2020 Nissan Serena E-Power Autech 1.2

2. Engine and Performance

• Drivetrain Architecture: Series Hybrid (e-Power). The wheels are driven 100% by the electric motor. The petrol engine has zero mechanical connection to the wheels and acts purely as an on-board generator to charge the battery.

• Electric Drive Motor: EM57 AC Synchronous Motor

• Electric Motor Output: 136 PS (134 bhp / 100 kW)

• Electric Motor Torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) available instantly from 0 RPM

• Internal Combustion Generator: 1.2-litre (1,198 cc) HR12DE Inline 3-Cylinder Petrol (84 PS / 103 Nm)

• Transmission: Single-Speed Reduction Gear (Automatic)

• Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

• 0–100 km/h: ~10.5 seconds

3. Groundbreaking Performance & Dynamics

• e-Pedal Step Technology: Allows the driver to accelerate, decelerate, and come to a near-complete stop using only the accelerator pedal. Releasing the pedal initiates heavy regenerative braking, converting kinetic energy into electricity while minimizing traditional brake pad wear.

• Instant Electric Torque: Because it drives exactly like a full electric vehicle (EV), the Serena provides completely linear, silent, and instantaneous acceleration without the lag or gear-hunting of traditional CVTs.

• Autech Custom Chassis Tuning: Features a slightly sharpened dampening and steering profile compared to the standard Highway Star or X trims, reducing the typical high-bodied highway sway associated with boxy minivans.

4. Luxury Interior & Sensory Technology

• Autech Signature Cabin: Swaps out flat factory fabrics for premium, custom-stitched dark faux-leather seats detailed with Autech’s signature blue diamond pattern stitchwork and embroidered logos.

• 7-Seater Captain Seat Layout: A spacious 2+2+3 configuration featuring independent second-row captain seats with built-in armrests and slide-and-fold functions for easy third-row entry.

• Dual Hands-Free Power Sliding Doors: Wave a foot under the side sill sensors to automatically glide the side passenger doors open or closed.

• Infotainment & Control: A digital driver display panel providing clear hybrid power flow metrics, coupled with a large central media monitor and independent roof-mounted climate vents for the rear passengers.

5. Safety & Driver Assistance (Safety Package)

• ProPILOT Assist: Semi-autonomous single-lane highway driving assist that automatically handles steering, braking, and distance tracking behind the vehicle ahead.

• Intelligent Around View Monitor (360° Camera): Provides a composite bird’s-eye view of the vehicle, complete with Moving Object Detection to spot stray shopping carts or small children.

• Active Mitigation Suite: Includes Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.

• Smart Rear-View Mirror: Instantly flips from a standard glass mirror to a high-definition video feed from a rear-mounted camera, which is incredibly useful when the boot is packed to the roof with luggage.

6. Exterior Styling Elements

• Autech Dot-Pattern Grille: A stunning, unique metallic front grille treated with individual silver dots, instantly separating it from standard Serena grilles.

• Signature Autech Lighting: Sweeping LED headlights matched with unique Autech metallic-finished lower bumper housings featuring built-in blue LED accent lighting.

• Dual-Opening Tailgate: The rear glass window can open independently from the entire heavy tailgate door, making it incredibly easy to drop grocery bags into the boot when packed into tight parking spaces.

7. Dimensions, Weight, and Towing

• Length / Width / Height: 4,810 mm / 1,740 mm / 1,865 mm

• Wheelbase: 2,860 mm

• Kerb Weight: 1,760 kg (3,880 lbs)

• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 2,145 kg

• Seating Capacity: 7 Passengers

• Boot Capacity: 210 litres (expands beyond 1,200+ litres when third-row seats are folded sideways into the side walls)

• Towing Capacity: Not recommended for heavy towing due to its generator-and-motor EV layout setup.

8. Wheels and Chassis

• Wheels & Tires: Exclusive 16-inch or 17-inch Autech aluminum multi-spoke alloy wheels, riding on 205/50 R17 or 195/65 R15 comfort-oriented touring tires.

• Braking Setup: Ventilated discs up front and solid discs at the rear, heavily assisted by the electric motor’s regenerative deceleration properties.

• Suspension Layout: Independent MacPherson struts up front paired with a compact, space-saving torsion beam layout at the rear to maximize interior passenger volume.

9. Fuel Economy (km/l)

• Combined Cycle: 18.0 – 21.0 km/l (4.7 L/100km – 5.5 L/100km)

• Urban / City Driving: 22.0+ km/l (Highly efficient here because stop-and-go traffic relies entirely on battery storage while using heavy regenerative braking).

• Highway / Country Driving: 15.5 – 17.0 km/l (Slightly lower efficiency at high cruising speeds as the small 1.2L petrol engine must run consistently to feed the high-draw electric motor).

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 55 litres

• Maximum Range: Up to 1,000+ km on a single tank under optimal urban eco-driving cycles.

• Fuel Requirement: Regular Unleaded Petrol (91 Octane or higher).

10. Offroad Capability

• Ground Clearance: 140 mm (strictly optimized for urban roads, highways, and paved estate ramps).

• Wading Depth: Not rated. Heavy puddles or water-logged roads should be navigated with caution to prevent damage to low-mounted high-voltage electric hybrid batteries and wiring looms.

13. Summary

The 2020 Nissan Serena e-Power Autech Safety Package is one of the smartest, most cost-effective premium family movers available. It completely bypasses the traditional, loud, and sluggish feel of older CVT minivans by giving you a 100% electric drive experience. With 73,139 km on the dial, it offers exceptional fuel consumption figures (often exceeding 20 km/l in the city) packed within a beautifully stylized, high-safety cabin that feels more like an executive airport shuttle than a standard family van.

14. Car Rating

• Performance: 7.5/10 (Excellent off-the-line responsiveness, though it tapers off past 120 km/h)

• Luxury & Comfort: 8.5/10 (The Autech leather treatment and captain seats are remarkably comfortable)

• Technology & Innovation: 9.0/10 (One of the best implemented series-hybrid configurations available)

• Fuel Economy: 9.5/10 (Incredibly thrifty for a vehicle capable of carrying 7 full-sized passengers)

• Off-Road Capability: 2/10

• Maintenance Costs: 8.5/10 (Very affordable regular mechanical upkeep)

• Overall Value Score: 8.8/10