Chery O5 vs Nissan Kicks e-Power
Verdict
At RM116,800 versus RM113,800, the Chery O5 is the costlier B-SUV, and its case is mechanical: a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 145 hp and 230 Nm, a wet dual-clutch gearbox and a 51-litre tank. The Nissan Kicks e-Power answers with a petrol hybrid/REV layout, eCVT, 2.1 kWh battery, 423 litres of boot space and seven airbags. It is also taller, has a 43 mm longer wheelbase and costs RM35 less per year in road tax. The Chery counters with seven years of warranty.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want the stronger quoted output, bigger fuel tank and longer warranty.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if you want the lower price, bigger boot, extra airbag and hybrid/REV drivetrain.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800.
- Drivetrain: Chery O5 1,498 cc petrol with wet DCT; Nissan Kicks e-Power 1,198 cc petrol hybrid/REV with eCVT and 2.1 kWh battery.
- Power and torque: Chery O5 145 hp/230 Nm; Nissan Kicks e-Power 82 hp/103 Nm.
- Size: Chery O5 4,400 x 1,830 x 1,588 mm; Nissan Kicks e-Power 4,384 x 1,813 x 1,610 mm.
- Wheelbase and boot: Chery O5 2,630 mm/378 litres; Nissan Kicks e-Power 2,673 mm/423 litres.
- Airbags and warranty: Chery O5 6 airbags/7 years; Nissan Kicks e-Power 7 airbags/5 years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 116,800 | RM 113,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,198 cc |
| Power | 145 hp✓ | 82 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 103 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 22 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 2.1 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,673 mm |
| Boot space | 378 L | 423 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 41 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 85✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
O5
- Higher quoted output: 145 hp and 230 Nm
- Larger 51-litre fuel tank
- Longer 7-year warranty
- Costs RM3,000 more
- Smaller 378-litre boot
- One fewer airbag
Kicks e-Power
- Lower purchase price
- Larger 423-litre boot
- Seven airbags
- Lower quoted output: 82 hp and 103 Nm
- Smaller 41-litre fuel tank
- Shorter 5-year warranty
O5 vs Kicks e-Power FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or Nissan Kicks e-Power better?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power is the better paper buy for price, boot space and airbags. Choose the Chery O5 if higher quoted output, a larger fuel tank and a longer warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Chery O5 costs RM3,000 more than the Nissan Kicks e-Power.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power has the bigger boot at 423 litres, against 378 litres in the Chery O5.