2023 C28 Nissan Serena – 1.4L e-Energy hybrid with 163 PS & 315 Nm, flagship Luxion variant, Professional-Pilot 2.0

Nissan has launched the all-new Serena in Japan with gross sales of the purely petrol-powered fashions beginning this winter adopted by e-Energy hybrid fashions subsequent 12 months. Costs vary between 2.7 million yen (RM87k) to three.2 million yen (RM104k) for the purely petrol-powered fashions. As for the e-Energy hybrid variations, costs vary between 3.1 million yen (RM100k) to 4.7 million yen (RM152k) for the brand new, high-end Luxion variant.

The purely petrol-powered fashions are fitted with a 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine with 150 PS and 200 Nm of torque. There are 2WD and 4WD choices for the purely petrol-powered Serena with energy transferred to the wheels by way of a Xtronic CVT gearbox.

Alternatively, the e-Energy hybrid variants of the all-new Serena are powered by a brand new 1.4 litre engine paired with an electrical motor to supply a mixed 163 PS (120 kW) and 315 Nm of torque. In accordance with Nissan, the brand new powertrain delivers extra energy and smoother acceleration with diminished engine noise. The e-Energy fashions additionally get the e-Pedal Step characteristic to maneuvers the automobile utilizing simply the accelerator.

Principally the e-Energy system makes use of the electrical motor to maneuver the automobile, with the small engine solely functioning as an electrical energy generator.

By way of dimensions, relying on the variants, the all-new Serena measures between 4,690 mm and 4,765 mm in size, between 1,695 mm to 1,715 mm in width and between 1,870 mm to 1,885 mm in top with a wheelbase of two,870 mm. The present Serena measures 4,770 mm in size, 1,740 mm in width and 1,865 mm in top, with a 2,860 mm wheelbase.

All variants of the brand new Serena are fitted with 16-inch wheels and LED lighting all spherical together with hands-free powered passenger doorways on each side. An Autech equipment can be provided with the all-new Serena with a extra distinguished entrance grille design, together with sportier bumpers and wheel design. Nissan mentioned the automobile’s construction has been optimised to deflect crosswinds and enhance stability at excessive speeds.

On that word, the brand new Serena was additionally constructed with the intention to scale back movement illness and that is completed by providing firmer suspension for smoother automobile motion and improved stability whereas a brand new seat design serves to higher accommodate passenger actions whereas on the transfer.

The spotlight of the all-new Serena’s cabin is the switch-type gear selector together with the widest windshield within the minivan class for improved visibility. Normal options embrace an digital parking brake, a seven-inch infotainment show, USB-A and USB-C charging ports, dual-zone air-conditioning and 6 audio system.

The all-new Serena boasts probably the most spacious cabin within the minivan class with 120 mm extra rear legroom in comparison with its predecessor. Moreover, the e-Energy fashions may be specified with a 100V AC energy supply to energy exterior digital units.

As talked about above, with the all-new Serena additionally debuts the brand new Luxion variant that sits above the Freeway Star variant. Unique options within the Luxion variant embrace a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment show, wi-fi charging, a head-up show and the ProPilot 2.0 superior driver help system which permits hands-free driving at speeds of over 40 km/h. The opposite variants are fitted with the usual ProPilot system. Solely the Luxion variant comes with a seven-seater structure whereas the remaining are designed to accomodate eight occupants.

Normal ProPilot options embrace autonomous emergency braking, ahead collision warning, collision avoidance steering help and adaptive cruise management to call just a few. The ProPilot 2.0 system provides ProPilot Park with reminiscence operate and ProPilot Distant Park.

When in operation, ProPilot 2.0 additionally works hand-in-hand with the NissanConnect Navigation system to mechanically alter the automobile’s acceleration, braking and even steering operations primarily based on velocity indicators and map info for smoother operations.

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