This year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) has brought out new and exciting car model variants. Over at the Nissan booth, the Japanese automaker is showcasing the sportier variant of the Kicks e-Power designed with Autech.
The Nissan Kicks Autech at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show
Founded in 1986, Autech has been working on customizing various Nissan models throughout the years. The Nissan Kicks e-Power Autech comes with the customizing division’s signature Blue, along with other enhancements that provide the subcompact crossover a sportier appearance.
Metallic silver trims are added throughout the body of the vehicle. This trim is said to be inspired by the “sparkle of waves when hitting the sun.” Meanwhile, a set of newly-designed 17-inch glossy black alloy wheels provides a modern look.
A sportier take on the hybrid crossover
Moving into the interior, the cabin features a two-tone black and blue theme. The use of piano black accents further enhances the sporty appeal of the vehicle. To make it distinct from the standard model, the sportier version gets the Autech badge.
For the Kicks e-Power Autech launched at the 2023 BIMS, Nissan added a wireless charger to the equipment list, which is a new feature in the 2023 model.
Blue accents can be found inside
The crossover comes with the e-Power tech that exclusively uses an electric motor to propel the front wheels. It has 134 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. Powering the motor is a 2.06 kWh lithium-ion battery, which is charged by a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder international combustion engine.
With the Nissan Kicks e-Power Autech made available in Thailand, we could be seeing a preview of the PH-spec model’s N Sport trim. The N Sport is the sporty variant of Nissan models, similar to RS of Honda and GR-S of Toyota.
These could be a preview of the PH-spec Kicks N Sport
Currently, the PH-spec Nissan Kicks is available in three variants, namely the EL, VE, and VL. It still has room for an N Sport trim, and the crossover’s Autech edition could deliver that.
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Know more about Nissan Kicks 2024
The Nissan Kicks Philippines is a hybrid-powered subcompact crossover. In the local market, it has four variants. They are the e-POWER EL AT, e-POWER VE AT, e-POWER VE Sport AT, and e-POWER VL AT. Their prices range from Php 1,179,000 to Php 1,544,000.
Under the hood, the Kick’s e-POWER engine can produce up to 134 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. Power is sent to this Nissan model’s front wheels via gear reduction transmission.
Size-wise, the Nissan Kicks is 4,300mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,615mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,620mm, and a ground clearance of 180mm.
Locally, the Nissan Kicks competes against the likes of the Geely Coolray, Kia Stonic, MG ZS, Toyota Raize, Changan CS35 Plus, Honda HR-V, among others.
Nissan Kicks Launch
The Nissan Kicks was officially launched in the Philippine market in August 2022. At launch, it came with three variants. There were the EL e-POWER AT priced at Php 1,209,000, the VE e-POWER AT priced at Php 1,309,000, and the VL priced at Php 1,509,000.
Nissan Kicks Exterior
For exterior equipment, the Nissan Kicks is equipped with LED headlamps with auto-on/off function, LED daytime running lamps, LED taillights, auto-folding power-adjustable mirrors, etc. It also comes with roof rails. This model also gets a black-colored V-motion grille.
Nissan Kicks Interior
The 2024 Kicks can seat up to five occupants. Its rear cabin has 60:40 split-folding seats, while the front has manually adjustable Nissan Zero Gravity seats. Passengers are then kept comfortable with an automatic air-conditioning system,
For the driver, it also provides a tilt and telescopic steering wheel wrapped in leather, a 7-inch TFT display meter, an ample amount of bottle and cup holders, a 12-volt power socket, etc.
Technology & Safety Features
Depending on the trim, the Nissan Kicks gets a total of six airbags. It also has anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, vehicle dynamic control, an engine immobilizer, and a car alarm.
For entertainment, this subcompact model is equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen headunit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The top-spec trim has six speakers, while the rest have four speakers.
Other features of this model include an idle start/stop system, a 360-degree view camera, parking sensors, and cruise control.
Nissan Kicks Engine
Powering the Nissan Kicks is an AC Synchronous motor supplied by a 2.13 kWh Lithium-ion battery. The said battery, in turn, is charged by a 1.2-liter inline-3 gasoline engine. Collectively, this is dubbed as the e-POWER powertrain.
At maximum, this system can produce up to 136 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via an automatic single-speed gear reduction transmission.
Nissan Kicks Chassis
The Nissan Kicks uses the V-platform. It shares this with the Nissan Almera. For suspensions, its front end is a strut-type, while the rear is a torsion beam suspension. Braking is handled by disc brakes for all wheels, and its parking brake is an electric type with an auto-hold function.
Nissan Kicks FAQs
1. How much space will the Nissan Kick 2024's luggage compartment have?
The capacity of the Nissan Kick 2024's luggage compartment will promisingly be 470 liters. That will be up to 835 liters of space after lowering the back seats.
2. How much will the Nissan Kick 2024 cost?
Depending on the variants, the Nissan Kick 2024 will be from Php 1,179,000.
3. How big is the Nissan Kicks 2024?
The measurement of the Nissan Kicks 2024 is 4,300mm in length, 1,960mm in width, and 1,615mm in height with a 2,620mm wheelbase.
4. How many variants does the Nissan Kicks 2024 have?
Four variants. They are the e-POWER EL AT, e-POWER VE AT, e-POWER VE Sport AT, and e-POWER VL AT.
5. What is one of the differences between the four variants?
In terms of safety features, the EL variant only has 2 airbags while the rest of the variants have 6 airbags.
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