2022 (C28) Nissan Serena to get updated e-Power and ProPilot 2.0
Arvind · Nov 30, 2021 02:37 PM
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Next-year could see the introduction of the all-new 2022 'C28' Nissan Serena in Japan.
Roughly six years after the C27 Nissan Serena’s debut, Nissan’s MPV will receive a huge boost in styling, safety features as well as an updated e-Power drivetrain.
BestCarWeb reports that the C28 Serena will receive an updated 1.2-litre e-Power drivetrain that will output more power than the current Serena e-Power’s 136 PS and 320 Nm (rumoured 140 PS)whilst consuming less fuel.
Design cues mirroring those seen on the new Ariya EV and Note
Though the overall proportions will largely be similar, the biggest aesthetic change will be the new front end design, which showcases Nissan’s latest generation V-Motion grille, as well as styling cues borrowed from the Nissan Ariya and Note.
Another noticeable change, at least from the brief teases seen so far, is the new “spur line” – basically the lower window edge / line of the Serena.
Current C27 Serena with rising "spur line"
The next-gen model will feature a elegant straight line like the larger Nissan Elgrand, instead of the busy looking line the C26 and C27 Serenas have.
Besides the changes in design – the 2022 Serena will also be equipped with the latest-generation ProPilot ADAS suite.
Dubbed ProPilot 2.0, which offers hands-off highway driving, as well as hands-on guided lane changing abilities – much like Tesla’s Autopilot.
Less is known about the interior of the 2022 Serena at this point, although BestCarWeb reports that Nissan will considering a new a more sophisticated third-row seat storage method (perhaps fold-flat), as opposed to the fold and flip-up type featured the current model.
Current generation Serena features flip and fold-up type third-row seats
The all-new Nissan Serena is slated to debut in Japan around September 2022, and is expected to offer the familiar Highway Star, Autech and Nismo trim packages as well.
Arvind can't remember a time when he didn't wheel around a HotWheels car. This love evolved into an interest in Tamiya and RC cars and finally the real deal 1:1 scale stuff. Passion finally lead to formal training in Mechanical Engineering. Instead of the bigger picture, he obsesses with the final drive ratio and spring rates of cars and spends the weekends wondering why a Perodua Myvi is so fast.
