agree...

it just like other suv which offer 5+2, which the +2 isnt a real seat

C26 last i heard no more production already and quite sold off during end of last year. This is the salesman told me la.

I don't think it will be so easy coz if it is a 7 seater, then most probably the flooring will be following the e-power layout which does not have the rail tracks for the centre seat as the e-power model has a fixed centre console between the front seats. You can search e-power serena on youtube to see what i mean.

yes..i got you

luckily my family not big up to 8 pax.. 7-seater is still fine for me

the salesman doesnt want to sell c26 to u la.. try other showroom if u want that model. im sure there is stock available but not much

Wow, the 7 seats interior really looks nice to me. One thing that I don't like about my in-law's C26 is the lack of armrest in the middle row, dunno where to put my arms at time

This 7 seats configuration is matching upto Estima level, now Nissan only needs to improve the bloody CVT transmission

This post has been edited by amdxp: Mar 28 2018, 08:14 AM

I see. But then after see see budget also cannot afford. Hahahahaha!!!!

cut the seat, CKD and price still +/- RM5K compared with Nissan HK CBU...
huge profit for TCM..

somemore HK spec for ionize air filtering (Plasmacluster Ions air conditioning outlets)
MY version don't know have or not

This post has been edited by mlamlam: Mar 28 2018, 10:36 AM

Actually yea, 7 seater not that bad. However, in my personal opinion, the price should not breach the RM150k mark then it will be more attractive.

My concern is actually the engine and transmission. A 2.0 with CVT pulling 1.7 tons.....wow. Any C26 users out there that can feedback on the engine performance?

Yes, the 2nd / middle row if fitted with arm rest will be good, not only looks classy but "something" to hold. My mum always complaint on this whenever she sits on my C26

I personally dislikes CVT but many Japanese makes comes with CVT

Hi Antzfield, you mentioned that you own a C26. Is it possible to share your thoughts on the performance of the engine and CVT? E.g. overtaking on highway ok or not?, engine noisy or not, etc..?

Would really appreciate it. Thanks.

Hi! i have been driving this car since 2013 (if my memory serves me right), the CBU model.

I usually switch off the eco mode as i hates it where if econ mode is on, it is very sluggish.

With the econ mode is off, it has more power, won't say very good (my previous 8th gen Accord 2.0 is better) but sufficient, and for normal cruise driving, the engine sound is good and rather decent quiet. However, when you stamped on the gas pedal, say overtaking, it is painfully loud. Power just nice and don't expect immediate push due to it is a CVT GB.

Overall, it is a comfort MPV, for the price, i am happy with it and so does my kids.

However, Nissan's parts are not so durable if i compare to Honda, which my previous rides of Grand Livina having the same experience too. Could be just me.

my advice

my guts feeling it wont exceed 150k la..unless there is special edition like nismo, then only make sense

tried c26, went up genting still acceptable based on this size & weight. If u felt underpower, suggest to off eco mode.

However if u says like balik kampung or highway journey..definitely fuel saving..alot.

Thanks for your feedback, Antzfield. At least some real owner's experience rather than those car reviews by professional reviewers.

I have watched on youtube the C27 can be quite loud.

How does it compare with your previous Grand Livina in terms of performance? I am actually driving a Grand Livina 1.8 now and I find it slightly underpowered at times, to be honest. A 1.8 engine but 121hp is about the same output as a 1.5. Other 1.8 engines have at least 140hp. That's why on highways, I have to plan my overtaking very carefully.

Regarding parts durability, so far I have changed the petrol filter twice and recently my engine mountings are giving up.

This post has been edited by drgnkid: Mar 28 2018, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the feedback Popcorn.

If acceptable going up Genting, then it can't be that bad....

Well, can't expect too much from a comfort MPV.

Well!! My previous grand livina also 1.8. So don't expect too much it's still sufficient for daily ride but not those great power as with those turbo powered engine. Sometimes after driving my daily car (turbo) and drive the Serena during weekend is stressful, so just be patient before over taking. Serena is still a comfortable family people mover though. For that price, not bad lah

haha..dont worry, my previous 1.8 exora also can went up

usually u will felt/heard the engine sound louder in a mpv because this type of vehicle has a shorter engine bay (not sure is it called like this). The bay is more compact and nearer to driver hence the noise insulation wont be as great as SUV/Sedans.

I drove Alphard..even not going up hill, when sudden accelerate, same i can heard the loud engine inside my car i expect this is common in mpv and so far the sound still acceptable as long as not like drive bus/lorry

Haha...so performance wise, similar to GL la? Bigger engine capacity but bigger size car so end up the same also....lol