Specs of the Malaysian-market Nissan Kicks e-Energy has been revealed by Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) forward of the B-segment SUV’s launch in December, probably at KLIMS 2024. We’re getting the facelifted, first-generation Kicks as per Thailand, and the mannequin is CBU imported from there as properly.
The Kicks comes with Nissan’s second-generation e-Energy expertise, a hybrid system that’s 100% electrical motor pushed, with the ICE purely as a generator. This makes it stand out out there, as the opposite Japanese hybrid techniques out there change between full EV driving, mixed and even ICE-only, relying on the state of affairs.
Right here, the e-Energy’s 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated inline-three petrol engine acts solely as a generator for a 2.1-kWh battery, with no mechanical connection to the wheels. Because the engine solely serves to generate vitality for the battery and operates below fastened circumstances, Nissan says it is ready to constantly obtain a excessive degree of thermal effectivity for improved gasoline effectivity whereas decreasing emissions.
The battery powers a front-mounted e-motor rated at 129 PS and 280 Nm, which is nice for a 0-100 km/h time of 9.5 seconds (100 to 120 km/h acceleration in 4.0 seconds). Claimed mixed gasoline consumption is 21.7 km per litre, and with that, vary from the 41-litre gasoline tank is as much as 900 km, ETCM says.
There’s a single-pedal ‘e-Pedal Step’ system in addition to an EV mode the place the ICE will not be in play in any respect. Because the battery is small relative to full EVs, EV mode is nice for two.5 km of journey at 40 km/h, ETCM says. That’s helpful for driving in site visitors jams or shopping center carparks.
We’re getting three variants, or fairly two plus one two-tone possibility. The vary kicks off with the VL, which comes with full LED entrance lighting (headlamps, fog lamps, indicators), auto-folding wing mirrors, 17-inch alloys (no spare, tyre restore package), ‘zero gravity’ material seats (guide), digital parking brake with auto maintain, auto air conditioning and cruise management.
The mid spec automotive additionally comes with a 7.0-inch digital meter panel and an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and 6 audio system. Security sensible, it’s seven airbags plus ahead collision warning and braking (AEB).
The VLT provides on two-tone (brown-black) leather-based for the seats (brown can also be on the door playing cards and sprint), a 360-degree round view monitor, clever rear view mirror (LCD display screen with digicam), lively cruise management, blind spot warning and rear cross site visitors alert. You possibly can have the VLT in two-tone paint as properly; depend this in and there are three variants in complete.
Talking of colors, select from Black Star, Sensible White Pearl, Sensible Silver, Purple Pearl and the signature Dawn Orange. VLT consumers can decide to have a black roof on orange, white and purple. There’s additionally a Darkish Metallic Gray for the two-tone VLT. Which means gray is unique to the VLT whereas silver is VL-only.
That’s about it, leaving the value to be revealed on the launch subsequent month. What do you consider the Nissan Kicks e-Energy’s specs and appears? Japanese hybrid SUV rivals awaiting the Kicks are the Honda HR-V e:HEV RS and the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid – each are going for RM142k. RM140k can even purchase you the GWM Haval H6 HEV, which is bigger than all the above and has a turbocharged ICE.
GALLERY: Nissan Kicks e-Energy VL, Malaysia-spec
GALLERY: Nissan Kicks e-Energy VLT two-tone, Malaysia-spec
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