Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced that the Nissan Kicks e-Power is now open for booking in Malaysia at an estimated price of below RM130,000, ahead of its launch next month, most possibly at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024. ETCM also says the vehicle has achieved a full five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.
VL and VLT variants will be offered in Malaysia, both powered solely by a front-mounted 129 PS/280 Nm electric motor. It’s 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, Red Pearl and the signature Sunrise Orange. VLT buyers can opt to have a black roof on orange, white and red. There’s also a Dark Metal Grey for the two-tone VLT. This means that grey is exclusive to the VLT while silver is VL-only. 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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