Nissan Serena Minivan Spied Testing in the US
Nissan could be bringing a new passenger minivan to the U.S.
Spied by The Truth About Cars reader Felix, this heavily camouflaged passenger van was seen in California and at first, presumed to be a second-generation Nissan NV200 compact passenger van. However, after comparing the spy photos with pictures of a Nissan Serena, it’s clear that’s what is seen in the photos, which is out of place considering the van isn’t sold in the U.S.
In overseas markets, the Nissan Serena is offered with a hybrid powertrain featuring a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a CVT and is marketed as a seven- or eight-seater MPV.
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According to Felix, who shared the photos, the two vans were spotted on I-80 near Vacaville, California located about halfway between Sacramento and San Francisco. Nissan does have a Silicon Valley research facility about an hour-and-a-half south of Vacaville.
The Nissan Serena’s appearance in the U.S. is interesting considering minivans are slowly dying in the marketplace. This is also the first time we have seen evidence the company is looking to offer the Serena in the U.S.
[Source: The Truth About Cars]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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don't hold your breath, i would be very surprised if Nissan offers the Serena in America, toyota did the same thing couple years ago with the Toyota Mark X Zio which was never sold here, instead we got the Venza which was build on it's Platform.