Verdict
At RM113,800, the Nissan Kicks e-Power costs RM18,800 more than the RM95,000 Seres 3. It answers with autonomous braking, collision warning and a driver’s knee airbag. Its 136-hp, 280-Nm motor trails the Seres’ 161 hp and 300 Nm, though. The Seres is the more practical battery EV: its 53.6-kWh pack has a listed 340-km range and accepts 11-kW AC and 60-kW DC charging. It also leaves you 525 litres of boot space. Pick the Nissan for its safety equipment and 41-litre petrol tank; pick the Seres if charging access is straightforward.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if autonomous braking, collision warning and a petrol-backed 41-litre tank matter more than EV range and boot capacity.
Pick the Seres 3 if you can charge regularly and want more motor output, a 340-km listed EV range and a larger boot for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800; Seres 3 RM95,000.
- Motor output: Nissan 136 hp and 280 Nm; Seres 161 hp and 300 Nm.
- Battery capacity: Nissan 2.1 kWh; Seres 53.6 kWh.
- Boot space: Nissan 423 litres; Seres 525 litres.
- Annual road tax: Nissan RM85; Seres RM120.
- Wheels and tyres: Nissan 17-inch alloys with 205/55R17 tyres; Seres 18-inch alloys with 225/55R18 tyres.
Kicks e-Power
- Autonomous braking and collision warning
- Driver’s knee airbag and all-seat seatbelt reminder
- 41-litre petrol tank
- RM18,800 more expensive
- 136 hp and 280 Nm trails the Seres’ 161 hp and 300 Nm
- 423-litre boot is 102 litres smaller
3
- 161-hp, 300-Nm electric motor
- 53.6-kWh battery with 340-km listed EV range
- 525-litre boot and 11-kW AC/60-kW DC charging
- No autonomous braking or collision warning
- No driver’s knee airbag
- No steering tilt or telescopic adjustment
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM113,800 | RM95,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM85✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,198 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 82 hp | — |
| Torque | 103 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 78 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 12 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 2.1 kWh | 53.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 21.7 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,384 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,813 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,673 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,650 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 41 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 423 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama BluEarth E70 | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/ 160,000 km Warranty for EV Battery | — |
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.
Used Kicks e-Power & 3 for sale
Kicks e-Power vs 3 FAQ
Is the Nissan Kicks e-Power or Seres 3 better?
The Seres 3 is better for an owner with reliable charging, thanks to its 340-km listed EV range, stronger 161-hp motor and larger boot. The Kicks e-Power is the safer pick on equipment, with autonomous braking and collision warning.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power costs RM113,800 and the Seres 3 costs RM95,000, so the Nissan is RM18,800 more expensive.
Which one has the larger boot?
The Seres 3 has the larger boot at 525 litres, compared with 423 litres in the Nissan Kicks e-Power. That is a 102-litre advantage for the Seres.