Verdict
At RM108,000, the J5 costs RM5,800 less yet brings a 480-litre boot, 18-inch wheels, multi-link rear suspension and a much fuller cabin kit, including powered front seats and a panoramic sunroof. Its 145 hp/210 Nm 1.5-litre turbo is adequate, but the Kicks e-Power reaches 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds against 10.2 seconds, aided by its 136 hp/280 Nm motor. Nissan also gets seven airbags and RM85 annual road tax; the J5 counters with blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping steering correction and a seven-year/150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 if you want the lower purchase price, a larger 480-litre boot and substantially more comfort and driver-assistance equipment.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if quicker 9.5-second acceleration, a 280 Nm electric motor and a seventh airbag matter more than cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J5 RM108,000; Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800.
- 0-100 km/h: Omoda Jaecoo J5 10.2 seconds; Nissan Kicks e-Power 9.5 seconds.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J5 480 litres; Nissan Kicks e-Power 423 litres.
- Rear suspension: Omoda Jaecoo J5 multi-link; Nissan Kicks e-Power torsion beam.
- Wheels and tyres: Omoda Jaecoo J5 18-inch alloys with 235/55R18 tyres; Nissan Kicks e-Power 17-inch alloys with 205/55R17 tyres.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J5 seven years/150,000 km; Nissan Kicks e-Power five years/100,000 km.
J5
- RM5,800 lower purchase price
- 480-litre boot and 18-inch wheels
- Powered front seats, panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera
- Slower 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Six airbags versus seven
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM85
Kicks e-Power
- Quicker 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 136 hp/280 Nm motor
- Seven airbags and lower RM85 annual road tax
- RM5,800 higher purchase price
- Smaller 423-litre boot
- No blind-spot system, lane-keeping assist or rear air-con vents
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM108,000✓ | 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 direct fuel injection, turbocharger and 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 | 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 103 Nm at 4,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 78 mm × 83.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 136 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 280 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 2.1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h✓ | 21.7 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,673 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 41 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 423 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang Aggressor ZS03+ M+S | Yokohama BluEarth E70 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags) | 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 on outer two rear seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats | 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 AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 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 | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 13.2-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Karaoke Functionality | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | 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 J5 & Kicks e-Power for sale
J5 vs Kicks e-Power FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J5 or Nissan Kicks e-Power better?
The J5 is the stronger all-round equipment buy: it costs less, has a bigger boot and adds rear multi-link suspension, powered seats and a panoramic sunroof. Choose the Kicks e-Power for its quicker 9.5-second sprint, 280 Nm motor and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 is RM5,800 cheaper than the Nissan Kicks e-Power, at RM108,000 versus RM113,800.
Which one has the better warranty?
The J5 has the longer vehicle warranty at seven years or 150,000 km, compared with 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.
