2026 Nissan Serena Review: Custom Grille Options and Enhanced Technology

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22/12/2025

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Overview and Core Information

Nissan has released a revised Serena minivan for 2026, aimed mainly at Japan. The van gains new styling cues, upgraded cabin tech plus multiple practical grade packages - yet it keeps the same engines as before. With the Quest gone from North America, the Serena remains Nissan's lone minivan. It faces the Toyota Noah, Toyota Voxy, Honda Step WGN besides Mitsubishi Delica D:5.

Technical Features and Parameters

Two engines are offered - a 2.0-litre petrol unit rated at 148 hp but also an e-Power hybrid set up that delivers 161 hp. Shoppers pick either front wheel drive or all wheel drive. Grade levels start at ¥2,785,200 (about $17,700) and climb to ¥5,099,600 (around $32,400) for the top e-Power Autech.

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The most visible change is the grille - its size as well as pattern depend on grade. Highway Star V, Autech and e-Power Luxion wear a large, body colour grille that flows into a reshaped bumper and new vertical LED lamps. Lower grades keep a smaller, simpler grille.

Design Highlights or Practicality

The cabin still offers three rows for seven or eight people. For 2026 Nissan adds Tailor Fit upholstery that lets buyers choose colours and trims. A 12.3-inch centre screen now runs NissanConnect with Google maps also voice help built in - ProPilot NaviLink is gone - yet the Intelligent Around View Monitor stays and shows a bird's-eye view to ease parking.

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An optional 15.6-inch roof screen faces the second next to third rows. The Multi Box package places a huge storage case behind the rear seats - the lid flips over to serve as a table or bench. The Multi Bed package folds the seats flat and adds a mattress for quick overnight stops. Captain chairs return, but footrests are now a dealer accessory.

Market Position plus Industry Observation

The update follows the minivan trend that prizes comfort, on line services and personal touches. Nissan left the U.S. van field to SUVs - yet the Serena still sells well in Japan - meeting family needs. Rivals match most features - yet grade linked grilles or Google-ready infotainment give the Serena its own look. Leaving the engines alone fits the mid cycle habit of changing skin and software, not hardware.

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Technical Explanation in Simple Terms

In the e-Power set up the petrol engine never turns the wheels - it spins a generator that feeds a battery but also a single electric motor drives the van. The result is quiet, brisk acceleration and low fuel use in stop-and-go traffic. The Intelligent Around View Monitor stitches images from four cameras into one 360-degree picture on the dash so drivers see curbs, poles or toys behind the van.

Sliding-door switches remain only on the front console as well as the second row side wall - the third row switch is deleted to stop children from opening the door by mistake. Google Built-in means maps, music and voice help run without plugging in a phone.

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Deliveries begin in February 2026 keeping the Serena in Nissan's line up as a practical, tech rich people carrier.

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