MG S5 vs Nissan Kicks e-Power
Verdict
The MG S5 is the stronger paper exercise: it costs RM108,548 against RM113,800, yet has 168 hp to the Kicks e-Power’s 82 hp, a 49.0 kWh battery and 340 km EV range. It is also bigger, with a 2,730 mm wheelbase and 453-litre boot. The Nissan answers with petrol hybrid/REV running gear, a 41-litre tank, lower RM85 road tax and a quoted 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time. For a Malaysian buyer, this is charging access versus petrol convenience, not just SUV size.
Pick the MG S5 if you have charging sorted and want the larger, more powerful B-SUV with 340 km EV range and a 7-year warranty.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if you want an electrified B-SUV that uses a 41-litre petrol tank and has lower RM85 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: MG S5 RM108,548; Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800
- Power: MG S5 168 hp; Nissan Kicks e-Power 82 hp
- Battery and EV range: MG S5 49.0 kWh, 340 km; Nissan Kicks e-Power 2.1 kWh, no EV range quoted
- Size: MG S5 4,476 mm long, 1,849 mm wide; Nissan Kicks e-Power 4,384 mm long, 1,813 mm wide
- Boot space: MG S5 453 litres; Nissan Kicks e-Power 423 litres
- Warranty and road tax: MG S5 7 years, RM120/year; Nissan Kicks e-Power 5 years, RM85/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 108,548✓ | RM 113,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,198 cc |
| Power | 168 hp✓ | 82 hp |
| Torque | — | 103 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 22 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 49.0 kWh✓ | 2.1 kWh |
| EV range | 340 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,476 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,673 mm |
| Boot space | 453 L✓ | 423 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 41 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 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.
S5
- 168 hp from a single motor
- 49.0 kWh battery with 340 km EV range
- Longer 2,730 mm wheelbase and larger 453-litre boot
- No 0-100 km/h figure given
- Higher road tax at RM120 a year
- Pure EV use means charging has to fit your routine
Kicks e-Power
- 41-litre petrol tank
- Lower RM85 annual road tax
- Quoted 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM5,252 more than the MG S5
- 82 hp trails the MG S5’s 168 hp
- Smaller 423-litre boot and shorter 5-year warranty
S5 vs Kicks e-Power FAQ
Is the MG S5 or Nissan Kicks e-Power better?
The MG S5 is better on paper for power, EV range, size, boot space and warranty. The Nissan Kicks e-Power makes more sense if you want petrol hybrid/REV running gear with a 41-litre tank and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 is RM5,252 cheaper: RM108,548 versus RM113,800 for the Nissan Kicks e-Power.
Which SUV has more space?
The MG S5 is larger. It measures 4,476 mm long and has a 2,730 mm wheelbase, versus 4,384 mm and 2,673 mm for the Nissan Kicks e-Power. Boot space is 453 litres against 423 litres.