We thoroughly analyze the price trends of the new Nissan Serena (C28) minor change model , which will be announced in December 2025 and released in March 2026. We provide detailed explanations of the price increase due to equipment changes, estimated prices by grade, and the optimal timing for purchase.
Price forecast for the new Serena minor change
Overall picture of expected price range
Nissan has yet to make an official announcement, but based on industry information and changes to equipment, the minor change version of the Serena is expected to be priced at around 30,000 to 100,000 yen higher than the current model .
Expected price range:
- Gasoline model: 2.72 million yen to 3.87 million yen (+30,000 to 50,000 yen compared to the current model)
- e-POWER model: 3.25 million yen to 4.95 million yen (+50,000 to 100,000 yen compared to the current model)
- Top-of-the-line LUXION: Approximately 4.9 million to over 5 million yen (up 80,000 to 100,000 yen from the current price)
This price increase is primarily due to the following factors:
- Cost of adopting a new generation design (Highway Star/Luxion)
- Standard equipment of Google built-in system
- Use of tailor-fit material (LUXION)
- Enhanced Intelligent Around View Monitor
- Impact of rising prices and a weak yen
While the new Serena has been equipped with many new features to improve its quality, some equipment has also been omitted, resulting in a complex pricing structure that cannot be said to be a simple price increase due to an increase in equipment.
Price comparison with current model
Price trends for gasoline models
| grade | Current price (after improvement in October 2024) | Expected price of the new model (February 2026) | Price increase amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| X (FF) | 2,719,000 yen | Approximately 2.75 million yen | +30,000 yen |
| X (4WD) | 2,985,000 yen | Approximately 3.02 million yen | +35,000 yen |
| XV (FF) | 2,989,000 yen | abolition | – |
| V (FF) | 3,169,000 yen | Approximately 3.22 million yen | +50,000 yen |
| AUTECH (FF) | 3,633,000 yen | Approximately 3.7 million yen | +70,000 yen |
Key Takeaways:
- The XV grade was abolished and consolidated into the X grade.
- Even the most basic X grade is sure to see a price increase
- AUTECH’s price increase is significant due to enhanced customization
Price trends for e-POWER models
| grade | Current price (after improvement in October 2024) | Expected price of the new model (February 2026) | Price increase amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-POWER X (FF) | 3,248,000 yen | Approximately 3.3 million yen | +50,000 yen |
| e-POWER X (4WD) | 3,615,000 yen | Approximately 3.68 million yen | +70,000 yen |
| e-POWER XV (FF) | 3,549,000 yen | abolition | – |
| e-POWER V (FF) | 3,736,000 yen | Approximately 3.82 million yen | +80,000 yen |
| e-POWER AUTECH (FF) | 4,200,000 yen | Approximately 4.28 million yen | +80,000 yen |
| e-POWER LUXION (FF) | 4,847,000 yen | Approximately 4.93 million to 5.03 million yen | +80,000 to 180,000 yen |
Highlights:
- The possibility that the e-POWER LUXION will finally surpass the 5 million yen mark
- Tailor-fit material improves texture
- Prices for 4WD (e-4ORCE) models have also increased overall.
The price increase will be particularly noticeable for e-POWER models.
Detailed analysis of prices by grade and price increase range
1. Base grade “X”: Price increase of approximately 30,000 to 50,000 yen
Estimated price: 2.75 million yen (FF) / 3.02 million yen (4WD)
Main reasons for the price increase:
- Basic cost increases due to rising prices
- Maintaining standardization of safety equipment
- Pricing for rental cars and corporate demand
Points to note:
- Fuel economy deteriorated from 13.4km/L to 13.0km/L (0.4km/L)
- Even with equipment simplification, cost reduction effects are not reflected in the price
X grade is suitable for:
- Corporations and rental car companies
- Users who want to keep costs down
- Practical people who are OK with minimal equipment
2. Mid-grade “V / Highway Star V”: Price increase of approximately 50,000 to 80,000 yen
Estimated price:
- Gasoline V: 3.22 million yen
- e-POWER V: 3.82 million yen
- e-POWER Highway Star V: Approximately 3.9 million yen
Main reasons for the price increase:
- Adoption of a new design front grille (Highway Star)
- Infotainment System Upgrade
- Around View Monitor with 3D view function
Gear changes:
- ✅Added : Google built-in system
- ✅ Added: Invisible Food View feature
- ❌ Reduction: Wireless chargers (eliminated from XV/V series)
- ❌ Reduction: Elimination of seat heater option
V grade is suitable for:
- Those who prioritize a balance between practicality and equipment
- Those who are attracted to the exclusive design of the Highway Star
- Those who value Google integration features
3. Custom model “AUTECH”: Price increase of approximately 70,000 to 80,000 yen
Estimated price:
- Gasoline AUTECH: 3.7 million yen
- e-POWER AUTECH: 4.28 million yen
Main reasons for the price increase:
- Added exclusive equipment for AUTECH LINE
- Metallic finish door mirrors
- Dedicated aluminum wheels
- Tailor-fitted seat covering
What makes AUTECH so appealing:
- For users seeking subtle individuality and attention to detail
- Differentiation through exclusive design
- High-quality interior finish
AUTECH is suitable for:
- Individualists who want to differentiate themselves from others
- Those looking for high-quality interiors
- AUTECH fan for Note and Caravan
4. Top-of-the-line “LUXION” grade: A significant price increase of approximately 80,000 to 180,000 yen
Estimated price: 4.93 million to 5.03 million yen (high possibility of exceeding 5 million yen)
Main reasons for the price increase:
- Synthetic leather → Change to Tailor Fit material
- ProPilot 2.0 standard equipment
- 15.6-inch large rear seat monitor (optional)
- ProPilot remote parking
What is Tailor Fit Material?
- A new material with a texture similar to nappa leather
- High durability and excellent cushioning
- Less prone to wrinkles than genuine leather
- A lounge-like comfort
LUXION improvements:
- ✅ Significant upgrade of seat covering
- ✅ Driving assistance with hands-off function
- ✅ 3D View + Invisible Food View
- ✅ Front wide view with location registration function
LUXION is suitable for:
- Those seeking the highest level of comfort
- Those who value hands-off functionality
- Those who travel long distances with their family
- Those looking for equipment that is worth the 5 million yen range
While LUXION’s tailor-fit design adds significant value, attention is focused on how the price tag of over 5 million yen will affect users’ purchasing motivation.
Major changes and additions/reductions of equipment
[Additional Equipment] Reasons for the price increase
✅ Enhanced design
- New generation front grille (Highway Star Luxion)
- An advanced design composed of vertical lines
- Built-in daytime running lights for improved visibility
- Only the Luxion is differentiated by chrome decoration
- AUTECH LINE new settings
- Dedicated aluminum wheels
- Metallic finish door mirrors
- Tailor-fitted seat covering
- Exclusive blue stitching
- Three new body colors added
- Moonbow Blue
- Deep Ocean Blue
- Aqua Mint
✅ Significantly improved infotainment functions
Google built-in system included as standard
- Google Maps: Navigation with real-time traffic information
- Google Assistant: Control various functions with voice commands
- Google Play Apps: Available on the 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Seamless integration with smartphones
✅ Evolution of safety and driving assistance functions
Intelligent Around View Monitor
- 3D view function
- Allows you to see your surroundings in 3D
- Improved safety in tight parking lots
- Invisible Food View
- Displays the invisible road surface under the hood
- Obstacles directly in front of the vehicle can also be checked.
- Front wide view location registration function
- Register frequently used locations
- Automatically displays when approaching
- Check safety ahead, left and right without pressing any buttons
✅ Measures to improve texture
Change in seat material for e-POWER LUXION
- Synthetic leather → Tailor-fit material
- High-quality feel and excellent fit
- Wrinkles are unlikely to occur even with long-term use
15.6-inch large rear seat monitor (optional)
- Larger screen than previous model
- Enhanced rear seat entertainment
[Equipment to be reduced] The reality of cost reduction
❌ Discontinuation of XV series grades
Background of the integration:
- Completely discontinued normal body XV grade
- Consolidated into X grade (same strategy as Toyota Noah)
- Specializing in corporate and rental car demand
Equipment that will be lost with the abolition of XV grade:
- Second-row roll sunshade
- Third-row electric power sliding door switch
- Plasmacluster function
- Hot Plus Package (seat heater)
- Wireless charger (manufacturer option)
❌ Simplified interior equipment
- Ambient light in the center tray of the instrument panel has been abolished
- Lighting for creating texture was not adopted
- The impact of cost reductions is significant
- USB port specification change
- Type-A/Type-C → Unified to 2 x Type-C
- The distinction between input and fast charging is unclear
- Reduction of third-row equipment
- Electric power sliding door switch abolished
- USB Type-C ports: Reduced from 2 to 1
- Reduced convenience when riding with a large number of people
- Rear luggage hook abolished
- Luggage fixing hooks are not provided
- Degraded utility performance
❌ Change of exterior equipment
Highway Star rear badge abolished
- Is this a trend towards emblem-less designs?
- Change to a simpler design
❌ Four body colors discontinued
- Turquoise
- Rikyu
- Cardinal Red
- Azurite Blue
[Biggest problem] Deterioration in fuel efficiency
Deteriorating fuel economy of e-POWER models
| item | Current model | My Change Edition | Deterioration |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLTC mode | 18.4 to 20.6 km/L | 18.1 to 20.3 km/L | -0.3km/L |
| Cruising range (52L full tank) | Approximately 1,071km | Approximately 1,056 km | -15.6km |
Deteriorating fuel economy of gasoline models
| grade | Current model | My Change Edition | Deterioration |
|---|---|---|---|
| X Grade | 13.4km/L | 13.0km/L | -0.4km/L |
| Other grades | 13.0-13.4km/L | 13.0-13.4km/L | Stationary |
Questions about fuel economy:
- Although vehicle weight should be lighter due to reduced equipment, fuel efficiency has worsened.
- Engine and motor specifications remain unchanged
- Possible change in measurement method or tire specifications
Estimate simulation by grade
Pattern 1: Cost-effective “e-POWER X”
Base vehicle price: 3.3 million yen (estimated)
| item | price |
|---|---|
| Vehicle price | 3.3 million yen |
| Options (floor mats, door visors, etc.) | 80,000 yen |
| Miscellaneous fees (registration, taxes, insurance, etc.) | 200,000 yen |
| total | Approximately 3.58 million yen |
This plan features:
- Enjoy the fuel efficiency of e-POWER with minimal investment
- ProPilot standard equipment
- Ensure practicality with minimal equipment
Pattern 2: Balanced “e-POWER Highway Star V”
Base vehicle price: 3.9 million yen (estimated)
| item | price |
|---|---|
| Vehicle price | 3.9 million yen |
| Intelligent Around View Monitor | Standard equipment |
| Floor mats and door visors | 80,000 yen |
| Rear seat monitor (11.6 inches) | 150,000 yen |
| Miscellaneous expenses | 220,000 yen |
| total | Approximately 4.35 million yen |
This plan features:
- Express your individuality with a special design
- Advanced safety equipment
- The perfect balance for families
Pattern 3: High-quality “e-POWER LUXION”
Base vehicle price: 5 million yen (estimated)
| item | price |
|---|---|
| Vehicle price | 5 million yen |
| Large 15.6-inch rear seat monitor | 200,000 yen |
| Premium floor mats | 100,000 yen |
| Body Coating | 80,000 yen |
| Miscellaneous expenses | 250,000 yen |
| total | Approximately 5.63 million yen |
This plan features:
- High-quality, tailor-fit seats
- ProPilot 2.0 (hands-off compatible)
- ProPilot Remote Parking
- Top-class comfort equipment
Pattern 4: Unique “e-POWER AUTECH”
Base vehicle price: 4.28 million yen (estimated)
| item | price |
|---|---|
| Vehicle price | 4.28 million yen |
| AUTECH exclusive equipment | Standard equipment |
| Rear seat monitor | 150,000 yen |
| Drive recorder front and rear | 50,000 yen |
| Floor mats and door visors | 80,000 yen |
| Miscellaneous expenses | 230,000 yen |
| total | Approximately 4.79 million yen |
This plan features:
- AUTECH exclusive design for differentiation
- Tailor-fitted seat covering
- Special aluminum wheels and metallic mirrors
- A unique style that is different from others
Possibility of price negotiation
Immediately after release (February-April 2026):
- Discount: 0 to 50,000 yen
- Since it’s a new model, discounts are unlikely
- Mainly adjustments to increase trade-in appraisals
Six months later (after August 2026):
- Discount: Approximately 100,000 to 200,000 yen
- Possibility of optional services
- Increased room for negotiation compared with competitors
After 1 year (after February 2027):
- Discount: Approximately 200,000 to 300,000 yen
- Further discounts at the end of the fiscal year
- Depending on the condition of the vehicle in stock, we may offer a large discount.
Should I buy now or wait? Considering the timing of purchase
[People who should buy the current model now]
✅ Why we recommend it
1. Current model is highly equipped
- XV grade available (discontinued after minor changes)
- Seat heater option available
- Wireless charger available
- Two USB ports in the third row
- Rear luggage hook
2. Good fuel economy
- e-POWER: 20.6km/L (Michael version 20.3km/L)
- Gasoline X: 13.4km/L (Michael version 13.0km/L)
- Long-term fuel cost advantage
3. There’s plenty of room for bargaining
- December 2024 to March 2025: Expect big discounts during the fiscal year-end
- Conditions improved due to inventory clearance before the model change
- Discount of 200,000 to 300,000 yen + possibility of higher trade-in appraisal
- The actual payment amount is cheaper than the minor change version
4. Avoiding the risk of initial defects
- The current model will be released in 2022 and is already matured.
- Defects and recalls have been resolved
- Avoiding the risk of initial defects in the minor change version
Best time to buy the current model:
- January to March 2025 (end of fiscal year)
- September to November 2025 (interim financial period)
- Clearance sale after minor change announcement
[People who should wait for the revised version]
✅ Why you should wait
1. Focus on design innovation
- The new generation front grille is appealing
- I like the exclusive design of the AUTECH LINE
- I want a new body color (such as Moonbow Blue)
2. Seek the latest technology
- Google’s built-in system is essential
- 3D view and invisible food view required
- I want to use the front wide view location registration function
3. Prioritizing texture improvement
- I feel the value of tailor-fitted seats (LUXION)
- I want a large 15.6-inch rear seat monitor
- I want to satisfy my family with the latest equipment.
4. Emphasis on resale value
- New models have a long period of high market prices
- Advantageous trade-in appraisal after 3 years
- Even if you own it for a long time, you won’t feel that the equipment is outdated.
Best time to buy a facelift:
- August to October 2026 (six months later)
- Initial defects identified and fixed
- Discounts of around 100,000 to 150,000 yen are possible
- December 2026 – March 2027 (1 year later)
- Expect a discount of 200,000 to 300,000 yen
- Possibility of better conditions with stock vehicles
[Comparison with competing models] Factors for making a purchase decision
Toyota Voxy/Noah (September 2025 update)
Price range: 3,348,000 yen to 4,407,000 yen (hybrid)
Advantages over Serena:
- Fuel economy: up to 23.0km/L (better than Serena)
- Toyota Safety Sense standard equipment
- Reliability of Hybrid Technology
- The peace of mind of the Toyota brand
Serena’s advantages:
- e-POWER driving feel
- ProPilot 2.0 (LUXION)
- Dual Backdoor Convenience
- A wide range of eight-seater configurations
Honda Stepwagon (May 2025 update)
Price range: 3,348,000 yen to 4,407,000 yen (e:HEV)
Advantages over Serena:
- Wakuwaku Gate (side-opening back door)
- Honda SENSING standard equipment
- Fuel economy: 20.0km/L
Serena’s advantages:
- Wide range of grade options
- Advanced driving assistance function (LUXION)
- Custom development for AUTECH etc.
[Overall Judgment] Recommendations by Type
🔵 Current model recommended for purchase
- Cost-effective: Fully equipped and with significant discounts to reduce your burden
- Practicality-oriented: Comfort features such as heated seats are necessary
- Fuel efficiency conscious: A difference of 0.3-0.4km/L is significant in the long run
- Hoping for early delivery: There is a risk of delivery delays for the facelift version
🟢 Recommended type for waiting for the new version
- For those who prefer the latest equipment: Google built-in is a must
- Design-conscious: The new front grille is appealing
- Those who prioritize texture: Want a tailored fit (LUXION)
- Long-term holders: If you plan to drive it for more than 10 years, resale is not an issue
Summary: New Serena price trends and purchasing strategies
Price forecast conclusion
Estimated price of the new Nissan Serena (released in February 2026):
| category | Price range | Price increase amount |
|---|---|---|
| gasoline | 2.75 million yen to 3.7 million yen | +30,000 to 70,000 yen |
| e-POWER | 3.3 million yen to 4.28 million yen | +50,000 to 80,000 yen |
| e-POWER LUXION | 4.93 million yen to 5.03 million yen | +80,000 to 180,000 yen |
Summary of main factors behind price increases
- Design renewal cost (Highway Star/Luxion)
- Google built-in system included as standard
- Tailor-fit material used (LUXION)
- Enhanced Intelligent Around View Monitor functionality
- Rising raw material costs due to rising prices and a weak yen
Equipment Change Evaluation
✅ Positive rating
- Improved convenience with built-in Google
- 3D view and invisible hood view for improved safety
- Tailored fit for a significantly improved texture (LUXION)
- New design enhances product appeal
❌ Negative rating
- Discontinuation of XV grade reduces options
- Seat heaters and wireless chargers discontinued
- Reduced third-row USB ports (2 to 1)
- Rear luggage hook abolished
- Deterioration in fuel economy (biggest problem)
Final Buying Advice
❶ Purchase the current model between January and March 2025
→ Large discount at the end of the fiscal year + full equipment + good fuel economy, making it the best value for money
❷ Buy a facelift version after August 2026
→ Avoid initial defects + start discounting + focus on balance with the latest equipment
❸ If you prioritize design and the latest technology, buy it immediately after its release in February 2026.
If you need the new design and Google features, even if there is no discount, buy it immediately.
Positioning in comparison with competitors
- Fuel efficiency → Toyota Voxy/Noah (23.0km/L)
- Emphasis on driving quality → Nissan Serena e-POWER (motor drive)
- Emphasis on convenience → Honda Step Wagon (Wakuwaku Gate)
- Emphasis on advanced equipment → Nissan Serena LUXION (ProPilot 2.0)
Reposting the quote example
| grade | Total price (including options) | Suitable person |
|---|---|---|
| e-POWER X | Approximately 3.58 million yen | Cost-effective and practical |
| e-POWER Highway Star V | Approximately 4.35 million yen | Families who prioritize balance |
| e-POWER AUTECH | Approximately 4.79 million yen | Individuality and design |
| e-POWER LUXION | Approximately 5.63 million yen | Top-class orientation and emphasis on comfort |
Finally
While the Nissan Serena’s minor changes include attractive improvements such as built-in Google and tailor-made materials , they also come with the triple whammy of reduced equipment, worsening fuel economy, and higher prices . It’s true that the strategy of “raising prices while cutting equipment” is hard for some users to accept.
However, if you time your purchase carefully and negotiate a discount , the Serena is still a strong candidate for a mid-class minivan .
What’s the best choice for you?
- Need it now → Purchase the current model (aiming for the January-March 2025 fiscal year)
- Emphasis on the latest technology → Wait for the minor change version (after August 2026)
- Cautious → Compare and consider options including competitors
We hope this article will help you make a decision about whether to purchase the new Serena. We will update this article as soon as we receive the latest information.
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