Japanese media have already exposed the design patent drawings of the heavily updated Serena. Apart from showing the differences between the new and current models, it can also be seen that there will be two different front-end designs for different versions of the car. One has a separated grille and front bumper intake, while the other integrates them together, as seen in the official teaser image. However, both designs feature headlights integrated into the expanded V-shaped grille.
From the images, we can see that the Serena has a double A-pillar design, with proportions similar to traditional Japanese MPVs. A front camera is expected to be installed for driver assistance hardware.
The car’s rear design continues the Japanese style and the square shape brings ample interior space.
In addition, the heavily updated Serena is equipped with the second-generation e-Power system, which Japanese media speculate is powered by a 1.4-liter three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor, but only for use as a generator. The electric motor output power is around 150 hp, and the average fuel consumption is expected to be less than 5L/100km.
As for the ProPilot 2.0 driver assistance system, it further integrates navigation information. After setting the destination and entering the main lane of a highway, the ProPilot 2.0 system can be fully enabled, actively maintaining the speed and distances between cars in a single lane, with lane centering capability. It even allows drivers to let go of the steering wheel, pushing semi-autonomous driving assistance capabilities to a higher level.
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