Nissan Serena Price in Kenya and full review

Nissan Serena’s price in Kenya might make you consider getting this vehicle, it is priced slightly below its competitors. Additionally, there are different models to pick from and they come with their own prices. To help you with the decision of whether this is the perfect car for you, we have compiled a price list of Nissan Serena in Kenya plus a full review.

Introduction to Nissan Serena

In the class of Minivan cars, Nissan Serena is among the ones available to choose from. If you are considering this car, then this is the right article to help you with the decision. Below, we are going to look at the full specifications of the vehicle, the prices of the Nissan Serena for sale in Kenya and a review.

The car was introduced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan in 1991. Since then, there have been five generations. The fifth-generation was released in 2016 and it is still in production. The main rivals of Nissan Serena are Noah, Voxy, Mazda Biante and Honda Stepwagon.

Suggested reading: Toyota Noah vs Toyota Voxy full comparison.

Nissan Serena Price in Kenya

Most of the cars from dealers in the country are secondhand from abroad. They are 7 years old or less. Below is a list of prices for the various used abroad Nissan Serena models that you can import, this includes the cost in towns like Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nairobi, Nakuru, etc.

There are those cars car models that you can only buy from local owners since they are more than seven years old. Here is the cost of locally used Nissan Serena vehicles.

The above prices might vary depending on the seller, condition of the vehicle and market forces. With Ksh 1.5M and above, you can be sure of getting a Nissan Serena car in good condition.

Nissan Serena Full specifications

In order to decide whether you are going to get a car, you check its cost and if it is within your budget, you check its specifications. Let’s hence look at the features of Serena below so that you can decide if it suits your needs and taste.

1. Nissan Serena exterior

The car, just like its competitors has a boxy shape and front nose. The look is not that attractive but it’s understandable for any min van.

Here is a list of features to expect from the outside:

• This a 5 doors vehicle(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
• The ground clearance is 6.3 inches which is slightly below the recommended 6.5 inches in Kenya
• The car also comes with rare dual electric sliding doors
• Noticeably from the outside are the large windows
• Standard trims come with steel rims while the higher grades wheels are fitted with alloy rims
• Foglights are not common in most models of the Serena
• From behind, you won’t fail to notice the long taillights
• Finally, there are different colors to pick from to one taste

2. Nissan Serena interior

Serena boasts a large interior that is comfortable for passengers, it can also be converted into a cargo-carrying cabin.

Here is what the interior is like:

• Serena comes either as an eight-seater or seven-seater car, it has three rows
• The legroom is great in both the front and second row, the row third might feel tight for tall people. However, seats are adjustable allowing one to assume a comfortable seating position
• The boot space is good and can carry sizeable luggage. Additionally, one can fold the second and third-row seats to form a cargo-carrying van
• In the cabin, you will find more storage spaces, this includes cupholders, a foldable table with cup holders, a glove box, center box, etc
• On the dashboard is a tech-enabled infotainment system
• For safety purposes, Nissan Serena has SRS airbags and curtain airbags

3. Nissan Serena engine specs

The engine of  Serena gives recommendable power although it is associated with various problems such as overheating.

Here is what the engine has to offer:

• You can choose between a 2.0L petrol engine or a 2.0L hybrid engine
• The consumption of the 2.0L petrol engine is about 15.4km/l while the hybrid one can cover up to 18.9km/l
• When it comes to drive type, you can choose between a Front Wheel Drive(FF) and All-Wheel Drive(AWD)
• The power ranges between 129ps and 160ps depending on the other engine configurations
• The recent models of Seren come with a CVT(Continous Variable Transmission) instead of the gearbox system
• Lastly, the tank capacity is 60 Liters

Other features include Anti-lock Braking System(ABS), Electric Brake Force(EBS), Vehicle Dynamic Contol(VDC) and hill start assist.

The FF Serena is suited for smooth/paved roads, it consumes less fuel but will not perform well on rough roads. If you are planning to use the vehicle around rough roads, you should go for the 4WD. However, Nissan Serena might not be the best car for offroad driving and you might consider other vehicles that are more powerful and stable on such grounds.

Conclusion

Nissan Serena Price in Kenya is not as high as those of its competitor minivans. However, this car is not very reliable and several problems such as CVT transmission issues and overheating have been reported by previous owners, this means you will be risking having a car with high maintenance costs because of frequent problems. If you have an open maintenance budget, you can go for this car, otherwise, consider getting a more reliable van from the rivals list.