Verdict
At RM156,800, the Jetour T2 costs RM2,000 more than the RM154,800 Nissan Serena e-Power, but brings 241 hp, 375 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 580-litre boot. Its RM439 annual road tax is far higher than the Serena’s RM120, however. The Nissan is the practical people-mover: seven seats, a 2,870-mm wheelbase and a powered left sliding door in a 1,784-kg package. Choose the T2 for five-seat SUV duties and stronger hardware; choose the Serena when two extra seats and easier passenger access matter more than luggage volume.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you want all-wheel drive, 241 hp and 375 Nm, plus a 580-litre boot and a 7-year/150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you need seven seats, a powered left sliding door and RM120 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour T2 RM156,800; Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800.
- Seating and boot space: Jetour T2 5 seats and 580 litres; Nissan Serena e-Power 7 seats and 280 litres.
- Driveline: Jetour T2 all-wheel drive; Nissan Serena e-Power front-wheel drive.
- Output: Jetour T2 241 hp and 375 Nm; Nissan Serena e-Power motor 160 hp and 315 Nm.
- Road tax: Jetour T2 RM439 per year; Nissan Serena e-Power RM120 per year.
- Wheelbase: Jetour T2 2,800 mm; Nissan Serena e-Power 2,870 mm.
T2
- 241 hp, 375 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 580-litre boot on 255/60R19 tyres.
- Powered, ventilated front seats; 15.6-inch screen and 12-speaker Sony audio.
- Five seats versus the Serena e-Power’s seven.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM120.
- No powered sliding door; the Serena has a powered left door.
Serena e-Power
- Seven seats with sliding, reclining second-row seats and a split-folding third row.
- Powered left sliding door and 2,870-mm wheelbase.
- RM120 annual road tax and 8-year/160,000-km e-Power component warranty.
- 280-litre boot versus the T2’s 580 litres.
- Front-wheel drive versus the T2’s all-wheel drive.
- No lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control or front-seat ventilation.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM156,800 | RM154,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,433 cc |
| Horsepower | 241 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 375 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 123 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 315 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1.77 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 2,006 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,880 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 1,880 kg | 1,784 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 280 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/60R19 | 205/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/60R19 | 205/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Giti 4x4 AT71 | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sony Sound System | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation with Split Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km ePower Components Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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T2 vs Serena e-Power FAQ
Is the Jetour T2 or Nissan Serena e-Power better?
The Jetour T2 is better for five occupants needing all-wheel drive, 241 hp and a 580-litre boot. The Nissan Serena e-Power is better for carrying seven people, aided by its powered left sliding door and longer 2,870-mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour T2 is RM2,000 dearer: RM156,800 against RM154,800 for the Nissan Serena e-Power. Its annual road tax is also RM319 higher, at RM439 versus RM120.
Which has more luggage space?
The Jetour T2 has the larger quoted boot at 580 litres, compared with 280 litres for the Nissan Serena e-Power. The Nissan counters with seven seats, while the T2 has five.
