Nissan Serena 2023 has officially debuted in Japan. The price for the latest Nissan Serena is equivalent, starting from IDR 313 million to IDR 543 million. Of course, there are many new things in the Nissan Serena 2023.
The presence of the latest Nissan Serena will face the Toyota Voxy as its strongest rival. But in the MPV class marketed in Indonesia, for cars priced at IDR 500 million, there is also the Toyota Kijang Innova Zenix. The family car is marketed at Rp. 419 million - Rp. 611 million.
Both the Nissan Serena 2023 vs the Toyota Innova Zenix are interesting to compare. This is because the Innova Zenix, which costs IDR 500 million, is also equipped with a hybrid engine, just like the Serena e-Power.
Dimensions Nissan Serena 2023 vs Toyota Innova Zenix
First, let's compare the dimensions. From a physical perspective, the two cars are very different. Serena has a boxy body shape, aka boxy, while the Innova Zenix now has an SUV-like design.
The 2023 Nissan Serena is 4,765 mm long, 1,895 mm high and 1,715 mm wide. It turns out that Serena's body is only slightly adrift compared to the Innova Zenix, even less in height than the Innova.
Nissan Serena Exterior Design vs Toyota Innova Zenix
Apart from the different body types, the design character between the Serena 2023 and the Innova Zenix is also quite different. Nissan has done a lot of overhauling their flagship boxy MPV. Starting from implementing the latest design language with Nissan's signature V-Motion grille which is paired with LEDs.
The windshield is made wide, because according to Nissan this can make the driver see wider and improve outward visibility. To facilitate access into the cabin, this car is equipped with sliding doors that can operate automatically without using hands or hands-free.
The Toyota Innova Zenix underwent a total overhaul because of the design of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform like other Toyota car models that are marketed globally. On the face already uses a new grille design plus narrower lights. This car is also equipped with DRL lights just below the main lights.
The Innova Zenix also looks muscular, thanks to the lines that run along the side of the body, starting from the bumper to touching the stern of the rear lights. Overall, this car looks like a combination of a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and a Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV).
Interior of Nissan Serena vs Toyota Innova Zenix
Having a wheelbase of up to 2,850 mm means that the Innova Zenix has increased its wheelbase by up to 100 mm compared to the previous Innova. This enlarged dimension certainly has an impact on an increasingly spacious cabin space.
Moreover, the TNGA platform is able to produce a wider cabin feel thanks to the flat cabin floor. In addition, the new TNGA-based frame structure can increase body rigidity, reduce the weight of the car, and reduce sound entering the car's cabin.
But about the spaciousness of the cabin, Serena is superior. Judging from the wheelbase alone, it has won 295 mm from the Innova Zenix. Not only that, the driver's side gets 120 mm extra legroom compared to the previous generation.
Complete Features of Nissan Serena vs Toyota Innova Zenix
There are many new features in Serena 2023. Such as sliding doors that can operate automatically without using hands or hands-free. Then the seat is already using waterproof material. Then all the passenger seats have pockets for storing cellphones, USB ports, AC control, and Wi-Fi.
One interesting thing about this car, this car is equipped with ProPilot 2.0 technology which is claimed to be the world's first advanced driver assistance technology for the minivan type.
These safety features also include ProPILOT Park which can record parking position, steering, accelerator, brakes, gear changes to the parking brake. Everything is controlled automatically with one button.
Then there is ProPilot Remote Parking, where the car can move with a remote control. This allows cars to enter and exit smoothly from tight spaces, for easy loading or unloading of goods. That way, those who are not good at parking can feel calmer.
The Innova Zenix is no less complete in its features. The highest type has a panoramic sunroof installed. Then the seat is also a type of captain seat with footrests. Rear seat passengers in the second row each get a 10-inch rear seat entertainment monitor.
For the hybrid type, the Innova Zenix has also been armed with Toyota Safety Sense. Apart from that there are also 6 airbags, Hill Start Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Vehicle Stability Control and Panoramic View Monitor.
Both Have Hybrid Engine Options
Nissan Serena 2023 is offered with two engine options. The first is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine. The machine with the MR20DD code has a power of 150 PS and has a torque of 200 Nm. The engine is then combined with a CVT automatic transmission and there are front wheel drive (FWD) and 4 wheel drive (4WD) options.
Then there is also a three-cylinder 1.4-liter e-Power hybrid engine type coded HR14DDe-EM57 which is combined with a single electric motor. This Serena hybrid is capable of producing 163 PS of power with 315 Nm of torque but only exists with the FWD wheel drive type.
For the Innova Zenix, Toyota has pinned a new 2.0L petrol and 2.0L hybrid engine. For the non-hybrid variant, this car is equipped with a gasoline engine coded M20A-FKS Dynamic Force Engine with 174 PS and 204 Nm of torque.
In the hybrid variant, this car is equipped with a 1,987 cc M20A-FXS engine with the Atkinson cycle which is capable of releasing up to 152 PS of power and 187 Nm of torque. Both non-hybrid and hybrid use the FWD system.
Conclusion
The Nissan Serena 2023 hasn't entered Indonesia yet, but in the medium MPV class this car is already famous for its comfort. Can this newest Serena beat the domination of the Kijang Innova?
