Following confirmation by local Nissan distributor, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) that the Nissan e-Power hybrid drive technology will be coming to Malaysia, the Facebook page of a Bayan Lepas, Penang-based sales consultant has also indicated that the Nissan Kicks e-Power is coming soon to the local dealer network.
Edaran Tan Chong Motor has stated towards the end of last month that the e-Power hybrid model will be launched in Malaysia in the fourth quarter of this year. The Kicks e-Power employs a 129 PS/280 Nm electric motor that is mated with a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder unit that serves as a generator – there is no mechanical driveline connection to the driven wheels – and feeds a 2.06 kWh battery.
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is quoted at 9.5 seconds, with a claimed combined fuel consumption figure of 21.7 km per litre. The Malaysian arrival of the Nissan Kicks e-Power will bring it into a hybrid SUV field occupied by the likes of the Honda HR-V e:HEV and Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, in addition to the growing presence of Chinese ICE and EV entrants.
Followers of the model will note that this is the first-generation model which is nearing the end of its lifecycle, as a new, second-generation model has been unveiled for the US market in March this year.
Further along the product pipeline, the indication that there will be more e-Power models to be introduced later on hints that Nissan is also preparing for the launch of the C28-generation Serena, which has been sighted testing in Malaysia.
This e-Power equipped MPV packs a 163 PS/315 Nm electric motor, with power generation coming from a 98 PS/123 Nm 1.4 litre HR14DDe naturally-aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine that charges the 1.77 kWh battery. As with the setup in the Kicks, there is no mechanical connection from the petrol engine to the driven wheels in the Serena.
GALLERY: Nissan Kicks e-Power in Malaysia
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imagine launching a car so late that a new generation already made its debut. and what a slap in the face to Malaysians for ETCM to launch the older, first generation here. honesty what in the world are they doing ? Nissan has a lot of cool offerings but damn ETCM has royally screwed up Nissan for Malaysia which is a shame.
Are they shifting production from one oversea plant to Malaysia, reusing tooling? That’s why it’s only now coming to Malaysia?
Like how the first generation Toyota Avalon had extended production in Australia following its discontinuation in North America.
OMG 1.2(Gen-1) ePOWER Kicks
Going to global discontinue soon
Now TCM only bring in here. TQTQ
What a joke. Other company should take over Nissan, Tan Chong is lousy. X trail – previous gen model, Serena – previous gen model, Almera – prefacelift, and now Kicks.
Too late!
Malaysia getting the leftovers stock again for nissan ETCM (minus that c28 Serena)
So useless Nissan, got new Kicks overseas dy
Sepak this thing away
Tan Chong..this E kicks is no kick at all…buyers have migrated to Evs like BYD in thousands.
You only sell 3 products now.This “half past six KICK “is just to bring in a bit of cheer for the ah beng dealer who has resorted to huge rebates.
Tan Chong..if Elon the Musketter were to sit in your board meeting,all T rex era the directors will be eliminated.
Your financial results for the last decade is RED INK and poor sales.
One wonders why Nissan Japan hasnt wielded the axe.
Selepas 4 tahun, baru sekarang nak masuk Malaysia? Nissan atau Tan Chong yang tidur?
Great job TCM, finally bring Nissan Kick into Malaysia after this 2016 design model been discontinue in India and 2nd generation just introduce in North American this year.
2024 is abit too early to launch this car, why not wait this 2026?
As expected, already got new model and we are launching an older one.
ah lim kantoi next