Specifications of the Malaysian-market Nissan Kicks e-Power has been revealed by Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) ahead of the B-segment SUV’s launch in December, possibly at KLIMS 2024. We’re getting the facelifted, first-generation Kicks as per Thailand, and the model is CBU imported from there as well.
The Kicks comes with Nissan’s second-generation e-Power technology, a hybrid system that is 100% electric motor driven, with the ICE purely as a generator. This makes it stand out in the market, as the other Japanese hybrid systems in the market switch between full EV driving, combined or even ICE-only, depending on the situation.
Here, the e-Power’s 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated inline-three petrol engine acts solely as a generator for a 2.1-kWh battery, with no mechanical connection to the wheels. As the engine only serves to generate energy for the battery and operates under fixed conditions, Nissan says it is able to consistently achieve a high level of thermal efficiency for improved fuel efficiency while reducing emissions.
The battery powers a front-mounted e-motor rated at 129 PS and 280 Nm, which is good for a 0-100 km/h time of 9.5 seconds (100 to 120 km/h acceleration in 4.0 seconds). Claimed combined fuel consumption is 21.7 km per litre, and with that, range from the 41-litre fuel tank is up to 900 km, ETCM says.
There’s a single-pedal ‘e-Pedal Step’ system as well as an EV mode where the ICE is not in play at all. As the battery is small relative to full EVs, EV mode is good for 2.5 km of travel at 40 km/h, ETCM says. That’s useful for driving in traffic jams or shopping mall carparks.
We’re getting three variants, or rather two plus one two-tone option. The range kicks off with the VL, which comes with full LED front lighting (headlamps, fog lamps, signals), auto-folding wing mirrors, 17-inch alloys (no spare, tyre repair kit), ‘zero gravity’ fabric seats (manual), electronic parking brake with auto hold, auto air con and cruise control.
The mid spec car also comes with a 7.0-inch digital meter panel and an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and six speakers. Safety wise, it’s seven airbags plus forward collision warning and braking (AEB).
The VLT adds on two-tone (brown-black) leather for the seats (brown is also on the door cards and dash), a 360-degree around view monitor, intelligent rear view mirror (LCD screen with camera), active cruise control, blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert. You can have the VLT in two-tone paint as well; count this in and there are three variants in total.
Speaking of colours, choose from Black Star, Brilliant White Pearl, Brilliant Silver, Red Pearl and the signature Sunrise Orange. VLT buyers can opt to have a black roof on orange, white and red. There’s also a Dark Metal Grey for the two-tone VLT. This means that grey is exclusive to the VLT while silver is VL-only.
That’s about it, leaving the price to be revealed at the launch next month. What do you think of the Nissan Kicks e-Power’s specs and looks? Japanese hybrid SUV rivals awaiting the Kicks are the Honda HR-V e:HEV RS and the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid – both are going for RM142k. RM140k will also buy you the GWM Haval H6 HEV, which is larger than all of the above and has a turbocharged ICE.
GALLERY: Nissan Kicks e-Power VL, Malaysia-spec
GALLERY: Nissan Kicks e-Power VLT two-tone, Malaysia-spec
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CBU Thailand? Tan Chong has another sales failure on their hands. I won’t be surprised if this car is priced closer to the CRV Hybrid rather than the HRV Hybrid
They might keep selling this
till the new-Kicks discontinues
CBU Segambut from our old plant
come on la tan chong.. lookup la. don’t treat us, as left over country. kick 2025 already in que. why give us the ollllllld one. no wonder la nissan sale so slump
TC think customers are dumb innit? the new Kicks already launched la.. why launch the old one in our shore? omg.. i cannot la with this brand direction..
This is the KICKS Facelift with Gen-2 e-POWER launched in year 2022
This is the KICKS Facelift with Gen-2 e-POWER that was launched in year 2022.
I always curious how the engine able to sustain max top speed? I heard after awhile you can’t cruise at top speed anymore until the battery recharged?
You drive at max top speed much? You road hazard you. Wrong car la… Want max top speed see this… Dumb
The interior and exterior looks are so 2010… Unless it is priced really attractively, else it won’t be snatching away anything from the China-made cars
RM140k will also buy you the GWM Haval H6 HEV, which is larger than all of the above and has a turbocharged ICE.
the conclusion of the whole article is here already.
Yawn…likely to be obsolete even before it launches here. C’mon, this is old gen model la TCM! Your usual pricing strategy will even make it worse. I bet it’s more to 115-120k range. At that range, lots of options (more modern ones).
Will be at least 140k because TCM thinks this is a new and cool tech for Malaysian
Lol…u probably right… still lots of gullible minions (potential buyers) in boleh-land.
I heard from sales person, it’s less than RM130K
Not Nissan’s fault. Purely tan chong’s fault. The owners are old and no successors. Tan Chong lost direction and not in the mood of doing business anymore. Old owners just sitting down there taking dividends
Even the GAC GS3 Emzoom pricing isn’t that good comparing to what the market now offering at similar spec.
already a dinosaur even before launching
This Car is by far more better than many cars of its piers in what I come across, Judging from the specs it’s more outstanding and the pricing is more cheaper comparing its range of 900km.Its still not out of date
Simpler mechanics than the rivals as it does not need to switch between ICE and EV motor but will that translate to cheaper price? Hopefully…
2nd gen Kicks isn’t even available in RHD markets yet guys. Chill..
Will it be considered as an EV ?
Question – I keep seeing the e-POWER system being touted as something new/different, but how is this different from any other series hybrid, e.g., Honda’s e:HEV? It’s still an ICE acting as a generator to power an electric motor that drives the wheels.
its different because ePower is technically an EV car, but with a generator built into the car. The other hybrids are just assist mode.
honda is parallel hybrid. Engine is connected to the axle and drives the wheel.
This e power is series hybrid, engine only used to charge battery, no connection to the axle.
different pros and cons. but pickup this is superior.
interior so teruk Nissan. Pls bring the latest one
This e-POWER they’re bringing in is the second gen. Not the first gen
This classified as EV or hybrid?
Roadtax how much.
“EV mode is good for 2.5 km of travel at 40 km/h” – is that a joke ???
e-bike can travel much much much more than that! What a joke. They should at least put a bigger battery range of 100km. Otherwise, no point.
It’s very likely to be categorized as EV car, hence the price will be over 100k! Otherwise, if ICE category, price can below 80k. Well…haiya…with TCM again.
you need to read the article again, so your stupidity dont show too obvious
80k ok la. Try grab some sales from ativa, non direct competitor but compete using low price. Pricier than that probably hard to sell. Considering x50 is so laku at this price range.
80k? Dream on la…with TCM at the helm…pengsan. Already obsolete-ed by TCM before it launches. Lol.
This weird hybrid..how much is the battery pack if spoilt? The generator not a typical engine? Outside mechanic knows how to fix if one day this model is discontinued? (Knowing Nissan is doing badly worldwide does not instill future support confidence, and they may close shop any time now). Sounds like you will be paying to become a high risk lab rat.
Stupid you la,outside mechanics can’t fix all China electri cars
China cars don’t have ready spare parts, you must wait very long their showroom people can’t answer my question..if the China EV cars catch fire they are not liable to your case.in China their EV cars easily catch fire,that why they dump all this faulty cars to our country. Last year in the Plus highway the Neta EV car caught fire.so how now ,their Technology is NOT Known to our Malaysian Mechanics, so how now.Who will be Responsible if the China EV car catches Fire.
Can I meet TC owner? I wanna kick his damn stupid face!!
Lol…they are the ones that need to be kicks-ed!
An old tech use in diesel-electric powered locomotive which is the diesel engine only use to generate electricity for the electric motor to drive the wheels. This method is very fuel efficient.
Tan chong killed nissan in malaysia
Petrol & elect combine if accident nightmare..!
Good luck on your gamble to revitalise the TC fortunes
So first Nissan Hybrid here, how much ? For me is good for market. Prefer Honda Hybrids & future EV for wife as ideal scenario. Drove the BYD Dolphin, quiet drive, no vibration, high tech feel, good acceleration with Eco mode & trying Android Auto soon
Ask BYD if the car catches fire by itself who’s liable to indemnify you and if you got injured or killed-then how?in china there numerous cases like this please take note.