Nissan Kicks AC cooling issue repair to take only two hours to complete

Updated Jun 08, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The car brand is encouraging affected owners to schedule a service appointment.

Nissan Philippines has formally started the recall campaign for the Kicks e-Power units that have aircon (AC) cooling issues. The Japanese car brand is encouraging Kicks owners to contact their preferred authorized Nissan dealership to schedule a service appointment before bringing their vehicle in for repair. 

Nissan Kicks e-Power front quarter shotNissan Kicks e-Power

Nissan Philippines said that owners with confirmed service appointments will be prioritized for parts allocation. Previously, the car brand shared that the needed components for the service repair are partially ready. The parts needed are ordered from Japan with a reported waiting time of two to three months.  

The inspection and repair for the Kicks e-Power’s AC cooling issue is said to take only around two hours to complete. Nissan added that it will also contact affected Kicks owners to inform them about the recall details.

Kicks e-Power owners may check if their unit is affected by the said AC cooling issue recall through Nissan Philippines’ official website. Kicks e-Power owners may also find the list of authorized Nissan dealerships through this link. Owners may also contact Nissan PH’s customer support hotline at (+632) 8403-6593 and (+63927) 600-9557.

Nissan Kicks e-Power interiorAffected Nissan Kicks e-Power owners are encouraged to schedule a service appointment

Early this year, members of the Nissan Kicks e-Power Club sent a letter dated January 5, 2023 to Nissan PH president Juan Manuel Hoyos regarding the car’s AC cooling issue. It was stated that at least 14 Kicks e-Power owners claimed that the vehicle’s AC units have stopped working.

Nissan PH has voiced out once again that it is apologizing for any inconvenience the issue may have caused. The car brand added that it is committed to keeping its customers as a top priority and at the center of everything they do.  

The Nissan Kicks e-Power is a five-seater subcompact crossover that’s equipped with an electric motor, a lithium-ion battery, and a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine. The total power output is rated at 134 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque.

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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.

 

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