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Nissan SerenaToyota Noah
Mandai score
7/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 2,500,000
KSh 2,400,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mini Vans
Mini Vans
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Serena Highway Star V / e-Power Highway Star / Rider
Noah Si / Hybrid X / S-G
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,770 mm
4,695 mm (R80) / 4,695 mm (R90)
Width
1,740 mm
1,695 mm (Standard) / 1,735 mm (Si / S-Z)
Height
1,865 mm
1,825 mm
Wheelbase
2,860 mm
2,850 mm
Ground clearance
160 mm
160 mm
Boot space
Fully expandable 8-seat cargo area
280 L (3rd row up) / 1,100 L (3rd row folded)
Kerb weight
1,670 kg
1,600 kg
Seats
7 or 8
7 or 8
Specifications
Engine
1.2L e-Power Hybrid / 2.0L MR20DD S-Hybrid
2.0L 3ZR-FAE Valvematic Inline-4
Power
136 hp (e-Power electric motor) / 150 hp (2.0L)
152 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
320 Nm (e-Power instant torque) / 200 Nm
193 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
0–100 km/h
10.2 sec
10.8 sec
Top speed
160 km/h
175 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
26.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.0 km/L (S-Hybrid)
14.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 23.8 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
City
27.5 km/L (e-Power) / 12.5 km/L (S-Hybrid)
12.0 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
Highway
24.0 km/L (e-Power) / 17.2 km/L (S-Hybrid)
16.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 25.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
Tank size
55 L
55 L (Petrol) / 50 L (Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
102 g/km
115 g/km
At a glance
Model
Nissan Serena (C27 / C28 Series)
Toyota Noah (R80 / R90 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
MPV / Minivan
5-Door 7/8-Seater MPV
Seating capacity
7 or 8
7 or 8 seats
Fuel types
Petrol Mild-Hybrid (S-Hybrid), e-Power Hybrid
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,198 cc (e-Power) / 1,997 cc (S-Hybrid)
1,797 cc / 1,986 cc
Transmission
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
Super CVT-i / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
FWD or 4WD
Ground clearance
160 mm
160 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Cavernous 8-seater versatility: Sliding Smart Multi-Center seat configures walk-through aisle.
- Hands-free dual sliding doors: Foot-sensor activated power doors simplify school drop-offs.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 1.2L e-Power and 2.0L S-Hybrid stay under 2.0L threshold.
- Massive 7/8-seater cabin space: Ottoman captain chairs and flat floor layout give unmatched passenger comfort.
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Outstanding hybrid fuel economy: 1.8L Hybrid achieves up to 23.8 km/L combined.
- Exceptional resale value & liquidity: High demand across private buyers and tour transport operators.
What’s not so good
- 160 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over steep drainage dips.
- CVT belt care (S-Hybrid): Demands routine NS-3 fluid replacement.
- Boxy profile sensitive to crosswinds: Requires steady steering during high-speed highway driving on open plains.
- Moderate ground clearance: 160 mm clearance requires care over tall speed bumps when carrying 7 adults.