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Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

NISSAN Serena 1999-2012 6 Photos
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Nissan built its brand awareness on the utility vehicle segment's backbone, where it succeeded in offering dependable vehicles for contractors and construction sites.

While the first generation was trustworthy, reliable, and affordable, its design was dull and unconvincing. That wasn't a real problem for a utility vehicle, but the sales departments noticed that critic from customers and asked for a better-looking car. That didn't come until the second generation, in 1999, which was also offered as a minivan for selected markets.

The vehicle's raked front side made it look more like an MPV, even if under its new body was still a ladder-frame chassis built to carry heavy loads on various terrains. The contemporary front design with a large front grille and four headlights enhanced the exterior look. Its dual sliding doors on the sides made easier access to the cabin. The pillar-mounted taillights were big and mounted upper in the rear to be protected from parking scratches.

Inside, Nissan offered the Serena seating for up to seven passengers, but a more luxurious version with fewer seats was available. The carmaker installed the gear selector on the dashboard next to the steering wheel to clear-up the floor between the front passengers.

Under the hood, Nissan placed a 2.0-liter gasoline engine paired to a CVT gearbox. It used the same transmission for the 2.5-liter diesel version, which was available on selected markets.

NISSAN Serena 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  1 gasoline engine
  • 2.0 CVT (145 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 2.5 CVT (150 HP)

NISSAN Serena
2.0 CVT (145 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 CVT (145 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:106.6 KW @ 6400 RPM
145 HP @ 6400 RPM
143 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque:132 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
179 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:103 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT (Xtronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
DIMENSIONS
Length:178 in (4521 mm)
Width:66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height:72 in (1829 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.7 in (1,481/1,466 mm)
Wheelbase:106.1 in (2695 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3549 lbs (1610 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4542 lbs (2060 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)

NISSAN Serena
2.5 CVT (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5 CVT (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2488 cm3
Power:110.3 KW @ 4000 RPM
150 HP @ 4000 RPM
148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT (Xtronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
DIMENSIONS
Length:178 in (4521 mm)
Width:66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height:72 in (1829 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.7 in (1,481/1,466 mm)
Wheelbase:106.1 in (2695 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3792 lbs (1720 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4762 lbs (2160 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
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