Nissan Kicks e-Power arrived in Vietnam; Will Malaysia be next?

KUALA LUMPUR: Back in February, Edaran Tan Chong Motors (ETCM), the official distributor of Nissan cars in Malaysia, teased the Kicks e-Power in its Chinese New Year greeting clip, which sparked the rumours of the B-segment crossover's arrival in the country. Well, the hybrid SUV is now again making the headlines, but this time not for Malaysia but for Vietnam, where it has just landed.

Vietnam Automotive Industry Development Co, the official distributor of the brand in the country offers the all-new Kicks e-Power in two variants - E and V, priced at VND 789 million (RM 150,055) and VND 858 million (RM 163,027), respectively. The units are directly imported from Thailand and are available in six different colour tones - Pearl White, Black, Red, Blue, Gray, and Orange).

Let’s check out the key highlights of the Vietnam-spec Nissan Kicks e-Power -

• The hybrid car is equipped with the second-gen e-POWER technology comprising a 1.2-litre DOHC 12-valve 3-cylinder engine and electric motor. The setup combinedly churns out a maximum power of 136 PS and a peak torque of 280 Nm
• The available driving modes are - EV, Normal, Sport, and Eco

• The SUV measures 4.305 mm in length, 1.760 mm in width and 1.615 mm in height and spans a 2,620 mm long wheelbase. The ground clearance and minimum turning radius stand at 182 mm and 5.100 mm, respectively. 
• Design-wise, the Nissan Kicks e-Power looks young and sporty with a V-motion grille and boomerang-shaped LED headlights housing daytime running LED strips. Also, part of the exterior kit is arrow-shaped LED tail lights and 5-spoke wheels
• Inside, the SUV is kitted with a D-cut steering wheel. zero gravity driver's seat, a 7.0-inch advanced driver assistance screen, an 8.0-inch A-IVI entertainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and an e-Pedal Step

• Part of the safety pack are six airbags, hill start assist, around view monitor with MOD (Moving Object Detection), Driver Attention Alert system, reverse sensor, cruise control, ABS with EBD and BA, vehicle dynamic control, traction control system and more

Isao Sekiguchi, Regional Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Nissan ASEAN and President of Nissan Motor Thailand said that "We are very excited to take another step in strengthening our commitment to Vietnam and driving innovation that enriches people's lives with the launch of the award-winning all-new Kicks e-POWER to Vietnam today. Nissan will provide customers with an exciting, electrified driving experience through the all-new Kicks e-POWER, while also contributing to the pursuit of a sustainable future for all."

No information as to when the Kicks e-Power will come to Malaysia is yet available.

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