Verdict
At RM159,800, the Nissan Serena e-Power X Plus leaves RM10,000 in the family budget while retaining the same 160 hp/315 Nm electric motor, 1.77 kWh battery and seven-seat layout. The Nissan Serena e-Power Highway Star costs RM169,800, but its extra money buys steering correction, adaptive cruise control, powered sliding doors on both sides and a 12.3-inch screen with six speakers. For Malaysian school-run and balik kampung use, those are meaningful daily-use gains. Pick the X Plus if the lower entry price matters more than convenience and driver-assistance kit.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power X Plus if you want the same e-Power drivetrain and seven seats while saving RM10,000.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power Highway Star if you want adaptive cruise control, steering correction and powered sliding doors on both sides.
Key differences
- Price: X Plus RM159,800; Highway Star RM169,800.
- Exterior size: X Plus 4,690 mm long and 1,695 mm wide; Highway Star 4,765 mm and 1,715 mm.
- Lane assistance: X Plus has no lane-keeping assist; Highway Star has steering correction.
- Cruise control: X Plus gets passive cruise control; Highway Star gets adaptive cruise control.
- Infotainment: X Plus has a 9-inch screen and four speakers; Highway Star has a 12.3-inch screen and six speakers.
- Door and camera kit: X Plus has a powered left sliding door and reverse camera; Highway Star has powered sliding doors and a 360-degree camera.
X Plus
- RM10,000 cheaper
- Same 160 hp/315 Nm electric motor
- 75 mm shorter and 20 mm narrower
- No lane-keeping steering correction
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control
- Only the left sliding door is powered; no 360-degree camera
Highway Star
- Adaptive cruise control and steering correction
- Powered sliding doors on both sides
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, six speakers and 360-degree camera
- RM10,000 more expensive
- 75 mm longer and 20 mm wider
- 15 kg heavier
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM169,800 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,433 cc | 1,433 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp | 97 hp |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 160 hp | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | 315 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 1.77 kWh | 1.77 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,765 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 1,784 kg | 1,799 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres | 280 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/65R16 | 205/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/65R16 | 205/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 Middle Row Passenger Seats | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Ports Front, 2 USB Ports Middle Row, 2 USB Ports Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation with Split Opening | Manual Operation with Split Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 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 | Powered Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km ePower Components Warranty | 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.
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X Plus vs Highway Star FAQ
Is the Nissan Serena e-Power X Plus or Nissan Serena e-Power Highway Star better?
The Highway Star is better equipped, adding steering correction, adaptive cruise control, dual powered sliding doors, a 360-degree camera and a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen. The X Plus is the better buy if those extras do not justify the RM10,000 gap.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Serena e-Power Highway Star costs RM10,000 more than the Nissan Serena e-Power X Plus.
Do both Serena e-Power variants use the same hybrid drivetrain?
Yes. Both use a 97 hp 1.433-litre petrol unit with one 160 hp, 315 Nm electric motor, a 1.77 kWh battery and front-wheel drive through a single-ratio automatic transmission.
