Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is getting into the
festive spirit early by introducing a new Imperial Red colour for the Nissan
Serena S-Hybrid, specifically for the range-topping Premium Highway Star
variant. The new hue is part of a two-tone scheme applied on the seven-seat
MPV, with the roof, rear spoiler and side mirrors all painted black. This look
is reminiscent of what you’ll find with the X-Trail X-Tremer that was launched
in February last year.
ETCM also expanded the SUV’s colour
options to include two new ones – Brilliant White and Tungsten Silver. Much
like the existing Passion Red, the new finishes are applied on many parts of
the car’s body, with the exception of the roof, roof rails, rear spoiler, side
mirrors and 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels that are painted black.
Beyond the revised colour palletes, both models are
unchanged in terms of specifications. The Serena’s powertrain consists of a
MR20DD 2.0 litre direct-injected four-cylinder petrol engine (150 PS/200 Nm),
an Xtronic CVT and an ECO electric motor (2.6 PS/48 Nm) that replaces the
starter motor.
In Premium Highway Star, features include LED
headlamps, 16-inch wheels, a Clarion head unit with a 6.75-inch touchscreen,
combination leather upholstery in either black or two-tone Truffle Brown and
Chestnut, single-zone auto climate control, rear air-con controls, keyless
entry and start, as well as a 10.1-inch roof-mounted LCD rear display.
Meanwhile, the X-Trail X-Tremer gets two engines –
2.0 litre (144 PS/200 Nm) and 2.5 litre (171 PS/233 Nm) – both mated to an
Xtronic CVT. Nissan’s All Mode Intelligent 4X4-i system is available only with
the larger-capacity engine.
Highlights include front X-Face cladding, a chrome
rear bumper protector and on the inside, luxurious Nappa leather seats finished
in black.
