2026 C28 Nissan Serena facelift debuts – 2.0L petrol, 1.4L e-Energy hybrid powertrains, from RM73k in Japan

The Nissan Serena facelift has made its debut for its native Japanese market, 4 years because the C28-generation people-mover emerged. In Malaysia, the pre-facelift C28 was previewed earlier this month, forward of its Malaysian-market launch scheduled for the primary quarter of subsequent yr.

The revised MPV is distinguished from the outgoing iteration by its entrance fascia that now put on V-shaped patterns as an alternative of the pre-facelift’s horizontal traces, with a corresponding re-orientation of the LED daytime operating lights. Elsewhere, a brand new alloy wheel design options on the facelifted mannequin.

Two powertrain variants are provided in Japan, consisting of the MR20DD 2.0 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, just like the 150 PS/200 Nm within the pre-facelift, and the HR14DDe e-Energy 1.4 litre naturally-aspirated inline-three petrol engine that capabilities as a generator for its 163 PS/315 Nm drive motor (with a second motor on the rear axle for AWD variants).

In response to proprietor suggestions, the C28 Serena facelift now will get a reminiscence operate for its e-Pedal (one-pedal driving) mode choice, which lets drivers maintain their most well-liked e-Pedal operation mode for the subsequent time the automobile is began.

The C28 Serena facelift will likely be offered in Japan in X, Freeway Star V and Luxion trim variants, the latter reserved for e-Energy variants. The Freeway Star V and Luxion variants get a brand new exterior look, the latter additionally gaining new inside upholstery unique to the variant.

In Japan, the facelifted mannequin may additionally be specified with the Autech Line package deal which brings a diffrent 16-inch alloy wheel design, darkish chrome entrance grille trim, exterior door mirrors in a metallic end, a brand new “tailor match” seat materials, and an Autech Line emblem.

Inside, the C28 Serena facelift continues to supply seven- and eight-seater cabin layouts relying on variant, and these are actually joined by the four- or five-seater Multi Field variant that replaces third-row seating with a “large-capacity storage field” that may additionally function a bench or a desk.

The Multi Field is so named for the added compartments’ skill to be accessed from the highest and sides, whereas an inner divider yields format choices. When the second row of seats are folded down, the load area can double as a mattress, with a mat manufactured from waterproof Cordura.

For infotainment, the C28 Serena facelift brings the NissanConnect system with help for Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play, and features a alert operate that notifies the motive force by way of smartphone in case they’ve forgotten to lock the automobile, shut the home windows or if the hazard lights have been left on.

For added security, the C28 Serena facelift additionally provides a rear seat occupant reminder, to remind the motive force to verify the cabin for passengers or baggage.

The C28-generation Nissan Serena facelift is about to go on sale in Japan in February, beginning at 2,785,200 yen (RM72,990). In Malaysia, the C28 Serena was proven earlier this month in its pre-facelift guise, which is about for market introduction within the first quarter of subsequent yr.

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