Sirena's main competitors and classmates are Chevrolet Orlando, Ford Galaxy, Honda Stepwgn, Kia Grand Carnival, Mazda Bongo, Mercedes-Benz Viano, Mitsubishi Grandis, Opel Vivaro, Peugeot Expert, Renault Espace, Toyota Ipsum/Estima and Volkswagen Caddy.
First generation (C23, 1991−2000)
First generation production with code «C23» right hand drive began in Japan in 1991 and was exported to Australia and the UK. In countries with right-hand traffic and left-hand drive, the car began to be sold after the start of its production in Spain in 1992. Body 4 or 5-door eight-seat minivan 4350-4380 mm long, 1695 mm wide, 1825-1915 mm high and curb weight 1250-1610 kg. The engine was located behind the front axle between the front seats with rear-wheel drive - «FMR» (Front Mid-engine). There were also all-wheel drive modifications that were more manageable.
The range of gasoline four-cylinder in-line engines included three 1.6-liter models (1596 cm3, 97 hp), 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 126 hp), 2.4 liters (2388 cm3, 105 hp). Diesel engines were two models of 2.0 liters (1973 cm3, atmospheric - 67 hp, turbocharged - 91 and 97 hp) and 2.3 liters (2283 cm3, 75 hp). Transmission 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.
There were several different trim levels in different countries, for example in Europe there were «LX», «SLX», «SGX» And «SGXi». weekly magazine «Auto Express», published in the UK called Serena the slowest car when accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h. With a 2.3-liter diesel engine, this took 27.8 seconds. Also, this generation has a negative reputation due to criticism that sounded several times on a television show «Top Gear».
Throughout the production model «C23» went through several updates. The interior design and exterior have largely remained unchanged. You can determine the update by the grille, which changed in 1994 and 1997.
Second generation (C24, 1999−2012)
In July 1999, production of the second generation began in Japan with the code «C24». It was an updated version with an expanded range of engines and exterior colors. The body was a 5-door minivan with eight seats, 4590 mm long, 1695 mm wide, 1825 mm high and curb weight 1580 kg. A 141 mm longer version of the Siren was produced in Taiwan by an automaker «Yulon» under license «Nissan». The engine was moved forward under the hood, the drive was on the front wheels, and there were also all-wheel drive models. The car was assembled in Japan, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Taiwan and the Philippines.
The line of gasoline four-cylinder in-line engines is represented by three models with a volume of 1.5 liters (1499 cm3, 4A15, I4, 113 hp), 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, QR20DE, I4, 145 hp) and 2.5 liters (2488 cm3, QR25DE, I4, 158 hp). Diesel engines also 4-cylinder in-line 2.0 liter (1998 cm3, SR20DE, I4, 128 hp) and 2.5 liters (2488 cm3, YD25DDTi, I4, 150 hp). The gearbox was installed 4-speed automatic and stepless variator «Xtronic CVT». The suspension became completely independent and on springs instead of springs.
Third generation (C25, 2005–2011)
The debut of the third generation took place in May 2005 in Japan. The design of the car has changed a lot. Body 5-door minivan for 8 seats. The length of the car was 4650-4725 mm, width 1695-1725 mm, height 1840-1850 mm. The engine was located transversely in front, the drive was full 4x4 or only on the front wheels. The car was sold inside Japan and was only exported to Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. Also sold in Japan under the name «Suzuki Landy». In 2007, 2008 and 2009, the Serena was the top selling minivan in Japan. Production was carried out only in Japan.
The engine was installed only a gasoline four-cylinder in-line 2.0 liter (1997 cm3, MR20DE DI, I4) 137 and 147 hp. Transmission stepless variator «Xtronic CVT».
Fourth generation (C26, 2010–2016)
In November 2010, the fourth generation was released to the Japanese market as a 2011 model. The body is a 5-door minivan with 7 or 8 seats. The engine was located transversely in front, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The total length of the car was 4685-4770 mm, width 1695-1735 mm, height 1865-1875 mm. This model was sold in Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia. Assembly was carried out in Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia.
The engine was a 2.0-liter four-cylinder in-line gasoline (1997 cm3, MR20DD DI, I4) 147 hp. Transmission - stepless variator «Xtronic CVT». In August 2012 «Nissan» began to use the newly developed hybrid system «Smart Simple Hybrid» or «S-HYBRID». In November 2014, a small facelift was carried out.
Fifth generation (C27, 2016–present time)
In July 2016, the fifth generation was introduced, and sales began in Japan in August. All vehicles are equipped with «Propilot», which keeps a car traveling at a speed of 30 to 100 km / h in its lane on the road and controls the distance between the vehicle in front.
The engine is installed gasoline four-cylinder in-line with a volume of 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, MR20DD DI, I4) 150 hp. The transmission is also a continuously variable variator «Xtronic CVT». In February 2018 went on sale «Serena e-Power» with 1.2 liter three-cylinder in-line engine (1198 cm3, HR12DE, I3) 80 hp, paired with an electric motor «EM57». In this car, only the electric motor turns the front wheels, and the gasoline engine works as an energy generator. In tests, the car consumed 3.8 liters of gasoline per 100 km.