SIBU: Ngu Brothers Motor Service Sdn Bhd (Ngu Brothers) launched the new 2022 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid MPV with 360 degree safety shield at its showroom in Salim Road here, yesterday (July 15).
Ngu Brothers’s managing director Datuk Seri Peter Ngu Ung Yong and executive director Datin Seri Esther Kong Sing Kiu were present to unveil the facelifted Serena S-hybrid which has enhanced styling and safety features.
According to the press statement from Ngu Brothers in conjunction with the launching, the company has recently taken over the dealership for Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) Nissan vehicles for central region.
While retaining the elegant presence of its design, the new Serena S-Hybrid has been given cosmetic changes which embody confidence and enhance the aura of premium-ness.
These include, redesigned dual projector LED Headlamps, and a New V-motion Front Grille with a majestic and sophisticated chrome pattern.
There is also a redesigned front bumper with integrated fog lamps and daytime running lights at each corner, while the rear bumper has added gloss black finishing for a classy touch. Newly designed rear LED tail lights also identify the latest Serena.
To add to the premium ambience within, soundproofing liners have been added to the rear wheel housing which supress NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) levels to deliver a quieter, more serene experience for all passengers.
On its all-round safety and protection, safety has always been at the forefront of any Nissan vehicle sold to the public.
“Nissan has developed a range of Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies that can help make motoring safer by assisting the driver. These technologies make up the 360° Safety Shield to give complete all-round protection.
“For the new Serena S-Hybrid, 360 degree safety shield has enhanced active safety with an extensive range of systems that improves the driver’s awareness of the surroundings and takes action to prevent a collision.
“The five new systems added are intelligent predictive forward collision warning, intelligent forward emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic alert,” Ngu Brothers said.
In its press release, ETCM pointed out Nissan S-Hybrid tech continues to power the MPV and the hybrid drivetrain incorporates an Energy Control (ECO) electric motor which controls the idle-stop system.
It also provides torque assistance on moving off, the period when the engine is under high load. The assistance reduces this load, thereby improving fuel efficiency. The S-Hybrid system gives some of the benefits of a hybrid powertrain without the associated high costs.
The petrol engine is a 2.0-litre Twin CVTC (Continuously-variable Valve Timing Control) 4-cylinder unit which has proven its reliability and durability over the years. It is equipped with a Dual Arm Tensioner which optimises tensile force on the belt to reduce friction, power losses and increases fuel efficiency.
An Eco Mode can also be activated to assist the driver to improve fuel efficiency without losing driving pleasure or comfort.
The hybrid drivetrain is paired with the Nissan XTRONIC CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Adaptive Shift Control to coordinate control between engine and transmission. The intelligent control system interprets the driver intentions from the acceleration and steering and determines the optimum transmission ratios to deliver class-leading fuel efficiency.
Motorists understandably have concerns about the higher cost of petrol nowadays. So it will be appreciated that the Serena S-Hybrid, classified as an Energy Efficient Vehicle, has a fuel consumption of 14.2 kms per litre.
“This allows it to travel up to 852 kms on a fuel tank of fuel, reducing the need to visit the station frequently, ETCM said.
The new Serena S-Hybrid is available for viewing and test-drives at Ngu Brothers in Salim Road.
Ngu Brothers’ senior manager Hamid Sallehuddin can be contacted at 019-8880871 for further information.
