2017 Nissan Serena Technical Specifications Leaked

Aside from Japan, test mules have been spotted in the USA too, where the current Serena isn’t sold.

According to a report on livedoor Blog, the 2017 Nissan Serena will be announced in August 2016 and go on sale in September 2016 in Japan. The 2016 Serena measures 4,685/4,770 mm in length, 1,695/1,735 mm in width and 1,865/1,975 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,860 mm. In comparison, the 2017 Serena will measure 4,690/4,755 mm in length, 1,695/1,745 mm in width and 1,865 mm in height.

The 2017 Nissan Serena will be available with two-tone exterior, with red and black being the signature scheme. Other features/changes mentioned in the report are automatic sliding door, cap-less fuel filler, thinner A-pillar, three interior schemes and Panasonic 9-inch infotainment system.

The report doesn’t say anything about the powertrain of the 2017 Nissan Serena, but does mention that it will have a fuel economy rating of 17.2 km/l (JC08 test cycle). The 2016 Nissan Serena has a hybrid powertrain which consists of the MR20DD 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 108 kW (147 PS/144.77 hp) and 210 Nm of torque in the the 2WD models and 106 kW (144 PS/142.09 hp) and 207 Nm of torque in the 4WD models, married to the SM23 electric motor generating 1.8 kW (2.4 PS/2.41 hp) and 53.6 Nm of torque. The XTRONIC continuously variable transmission is standard across the range.