it really doubts me is tis mpv cbu from japan. The cheap plastics are almost like proton quality and thats the main reason i choose Ngl instead of exora.
Somemore the welding joints at both front doors shows significant poor wormanship. There are plenty of gaps left unsealed or with poor match. Its so unbelievable tats the JAPANESE quality or workmanship.
TCM tis time really disappointed nissan fans especially who owns a NGL. The most hurting part is they pushing the trade in price so low even their own car( 40%+ depreciation for merely 3yrs car) and I m forced to give up over serena.Imagine that how much more going to lose in the coming 3yrs with tis serena.
The stragegy made by TCM really makes big profit to their organization but it does fatally damage their image and reputation here.

Now wonders korean make could better....

Just overpriced as TCM too ambitious,they still thinking consumers like 10yrs back mentality that: new version must not cheaper than existing version even it is hybrid version.
H brand already putting their new hybrid version cheaper than some CKD one .
TCM just reluctant to return the tax exemption benefits to consumers.

Be frank either quality or level of refinement, the Serena S-Hybrid still not reaching RM 150k price level in most malaysian's mind.

Its almost identical to the NV 200 van , thats the result of nissan cost savings strategy, too much items shared over the same platform.......

Brother, Polo and Golf and Jetta are not same segment, all having different width, thread and wheel base .
Not like Nissan all Latio, Sylphy, NV200 , Grand Livina, Xgear and Serena all ridiculously same width, thread and suspension system even they are being sold at different car segment market.

Alright you just buy NV200/Hiace and spent 50k for adding accessories then you can get MPV called "van with proper local distributor with warranty" loh.

This post has been edited by sianglee: Aug 19 2013, 12:20 PM

Heard from the SA the original Serena launching plan is with normal CD player and sold at RM 147k .
RM 149k-RM147k diff is only 2k niah, how can this Navigation system worth RM3,300 is a real myth oh.

Not specific reason just really disappointed with what TC offered to malaysian as such well reputable brand since many years back. My dad owns old old sunny, I have a Grand Livina too. I'm not hating TC but want to voice out the disaapointment that they are no longer offering the kind worth for money car for normal family ...

Alright mr feelfree you may got your point somewhere. Im not here to bash any car or product but to share what i feel and noticed.

undeniable Serena is nice in certain aspect,like the new 2.0 dual cvtc engine. It does deliver nissan's strength in building refined, smooth and quiet engine.
I just don like the interior and wrong positioned price tag by TC.

And Im not here to promte any other brand, otherwise someone may think that im the famous mr J who always attack nissan products.

This post has been edited by sianglee: Aug 19 2013, 09:43 PM

I did cancelled my order too for this Serena hybrid just before the hari raya, but it due to the low trade in value and the similar loan rate problem as Frustrated Customers mentioned.

so far anybody achieve tye 15.2km/l fuel consumption as stated by nissan?

Haha at last someone agreed with me..
Anyway Serena is really the best in the class for 2.0 l minivan . Only the price not justified . I remember rm 150k can get the 2.4l 7seater Grandis in few years back, much better spec but pity come with 4 speed AT only.

[quote=frank76,Nov 14 2013, 10:25 AM]
[quote=cheekin36,Nov 14 2013, 10:31 AM]
Serena challenger >>> Mazda Biante Skyactiv-G 2.0 newly launch at Malaysia yesterday.

RM146,000 OTR. Info taken out fr paultan.org
Base on net info, Mazda JC08 FC rate is only 14.8 l/km, still Serena FC better 15.2. .

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RM 146k CBU biante is a big slap to TC Serena which enjoy the full tax exemption and sold at much higher price tag.
Serena tops the sale in japan is purely becos of the great tax exemption for hybrid car which is resulted in much cheaper price compare tot any other mid size mpv there.

This post has been edited by sianglee: Nov 14 2013, 10:56 AM

If no money issue i will choose Big Elgrand which is even better than ODDisey ...

Just went to TC showroom for paying installment. The salesman promoting SERENA with RM 6 k cash rebate + DVD set.

Really good offer..

Just visited Bermaz Motor at Glen Marie..
Found the Biante very attractive. It seems much spacious and luxurious with the beige colour leather interoir...

No unit for test drive unit yet, have to wait untill year ends .
Anyway the salesman did started the engine in the showroom as i requested to see how the digital display works on the dash.
Found the radiator fan sound is quite loud, may be the 12: 1 compression ratio skyactiv engine needs more cooling power...

Where u test the car, anyway i'm more concern about body roll for such Tall minivan...

Try the Biante , its something in between Mazda 8 and Serena. Hopes it satisfied both of you and wife.
One display unit available now at Bermaz Motor Glenmarie.

I'm not the Mazda salesman but just to share with you that Biante could be more powerful and look more luxury.
But worries about the new skyactiv engine. Got pros and cons for both SERENA and Biante, choose what suites u most.

Check this out bro, the periodical mantenance fee quite expensive.
Especially at each 20k km interval. Not detail on itemise service yet.
But the list is down here.

Need to check with the service center. They have the detail itemised bill. Some are not really critical like brake pad change or balancing service. I suspect the rm 600+ at 20k km meant for 4 brake pad replacement as single pair normally cos 300.

Bro got any uphill experience such as Genting or Cameron?
Quite concerned about the power and also body roll on curvy road.