Our Bangkok International Motor Show 2026 (BIMS 2026) coverage goes on with the facelifted version of the Nissan Kicks e-Power range-extender hybrid crossover.
Mind you, this is not the P16-gen model that debuted in the US two years ago; instead, the Thai market is getting the heavily-facelifted version of the current P15-gen model, featuring the same 1.2-litre e-Power range-extender hybrid powertrain, and prices starting from THB 789,900 (RM96,792) onwards.
P15 Body with P16-esque Design Updates
At one glance, the new Kicks e-Power does resemble the US-only P16 model a bit, with the recent facelift treatment that has managed to transform this ageing crossover into something more era-appropriate.
By far the most prominent change is the front face that features P16 Kicks-like lighting units with a triple-arrow lighting signature and a cleaner front grille that now sits lower on the front bumper compared to the previous model.
Also new here are the 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels with an intricate spoke design, slim LED taillights with similar triple light elements as the headlights, and an array of new two-tone colourway options, including this striking Electric Cyan colourway that looks very Leaf-esque.
Dimension-wise, the facelifted Kicks e-Power spans 4,300 mm long, 1,760 mm wide, and 1,610 mm tall with a 2,620 mm wheelbase and 175 mm of ground clearance, making it slightly shorter and less wide than the pre-facelift model currently on sale in our market.
Minor Interior Revamp
Inside, the facelifted Kicks e-Power appears to rock a fairly similar cabin setup as its predecessor, featuring some minor tweaks and equipment upgrades that increase life quality inside this subcompact hybrid crossover.
For starters, the new Kicks now comes with a larger 12.3-inch central infotainment touchscreen powered by the Nissan Connect system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay mobile connectivity. Said head unit is then mated to a 7-inch TFT metre cluster, plus a wireless charger, front and rear USB-C ports, plus a six-speaker audio system as standard.
Thai buyers can get the cabin upholstered in black leather as standard or opt for the more contrasting blue-and-white colour scheme, and the leather trim is now applied to more surfaces than before, including on the dashboard, central console, and steering wheel. Drivers get a six-way powered seat, while front passengers need to settle for a manually-adjustable one instead.
Practicality remains one of the Kicks’s surprisingly strong points, with the facelifted model featuring a 423-litre boot space as standard, which can be further expanded once you fold down the 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
Same e-Power System, Nissan ProPilot ADAS Suite Available
Beneath the bonnet, the facelifted Kicks e-Power packs the same Nissan e-Power powertrain system found on the pre-facelift model, featuring a 1.2-litre 3-cyl naturally-aspirated petrol engine rated at 82 PS and 103 Nm, plus a 41-litre fuel tank.
Said engine mainly acts as a generator to the Kicks’ 2.06 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that feeds energy to its electric motor setup to deliver 136 PS and 280 Nm to the front wheels (FWD). Nissan claims this setup is good enough to propel the Kicks e-Power from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds.
Safety-wise, the Thai-spec 2026 Kicks comes standard with Nissan’s own ProPilot ADAS suite, which adds functions like intelligent cruise control (ICC) and lane keeping assist (LKA) on top of other standard active safety bits.
Thailand Now, Malaysia Next?
As mentioned earlier, the all-new 2026 Nissan Kicks e-Power facelift retails from THB 789,900 (RM96,792) onwards, with said model continuing to be locally assembled (CKD) at Nissan Motor Thailand’s plant in Samut Prakan.
Mind you, this is the same plant that currently manufactures the pre-facelift P15 Kicks e-Power for our market, with the Thais getting the new Nissan Serena C28 e-Power straight from the Tan Chong Motor Assemblies (TCMA) plant in Serendah, Selangor.
