Verdict
The Toyota Yaris Cross costs RM99,900, undercutting the RM113,800 Nissan Kicks e-Power by RM13,900. That saving also buys a larger 471-litre boot, 18-inch wheels, rear air vents, a 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control. The Kicks counters with e-Power drive: its motor makes 136 hp and 280 Nm, backed by a 2.1-kWh lithium-ion battery, while its 2.1-kWh battery carries an eight-year/160,000-km warranty. It is also 74 mm longer in wheelbase, but the Toyota is the more practical equipment-led choice.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if you want its 136-hp, 280-Nm electric motor drive and the eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you want to save RM13,900 while gaining a bigger boot, more cabin convenience features and adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900.
- Powertrain: Kicks has one 136-hp/280-Nm motor and a 2.1-kWh lithium-ion battery; Yaris Cross has no motor and a 105-hp/138-Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Boot space: Kicks 423 litres; Yaris Cross 471 litres.
- Wheelbase: Kicks 2,673 mm; Yaris Cross 2,620 mm.
- Wheels and tyres: Kicks 17-inch alloys with 205/55R17 tyres; Yaris Cross 18-inch two-tone alloys with 215/55R18 tyres.
- Warranty: Kicks five years/100,000 km plus battery cover of eight years/160,000 km; Yaris Cross five years/unlimited mileage.
Kicks e-Power
- 136 hp and 280 Nm from its electric motor.
- Eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty.
- Autonomous braking system and four rear parking sensors.
- RM13,900 dearer.
- 423-litre boot is 48 litres smaller.
- No blind-spot information system, rear air vents or adaptive cruise control.
Yaris Cross
- 471-litre boot and 18-inch wheels.
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot information and steering correction.
- 360-degree camera, powered boot and rear air vents.
- No electric motor or traction battery.
- No autonomous braking system.
- Shorter 2,620-mm wheelbase.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 113,800 | RM 99,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,198 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 82 hp | 105 hp✓ |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 138 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 78 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12 | 11.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2.1 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | CVT 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 | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,813 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,673 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 41 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 423 litres | 471 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R17 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R17 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama BluEarth E70 | Toyo Proxes R61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| 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 Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/ 160,000 km Warranty for EV Battery | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 85✓ | RM 120 |
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.
Kicks e-Power vs Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Nissan Kicks e-Power or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Toyota Yaris Cross is the better buy for equipment and practicality: it is RM13,900 cheaper, has a 471-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. Choose the Kicks e-Power for its 136-hp, 280-Nm electric motor drive and battery warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power costs RM13,900 more than the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Which has the larger boot?
The Toyota Yaris Cross has the larger boot at 471 litres, compared with 423 litres in the Nissan Kicks e-Power. That is a 48-litre advantage for the Toyota.