December 13, 2024
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New Nissan Kicks e-Power 

The Eco-Conscious Choice for the New Generation

Nissan launches New KICKS e-POWER, bringing unmatched road excitement to the Thai market

Discover the all-new Nissan Kicks e-Power – the perfect choice for eco-conscious individuals. Ticy City invites you to explore the latest SUV from the renowned automaker, Nissan. The new Nissan Kicks e-Power, equipped with 2nd Generation e-POWER technology, takes your driving experience to the next level.

2nd Generation e-POWER: This cutting-edge technology offers the thrill of driving a 100% electric vehicle without the need for external charging. It enhances power and provides instant acceleration, setting the e-Power apart in the world of electric driving.

With four distinct models to choose from, including E, V, VL, and AUTECH, the new Nissan Kicks e-Power caters to various preferences. Select from a vibrant palette of seven exterior colors, such as Night Blue, Gun Metallic, Storm White, Black Star, Radiant Red, Monarch Orange, and Brilliant Silver, to match your style and personality.

Embrace the future of eco-friendly driving with the new Nissan Kicks e-Power – a compelling choice for those who care about the environment. Experience the next generation of electric mobility.

The 2nd Generation e-POWER, developed by Nissan under the concept of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, brings an exciting and heart-pounding experience to the forefront. This innovative system continues to utilize electric motors for propulsion, while employing a small internal combustion engine to act as a power generator, ensuring a seamless flow of high-power electricity into the lithium-ion battery. This means you can enjoy the benefits of electric driving without worrying about external charging or hunting for charging stations.

Within the 2nd Generation e-POWER system, Nissan has combined the inverter and electric motor into a single unit, reducing the inverter’s size by 40% and its weight by 30%. Moreover, the lithium-ion battery capacity has increased to 2.06 kWh, making the engine work less frequently to generate electricity. This leads to reduced vibrations and noise during engine startup.

The internal combustion engine in the e-POWER system operates at its most efficient range to produce electricity, while delivering exceptional fuel efficiency. It retains the HR12DE 1.2-liter 3-cylinder DOHC engine, serving as the electricity generator for crucial components like the inverter and electric motor. These components provide a peak power output of 136 PS and a maximum torque of 280 Nm, complemented by the 2.06 kWh lithium-ion battery comprising 4 modules with a total of 96 cells. This setup ensures smooth acceleration, a quiet ride, and highly efficient fuel economy, with up to 23.8 kilometers per liter in terms of fuel efficiency and an impressive 26.3 kilometers per liter for city driving.

Nissan launches New KICKS e-POWER, bringing unmatched road excitement to the Thai market
Discover How AUTECH grade Provides Premium Sportiness to the new Nissan KICKS e-POWER
Nissan launches New KICKS e-POWER, bringing unmatched road excitement to the Thai market

New Technological Advancements:

Equipped with a 2.06 kWh battery, providing continuous power and increased torque for a more exhilarating and powerful acceleration.

The electric motor operates silently and introduces the enhanced “e-Pedal step” smart acceleration technology, allowing for both acceleration and deceleration with a single pedal press, offering a smoother driving experience.

Fresh Look:

Sporting a modern design, the debut of the Autech model brings a sporty, stylish exterior that appeals to the taste of the new generation.

Inside the cabin, luxury is elevated with a central console and a redesigned electric gear shift, complemented by premium materials and unique interior touches. The black roof, along with exterior metallic silver accents, adds an extra layer of luxury to the Autech model.

Safety and Convenience:

The comprehensive 360° Safety Shield technology ensures all-around safety, providing peace of mind on the road.

Stay connected with ease using Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, enhancing your driving experience. The new central console is designed to seamlessly integrate with the driver’s ergonomics, and the adjustable seats cater to all driving needs.

Normal Mode: This mode offers excellent acceleration and feels like driving a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle. It includes the D mode for regular driving and the B mode that enhances regenerative braking, reducing brake usage and increasing the recharging of the electric power.

Sport Mode: For improved driving performance, this mode enhances acceleration and responsiveness, making your driving experience even more thrilling.

ECO Mode: Focusing on a smoother driving experience, the ECO mode optimizes the e-POWER system to reduce energy consumption. It ensures the highest efficiency in fuel and electric energy usage, making it an eco-friendly choice.

EV Mode: This mode transforms the vehicle into an all-electric drive, utilizing the remaining energy stored in the battery. The engine remains inactive until the battery’s charge drops to a low level, providing a quiet and efficient driving experience.

The “e-Pedal Step” intelligent acceleration technology works in synergy with Sport MODE and ECO MODE (both in D and B positions). When you release the accelerator pedal, the vehicle gently decelerates, with the speed decreasing to as low as 5 km/h (depending on load and road conditions). This enhances convenience and ease of driving in various situations, such as maintaining safe following distances, navigating downhill slopes, and navigating community areas. It also adds confidence to your driving experience with smooth speed reduction when approaching curves. Moreover, the “e-Pedal Step” technology allows the vehicle to recharge the battery when slowing down or releasing the accelerator pedal, enhancing the driving range.

Nissan launches New KICKS e-POWER, bringing unmatched road excitement to the Thai market

Captivating Design and Unique Identity:

The Kicks e-Power is the first model in Thailand to introduce a special edition – the Autech version, in collaboration with Autech Japan, a subsidiary of Nissan Motors renowned for their sporty premium styling. This collaboration involves working with Nissan production bases in various countries to design and manufacture products that cater to the preferences of customers in each country, making the Nissan e-Power unique.

The exterior design maintains its sporty, stylish, and premium appearance. The AUTECH model is distinguished by a blacked-out roof, a floating roofline design, V-Motion front grille with LED headlights and fog lights, and a new silver metallic front finisher panel. The side features new silver metallic side skirts, silver metallic power-folding LED door mirrors, and 17-inch black metallic shadow wheels, adding a modern touch. The rear showcases booming LED taillights and a new silver metallic rear finisher panel adorned with a silver metallic rear skirt.

Inside the cabin, the design is predominantly black with accents of navy blue, harmonizing with the front console. The center console is adorned with synthetic leather in black, complemented by navy blue stitching. The modern black piano trim adds a sporty ambiance. Every model features a genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel, a newly designed contemporary center console, and a 7-inch smart TFT display with customizable views, including a brake status display when using the e-Pedal Step system. The contemporary gear shift lever comes with black piano trim and clear illumination for ease of use. Furthermore, soft-touch materials have been added to three areas inside: the center armrest, seat sides, and front door storage, while the front cup holders have adjustable and adaptable sizes to accommodate tall cups and tall coffee cups effectively.

Discover How AUTECH grade Provides Premium Sportiness to the new Nissan KICKS e-POWER

The new Nissan Kicks e-Power doesn’t disappoint, instilling confidence and ensuring a secure driving experience with its advanced safety technology – the Nissan 360° Safety Shield.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW): This technology alerts drivers when the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane, especially important at speeds exceeding 70 kilometers per hour.

High Beam Assist (HBA): The system autonomously adjusts headlight brightness to respond to changing road conditions when using automatic high beams.

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC): This smart technology automatically adapts your speed and maintains a safe following distance from the vehicle in front. It can bring your vehicle to a complete stop within two seconds when the vehicle in front slows down and can return to your preset speed when the road clears. You can set the following distance to three levels.

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (IFCW): This system sounds an alert and displays a warning symbol on your instrument panel if it detects a potential frontal collision, giving you time to react.

Intelligent Emergency Braking (IEB): It works in conjunction with the Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, helping analyze the distance and speed of the car in front to slow down or stop your vehicle, reducing potential collision damage.

Blind Spot Warning (BSW): BSW technology enhances safety when changing lanes. When you activate your turn signal, it sends an audible alert and flashes a warning on your side mirrors if another vehicle is detected in your blind spot.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA): When you shift into reverse, the system alerts you if it detects oncoming vehicles approaching from both the left and right sides, helping you avoid collisions.

Intelligent Around View Monitor (IAVM): It works in conjunction with the Moving Object Detection (MOD) technology and uses four cameras to provide a bird’s-eye view of your surroundings, improving safety and convenience while parking.

Intelligent Rear View Mirror (IRVM): The rearview mirror features an LCD screen that displays the view from the rear camera. You can switch between the camera view and the traditional mirror, improving visibility and convenience, especially when carrying passengers or cargo in the rear.

Hill Start Assist (HSA): This system prevents your vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an incline. It holds the brakes continuously after you release the brake pedal, allowing for smooth acceleration.

With these advanced safety features, the Nissan Kicks e-Power offers a comprehensive safety package, making your driving experience not only exciting but also secure.

Discover How AUTECH grade Provides Premium Sportiness to the new Nissan KICKS e-POWER
Discover How AUTECH grade Provides Premium Sportiness to the new Nissan KICKS e-POWER

Standard Safety Systems:

The Nissan Kicks e-Power features a suite of safety technologies designed to provide peace of mind and ensure stability during sudden maneuvers.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC): This technology automatically controls speed and engine response to help maintain the vehicle’s stability during abrupt lane changes, ensuring a responsive and efficient driving experience even in challenging situations.

Intelligent Trace Control (ITC): This system detects and corrects understeer or oversteer during cornering, helping to maintain stability. It can adjust and control all four brakes according to the driver’s behavior, ensuring stable handling during cornering.

The vehicle comes equipped with six safety airbags, including front driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, and curtain airbags on both the left and right sides. These airbags are standard equipment in every version of the new Nissan Kicks e-Power, enhancing passenger safety.

Pretensioner and Load Limiter Seatbelts: These front seatbelts are adjustable to fit different body sizes. They also feature automatic pretensioners and load limiters. Additionally, the rear seatbelts have a three-point ELR mechanism at three seating positions. This setup adds an extra layer of safety, and it’s compatible with ISOFIX child seat mounting points, ensuring the safety of child passengers.

The Kicks e-Power incorporates a comprehensive set of braking systems, including ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electric Brake Force Distribution System), BA (Brake Assist), Electric Parking Brake, Auto Brake Hold, and three-dot LED brake lights, ensuring clear visibility and effective braking performance.

With these standard safety features, the new Nissan Kicks e-Power provides a robust safety package, making your driving experience both secure and reliable.

Nissan launches New KICKS e-POWER, bringing unmatched road excitement to the Thai market

NissanConnect: The Infotainment System

NissanConnect is a unique infotainment system designed to cater to different lifestyles. Available in the V, VL, and AUTECH models, the Nissan Connect system offers seamless smartphone connectivity through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This allows users to access mobile applications on the car’s 8-inch touchscreen audio system (available in V and higher trim levels) and various connectivity options like Bluetooth, USB, AUX-IN, along with a Navigation System via Google Maps. Voice Recognition is also included, making it easy to control the system with your voice. Additionally, high-quality speakers are strategically positioned at six locations to ensure an enjoyable and immersive audio experience throughout your journeys.

In the E model, a standard audio system is provided, featuring AM/FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, USB, AUX-in, and high-quality speakers in four positions.

The Nissan Kicks e-Power is equipped with several convenient features and amenities. These include a multi-functional, adjustable D-Shaped steering wheel that can control the audio system and other connected features with touch-sensitive controls. The Intelligent Key I-Key provides smart remote access to the car. Furthermore, it comes with an Immobilizer, Push Start Button, adjustable driver’s seat, while the rear seat offers storage space, automatic climate control for passenger comfort, power windows with anti-jam protection for the driver, and four cup holders at the front and rear doors. The cabin is illuminated with reading lights, providing excellent visibility. The rear cargo area is spacious, with a maximum payload of 423 liters, suitable for large luggage or comfortably fitting two 30-inch suitcases. The cargo space is flexible, allowing for various configurations. The rear seats can be split 60:40 and folded flat, providing versatility that complements various lifestyles.

Additionally, the new Nissan Kicks e-Power retains its commitment to safety and strength, with a Zone Body Concept structure that has become a Nissan standard. This structure is designed to absorb and dissipate energy, making the body strong and safe for driving in urban areas and long-distance journeys. The standard model features a body length of 4,290 mm, a width of 1,760 mm, a height of 1,610 mm, a wheelbase of 2,615 mm, and a turning radius of 5.1 meters. The electric power steering ensures nimble handling in various road conditions.

For more information, please visit nissan.co.th or find us on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Drive safe and enjoy the ride with the new Nissan Kicks e-Power.

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