Nissan Kicks PH recall due to aircon cooling issue starts next month

Updated May 19, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Owners who are experiencing the issue will be prioritized.

Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) is addressing the aircon cooling issue in the Kicks e-Power with the announcement of a recall that’s scheduled for next month.

Nissan Kicks front view

Nissan Kicks

To recap, members of the Nissan Kicks e-Power Club Facebook page sent a letter dated January 5, 2023, to NPI President Juan Manuel Hoyos regarding the issue. At least 14 members shared that the aircon units on their units have stopped working altogether.

Some expressed their dismay over the seemingly “lukewarm and generic response” when NPI advised owners to visit any of its authorized dealers for servicing instead of directly addressing the issue.

Now, Nissan has identified that a software and a component part of the compressor have caused the AC cooling issue in some Nissan Kicks units. The company assured owners that this issue does not affect the vehicle’s safety or its drivability.

Nissan Kicks interior view

Some Kicks owners are experiencing AC problems

Owners who are experiencing the issue will be given priority due to the partial readiness of the parts. In previous reports, the part needed for the repair must be ordered from Japan with a waiting time of two to three months.

The service campaign on the Kicks e-Power is expected to start within June 2023. NPI will provide more details about the campaign details and reach out to affect customers directly.

“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank our customers for their patience in this matter. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and promise to keep you as a top priority,” said NPI in a press release.

Nissan Kicks rear view

A recall is scheduled for next month regarding the AC issue

The Nissan Kicks is a five-seater subcompact crossover that made its Philippine debut last August 2022. One of its most noteworthy features is the e-Power technology, which is the brand’s series-hybrid powertrain. This means that the vehicle runs purely on an electric motor, with the internal combustion engine (ICE) serving as a power generator of the battery only.

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Know more about Nissan Kicks 2024

Nissan Kicks

The Nissan Kicks Philippines is a hybrid-powered subcompact crossover. In the local market, it has four variants. They are the e-POWER EL AT, e-POWER VE AT, e-POWER VE Sport AT, and e-POWER VL AT. Their prices range from Php 1,179,000 to Php 1,544,000.

Under the hood, the Kick’s e-POWER engine can produce up to 134 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. Power is sent to this Nissan model’s front wheels via gear reduction transmission. 

Size-wise, the Nissan Kicks is 4,300mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,615mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,620mm, and a ground clearance of 180mm.

Locally, the Nissan Kicks competes against the likes of the Geely Coolray, Kia Stonic, MG ZS, Toyota Raize, Changan CS35 Plus, Honda HR-V, among others.

 

Nissan Kicks Launch

The Nissan Kicks was officially launched in the Philippine market in August 2022. At launch, it came with three variants. There were the EL e-POWER AT priced at Php 1,209,000, the VE e-POWER AT priced at Php 1,309,000, and the VL priced at Php 1,509,000.

Nissan Kicks Exterior

For exterior equipment, the Nissan Kicks is equipped with LED headlamps with auto-on/off function, LED daytime running lamps, LED taillights, auto-folding power-adjustable mirrors, etc. It also comes with roof rails. This model also gets a black-colored V-motion grille.

Nissan Kicks Interior

The 2024 Kicks can seat up to five occupants. Its rear cabin has 60:40 split-folding seats, while the front has manually adjustable Nissan Zero Gravity seats. Passengers are then kept comfortable with an automatic air-conditioning system, 

For the driver, it also provides a tilt and telescopic steering wheel wrapped in leather, a 7-inch TFT display meter, an ample amount of bottle and cup holders, a 12-volt power socket, etc.

Technology & Safety Features

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Depending on the trim, the Nissan Kicks gets a total of six airbags. It also has anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, vehicle dynamic control, an engine immobilizer, and a car alarm. 

For entertainment, this subcompact model is equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen headunit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The top-spec trim has six speakers, while the rest have four speakers. 

Other features of this model include an idle start/stop system, a 360-degree view camera, parking sensors, and cruise control.

Nissan Kicks Engine

Powering the Nissan Kicks is an AC Synchronous motor supplied by a 2.13 kWh Lithium-ion battery. The said battery, in turn, is charged by a 1.2-liter inline-3 gasoline engine. Collectively, this is dubbed as the e-POWER powertrain. 

At maximum, this system can produce up to 136 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via an automatic single-speed gear reduction transmission.

Nissan Kicks Chassis

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The Nissan Kicks uses the V-platform. It shares this with the Nissan Almera. For suspensions, its front end is a strut-type, while the rear is a torsion beam suspension. Braking is handled by disc brakes for all wheels, and its parking brake is an electric type with an auto-hold function. 

Nissan Kicks FAQs

1. How much space will the Nissan Kick 2024's luggage compartment have?

The capacity of the Nissan Kick 2024's luggage compartment will promisingly be 470 liters. That will be up to 835 liters of space after lowering the back seats.

2. How much will the Nissan Kick 2024 cost?

Depending on the variants, the Nissan Kick 2024 will be from Php 1,179,000.

3. How big is the Nissan Kicks 2024?

The measurement of the Nissan Kicks 2024 is 4,300mm in length, 1,960mm in width, and 1,615mm in height with a 2,620mm wheelbase.

4. How many variants does the Nissan Kicks 2024 have?

Four variants. They are the e-POWER EL AT, e-POWER VE AT, e-POWER VE Sport AT, and e-POWER VL AT.

5. What is one of the differences between the four variants?

In terms of safety features, the EL variant only has 2 airbags while the rest of the variants have 6 airbags.

 

₱ 1,239,000 - ₱ 1,539,000

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