NISSAN SERENA
- Enhanced Safety Equipment,
including Collision Avoidance Support System, Adopted -

Nissan Serena, which features a spacious interior, user-friendly features, and low-fuel consumption (S-HYBRID), now offers enhanced safety performance. Nissan will display the updated Serena, the best-selling*1 minivan in Japan, as a reference exhibit at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. The model to be displayed has several advanced safety systems as standard features, including a collision avoidance support system with Emergency Brake. The updated Serena is slated to be released in December 2013.

Overview:

• Collision avoidance support system adopted as a standard feature
• Improved fuel economy for the 2WD S-HYBRID grades
• Refreshed exterior design with a dynamic and a premium feel added to enhance sense of elegance and gracefulness
• Interior design creating a renewed image
• To be on sale in Japan in late December 2013

In the updated Serena, its low-fuel consumption (S-HYBRID) is further improved while maintaining interior roominess. Advanced safety equipment such as Emergency Brake and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) that support collision avoidance is adopted as standard features in all grades except for 20S.

Exterior design has been fully updated from the front to the rear. The Highway STAR grades have been significantly renewed with front grille and aluminum wheels expressing presence and power, while the hood, fenders, and side sill protectors deliver a dynamic look and feel. In addition, the new LED rear combination lamps offer a premium feel.

To further improve comfort and user-friendliness, a range of equipment is added, including super UV-cut heat insulated green glass for the front doors, front glass with top shade that provides both open feeling and anti-glare function, and personal tables for the third-row seats.

Executive Vice President Takao Katagiri, responsible for the Japan-ASEAN region and Japan sales and marketing, said, "The Serena is an exemplary vehicle that exhibits the qualities of our slogan, 'Memories over Material.' We placed great thought towards what this generation seeks in an automobile, and with that, created this vehicle that we hope can be an instrument to help families come together and enjoy their time as one. We are happy to introduce the Serena to our customers in Japan with a message that strongly says our car delivers on the safety and reliability sought by families of today."

Exterior design with a dynamic and premium feel added to elegance and gracefulness
Exterior design expresses strength and a premium feel as well as elegance and gracefulness that are highly regarded by minivan customers. The design of headlights has been changed to a stylish two-stage type that gives an imposing impression, and LED headlights with signature lamps are newly offered as an option, a design feature that is more advanced than before.

In the Highway STAR version, the front grille design has become three-dimensional with presence and power. A sporty design version of 16-inch aluminum wheel characterized by the shine of the cutting surface is also adopted. LED rear combination lights adopt new design featuring S-shaped line. When the lights are on, they help enhance the premium feel. Side sill protector with energetic design in accordance with a line flowing from front bumper expresses dynamism. These have significantly evolved the exterior design.

The body color of the model to be displayed is Tiger Eye Brown, which accentuates the look of boldness of the Highway STAR with fierceness and depth of tiger eyes. The updated Serena adopts five new colors including Tiger Eye Brown, Blue Moon White Pearl (which enhances the advanced image of S-HYBRID), and Diamond Black, offering an improved sense of quality using pearl black. In addition, two warm colors are added; Premium Deep Coral which provides rich gorgeousness inspired by coral and gives an active impression, and Rose Bronze, which is feminine and soft with a natural and elegant touch.

Interior design creating a renewed image
Highway STAR Black Interior and 20G Feather Grey Interior have been fully renewed. Premium High-contrast Interior with updated seat color, material and panel finisher is added to Highway STAR G as a new option.

Collision Avoidance Support System Adopted as Standard Equipment
Emergency Brake and LDW (Lane Departure Warning) are adopted in all grades except for 20S as standard features. Additional advanced safety systems that are offered include AVM (Around View Monitor) with MOD (Moving Object Detection), Emergency Assist for pedal misapplication and Driver Attention Alert. With these safety features, Serena helps support the safety and security of customers in various driving situations from parking spaces to highways.

At the Tokyo Motor Show this year, Serena Highway STAR G S-HYBRID will be displayed.

Already Japan's number one selling*1 minivan, the updated Serena is designed to satisfy many people who desire enhanced safety and security.

*1: Minivan refers to vehicles which are made in Japan with three rows of seats. (Minivan sales ranking data are based on Nissan figures.) A total of 49,241 units were sold in the first half of 2013.

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