GIIAS 2024: Nissan launches all-new Serena e-Power in Indonesia

MANILA: Nissan launched the all-new Serena e-Power in Indonesia during the country’s annual automotive expo.

At the Gaikindo Indonesia Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024, Nissan Indonesia presented the new-energy multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) where — according to a press release issued by the carmaker’s Southeast Asian website — it emerged as the highlight of the show.

“Following its debut at GIIAS 2023 and the enthusiastic response from visitors, we are capitalizing on this positive momentum today to launch the all-new Nissan Serena e-Power,” Nissan Motor Distributor Indonesia President Director Evensius Go said in a statement.

“We are confident that the all-new Nissan Serena e-Power will resonate deeply with Indonesian families looking for a family-friendly MPV," he added.

New-energy MPV

Propulsion for the Indonesian-spec all-new Nissan Serena e-Power comes from an electric motor that draws energy from a 1.769 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. It dishes out some 160 horsepower with 315 Newton-meters of torque.

Acting as a generator to keep the battery juiced up is a 1.4-liter gasoline engine.

The introduction of the e-Power version of the Nissan Serena is a step forward towards Nissan’s commitment to electrification.

Its notable features include seats for seven, a 12.3-inch full thin-film transistor instrument meter, a similarly sized (12.3 inches) infotainment system, triple-zone air conditioning with plasma cluster ionizer, a wireless charger, and four speakers.

“Nissan aims to enrich people's lives and create a future where everyone can experience enjoyable mobility. At GIIAS 2024, Nissan displays various electrified models to demonstrate our commitment to providing innovation and fulfilling experiences for customers, marking a significant milestone in Nissan's journey in Indonesia,” Nissan ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and Thailand President Toshihiro Fujiki.

Pricing

The all-new Nissan Serena e-Power is priced at rp (Indonesian rupiah) 635 million or approximately P2.286 million.

Nissan MPV, e-Power in PH

Nissan also has an MPV offering in the Philippines.

The Nissan Livina — which is the carmaker’s version of the Mitsubishi Xpander — is currently available locally with a price tag that ranges from P1.069 million to P1.249 million.

Unlike the all-new Nissan Serena e-Power though, it is powered by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine mated to either a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic transmission.

Performance-wise, it puts out some 103 horsepower with 141 Newton-meters of torque.

For those on the market for a model equipped with Nissan's e-Power technology in the country, the Kicks crossover would be a perfect fit.

The said vehicle is priced from P1.179 million to P1.1479 million and offers would-be owners a 100-percent electric motor driven system, which Nissan compares to the same high-performance of an all-electric car.

While the all-new Nissan Serena e-Power uses a 1.4-liter gasoline engine as its generator, the Kicks e-Power is fitted with a 1.198-liter gasoline mill to charge the battery, making it sort of a self-charging new-energy vehicle.

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