2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power Previewed In PH, To Go On Sale In July

Alongside the 2027 Nissan X-Trail e-Power, Nissan Philippines is also bringing in the facelifted Kicks e-Power, a couple of months after it made its ASEAN debut at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2026. Today, the 2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power is only being previewed at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) as this subcompact crossover SUV won’t reach dealers until July.

As seen in Thailand, the facelifted 2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power gets a comprehensively reworked exterior and interior. From the outside, the facelift is very comprehensive. This marks the second time that this platform from 2016 has been comprehensively updated, but trust us, the updates are extensive. Gone is the V-Motion grille; in its place is a wider and bolder grille, which is flanked by LED daytime running lights that are separated from the main LED headlights. Those main lights are visually connected by a black trim piece that creates a cohesive look.

The side profile remains unchanged, but new wheels certainly do help in jazzing up its looks. Moving towards the rear, we once again see quite a comprehensive update. The slim LED taillights are visually connected by a black trim piece, mirroring the design up front. The Kicks script is written boldly across its tailgate, necessitating the relocation of the license plate towards the rear bumper.

Moving inside the 2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power, we see a completely new dash design with a horizontal layout. Final specs have not yet been confirmed, but with the model on display at the show, we can see a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, along with a 12.3-inch infotainment system running a new version of the NissanConnect operating system. There’s wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with more premium materials being used throughout the interior. Further adding a dose of sophistication is the Moonstone interior color scheme.

The 2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power continues to utilize a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that charges the battery to power the electric motors. In this case, it produces 134 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque, which drives the front wheels. While the powertrain is carried over, the vehicle structure has been comprehensively updated for improved driving dynamics and refinement.

Of course, as with every modern Nissan, the Kicks e-Power comes with the Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety suite, which we think will likely include automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning, though interestingly, the model on display features the ProPilot button on its steering wheel. Does this mean that the Philippine-spec Kicks e-Power is going to be fitted with this feature? We’ll know for sure when it goes on sale in July.