When Nissan Philippines (NPI) dropped the first-generation Juke from its local lineup in 2021, that meant having no contender in the heavily contested subcompact crossover segment. Now, the Juke’s replacement in our market could come in the form of the Kicks.
Nissan has confirmed that e-Power is coming to the Philippines
The second-generation Juke and the Magnite both emerged as possible options to take on the likes of the Geely Coolray, Ford EcoSport, MG ZS, and even the newly arrived Toyota Raize. However, NPI recently confirmed that it will launch its e-Power hybrid technology locally, increasing the chances of the Kicks arriving here.
“We are more inspired in strengthening our electrification strategy in the country through bringing the next generation e-POWER technology, a self-charging electric powered motor,” NPI president Atsushi Najima shared.
Nissan premiered the Kicks e-Power in Thailand on May 15, 2020, based on the standard version released in global markets. The model’s five-star performance in New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) crash tests included an apparent leak that it will be sold in the Philippines, information that was eventually corrected in November 2020.
The Kicks is the only Nissan subcompact crossover so far equipped with this technology
Reports of Nissan’s e-Power making its way here have reignited rumors of the Kicks making a Philippine appearance, as it is currently the only Nissan subcompact crossover offered with the technology.
Nissan e-Power has been marketed in Japan since 2016, debuting on the Note subcompact hatchback. The series hybrid powertrain uses a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine and electric motor. However, the engine only serves as a generator to charge the batteries that run the electric motor, which in turn spins the front wheels with 129 horsepower and 260 Nm of torque.
This allows the Kicks e-Power to transcend the current limitations of the LEAF electric vehicle
Like the rest of the e-Power range, the Kicks e-Power also comes with Nissan’s one-pedal operation which enables vehicle acceleration and deceleration through a single pedal. A single-speed gear reduction automatic transmission is the lone gearbox option. As of April 2021, Nissan has sold more than 500,000 e-Power models worldwide, divided among the Note, Serena minivan, Qashqai compact crossover, and Kicks.
The potential introduction of the Kicks e-Power in our market could benefit NPI. Apart from fielding its own entry to the subcompact crossover category, the carmaker will also be able to address the current limitations of its LEAF electric vehicle, namely the price and inadequate charging infrastructure.
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Know more about Nissan Kicks 2024
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
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
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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