Nissan Serena C28 Series – Import to Australia
Import a Nissan Serena C28 from Japan. Estimated from around $28,700 AUD landed and complied for petrol 2WD.
Nissan Serena C28 Series
The Nissan Serena C28 Series is a modern Japanese family people mover offering spacious seating, practical sliding doors and a choice of petrol and e-POWER hybrid models. Its flexible interior, technology and available equipment make it a popular choice for families seeking a practical Japanese import.
Generation design features include a dual-opening rear hatch arrangement for upper-glass or full-hatch access, newly designed seats, visibility improvements and engineering aimed at reducing motion sickness — these are vehicle design characteristics rather than separate factory option packages.
Production history
- November 2022: Published Model Report manufacture window begins for covered C28 petrol and hybrid configurations.
- 2022 launch: Petrol X/XV/Highway Star and e-POWER X/XV/Highway Star V/Luxion families.
- October 2024: Nissan announced e-4ORCE electric AWD versions for the C28.
C28 – Nissan Serena
Approved for Import to Australia
Published MRE notes cover Serena C28 petrol MR20DD and hybrid HR14DDe, 2WD and 4WD, November 2022 to current in the published report, with vehicles under 80,000 km. Report scope must be checked for exact chassis and model-year variant. It is a specialist import pathway; the official post-modification descriptors for both the petrol 2WD and hybrid 2WD identify two seating positions. Factory passenger seating is not a guarantee of the registered post-conversion seating capacity.
Under the applicable approved Model Report, a camper kit is fitted during the import compliance process. The kit may be removed after compliance, subject to applicable state registration and vehicle modification requirements.
The C28 is manufactured as a passenger people mover, not a factory van. Factory eight-seat and seven-seat descriptions help buyers compare Japanese versions before modification.
e-POWER is not a conventional petrol CVT drivetrain and is not a plug-in battery-electric vehicle. It uses a petrol engine to generate electricity for the electric drive system.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Petrol C28 2WD | MR20DD 1,997cc NA petrol four; Xtronic CVT FWD; typically 8 factory seats at launch |
| Petrol C28 4WD | MR20DD 2.0L; CVT AWD; confirm grade/build seating |
| e-POWER 2WD | HR14DDe 1,433cc generator + electric traction; electric drive; 8 seats on X/XV/Highway Star V; 7 on Luxion at launch |
| e-POWER e-4ORCE 4WD | HR14DDe with front and rear motors; electric AWD from 2024; 7 seats in Nissan’s 2024 e-4ORCE range |
Estimated Landed & Complied Pricing
Prices are estimates in AUD using an indicative exchange rate of ¥105 per $1 AUD. Final costs depend on the vehicle, exchange rate, shipping and compliance requirements. Registration and on-road costs are additional. These estimates include the standard $2,200 compliance allowance plus an additional $1,000 camper-conversion cost. The conversion amount is incremental and does not replace or duplicate the compliance allowance. e-4ORCE remains price on enquiry.
Estimated from around
$28,700 AUD
landed and complied
- MR20DD FWD
- Includes $1,000 conversion
Estimated from around
$34,600 AUD
landed and complied
- Highway Star petrol
- Includes $1,000 conversion
Estimated from around
$30,400 AUD
landed and complied
- MR20DD AWD
- Includes $1,000 conversion
Estimated from around
$38,700 AUD
landed and complied
- e-POWER 2WD HWS
- Includes $1,000 conversion
Estimated from around
$39,700 AUD
landed and complied
- 7-seat Luxion
- Includes $1,000 conversion
Estimated from around
$40,400 AUD
landed and complied
- Autech e-POWER
- Includes $1,000 conversion
Price on enquiry
- Electric AWD family
Factory Grades & Equipment
The Serena C28 range includes conventional petrol, e-POWER electric-drive hybrid and later e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive versions. Factory grades range from the practical X and XV through Highway Star to the more luxurious e-POWER Luxion.
| Grade | Best for | Key differences |
|---|---|---|
| X (petrol) | Entry petrol 2.0L | Core C28 packaging and CVT; launch lineup uses eight seats |
| XV (petrol) | Comfort petrol | Additional convenience equipment, including hands-free powered sliding-door features in the relevant launch specification. |
| Highway Star V (petrol) | Sportier petrol exterior | Dedicated grille/aero; dual hands-free sliding doors in launch catalogue |
| e-POWER X / XV / Highway Star V | Electric-drive hybrid grades | Distinct from petrol X/XV/HWS; launch seating eight on these grades |
| e-POWER Luxion | Highest launch e-POWER | Seven seats; ProPILOT 2.0 (subscription conditions); advanced parking support — Luxion-specific |
| e-4ORCE X / XV / Highway Star V | Later electric AWD | Announced October 2024; seven seats; kept separate from earlier 2WD e-POWER sale samples |
Australian Market Pricing & Potential Savings
Potentially save $7,500+ importing from Japan. The Serena C28 offers modern family-friendly features, with petrol and e-POWER versions providing different driving characteristics. Potential savings vary according to factory grade, kilometres, condition, import costs and comparable Australian vehicles.
Sources: ROVER / SEVS · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
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