Verdict
These are very different tools. The Maxus V80’s 5,700-mm body, 3,850-mm wheelbase, six doors and two-seat layout suit work that needs physical space, while its 2.5-litre diesel produces 330 Nm and is rated at 9.1 L/100 km. The Kicks costs RM11,724 more, but carries five, has a 423-litre boot, a 136-hp/280-Nm motor and an eCVT automatic. More importantly for passenger use, it brings seven airbags, stability control and autonomous braking against the V80’s two airbags.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial vehicle with a 5,700-mm body, 80-litre fuel tank and 330 Nm diesel torque.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if you need five seats, automatic driving and substantially stronger active and passive safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800.
- Seating and doors: V80 has 2 seats and 6 doors; Kicks has 5 seats and 5 doors.
- Size: V80 is 5,700 mm long on a 3,850-mm wheelbase; Kicks is 4,384 mm long on a 2,673-mm wheelbase.
- Powertrain: V80 has a 2,499-cc diesel with 136 hp and 330 Nm; Kicks has a 1,198-cc engine with 82 hp and 103 Nm plus a 136-hp, 280-Nm motor.
- Transmission: V80 uses a 5-speed manual; Kicks uses an eCVT automatic.
- Safety: V80 has 2 airbags and no listed stability control; Kicks has 7 airbags, stability control and autonomous braking.
V80
- 5,700-mm commercial body with six doors
- 330 Nm from the 2.5-litre turbodiesel
- 80-litre fuel tank and full-size steel spare wheel
- Only 2 seats, versus 5 in the Kicks
- 2 airbags and no listed stability control or autonomous braking
- 5-speed manual transmission instead of an eCVT automatic
Kicks e-Power
- Five seats and a 423-litre boot
- 7 airbags, stability control and autonomous braking
- LED lighting, reverse camera and 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- RM11,724 pricier than the V80
- 4,384-mm body and 2,673-mm wheelbase are much smaller than the V80’s
- No rear air-con listed, while the V80 has rear vents with blower control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076✓ | RM113,800 |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM85✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 1,198 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ | 82 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ | 103 Nm at 4,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 94 mm | 78 mm × 83.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 12 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 136 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 280 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 2.1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | — |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | —✓ | 9.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 21.7 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,673 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 41 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 423 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Yokohama BluEarth E70 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 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 |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 Three Point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 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.
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V80 vs Kicks e-Power FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Nissan Kicks e-Power better?
The V80 is better for a two-seat commercial role requiring a much larger body and 330 Nm diesel torque. The Kicks is better for carrying five people, automatic driving and safety, with seven airbags, stability control and autonomous braking.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power costs RM11,724 more than the Maxus V80: RM113,800 against RM102,076.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power is decisively better equipped for safety. It has seven airbags, stability control, collision warning and autonomous braking; the Maxus V80 has two airbags and ABS/EBD.
