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2026 Nissan Kicks e-Power facelift – 1.2L petrol, 136 PS/280 Nm e-motor, ProPILOT; from RM96k in Thailand

2026 Nissan Kicks e-Power facelift – 1.2L petrol, 136 PS/280 Nm e-motor, ProPILOT; from RM96k in Thailand

The 2026 Nissan Kicks facelift has made its public showing at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, with styling drawn from the Nissan Kait for the Brazil market. This model updates the P15-generation crossover, instead of being the second-generation P16 model that emerged in 2024 for the United States market.

In Thailand, the 2026 Kicks e-Power facelift is sold in three variants, priced from 789,900 baht (RM95,560) for the base e-Power V, through 849,900 baht (RM102,818) for the e-Power VL, up to 899,900 baht (RM108,867) for the e-Power SV, according to Autolife Thailand.

Measuring 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, the 2026 Kicks facelift gets the manufacturer’s e-Power drivetrain comprised of a HR12DE 1.2 litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 82 PS at 6,000 rpm and 103 Nm from 3,600 rpm to 5,200 rpm, fed by a 41 litre fuel tank.

The engine acts solely as a generator to charge the 2.06 kWh lithium-ion battery that feeds the EM47 that outputs 136 PS and 280 Nm. This propels the 2026 Kicks facelift from 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds, and 100-120 km/h in four seconds.

In terms of chassis, the P15 Kicks facelift gets MacPherson struts in front and a torsion beam at the rear, while braking is by discs front and rear. Wheels are 17-inch alloys, here shod in 205/55R17 Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 tyres.

Advanced driving assistance systems in the 2026 Kicks includes forward collision warning, AEB, driver attention alert, lead car departure notification, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, and automatic high beam. Also on are intelligent trace control, hill start assist and vehicle dynamic control, and the ProPILOT suite with intelligent cruise control and lane keeping assist.

Inside, the 2026 Kicks in Thailand gets a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with the Nissan Connect system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless device charger, front and rear USB-C sockets, and six-speaker audio.

The cabin gets leather upholstery in black, as pictured, or an optional blue-and-white colour scheme, and the leather trim is applied to the dashboard, centre console and steering wheel. The driver’s seat gets six-way power adjustment, while the front passenger seat gets four-way manual adjustment. The rear seats offer 60:40 split-folding, and the luggage compartment holds 423 litres.

In Thailand, the 2026 Kicks facelift gets six exterior colours; these are Storm White, Radiant Red, Gun Metallic Grey, Black Star, and the new additions Grey Sky Pearl and Electric Cyan. The 2026 Nissan Kicks facelift is priced from 789,900 baht (RM95,560) to 899,900 baht (RM108,867) across three variants in Thailand.

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Mick Chan

Open roads and closed circuits hold great allure for Mick Chan. Driving heaven to him is exercising a playful chassis on twisty paths; prizes ergonomics and involvement over gadgetry. Spent three years at a motoring newspaper and short stint with a magazine prior to joining this website.

 

Comments

  • Bacher on Mar 24, 2026 at 12:48 pm

    When it reaches Malaysia it’ll be RM180k with no ADAS.

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  • kicks brain on Mar 24, 2026 at 1:53 pm

    thumbs down – nissan kicks with tiny body and puny 136hp engine.
    thumbs up – proton emas7 hybrid with massive space and powderful 210hp engine.

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    • kicks on brain on Mar 26, 2026 at 3:20 pm

      looks like many dodos vote thumbs down and they prefer inferior car thats why nissan can remain in business for so long

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  • The article lacks critical context. This is still the P15 Kicks (2016 platform) with the same e-Power system — essentially a cosmetic refresh.

    No comparison with the previous model, no discussion on what’s actually improved, and no positioning against newer-generation competitors.

    For an automotive audience, a delta analysis is not optional — it’s fundamental.

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  • ahhookpin on Mar 24, 2026 at 2:06 pm

    looking at the back seat picture, unfortunate no strap to keep seatbelt in place instead of going behind the seat after seat fold is used

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  • xkuno on Mar 24, 2026 at 4:13 pm

    And ETCM bring in by 2028 -__-|||

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    • ETCM is cancer. The sooner Nissan moves away from them the better.

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      • dinono bain on Mar 26, 2026 at 3:21 pm

        its the other way around ,nissan is in huge financial loss and will go bankrupt soon, tanchong should move away from nissan

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  • alvaro on Mar 24, 2026 at 4:40 pm

    this facelift will be here in 2030 at the earliest, assuming nissan is still around or bought by china automaker.

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