A Kicks e-Power, which is already available in Mexico, would be a logical addition to the lineup
The Nissan Rogue Hybrid e-Power debuts later this year. It finally brings the company’s e-Power system to America. The Rogue could eventually be followed by a Kicks e-Power. Nissan is gearing up to introduce the redesigned Rogue later this year and it will be notable for featuring an e-Power hybrid system that aims to combine the benefits of EVs with the convenience of gas-powered models.
You can read more about the powertrain in our preview piece, but Nissan’s e-Power system has been around for three generations and is already used in over 1.5 million vehicles. Despite this, it hasn’t been offered in the United States. First Drive: Nissan’s 2027 Rogue Finally Goes Hybrid And We Got An Early Preview That will change with the introduction of the 2027 Rogue Hybrid e-Power and it's likely just the tip of the iceberg. Speaking at a media event outside Detroit, Nissan officials told us it's safe to assume other e-Power models are on the horizon. While they stopped short of confirming anything, they said to look at international markets to see what’s possible. One such example is the Kicks Play e-Power, which arrived in Mexico in 2022. The crossover features a small 2.1 kWh battery as well as a 1.2-liter engine that acts as a generator. They feed power to an electric motor developing 134 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. Mexico's Kicks Play e-Power Reading between the lines, it sounds like Nissan is working on a Kicks with a third-generation e-Power system. The latter has been developed with the American market in mind and the Euro-spec Qashqai gives us a pretty good idea of what to expect. Review: The New Nissan Qashqai e-Power Drives Like An EV But Doesn’t Need Charging It sports a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, a 2.1 kWh battery pack, and an electric motor developing up to 202 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque. That would be a big improvement over the 2026 Kicks, which has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder pumping out 141 hp and 140 lb-ft . Of course, the real benefit would be improved fuel efficiency. While the numbers are anyone’s guess, the current Kicks returns 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined. That's not too shabby, but the Toyota Corolla Cross returns 46 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, and 42 mpg combined.
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