market cars use the 2.0 L QR20DE inline-four petrol engine. The trims available in Indonesia are Comfort Touring, Highway Star, and Autech. The Comfort Touring trim-level doesn't come equipped with electric sliding door and reverse camera, while the Highway Star and the Autechdo.[5] In the People's Republic of China, the Serena Mk. II was restyled, rebadged, and renamed to Dongfeng Succe and is produced by their subsidiary Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile.[6] Later in 2013, Dongfeng Yumsun was sold in Indonesia by Xarrina Motor Indonesia as ZNA Succe.


MkIII C25 (2005–2011)

Third generation
Overview
Also calledSuzuki Landy
Production2005–2010
AssemblyJapan: Hiratsuka, Kanagawa (NIssan Shatai)
Body and chassis
LayoutFF / 4WD
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L MR20DE DI I4
Capacity8 persons
TransmissionXtronic CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,860 mm (112.6 in)
Length4,650-4,725 mm (183.1-186.0 in)
Width1,695-1,725 mm (66.7-67.9 in)
Height1,840/1,850 mm (72.4-72.8 in)
Nissan Serena C25 rear

Nissan Serena C25 was debuted in Japan in May 2005. This model was only sold in Japan home markets, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei.

In 2007, 2008 and 2009, the Serena C25 was the best selling minivan in Japan.

This model was also sold as the Suzuki Landy in Japan, a practice that is continued with the fourth generation Serena.

The third generation was discontinued in Japan in late 2010 but for export markets continued until 2011.

MkIV C26 (2010–2016)

Fourth generation
Overview
Also calledSuzuki Landy
Production2010–2016 (Japan)
2012–present (Indonesia)
2014–2018 (Malaysia)
AssemblyJapan: Kanda, Fukuoka (NIssan Motor Kyushu)
Indonesia: Purwakarta (NMI)
Malaysia: Serendah (TCMA)
Body and chassis
LayoutFF / 4WD
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L MR20DD DI I4
Capacity7 or 8 persons
TransmissionXtronic CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,860 mm
Length4,685-4,770 mm
Width1,695-1,735 mm
Height1,865-1,875 mm

The 2011 Nissan Serena was released in late November 2010 to the Japanese market, equipped with a new 2.0 litre MR20DD direct injection inline-four gasoline engine. This model is currently sold in Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia.[7]

In August 2012, Nissan added their newly developed simple hybrid system called Smart Simple Hybrid or S-HYBRID. The Nissan Serena C26 S-HYBRID has its regeneration capacity and output power of the Eco Motor, which is an alternator that is used for Nissan's Serena having an idling stop mechanism and capable of restarting an engine, upgraded. Nissan added a lead sub-battery in the engine room for extended energy regeneration capacity.[citation needed] The Serena has a fuel economy of 15.2 km/L (approx 35.8mpg) under the JC08 test mode.[8]

In Indonesia, the C26 Serena was locally assembled and went on sale in January 2013. The Autech version of the Highway Star trim was added in September 2013. The facelift version of the C26 Serena was launched on 13 March 2015.

In Malaysia, Tan Chong launched Nissan Serena S-Hybrid in July 2013 being fully imported from Japan and only available in one trim level: Highway Star.[9][10] In November 2014, the facelift version was launched, being locally assembled in Malaysia and available in two trim levels: Highway Star and Premium Highway Star.[11][12] In July 2016, Impul versions were made available.[13]

  • The Serena S-Hybrid system
    The Serena S-Hybrid system
  • Nissan Serena interior
    Nissan Serena interior
  • Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (front)
    Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (front)
  • Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (back)
    Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (back)

MkV C27 (2016–present)

Fifth generation
Overview
Also calledSuzuki Landy
Production2016–present
2018-present (outside Japan)
AssemblyJapan: Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Motor Kyushu)
Indonesia: Purwakarta (NMI)
Malaysia: Serendah (TCMA)
Body and chassis
LayoutFF / 4WD
Powertrain
Engine1.2 L HR12DE EFI I3 (e-Power) 2.0 L MR20DD DI I4
Capacity7 or 8 persons
TransmissionXtronic CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2860mm
Length4770mm
Width1740mm
Height1865mm
NISSAN SERENA C27 rear

Nissan unveiled the fifth generation Serena on 6 July 2016, and sales began in Japan on 24 August 2016. The all-new Serena received the Propilot technology, which does lane centering. The system is designed for highway use, and will only be used in single-lane traffic as a means to keep a car between the lines of a lane on the highway. Nissan’s system is operational at speeds between 30 km/h (18 mph) and 100 km/h (62 mph), and is designed to hold the vehicle in the middle of a lane by reading markers and controlling steering. Propilot can follow curves, and it automatically controls the distance between the vehicle ahead.[14]

Serena e-Power went on sale in February 2018. It is powered by HR12DE I3 engine combined with a range extender with no plug-in socket.

The all-new Serena debuted in Hong Kong in 2017.

In Malaysia, the MkV C27 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid was launched on 14 May 2018 as a 7-seater locally assembled MPV and available in two trim levels: Highway Star and Premium Highway Star.[15]

In Indonesia, the C27 Serena will be launched soon in early 2019 and is assembled in Purwakarta.

In Singapore, an e-power powered C27 Nissan Serena was displayed during the 2019 Singapore Motor Show.[16]

Notes

  1. ^ "LDV to launch own version of Nissan Cargo one-tonne van". fleetnews.co.uk. 24 June 1998. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Nissan Evalia akan Diproduksi di Indonesia" [Nissan to manufacture the Evalia in Indonesia] (in Indonesian). tempo.co. 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  3. ^ "Nissan Serena" (in Chinese). Taiwan: 裕隆日產汽車 (Yulon Nissan). Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  4. ^ "Nissan. Nissan In Malaysia". Car-cat.com. Retrieved 2010-07-25.
  5. ^ "Perbedaan Nissan Serena High Way Star (HWS) dan Nissan Serena City Touring (CT)" [Differences between the Nissan Serena High Way Star (HWS) and the Nissan Serena City Touring (CT)] (in Indonesian). autonetrentcar.com. April 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  6. ^ "official Dongfeng Yumsun website". Zznissan-yumsun.com.cn. Archived from the original on 2010-12-06. Retrieved 2010-09-26. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Nissan Serena Terbaru Resmi Diluncurkan". detik.com. detikOto. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  8. ^ Tsuruhara, Yoshiro (2012-07-20). "Nissan Mounts Simple Hybrid System in New Minivan". Tech-On!. Nikkei Business Publications Inc.
  9. ^ "Nissan Serena S-Hybrid MPV launched in Malaysia - RM149,500". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2013-07-23. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  10. ^ Kon (2013-07-23). "Nissan Serena S-Hybrid launched in Malaysia - Autoworld.com.my". Autoworld.com.my. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  11. ^ "Nissan Serena S-Hybrid facelift debuts – CKD, RM139k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  12. ^ Kon (2014-11-04). "Nissan Serena S-Hybrid CKD launched - Autoworld.com.my". Autoworld.com.my. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  13. ^ "Nissan Serena S-Hybrid Tuned by Impul launched in Malaysia - two variants, RM146k and RM156k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  14. ^ http://www.autoevolution.com/news/nissan-introduces-japan-first-autonomous-drive-feature-on-serena-minivan-109412.html
  15. ^ "2018 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid launched in Malaysia, from RM136k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2018-05-14. Retrieved 2018-05-14.
  16. ^ "Nissan Kicks off electrification strategy in Singapore at Singapore Motorshow 2019". Nissan | Online Newsroom. Retrieved 2019-01-11.

Nissan Serena C25 Model are not sold in Indonesia

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