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Used Nissan Serena for Export from Japan
The Serena fights the Noah/Voxy head-on and frequently wins Japan's minivan sales crown — which means deep auction supply and sharp prices. The C26 (2010–2016) S-Hybrid is the value pick; the C27 (2016–2022) adds e-POWER, bringing series-hybrid smoothness to an 8-seater. Kenya, Tanzania and Sri Lanka buy it as the slightly-cheaper alternative to the Toyota twins.
Typical FOB range: $5,000–$15,000
Key facts
- FWD or 4WD; 2.0L MR20DD (S-Hybrid) or e-POWER (C27)
- Best for: large families, shuttle operators, Noah/Voxy price arbitrage
- Highway Star trims dominate demand — aero kit and alloys included
What to check at auction
S-Hybrid batteries are small and cheap, but e-POWER batteries need a SOH check like any hybrid. Dual sliding doors: verify both power mechanisms. CVT service history on C26 units — the weak point of that generation.
Top destinations for this model
Sample CIF (RoRo, FOB 9,000)
Kenya
Mombasa
$10,185
≈ CIF (RoRo)
Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
$10,185
≈ CIF (RoRo)
Sri Lanka
Colombo
$10,535
≈ CIF (RoRo)
Bangladesh
Chittagong
$10,185
≈ CIF (RoRo)
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