Verdict
For Malaysian families watching the budget, the Hyundai Stargazer costs RM99,800, a full RM55,000 below the RM154,800 Nissan Serena e-Power, while still seating seven and carrying an eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty. The Serena justifies much of that gap with a 160 hp, 315 Nm electric motor, six airbags, autonomous braking and a 280-litre boot against the Hyundai’s 182 litres. It is also 115 mm longer and has a 90 mm longer wheelbase. But the Hyundai’s 113 hp petrol engine and 144 Nm are adequate on paper for far less money.
Pick the Hyundai Stargazer if RM99,800 pricing, a lighter 1,306 kg kerb weight and an eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty matter more than advanced safety equipment.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you want the 160 hp/315 Nm motor, six airbags, autonomous braking and 280 litres of boot space for seven occupants.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Stargazer RM99,800; Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800.
- Powertrain output: Hyundai 113 hp and 144 Nm; Nissan motor 160 hp and 315 Nm.
- Safety: Hyundai has 2 airbags and no autonomous braking; Nissan has 6 airbags and autonomous braking.
- Boot space: Hyundai 182 litres; Nissan 280 litres.
- Dimensions: Hyundai is 4,575 mm long with a 2,780 mm wheelbase; Nissan is 4,690 mm long with a 2,870 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: Hyundai gets 8 years/160,000 km; Nissan gets 5 years/100,000 km, with e-Power components covered for 8 years/160,000 km.
Stargazer
- RM55,000 cheaper to buy.
- Eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- Wider 1,780 mm body and lower 1,306 kg weight.
- Only two airbags versus the Nissan's six.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind spot information system.
- 182-litre boot is 98 litres smaller.
Serena e-Power
- 160 hp and 315 Nm electric motor.
- Six airbags, autonomous braking and blind spot information system.
- 280-litre boot and powered left sliding door.
- Costs RM55,000 more.
- Five-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Hyundai's eight-year/160,000 km cover.
- At 1,784 kg, it is 478 kg heavier than the Hyundai.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,800✓ | RM154,800 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC MPI with Dual CVVT and Variable Intake System | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,433 cc |
| Horsepower | 113 hp at 6,300 rpm✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm✓ | 123 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 315 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1.77 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | IVT (CVT) | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,784 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 182 litres | 280 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 205/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 205/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Column-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Dual Front Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second-row Seats | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted Rear Vents with Fan Speed Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 12V Front Console and Luggage Area, 1 USB-A + 3 USB-C | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 8" Touch Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation with Split Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km ePower Components Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Stargazer & Serena e-Power for sale
Stargazer vs Serena e-Power FAQ
Is the Hyundai Stargazer or Nissan Serena e-Power better?
The Serena e-Power is better equipped for safety and has the stronger 160 hp, 315 Nm motor, but the Stargazer is the sensible value pick at RM55,000 less with the longer main vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Serena e-Power costs RM154,800 and the Hyundai Stargazer costs RM99,800, so the difference is RM55,000.
Which MPV has more boot space?
The Nissan Serena e-Power has the larger boot at 280 litres, compared with 182 litres in the Hyundai Stargazer. That is a 98-litre advantage for the Nissan.
