Verdict
The Chery O5 costs RM3,000 more, but Malaysian buyers get a 1.5-litre turbo with 145 hp and 230 Nm, 18-inch wheels, a multi-link rear suspension and a far fuller cabin kit. Its 378-litre boot is 45 litres smaller than the Nissan Kicks e-Power’s, however. The Nissan’s 136-hp, 280-Nm electric motor, 2.1-kWh battery and 2,673-mm wheelbase give it a distinctly different hybrid proposition, while its five-seat cabin has more luggage room. Pick on priorities: equipment and warranty for the O5, or motor torque and boot capacity for the Kicks.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want the 145-hp turbo petrol SUV with 18-inch wheels, ventilated power front seats, 360-degree camera and a seven-year/150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if you prioritise its 136-hp, 280-Nm electric motor, 423-litre boot and longer 2,673-mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800.
- Powertrain: O5 1.5-litre turbo petrol, 145 hp and 230 Nm; Kicks 1.2-litre petrol hybrid/REV with a 136-hp, 280-Nm motor and 2.1-kWh battery.
- Boot space: O5 378 litres; Kicks 423 litres.
- Wheelbase: O5 2,630 mm; Kicks 2,673 mm.
- Warranty: O5 seven years/150,000 km; Kicks five years/100,000 km, plus eight years/160,000 km for the EV battery.
- Wheels and rear suspension: O5 18-inch alloys with multi-link; Kicks 17-inch alloys with torsion beam.
O5
- 145 hp and 230 Nm from the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Ventilated six-way power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control and a sunroof.
- Blind spot monitoring, steering lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM3,000 more than the Kicks e-Power.
- 378-litre boot trails the Kicks e-Power’s 423 litres.
- Has six airbags; the Kicks e-Power adds a driver’s knee airbag for seven.
Kicks e-Power
- 136-hp, 280-Nm electric motor and 2.1-kWh battery.
- 423-litre boot is 45 litres larger than the O5’s.
- Longer 2,673-mm wheelbase and lower RM113,800 price.
- Five-year/100,000-km vehicle warranty is shorter than the O5’s seven-year/150,000-km cover.
- No blind spot information system or lane-keeping assist, where the O5 has both.
- Manual front-seat adjustment and single-zone climate control versus the O5’s ventilated power seats and dual-zone system.
| 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✓ | 82 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 103 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 77 mm | 78 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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.
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O5 vs Kicks e-Power FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or Nissan Kicks e-Power better?
The O5 is better equipped, with adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, a 360-degree camera and seven-year/150,000-km warranty. The Kicks e-Power is the better choice for its 423-litre boot, 280-Nm motor torque and lower price.
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 one has the larger boot?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power has the larger boot at 423 litres, against 378 litres in the Chery O5. That is a 45-litre advantage for the Nissan.
