2022 Nissan Serena facelift bookings open: Variants, est. prices, new features detailed

The latest iteration of Nissan’s popular MPV, the Serene, is finally set to hit the Malaysian roads as ETCM, the official distributor of Nissan cars in Malaysia, has started accepting bookings for the upgraded version. The all-new 2022 Nissan Serena comes with a more striking exterior, an upmarket cabin, and is packed with a stronger safety shield compared to its predecessor. Let’s discuss all the aspects of this upcoming MPV in detail -

 

Variants & prices 

Nissan Malaysia offers the new Serena in two variants - Highway Star and Premium Highway Star Package. The estimated pricing of the models is as follows -

Variants	Price (on-the-road, without insurance)
2022 Nissan Serena Highway Star	Below RM 150,000
2022 Nissan Serena Premium Highway Star Package	Below RM 165,000

Exterior

The latest Serene shows a clear departure from the previous model in terms of design. Grabbing all the attention is the new full-length V-motion front grille that covers all the central air intake. It comes with chrome inserts which give a jewel-like impression and is flanked by new split headlamps. On the edges of the restyled bumper, the L-shaped inserts are positioned, which are bigger and aggressive. 

The new Serene runs on 16-inch (15-inch as standard) two-tone alloy wheels, and at the rear, it is kitted with the new LED tail lights offering a wider look through its outward curve.

Interior

Hop inside the revamped MPV, and you will be greeted by a new 9.0-inch (6.75-inch as standard) touchscreen infotainment system paired with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto system. With new infotainment comes new Premium Quilted Nappa Leather seats, 11.6-inch roof-mounted LCD panel, 7.0-inch coloured instrumental cluster, dual-channel Driving Video Recorder, dual-zone climate control system, six-speaker system, and more.

Comfort & convenience

With all your family needs in mind, the new Nissan Serena comes with a long list of convenience bits, including- 

• Dual back door (full back door open and half back door open systems)
• 7-USB powered ports
• Zero gravity inspired seats (that can be placed in up to 13 layouts)
• Power sliding door control switch 
• Seatback sliding function for the second and third row for easy ingress and egress

• Bottle holders for all the rows
• Foldable seat back tray table with hood for the second row
• Trunk Tray
• “Tech-On” Tray Mat
• Smart tag compartment 
• Glove box
• Driver compartment
• Front passenger compartment
• Seat back pockets
• Sun shades for the second row
• Door visor
• LED room lamp

Engine and performance

Under the hood of the new Nissan Serena lies the same 2.0-lite twin CVTC (Continuously Variable Valve timing control) engine generating 150 PS of maximum power at 6,000 rpm and 200 Nm of peak torque at 4,400 rpm. The power is sent to the wheels via an XTRONIC CVT paired with Adaptive Shift control for a powerful drive with class-leading fuel economy. The latter is rated at 14.2 km per litre.

Contributing to the energy efficiency levels is an upgraded Eco motor that manages the idling stop system and a new Dual Arm Tensioner, which controls optimal tensile force and reduces friction, power loss and increases fuel efficiency.

Safety

While the engine specs remain unchanged, the safety gears of the MPV get some significant improvements. It now comes equipped with advanced active safety bits that one can expect from a modern people-hauler. Included in the Smart 360-degree Safety Shield are -

• Intelligent Predictive Forward Collision Warning & Emergency Braking
• Blind Spot Warning
• Lane Departure Warning
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Intelligent Driver Alertness

Besides these, the MPV continues to feature six SRS Airbags (two front, two side, and two full-length curtain), ABS, EBD with brake assist, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Traction Control System, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

Exterior and Interior colour/material options

The available exterior and interior colour choices for the new Nissan Serena are -

Variant	Exterior	Interior
Highway Star	Tungsten Silver, Brilliant White, Diamond Black	Fabric, Leatherette (optional)
Premium Highway Star Package	Diamond Black, Brilliant White, Radiant Red, Dark Metal Grey (All with Diamond Black Roof)	Premium Brown Quilted Nappa Leather, Premium Black Quilted Nappa Leather,

That’s all we know about the 2022 Nissan Serena facelift. What are your views on this upgraded people-mover? Let us know in the comments.

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