At long last, the Nissan Kicks e-Power has been launched in Malaysia at the ongoing Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024. The VL is priced at RM113,800; the VLT at RM121,800, OTR before insurance. Add RM4,000 for a black roof on the VLT.
The five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rated Kicks e-Power carries a front-mounted 129 PS/280 Nm electric motor is hooked up to a 82 PS/103 Nm HR12DE 1.2 litre naturally-aspirated three-cylinder that only serves as a generator for the 2.06 kWh battery, with no mechanical connection to the wheels.
The century sprint is done in 9.5 seconds. ‘In-gear’ acceleration is also strong, the car able to get from 100 to 120 km/h in four seconds flat. Fuel consumption is rated at 21.7 km per litre, resulting in a claimed total range of up to 900 km with the 41 litre fuel tank. You get a choice of Normal, Sport and Eco drive modes, plus a one-pedal e-Pedal Step mode. EV mode (petrol engine stays asleep) is possible up to 2.5 km at 40 km/h.
The VL comes with full LED front lighting (headlamps, fog lamps, signals), auto-folding wing mirrors, 17-inch alloys (no spare, tyre repair kit), ‘zero gravity’ fabric seats (manual), electronic parking brake with auto hold, auto air con, cruise control, a 7.0-inch digital meter panel, an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and six speakers. Safety wise, it’s seven airbags plus forward collision warning and braking (AEB).
The VLT adds on two-tone (brown-black) leather for the seats (brown is also on the door cards and dash), a 360-degree around view monitor, intelligent rear view mirror (LCD screen with camera), active cruise control, blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert. You can have the VLT in two-tone paint as well; count this in and there are three variants in total.
Speaking of colours, choose from Black Star, Brilliant White Pearl, Brilliant Silver (VL only), Red Pearl, Sunrise Orange and Dark Metal Grey (VLT only). VLT buyers can opt to have a black roof on orange, white, red and grey.
Warranties are five years/100,000 km for the vehicle and eight years/160,000 km for the battery, ECU, inverter and electric motor. The first 500 customers get a RM5,000 intro rebate and two years extra on the EV warranty for a total of 10 years/160,000 km. See our full review, full gallery and spec run-through for more information.
Nissan Kicks e-Power VLT Malaysia drive gallery
Nissan Kicks e-Power VLT two-tone in Malaysia full gallery
Nissan Kicks e-Power VLT two-tone in Malaysia showroom
Nissan Kicks e-Power VL in Malaysia showroom
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