New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid open for booking

EDARAN Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has announced that the fifth-generation new Nissan Serena S-Hybrid is now open for booking, and is expected to be launched next month.
The new Serena S-Hybrid follows it predecessors in a 2.0L twin continuously variable-valve timing control) engine, paired with XTronic continuously variable transmission with Adaptive Shift Control; with a maximum power output at 148hp (at 6,000rpm) with a torque of 200Nm at 4,400rpm. Adoption of the new dual arm tensioner produces a lower tension on the arm belt to reduce power lost and increase fuel efficiency.
The powertrain is a compact hybrid system. It mounts an upgraded version of the ECO motor that controls the Idling Stop system and provides additional torque assist in start-up acceleration. It also acts as an alternator to facilitate energy recuperation during deceleration and braking.
Improvements to the engine have resulted in the best-in-class fuel economy of 14.2 km per litre (NEDC R101) earning the new Serena S-Hybrid the Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) status.
The MPV takes a revolutionary step forward with an array of Nissan Intelligent Mobility (NIM) features, which include:
- First-in-class Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM).
- Four cameras that provide a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of the vehicle for easier navigation.
- Intelligent Moving Object Detection (I-MOD) detects moving objects surrounding the vehicle to alert the driver.
- Hands-free dual power sliding doors that operate by a simple quick kick below the door to open or close.
- Seven captain seats with seven USB-powered ports for each passenger’s electronic device charging needs.
The new Serena S-Hybrid comes with six airbags as standard feature, while other safety features include Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Hill Start Assist (HSA), and Child Seat Retainer with Top Tether (Isofix x2).
You can view the new Serena S-Hybrid at selected shopping malls from tomorrow onwards. At these island displays and roadshows, you can also download a special augmented reality application (available on Android and IOS) to preview the vehicle in real-time with a digital tour of the new MPV.
Details of viewing schedule as follows:
Island display schedule
April 3-8: AEON KB, Kota Baru (Kelantan), IPC Shopping Mall, Petaling Jaya.
April 5-8: Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya.
April 6-8: Vivacity Megamall, Kuching.
April 7-8: Imago Times Square, Kota Kinabalu.
April 11-15: Alamanda Mall, Putrajaya.
April 12-15: AEON Seremban 2, Seremban.
April 17-22: AEON Shah Alam, Selangor.
April 20-22: Sutera Mall, Johor Baru.
April 23-29: Sunway Pyramid, Sunway.
April 25-29: One Utama, Petaling Jaya.
April 26-29: Queensbay Mall, Penang; Mydin MITC, Melaka.
April 27-29: Melawati Mall, Kuala Lumpur; 1 Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.
April 27- May 1: IOI City Mall, Putrajaya.
April 3-6: Starling Mall, Petaling Jaya; Ipoh Parade, Ipoh; Gurney Plaza, Penang.
Roadshow schedule
April 3-8: AEON Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru.
April 6-8: Leisure Mall Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
April 26-29: MAI Autoshow @ MAEPS, Serdang; Kuantan City Mall, Kuantan.
May 2-6: Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur.
May 3-6: Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang.
May 4-6: Setia City Convention Centre.