Starting at a base launch price of 889,000 baht, the new compact SUV is the first in Thailand to offer award-winning e-POWER technology as an innovative technical gateway for Thai customers to electric vehicles.
BANGKOK – The all-new compact SUV that provides drivers with the power and performance of an electric car, the Nissan Kicks e-POWER made its debut in Thailand today. This is a regional Nissan launch event and global debut of the new Nissan model: Nissan Kicks e-POWER. Equipped with e-POWER, the revolutionary electrified powertrain introduced by Nissan in Japan, the new Nissan Kicks is built in Thailand and perfectly suited to the lifestyle of urban customers.
Nissan's award-winning e-POWER technology provides a fully electric motor, which means that the wheels are fully powered by the electric motor. Power from a high performance battery is supplied to the compact e-POWER powertrain including a gasoline engine, an electric generator, an inverter and a motor.
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The distinctive model is designed to meet the needs of singles, couples or young families looking for unique style, space, cutting edge technology, smart features and functions security solutions at an affordable price.
Thailand is the first country to produce Nissan's e-POWER technology after Japan and one of the first to launch it, offering a technical gateway to Thai customers towards the adoption of electric vehicles: it consumes less energy, with better fuel economy. , but strong performance and acceleration.
"The launch of the new Nissan Kicks e-POWER in Thailand represents Nissan's disruptive and innovative DNA that we continue to bring to the region," said Yutaka Sanada, president of MC and senior regional vice president , Nissan Asia and Oceania. "This is an exciting day for Nissan and Thailand, as a global hub of production and export for Nissan and the regional leader who drives the company's vision for the company. 39; electrification of mobility. "
"The vehicle's robust and modern design complements its advanced e-POWER technology, and Nissan's powerful combination of style, comfort, exceptional design and intelligent mobility technologies will inspire customers in Thailand to see how Nissan embraces new possibilities. . " Concludes Sanada.
Unique to e-POWER technology, when additional acceleration is required or when climbing a steep slope, the electric motor receives power from the battery and the motor to improve its performance. During deceleration, the engine stops running and regenerative energy is used to charge the battery until the vehicle comes to a complete stop, without wasting the energy generated by the deceleration.
"The new Nissan Kicks e-POWER is produced here in Thailand for our valued customers, with the strength and skills of our local workforce. This exciting vehicle provides Thai customers with the best global technology Nissan, 14 Nissan First-class features from Smart Mobilty, in a vehicle with an eye-catching design and an affordable price, "said Ramesh Narasimhan, President of Nissan Thailand.
Smart and safe e-POWER model for the city
New Nissan Kicks e-POWER technology includes an EM57 electric motor, generator, and inverter that generate electricity from its 1.2-liter 12-cylinder DOHC three-valve engine. The e-POWER system offers a maximum power of 95 kilowatts (kW) (129 hp), a maximum flat torque of 260 Nm and a lithium-ion battery, all of which offer an EV-like driving experience. The 1.57 kWh lithium-ion battery in the new Nissan Kicks e-POWER includes four modules that provide smooth acceleration, quiet travel and increased fuel efficiency.
The new Nissan Kicks e-POWER also improves the driving experience by introducing intelligent accelerator technology. Its pedal technology allows drivers to start, accelerate, decelerate or stop the vehicle using only the accelerator pedal. By using a single pedal, tasks like judging the distance between cars, slowing down and stopping downhill or stopping at traffic lights are greatly simplified.
The Kicks e-POWER also offers four driving modes: Normal, S, Eco and EV. In Normal, the car produces excellent offline acceleration and braking power (by elevating the accelerator pedal) which is comparable to the braking of its conventional petrol counterparts. At S, the car accelerates even faster with improved stopping power. In Eco, the car goes into fuel economy mode by regulating the battery power. EV mode uses only electrical energy from the stored battery, allowing a silent driving experience without a running petrol engine.
The impressive model includes 14 of the best-in-class Nissan smart mobility technologies, including the smart driving features offered in the new Nissan Kicks e-POWER. Others include smart cruise control, smart forward collision alert, smart emergency braking, blind spot alert, traffic alert Rear cross-section, the intelligent surround vision monitor with detection of moving objects and the intelligent rear view mirror.
Another feature of the new Nissan Kicks is driver safety and comfort. Anti-lock braking system, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist are standard on all models, as well as six SRS airbags.
Outstanding design and connectivity
The new Nissan Kicks e-POWER also has a unique design that combines excitement and practicality by combining design firms familiar to Nissan with surprisingly modern themes. Established design firms include the bold Nissan V-Motion grille, boomerang headlights and taillights, and the “ floating roof '' & # 39; & # 39; with a “ wrap-around visor '' from the windshield to the side window. The large C-pillar is “ hidden & # 39; & # 39; with a black finish blending into the tailgate glass, while the floating roof has also been exaggerated, giving it a distinctive and eye-catching appeal.
Other exterior design features include standard LED headlights with exclusive Boomerang LED turn signals, LED daytime running lights, home tracking headlights, as well as rear LED lights. The new design features wider and longer exterior dimensions using Nissan's emotional geometry design language, while enhancing the spacious interior space of the new Kicks.
The new Nissan Kicks e-POWER interior has been created to accommodate a new dashboard, infotainment screen, steering wheel and seats. The sleek passenger cabin features high quality design and refinement, including the modern and simple design of the "Slider Wing" instrument panel dominated by a center-mounted 7.0-inch color screen housing an information system and complete entertainment. The new Nissan Kicks also offers a solid black and orange two-tone interior pattern that is available exclusively on the VL model.
The smart integrators are powered by Nissan Connect, an 8-inch color touchscreen (AIVI) multi-entertainment and information system. It keeps customers at the forefront by providing information and entertainment, navigation, security and protection on a single platform with a perfect connection via a smartphone (Apple CarPlay for iOS). Nissan Connect also shows how Nissan Smart Integration works as a main feature in NIM.
Customers can choose from six color options on the new Nissan Kicks e-POWER, which includes Black Star, Storm White, Radiant Red, Gun Metallic, Brilliant Silver and Monarch Or ange. An optional two-color color scheme is another element that gives the new Nissan Kicks e-POWER a more exclusive feel, with the appearance of a floating roof on models painted with a black roof. This on-board color style is catchy but not exaggerated, and is available on the VL model in the following colors: monarch orange, radiant red, metallic white and storm white.
The four grade ranges have a basic introductory price of:
- 1.2 L S 889,000 baht
- 1.2 L E 949,000 baht
- 1.2 L V 999,000 baht and
- 1.2 L VL 1,049,000 baht.
All new Nissan Kicks e-POWER are guaranteed for the longevity, durability and high quality performance of their lithium-ion batteries up to 10 years and an electrical system up to 5 years. In addition, the new Nissan Kicks e-POWER vehicle warranty is 3 years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.