Nissan Serena
TC24Stock varies — page stays liveThe TC24 represents the major minor-change (facelift) update for the C24 Serena. It replaced the older SR engine with the high-torque QR20DE and introduced dual rear sliding doors across more trim levels.
Engine
QR20DE 2.0L DOHC I4
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Minivan
Nissan Serena — representative 2nd Gen (C24 Facelift) imageChassis variants of the Serena
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
PC24SR20DE 2.0L DOHC I41,998 ccFFCVT / 4ATTC24QR20DE 2.0L DOHC I41,998 ccFFCVT
C25MR20DE 2.0L DOHC I41,997 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,590 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Weight
1,470 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
TC24XXXXXXDec 2001 – May 2005Facelift C24 QR20DE
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This TC24 was produced 2001–2005; 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 TC24
What is the primary difference between the PC24 and TC24 Serena?
The PC24 uses the SR20DE engine and was built from 1999–2001, whereas the TC24 features the updated QR20DE engine and refreshed interior/exterior styling from 2001–2005.
What transmission is used in the TC24 Serena?
The TC24 uses Nissan's Hyper CVT continuously variable transmission for smooth power delivery and better fuel efficiency.