Verdict
At RM154,800, the seven-seat Serena e-Power undercuts the eight-seat RM165,000 Innova Zenix by RM10,200 and has lower RM120 annual road tax against RM435. Its 160 hp, 315 Nm motor is the stronger torque play, while the Toyota’s 174 hp petrol engine exceeds Nissan’s stated 97 hp engine output. The Zenix earns its extra spend with eight seats, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and a 360-degree camera. Choose carefully on luggage: Nissan has 280 litres to Toyota’s 239 litres, but its five-year warranty stops at 100,000 km; Toyota’s is unlimited-mileage.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you want lower purchase and road-tax costs, 280 litres of boot space and e-Power motor torque of 315 Nm.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you need eight seats, 174 hp and stronger driver-assistance hardware including adaptive cruise control and lane steering correction.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000.
- Road tax: Nissan Serena e-Power RM120 per year; Toyota Innova Zenix RM435 per year.
- Seats: Nissan Serena e-Power 7; Toyota Innova Zenix 8.
- Boot space: Nissan Serena e-Power 280 litres; Toyota Innova Zenix 239 litres.
- Warranty mileage: Nissan Serena e-Power 5 years/100,000 km; Toyota Innova Zenix 5 years/unlimited mileage.
- Cruise control: Nissan Serena e-Power passive cruise control; Toyota Innova Zenix adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and steering assist.
Serena e-Power
- RM10,200 cheaper with RM315 lower annual road tax
- 160 hp, 315 Nm electric motor
- 280-litre boot and powered left sliding door
- Seven seats versus the Toyota’s eight
- Passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty versus five years with unlimited mileage
Innova Zenix
- Eight seats and 174 hp, 205 Nm petrol engine
- Adaptive cruise control, lane steering correction and 360-degree camera
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty and powered boot
- RM10,200 higher purchase price and RM435 annual road tax
- 239-litre boot is 41 litres smaller
- No powered sliding door, where the Nissan has a powered left sliding door
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM154,800✓ | RM165,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM435 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,433 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp | 174 hp at 6,600 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 205 Nm at 4,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 80.5 mm × 97.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 160 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 315 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1.77 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,784 kg | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres✓ | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/65R16 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/65R16 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation with Split Opening | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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 Serena e-Power & Innova Zenix for sale
Serena e-Power vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Nissan Serena e-Power or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The Toyota Innova Zenix is better for eight-seat capacity and driver assistance, with adaptive cruise control, lane steering correction and a 360-degree camera. The Nissan Serena e-Power is the better choice for lower cost, more boot space and 315 Nm motor torque.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Serena e-Power costs RM154,800 and the Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM165,000, so the Toyota is RM10,200 more expensive.
Which MPV carries more people and luggage?
The Toyota Innova Zenix carries eight people, one more than the Nissan Serena e-Power’s seven. The Nissan has the larger boot at 280 litres, compared with 239 litres in the Toyota.
