KUALA LUMPUR: The Nissan Kicks e-Power compact SUV will be launched in December 2024, with prices estimated to be below RM130,000.
The Kicks e-Power is offered with a 5-year vehicle warranty and an additional 8-year warranty on its EV (electric vehicle) components.
A 1.2-litre petrol engine which recharges the system’s 2.06kWh lithium-ion battery pack and powers the electric motor directly via the inverter when required.
As the Kicks e-Power is driven solely by an electric motor that offers maximum torque from idle, the acceleration is immediate, exceedingly smooth and quiet, just like an EV (electric vehicle) - but without the need to plug in and charge.
Powered by the award-winning second-generation e-Power drive system with an output of 95kW (129PS) and 280Nm, the Kicks e-Power is capable of achieving 0-100km/h in 9.5 seconds and can reach a top speed of 180km/h.
Fuel economy is rated at 21.7km/L (NEDC cycle), giving it a cruising range of up to 900km from its 41-litre fuel tank.
Compared to an internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered vehicle, the e-Power system has 20% lower tailpipe emissions and running costs (average service interval cost of only RM365).
It utilises regenerative braking to reclaim energy and even offers the convenience of single-pedal driving via the e-Pedal Step feature.
The compact SUV has a signature V-Motion front grille in piano black finish and distinctive boomerang-shaped LED headlamps.
There is a floating roof design with ‘hidden’ pillars, black wing mirrors with LED indicators and a trendy rear reflector trim connecting the sleek, contoured LED taillights.
The spacious cabin features a dual-tone dashboard (where applicable) which houses a 7-inch full-colour driver’s instrument display, a sporty D-shaped flat-bottom steering wheel with multi-function controls and an infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity.
Comfy and fatigue-reducing Nissan Zero Gravity seats are also fitted as standard as is an automatic climate control system with easy-to-operate physical knobs.
A minimalist, EV-style centre console showcases an electronic shift-by-wire drive selector alongside the push-start, drive mode and EV mode buttons, while an Intelligent Rear View Mirror displays an unobstructed, real-time view.
Aside from achieving a maximum score of 5 stars in Asean NCAP testing, the Kicks e-Power also has a suite of advanced safety features under Nissan Intelligent Mobility.
Active drive assist functions include Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with Intelligent Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control, Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Recently, automotive journalists and key opinion leaders put the compact SUV through its paces in a two-day media drive event organised by Edaran Tan Chong Motor.
“This media drive from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca is the perfect showcase of what e-Power is capable of and how electric performance can be enjoyed without range anxiety while proving to be extremely fun to drive on twisty B-roads,” said Edaran Tan Chong Motor CEO Khoo Cheng Pah.
“As of October 2024, the cumulative global production of e-Power vehicles has surpassed 1.5 million units,” he added.
Nissan Kicks e-Power VL (Mid Grade)
Motor Output (Max Power: 95kW (129PS), Max Torque: 280Nm)
1.2L 3-Cylinder NA Engine (Generator)
Single Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic LED Headlamps with Front LED Turn Indicators
LED Front Fog Lamps
Auto Folding Side Mirrors
Speed-sensing Wipers
17-inch Alloy Wheels
Tyre Repair Kit
Zero Gravity Fabric Seats
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold
Auto Air Conditioning
Leather D-shaped Steering Wheel
6-way Manual Driver Seat
4-way Manual Passenger Seat
8-inch Infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
7-inch TFT Driver Display Meter
6 Speakers
3 USB Ports
7 Airbags
4 Disc Brakes
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Intelligent Driver Alertness (IDA), Cruise Control
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (IFCW) + Intelligent Forward Emergency Braking (IEB)
e-PEDAL Step
Single Tone Body Colour
Nissan Kicks e-Power VLT (High Grade)
2-Tone Brown & Black Leather Zero Gravity Seats
Intelligent Around View Monitor (360 camera) with Intelligent Moving Object Detection
Intelligent Rear View Mirror
Intelligent Cruise Control
Blind Spot Warning
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Dual Tone Body Colour Option
