Close Up: Nissan Serena S-Hybrid

In this BLOG ENTRY, I'm posting a Close up of Nissan Serena S-Hybrid.  This is a Mild Hybrid.

According to the Sales Executive, CKD model of this 1 and only Hybrid MPV in Malaysia is Coming up by End of the year.

At the moment, the CBU Japan Serena Hybrid's priced at RM149,515.30 OTR Without insurance.  It comes with 3 years OR 100,000km warranty.




Highlights of this Hybrid MPV:

+ 14 seating configurations
+ 2x power doors.
+ 15.2km/l fuel efficiency.
+ 147ps@5600rpm and 210Nm@4400rpm torque mated with Smooth Xtronic CVT gearbox.
+ Cruise Control with Multi-function steering wheel.

+ Keyless entry and Push Start
+ Front and Rear Climate control.
+LARGE Glass area hence NO Blind spots

+ Reverse Camera with AVN (Audio Visual Navigator).  Worth RM3,000 but FREE for a limited time.
+ 195/60R16 ECO Tyres with 16" Alloy wheels.

+ Very comfortable 8 seaters.  3rd row Sits 3 adults comfortably.
+ Stylish futuristic Digital Dash meter.


DRAWBACKS:

- No spare tyres.  Tyre puncture kit given instead
- NOT Full hybrid.  It's little difference VS Skyactiv.
- Many Glass area = Moving Greenhouse Oven.  Unless you tint the whole car.
- No leather seats, Fabrics in place.
- Quirky Boxy Design.
- Only 2 Airbags.

DRIVE TIME:

I only spent 10 mins behind the wheel of this Serena S-Hybrid so I can't comment much except it's a Comfortable, smooth operator thanks to the X-tronic CVT.  It handles Much much better than it's arch-rival Mazda Biante 2.0 Skyactiv.  It's more spacious and practical too.  Quite pleasent ride and handling.

CONCLUSION:

Overall Rating: 8/10.  Better Comfort, Better RIDE and Handling and More practical than arch-rival Mazda Biante.

Well, there's a saying a Picture's worth 1000 words.  Enjoy the photos:

If you want to buy this car, call me, Jefferson Lim 012-6852-718.  I have the following Locations, Nissan contacts.

Nissan PJ Kemajuan
Nissan Setia Alam
Nissan Taman Megah
Nissan Jln Ipoh
Nissan Cheras.
Nissan Penang

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