Serena 20S

The Nissan Serena 20S is a 2.0-litre petrol MPV with a CVT gearbox, aimed at families who need genuine seven or eight-seat capacity without moving up to a full-size van. The 2.0L engine is relaxed rather than sporty — it pulls smoothly at city speeds and the CVT keeps things effortless in stop-and-go traffic, though fuel economy in Karachi or Lahore city conditions will likely sit in the 8-10 km/l range depending on load and AC use.

Serena has a reasonable presence in Pakistan's used-import market, and mechanics in major cities are broadly familiar with Nissan's MR20 engine family. CVT servicing requires genuine or quality fluid changes on schedule — this is the one maintenance item owners sometimes neglect, leading to transmission issues later. Suspension components and AC parts are generally sourceable, though less common than Toyota equivalents. Resale is decent in urban centres where MPV demand is steady, but it moves slower than Hiace or Alphard alternatives.