Maxus V80 vs Nissan Kicks e-Power
Verdict
The Maxus V80 is the tool here: RM102,076, two seats, a 5,700 mm body and an 80-litre diesel tank for carrying work, not family. The Nissan Kicks e-Power costs RM113,800 and is the car-shaped answer, with five seats, an automatic eCVT, seven airbags and AEB. The RM11,724 gap buys a shorter B-SUV with far better daily-use safety kit and a 5-year warranty, while the V80 gives you sheer size and 330 Nm from a 2.5-litre diesel.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial van with 5,700 mm length, 3,850 mm wheelbase and an 80-litre diesel tank.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if you want a five-seat B-SUV with an automatic eCVT, seven airbags, AEB and a 5-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076 vs Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800
- Seating: Maxus V80 2 seats vs Nissan Kicks e-Power 5 seats
- Powertrain: Maxus V80 2,499 cc diesel manual vs Nissan Kicks e-Power 1,198 cc petrol hybrid/REV eCVT
- Output: Maxus V80 136 hp/330 Nm vs Nissan Kicks e-Power 82 hp/103 Nm
- Size: Maxus V80 5,700/2,383/2,552 mm vs Nissan Kicks e-Power 4,384/1,813/1,610 mm
- Safety and cover: Maxus V80 2 airbags/3-year warranty vs Nissan Kicks e-Power 7 airbags/5-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 102,076✓ | RM 113,800 |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,499 cc | 1,198 cc |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 82 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 103 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s✓ | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | 22 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 2.1 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,673 mm |
| Boot space | — | 423 L |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 41 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 839 | 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.
V80
- Much larger body for commercial use
- 330 Nm diesel torque
- 80-litre fuel tank
- Only two seats
- Manual transmission
- Only two airbags and no AEB listed
Kicks e-Power
- Five-seat SUV cabin
- eCVT automatic
- Seven airbags and AEB
- Costs RM11,724 more
- Far smaller than the Maxus V80
- 41-litre fuel tank versus 80 litres
V80 vs Kicks e-Power FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Nissan Kicks e-Power better?
For commercial carrying, the Maxus V80 is the better fit. For private use, the Nissan Kicks e-Power makes more sense with five seats, an automatic eCVT, seven airbags, AEB and a longer 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power is RM11,724 more expensive than the Maxus V80, at RM113,800 versus RM102,076.
Which one is cheaper to road tax each year?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power is much cheaper at RM85 a year, while the Maxus V80 costs RM839 a year.