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44-638: The Stepwgn competes against the Nissan Serena , Toyota Noah , Mitsubishi Delica , and formerly, the Mazda Biante . The first generation Stepwgn originally appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show as the F-MX in 1995. Japanese sales began on 8 May 1996. At that time, most Japanese minivans usually had the engine mounted under the cabin. The Stepwgn used a more conventional two-box layout, and

88-695: A 2.0 L engine, with the optional 2.5 L engine becoming available from 2002. With the partnership between Nissan and Renault having been implemented, Nissan MPVs were withdrawn from Europe where Renault products, like the Renault Espace and Renault Scénic were sold and better accepted. Indonesian-market cars use the 2.0 L QR20DE inline-four petrol engine. The trims available in Indonesia are Comfort Touring, Highway Star, and Autech . The Comfort Touring trim-level does not come equipped with electric sliding door and reverse camera, while

132-659: A 2.4-litre petrol or a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, both mid engined (under the front seats). The second-generation Serena was launched in Japan in June 1999, ditched the rear-wheel drive layout in favour of front-wheel drive construction. These versions had a facelift with a wider variety of engines and colours. From December 2001 onwards (the time of the facelift) the Serena used the QR20DE and QR25DE . The pre-facelift C24 Serenas all have

176-477: A cover recorded by Superorganism , rather than the Beatles ' original. Nissan Serena The Nissan Serena ( Japanese : 日産・セレナ , Hepburn : Nissan Serena ) is a minivan manufactured by Nissan , joining the slightly larger Vanette . The car was engineered by Nissan's Aichi Manufacturing Division and launched in 1991 as a compact passenger van, and it grew larger with each generation over

220-536: A facelift in Japan on 1 August 2019 with redesigned front grille, front and rear bumpers, and omnidirectional driving support. In Malaysia, the facelifted C27 Serena S-Hybrid was launched on 6 July 2022. The sixth-generation Serena was unveiled on 28 November 2022. For the Japanese market, it is available in X, XV, Highway Star V and Luxion grade levels. The first three grades are available with either petrol or e-Power and have 7-and 8-seater capacity, while

264-426: A seat lift option for the front-row passenger. Stepwgn Almas models went on sale on 11 June 2001. In June 2003, Honda significantly modified the design: both the front and rear fascias were altered to fit the look of other Honda vehicles, and the "Spada" series was introduced, available with slightly modified fender styling and a 2.4L K24A i-VTEC engine producing 162 PS (119.2 kW; 159.8 hp). The vehicle

308-715: A smaller, cheaper alternative. Competitors include the Toyota Noah , the Honda Stepwgn , the Mitsubishi Delica , and formerly, the Mazda Biante . Its name is from the Latin word " serēnus " , meaning "clear, tranquil, pleasant". The Serena was rebadged and marketed by Suzuki as the Suzuki Landy ( Japanese : スズキ・ランディ , Hepburn : Suzuki Randi ) between 2007 and 2022. The Serena based Landy

352-422: A working drivetrain and accessories. The state of most concept cars lies somewhere in between and does not represent the final product. A very small proportion of concept cars are functional to any useful extent, and some cannot move safely at speeds above 10 miles per hour (16 km/h). Inoperative " mock-ups " are usually made of wax, clay, metal, fiberglass, plastic, or a combination thereof. If drivable,

396-504: Is a production vehicle based on the standard Stepwgn. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon . In 2012, there were minor changes to the Stepwgn, including a new front grille, front bumper, rear lights, and wheels. A parking camera was also included on all models. The Stepwgn Modulo Style is a concept vehicle based on the standard Stepwgn. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon . The fifth generation Stepwgn

440-633: Is also produced by their subsidiary Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile . The third generation debuted in Japan in May 2005. This model was officially sold in Japan and Hong Kong, and also sold through parallel imports in Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, the Serena C25 was the best selling minivan in Japan. This model was also sold as the Suzuki Landy in Japan, a practice that

484-637: Is continued with the fourth and fifth generation Serena. The third generation was discontinued in Japan in late 2010 and in Hong Kong in 2011. The 2011 Nissan Serena was released in late November 2010 to the Japanese market, equipped with a new 2.0-litre MR20DD direct injection inline-four gasoline engine. This model was sold in Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia. In August 2012, Nissan added their newly developed simple hybrid system called Smart Simple Hybrid or S-HYBRID . The Nissan Serena C26 S-HYBRID has its regeneration capacity and output power of

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528-523: Is designed to hold the vehicle in the middle of a lane by reading markers and controlling steering. Propilot can follow curves, and it automatically controls the distance between the vehicle ahead. The Serena e-Power went on sale in February 2018. It is a series hybrid with no plug-in capability powered by the HR12DE straight-three engine . The C27 Serena debuted in Hong Kong in 2017. In Malaysia,

572-994: Is generally credited with inventing the concept car, and did much to popularize it through its traveling Motorama shows of the 1950s. Concept cars never go into production directly. In modern times, all would have to undergo many changes before the design is finalized for the sake of practicality, safety , regulatory compliance , and cost. A "production-intent" prototype , as opposed to a concept vehicle, serves this purpose. Concept cars are often radical in engine or design . Some use non-traditional, exotic, or expensive materials, ranging from paper to carbon fiber to refined alloys . Others have unique layouts , such as gullwing doors , three or five (or more) wheels , or special abilities not usually found on cars. Because of these often impractical or unprofitable leanings, many concept cars never get past scale models or even drawings in computer design . Other more traditional concepts can be developed into fully drivable (operational) vehicles with

616-572: Is powered by either a 2.0L K20A engine rated at 155 PS (114.0 kW), or a 2.4L K24A engine rated at 162 PS (119.2 kW). In the Stepwgn, they use a timing chain, as the engine is of an interference design. The 2.0L model retained a 4-speed automatic transmission, whilst the FWD 2.4L model was fitted with a CVT transmission. At the month of November 2005, sales of Stepwgn in Japan reached 7,093 units. The Modulo Stepwgn Concept and Stepwgn Modulo Concept X Final Room are concept cars based on

660-532: Is said to have an image problem by some, in particular Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson , who remarked in a 1997 Top Gear episode that "...the Nissan Serena was about as seductive as a skip and as desirable as an old shoe." By 2000, the Nissan Serena was described as the worst new car sale on Britain, by Top Gear' s Buyers Guide , with "absolutely nothing to recommend it for". Although

704-687: The CD20ET . The Nissan Vanette was a series of small vans manufactured in Spain by Nissan alongside the European market Serena models. The van was produced in two versions, the Vanette E, which shared the basic body shell with the Nissan Serena people carrier, differing only in not having rear windows and passenger seats, and the Vanette Cargo, which was longer and had a higher roof line from behind

748-675: The Eco Motor , which is an alternator that is used for Nissan's Serena having an idling stop mechanism and capable of restarting an engine, upgraded. Nissan added a lead sub-battery in the engine room for extended energy regeneration capacity. The Serena has a fuel economy of 15.2 km/L (approx 35.8 mpg) under the JC08 test mode . In Indonesia, the C26 Serena was locally assembled and went on sale in January 2013. The Autech version of

792-578: The Nissan Serena and Toyota Noah . Although the size of the car was decreased, interior space remained unchanged thanks to a new low-floor chassis, which also improved the handling of the vehicle. The overall length had been shortened, though the platform retained the Civic-based design and employed a thin plastic fuel tank in order to provide a low floor, which was covered in panelling meant to evoke wood flooring . Japanese models went on sale on 27 May 2005 at Honda dealers. The third-generation Stepwgn

836-691: The 160 PS (118 kW) 2.5-liter QR25DE engine joined to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. In the People's Republic of China , the Serena Mk. II was sold by Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile in the form of the Taiwanese Yulon version while being rebadged to Yuxuan or Yumsun under the Dongfeng brand. Another restyled, rebadged, and renamed version called the Dongfeng Succe and

880-538: The C27 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid was launched on 14 May 2018 as a 7-seater locally assembled MPV and available in two trim levels: Highway Star and Premium Highway Star. In Singapore, an e-Power powered C27 Nissan Serena was displayed during the 2019 Singapore Motor Show. In Indonesia, the C27 Serena was launched on 19 February 2019 and is fully imported from Japan. The C27 Serena received

924-769: The Highway Star and the Autech do. The C24 Serena was also manufactured by Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia . In Taiwan, a lengthened version of the Serena C24 has been manufactured by Yulon under the Nissan label. The Taiwanese Serena is 141 mm (5.6 in) longer than the original, all behind the C-pillar. The Taiwanese version was in production until 2012 and only available with

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968-673: The Highway Star trim was added in September 2013. The facelift version of the C26 Serena was launched on 13 March 2015. In Malaysia, Tan Chong launched Nissan Serena S-Hybrid in July 2013 being fully imported from Japan and only available in one trim level: Highway Star. In November 2014, the facelift version was launched, being locally assembled in Malaysia and available in two trim levels: Highway Star and Premium Highway Star. In July 2016, Impul versions were made available. Nissan unveiled

1012-475: The Nissan Serena handles better than most people expect it to (due to its mid-mounted engine), its power-to-weight ratio is particularly poor, as shown by the 0–100 km/h averages listed below. For those wanting performance cars, the only models with marginally acceptable acceleration are powered by the SR20DE engine, but all models are acceptable for the target family-car user, as shown by sales figures. Largo

1056-481: The Serena as the slowest passenger car in the benchmark 0-60 mph (now 62 mph) test, with the 2.3 L diesel version (added in the mid 1990s) taking 27.8 seconds to reach that speed. Until around 2002, the standard petrol engine was an SR20DE . A variety of other engines were used over the years, including diesels specifically the CD20 (for the commercial van version), CD20T 1,973 cc Diesel Turbo, and

1100-424: The Stepwgn, with around-vehicle sensors. These vehicles were unveiled at the 2006 Tokyo Auto Salon . For 2006, changes to the Stepwgn included: Japanese models went on sale in May 2006. The fourth generation Stepwgn was a full redesign of the model, increasing in height and length but remaining the same width. The Stepwgn Spada model returned with a unique grille and headlamp design. The fourth-generation Stepwgn

1144-567: The Technology Car of the Year at the 2023-2024 Japan Car of the Year awards. 【2022年12月フルモデルチェンジ】日産セレナC28型の外装・内装の情報 Concept car A concept car (also known as a concept vehicle or show vehicle ) is a car made to showcase new styling or new technology. Concept cars are often exhibited at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not be produced . General Motors designer Harley Earl

1188-543: The Waku Waku Gate was dropped in favour of a conventional automatic tailgate. There is also a Stepwgn Air sports mix with a rear spoiler added. Other accessories include different rims and trim changes. The Spada comes with the Emotional Solid with different rims and trim. In the promotion campaign, Honda reused the song Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da from the first gen StepWGN advertising, although this time Honda used

1232-493: The fifth generation Serena on 6 July 2016, and sales began in Japan on 24 August 2016. The all-new Serena received the ProPilot technology , which does lane centering . The system is designed for highway use, and will only be used in single-lane traffic as a means to keep a car between the lines of a lane on the highway. Nissan's system is operational at speeds between 30 km/h (19 mph) and 100 km/h (62 mph), and

1276-707: The front seats. In June 1998, LDV Group entered into an agreement with Nissan to sell a rebranded version of the Vanette Cargo. This was named the LDV Cub and was sold alongside the Vanette in Britain. The model was discontinued in 2001 and replaced by a rebadged version of the Renault Trafic called the Nissan Primastar, which is produced in Luton , England and Barcelona , Spain. The Nissan Serena Mk1

1320-464: The interior design and body largely remained unchanged, for example, addition of airbags and bench seats for the second and third rows. Each facelift model can be identified by front grille design which was updated in 1994 and 1997. In European markets, the C23 Serena had 1.6 or 2.0 L petrols, or 2.3 L diesel engines LD23. Trim levels were LX, SLX, SGX and SGXi. Auto Express once named

1364-449: The latter is only offered with e-Power and has 7-seater capacity. Since September 2024, optional “e-4ORCE” four-wheel-drive option became available for the e-Power X, XV and Highway Star V grades. The sixth generation Serena was launched in Singapore on 13 May 2024. It is only offered with e-Power petrol hybrid, with either Premium 8-seater variant and Highway Star Prestige 7-seater variants. The Indonesian market sixth-generation Serena

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1408-587: The range, as well as the addition of a number of convenience features. Japanese models went on sale in August 1997 at Honda's Primo, Verno and Clio networks. The Stepwgn Almas, whose name is derived from the Spanish alma ("heart"; "soul"), was equipped with a second-row seat lift for elderly and physically handicapped passengers. A version of the Stepwgn with a pop-up observation tent and fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) body, designed for outdoor leisure pursuits,

1452-424: The second row of seats is folded flat). A 2.0L Honda K20A i-VTEC engine provided the second-generation Stepwgn with 160 PS (117.7 kW; 157.8 hp), improving both driving performance and fuel economy. Some parts were stiffened in order to further enhance driving performance. The vehicle was unveiled at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show . In addition to the second-row seat lift, the 2001 Stepwgn Almas included

1496-405: The years. Earlier versions were front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a live axle mounted on leaf springs , while the following generations are front-wheel drive or 4WD . The Serena is designed to comply with Japanese vehicle class , which means its external dimensions are restricted to 4.7 meters in length and 1.7 meters in width. It slots below the larger Nissan Elgrand in Japan as

1540-458: Was available in seven trim levels: G, G L Package, L, Li, Spada S, Spada Z and Spada Zi. The 2.4-litre engine was dropped from the lineup, with only a 2.0-litre option available. The Stepwgn was available with either front- or four-wheel-drive across the range. Japanese models went on sale in October 2009. For the month of July 2013, sales of the Stepwgn reached 6,715 units. The Modulo Stepwgn

1584-557: Was based on the Civic to reduce costs (starting from ¥1,548,000 and going up to ¥2,368,000). The passenger side was fitted with a sliding door for easier access. To improve profitability, further cost reduction measures were used, such as there being only one engine and transmission option—a two-litre inline-four and a 4-speed automatic transmission —and the vehicle's design reduced the use of steel panels and parts. Changes for 1997 included standardizing ABS and dual SRS airbags throughout

1628-632: Was discontinued and replaced by an all-new version that is now based on the Toyota Noah starting in 2022, when the fourth generation Noah was released. Like the larger Elgrand, a tuned, modified version of the Serena is available by Autech . Models were manufactured in Japan from 1991 onwards, and many were imported into Australasia and the United Kingdom. Nissan produced many different trim levels - FX, SX etc. Full-Auto (full-time) 4WD versions were also produced providing greater stability and better handling. The naturally aspirated 2.3 L diesel

1672-520: Was introduced in April 2015. With an all-new 1.5-litre direct injection VTEC Turbo engine, the fifth generation Stepwgn features a functional cabin space, as well as a novel two-way tailgate called the Waku Waku Gate, derived from the Japanese term wakuwaku ( わくわく , "exciting") . The Waku Waku Gate either functions as a traditional upwards-opening tailgate, or a smaller door that opens to the side for easier third-row access and cargo loading. The Stepwgn

1716-459: Was never manufactured for the Japanese market and its seating arrangement and interior fittings are not the same as the 2.0 L petrol (SR20DE), 2.0 L diesel CD20 and turbo-diesel CD20T models manufactured in Japan for the local market. It was exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealerships called Nissan Bluebird Store . Throughout its production the C23 model underwent several facelifts although

1760-434: Was previewed in August 2023 at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show . It went on sale in July 2024 at the same yearly event. For the sixth-generation, the Serena is only available with the e-Power series hybrid powertrain, and is offered in a sole trim level, Highway Star. Nissan Serena won Technology Award at 2023-2024 Japan car of the year. Nissan has announced that the Serena minivan has been awarded

1804-435: Was refreshed in September 2017. The Stepwgn Spada Hybrid has a 3-mode powertrain which can switch between EV, hybrid, or engine drive modes. It also has a Sport drive mode. It is equipped with a Honda Sensing system, which assists the driver with parking by controlling steering. The sixth-generation Stepwgn was unveiled on 7 January 2022. It is available in three models: Air, Spada, and Spada Premium Line. For this generation,

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1848-558: Was sold at Japanese Honda dealers from January 1998. The Stepwgn received a facelift in May 1999. The appearance of the headlights was altered and the rear license plate was moved down. The second-generation Stepwgn debuted in April 2001, largely based on the first generation. It used a design geared towards families with children. The Stepwgn retained the sliding door located on one side, and its seating allowed for four different seating arrangements: "play mode" (sitting opposite each other), "food mode", "sleep mode", and "cargo mode" (wherein

1892-526: Was the model name used for a Nissan passenger van based on the C23 Serena between 1992 and 1998. Unlike the previous Largo, which was essentially a widened C22 Nissan Vanette , the W30 Largo was a totally rebodied, wider Serena with more equipment such as four-wheel-drive. It was exclusive to Nissan Satio Store locations as a large load carrying vehicle next to the Sunny . The Largo was available with either

1936-442: Was unveiled at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show in 2003. For the first 6 months of 2004, sales of the Stepwgn in Japan reached 24,389 units. Announced on 26 May 2005, the third-generation Stepwgn had a much more aerodynamic design than its predecessors. Unlike the previous generations, which only featured sliding doors on one side, the third generation featured sliding doors on both sides, in order to compete with other minivans such as

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