e the plant’s efficiency and flexibility, enabling Nissan to respond rapidly to evolving market demands while strengthening competitiveness for sustainable growth across Thailand and the ASEAN region. This strategic consolidation positions the facility to produce key models, including the Almera, Kicks e-POWER, Navara, and Terra, as well as future vehicles featuring electric drive technology. The plant will serve both the domestic market and ex...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

GIIAS 2025: Nissan launches X-Trail e-POWER with e-4ORCE AWD SUV in Indonesia Announced on July 23, 2025, Nissan officially launched the X-Trail e-POWER with e-4ORCE at GIIAS 2025. The model is available at a special pre-order price of IDR 795 million (OTR Jakarta) for the first 500 customers. Equipped with Nissan’s exclusive e-POWER system and dual-motor e-4ORCE AWD, the SUV delivers up to 338 PS, accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

n has begun the line integration project at its manufacturing site in Samut Prakan, Thailand, marking the milestone with a ceremony at Plant Line #1 to celebrate 50 years of production. Scheduled for completion in Q2 FY2025, the new integrated line will produce current models, including the Almera, Kicks e-POWER, Navara, and Terra, along with select future models. Nissan reaffirmed its commitment to Thailand and ASEAN, calling this upgrade a stra...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

ribution & After-Sales Services) dropped 1.5% to MYR 530.5 million. Looking ahead, Tan Chong remains focused on recovery amid global uncertainties and a projected decline in Malaysia’s auto market, supported by resilient domestic demand and positive GDP forecasts. Strong early sales of the Nissan Kicks e-POWER and the upcoming TQ Wuling Bingo EV reflect its EV push.  In Vietnam, GAC models, notably the GAC M8, and commercial vehicles such as t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

Nissan Malaysia launches all-new KICKS e-POWER SUV; planning 3-5 new models by 2027 Announced on December 4, 2024, Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has officially launched the all-new Nissan KICKS e-POWER compact SUV in Malaysia, priced from MYR 113,800. Its overall dimensions are (LWH) 4,290x 1,760x 1,605 mm with a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. This stylish compact SUV combines sustainable innovation with dynamic performance. It is equipped with N...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/09

h flow management. This will put it in a better position to deliver long-term operational and financial sustainability. In addition, the group plans to accelerate the introduction of new models in the coming quarters to strengthen its market position. This includes the upcoming launch of the Nissan Kicks e-Power SUV. Tan Chong Motor posted a net loss of MYR 90.28 million in Q3/2024, its largest loss in a decade. This was said to follow a MYR 53.2...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

Nissan launches Nissan Kicks Play in Mexico On August 12, Nissan Mexicana announced the launch of the 2024 Nissan Kicks Play. The vehicle has a gasoline version and an electric version, both assembled at the Aguascalientes 1 plant, in Mexico. The ICE version has a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with 118 hp and 110 lb.-ft. of torque. It has a manual and CVT transmission option, while the e-Power version has a 134 hp engine and 207 lb.-ft of torque. T...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/16

en program in its Mexican plants since 2002, such as at the Aguascalientes A1 plant, where 90% of the energy comes from greenhouse gas-free sources. It is also planned to replace all conventional lighting with LED lamps by 2025 and vehicle electrification is being promoted with technologies such as e-POWER, available in Mexico through models such as Nissan Kicks e-POWER and Nissan X-Trail e-POWER. It has also established a methodology for sustain...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/09

, that are in the top 10 best-selling vehicles in the country, are: Nissan Versa, Nissan March, Nissan NP300, Nissan Sentra and Nissan Urvan, highlighting the Nissan Versa as the best-selling vehicle in Mexico with a total of 56,687 units during 2023. Another of its outstanding models is the Nissan Kicks which, with the e-POWER and ICE versions, took second place in the crossover segment. Additionally, December was the best month for sales of e-P...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/17

Nissan delays next-gen 2025 Kicks after tooling theft in Mexico Nissan is delaying its next-generation 2025 Kicks subcompact crossover at its Aguascalientes 1 plant in Mexico due to theft of some of the production tooling, according to people familiar with the matter, saying that production will now start in June 2024, with U.S. deliveries following shortly after.The delay, which will add about five additional months, is related to tooling stolen...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/24

e current demand of the Brazilian market and to meet the volume of exports to Paraguay and Argentina.Nissan is currently investing USD 250 million to modernize the factory in Resende and launch new products for the domestic market.The company’s product line has now expanded to five, including the Kicks, Frontier, Sentra, Versa and Leaf."Our challenge today is to grow with the portfolio of products we already have. That's what we've been working...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/21

Nissan Ariya BEV and Nissan X-Trail e-POWER highlighted at Singapore Motorshow 2023 Announced on January 13, 2023, Nissan brought its line-up of electrified vehicles to the Singapore Motorshow 2023, held from January 12-15, where the carmaker made the first ASEAN premiere of Nissan Ariya 100% electric luxury coupé crossover, along with the regional debut of the all-new Nissan X-Trail e-POWER premium SUV. This highlights Nissan's new electrified ...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/17

Nissan Mexicana announces production of 2023 Versa in Aguascalientes On December 20, Nissan Mexicana announced the production of the new Versa 2023, which will take place at the company’s Aguascalientes 1 plant. Nissan highlighted the importance of Mexico for the company’s global agenda with an investment of over USD 48 million in the Aguascalientes 1 plant, which also produces the Nissan Kicks and Nissan March. The new Versa will include N...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/31

a SUV E: Prototype, Audi Q5 Sportback 55 TFSI E, Bentley Hybrid, BMW 3 Series LCI, Ford Ranger New-Generation, Hyundai Stargazer, Isuzu V-CROSS 4x4 Magic Eyes, JEEP Gladiator Rubicon, KIA Carnival, Mazda Carbon Edition, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Lamborghini Urus Performante, Maserati Grecale, Nissan Kicks E-Power, Peugeot 2008 SUV, Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition, Subaru Forester, and Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid.The event is expected to generate around...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/30

All-new Nissan Kicks e-POWER launched in Vietnam On November 3, 2022, Vietnam Automotive Industry Development Co., Ltd (VAD) officially launched the all-new Nissan Kicks e-POWER in Vietnam. Designed to be energetic and modern, the model, imported directly from Thailand, will be available in Vietnam in 2 variants, namely the E and V, priced from VND 789 million and VND 858 million, respectively. The all-new Kicks e-POWER is equipped with the 2nd G...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/07

Nissan Livina to arrive in Philippines on September 6, following recent launch of Kicks e-POWER Reported on August 31, 2022, Nissan Philippines has confirmed the upcoming arrival of Nissan Livina MPV, which will be on September 6, a week before its public debut at the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). The Nissan Livina is based on the pre-facelifted version of Xpander, and thus comes with a 1.5-liter engine with Twin VTC. The Livin...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/02

Nissan confirms launch of hybrids in South America in 2023 During Nissan Innovation Week, Ricardo Flammini, Vice President of Marketing, Sales and After-Sales for Nissan South America, confirmed that Nissan e-POWER hybrid models would launch in South America in 2023. The e-POWER hybrid propulsion system is comprised of a fully electric motor which powers the vehicle’s wheels, and an internal combustion engine which provides power to the electri...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/26

New Nissan Kicks goes on sale in Japan with optional e-POWER 4WD On 19 July, Nissan announced the new Nissan Kicks electrified SUV.First debuting in the Nissan Note series, the second-generation e-POWER’s motor has 5% greater power and 7% higher maximum torque, resulting in a more exhilarating driving experience.A 4WD version has been added to the lineup and features an electric 4WD system that precisely controls all four wheels with powerful m...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/22

Nissan Thailand launches locally-made new KICKS e-POWER SUV with 2nd-gen e-Power technology On July 1, 2022, Nissan Motor Thailand unveiled the locally-made new Nissan Kicks e-POWER B-SUV with the 2nd Generation e-POWER technology that boasts more power, higher torque, and improved efficiency, and an array of Nissan's unique technologies, such as e-Pedal step and 360-degree safety technology, together with the new “Premium Sporty” AUTECH grad...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/04

Nissan e-POWER battery’s production at Nissan Powertrain Thailand officially starts Announced on June 23, 2022, the assembly of Nissan's e-POWER battery has commenced at Nissan Powertrain Thailand (NPT) located inside Nissan manufacturing site in Samutprakarn province, making NPT the first e-POWER battery assembly line outside of Japan and one of 4 Nissan plants worldwide. The NPT production line that assembles the e-POWER high voltage battery ...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/23