Verdict
The Nissan Kicks e-Power costs RM3,000 less at RM113,800, yet brings a 136 hp, 280 Nm electric motor, 423-litre boot and seven airbags. Its 2.1 kWh battery and 1.2-litre petrol range-extender setup also separates it from the Chery O5’s conventional 1.5-litre turbo petrol and six-speed wet DCT. The O5 counters with 145 hp and 230 Nm, 18-inch wheels, multi-link rear suspension, a 360-degree camera and substantially richer cabin equipment. For Malaysian buyers, the choice is hybrid-electric driving and luggage room versus a more fully equipped SUV with longer 7-year/150,000 km cover.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want the richer equipment list, including ventilated power front seats, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and a 7-year/150,000 km warranty.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if you prioritise the lower RM113,800 price, 280 Nm electric-motor torque, a 423-litre boot and seven airbags.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800.
- Powertrain: O5 1.5L turbo petrol makes 145 hp and 230 Nm; Kicks e-Power has a 136 hp, 280 Nm motor and 2.1 kWh battery.
- Boot space: O5 378 litres; Kicks e-Power 423 litres.
- Rear suspension: O5 multi-link; Kicks e-Power torsion beam.
- Wheels: O5 18-inch alloys with 215/55R18 tyres; Kicks e-Power 17-inch alloys with 205/55R17 tyres.
- Warranty: O5 7 years/150,000 km; Kicks e-Power 5 years/100,000 km, with battery cover for 8 years/160,000 km.
O5
- Multi-link rear suspension and 18-inch wheels.
- 360-degree camera, front parking sensors and powered boot.
- Ventilated power front seats, adaptive cruise control and Sony eight-speaker audio.
- Costs RM3,000 more.
- 378-litre boot is 45 litres smaller.
- Has six airbags to the Kicks e-Power’s seven.
Kicks e-Power
- 136 hp, 280 Nm electric motor with a 2.1 kWh battery.
- 423-litre boot and seven airbags.
- RM3,000 lower purchase price and RM85 annual road tax.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus the O5’s multi-link setup.
- Manual front-seat adjustment and no rear air vents.
- 5-year/100,000 km vehicle warranty is shorter than the O5’s 7-year/150,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,800 | RM113,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM85✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,198 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 82 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 103 Nm at 4,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 78 mm × 83.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 12 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 136 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 280 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 2.1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 21.7 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,673 mm |
| Weight | 1,434 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 41 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres | 423 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Giti GitiComfort F50 | Yokohama BluEarth E70 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide, Manual Sunshade | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front 15W Wireless Charger, 1 Front 12V Socket, 1 Rear USB, 1 Boot 12V Socket | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 Years/ 160,000 km Warranty for EV Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used O5 & Kicks e-Power for sale
O5 vs Kicks e-Power FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or Nissan Kicks e-Power better?
The Kicks e-Power is the better pick for lower entry cost, 280 Nm motor torque, a larger 423-litre boot and seven airbags. Choose the O5 for its far broader comfort, driver-assistance and parking equipment, plus longer vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Chery O5 is RM116,800 and the Nissan Kicks e-Power is RM113,800, so the O5 costs RM3,000 more.
Which has the better warranty coverage?
The O5 has the longer vehicle warranty at seven years or 150,000 km, against five years or 100,000 km for the Kicks e-Power. The Nissan’s EV battery is covered for eight years or 160,000 km.
