Nissan Serena
PC24Stock varies — page stays liveThe PC24 introduced the second-generation Serena, moving from a rear-wheel-drive cab-over layout to a modern front-wheel-drive platform with a front engine for improved passenger space, safety, and ride comfort.
Engine
SR20DE 2.0L DOHC I4
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Minivan
Nissan Serena — representative 2nd Gen (C24) imageChassis variants of the Serena
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
PC24SR20DE 2.0L DOHC I41,998 ccFFCVT / 4AT
TC24QR20DE 2.0L DOHC I41,998 ccFFCVTC25MR20DE 2.0L DOHC I41,997 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,590 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Weight
1,430 kg
Shipping volume
14.2 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
PC24XXXXXXJun 1999 – Dec 2001Pre-facelift C24 SR20DE
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This PC24 was produced 1999–2001; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the PC24
What engine powers the PC24 Serena?
The PC24 Serena is powered by the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated SR20DE inline-four engine.
Is the PC24 front-wheel drive?
Yes, the PC24 chassis code denotes the 2WD (front-wheel drive) configuration of the second-generation Serena.