Decide if the split door earns its keep
The upper opening can help with loading when the full tailgate has little room. Inspect both latches, seals and struts on the actual car; check garage clearance in both modes.
NISSAN / SERENA / 2016 REDESIGN
Nissan Serena C27 Era
The fifth-generation Serena introduced a useful split tailgate. e-POWER arrived later, so the year and grade matter.
Manufacturer-based generation guide · no stock implied
01 / UNDERSTAND THE MODEL
Start with
the right car.
Nissan started Japanese sales of the fully redesigned Serena on 24 August 2016. Its dual back door could open just the upper section where space behind the car was tight. ProPILOT was offered on specified versions, including an initial limited-time edition. Nissan announced Serena e-POWER sales for March 2018. A 2016 Serena must not automatically be described as e-POWER or ProPILOT-equipped.
Separate S-HYBRID and e-POWER
The 2016 table includes petrol and S-HYBRID systems; the motor-driven e-POWER version came in 2018. Confirm the exact engine and electrification from the Japanese documents.
Verify driver assistance
ProPILOT was available on certain 2016 versions, not proof of a universal standard feature. Check the fitted controls and operation and do not treat assistance as self-driving.
02 / DATED REFERENCE
Know what
the source says.
These facts describe a dated Japanese release. A later update, a different grade or an individual imported car can differ.
Japanese redesign24 August 2016
Original powertrainMR20DD or MR20DD-SM24 by grade
Launch transmissionXtronic CVT
Tailgate conceptDual back door
e-POWER salesFrom 1 March 2018
ProPILOTAvailability depends on grade
Check the build date, Japanese grade, chassis/type code and fitted equipment. No engine, seating, drive or feature should be copied into a vehicle advert without matching evidence.
03 / VEHICLE CHECK
Turn research
into proof.
Use the guide to ask precise questions about a real car. Review its records and inspect the actual vehicle before a buying decision.
- Check the model year, grade, drive and powertrain against Japanese papers.
- Test both parts of the tailgate, both sliding doors and all seating modes.
- Inspect service records and warning lights for the chosen drivetrain.
- Confirm UK insurance and registration for the exact car and its fitted features.
A USEFUL SOURCING BRIEF
State whether the dual back door, ProPILOT or post-2018 e-POWER is essential; ask the seller to prove each feature on a proposed car.
Discuss this brief with Japan Motor Hub ↗JDM4U does not transmit this page or your saved Garage automatically. This is an editorial reference, not a vehicle offer.For the vehicle you choose, follow GOV.UK guidance on importing vehicles ↗ and verify customs, tax, approval or exemption, registration and insurance requirements. A Japanese launch does not establish UK eligibility or total landed cost.
04 / TRACE THE FACTS
Original sources.
Clear scope.
Manufacturer announcements establish launch facts; they are not inspection reports or stock records.
- Nissan · 24 August 2016Fifth-generation Serena launch, dual door and grade table ↗
- Nissan · 28 February 2018Serena e-POWER Japanese sales announcement ↗
- UK Government · current processImporting vehicles into the UK ↗
Sources reviewed 4 October 2026. The hero is abstract typography, not a photograph of a vehicle. No individual vehicle, price, condition, current stock or publication rights to vehicle imagery is implied.
