Nissan Kicks e-Power

Nissan Kicks e-Power Car News in the Philippines

  • JBL Car Audio Tunefest: Reliving the good ol' Greenhills nights

    If you've been a car enthusiast back in the '80s until the '90s, chances are you hung out at the Creekside parking lot in Greenhills on a Saturday night. With Bass Hour blaring from custom car audio setups, moonglow underbody lights, and the occasional twin-side carburetor-equipped Toyotas and emerging B16 VTEC DOHC converted EG hatches prowling the lot for their next quarter-mile victim along Ortigas and later on, White Plains avenue, this was what Fast and the Furious Part One was like in the

    Mikko DavidMikko David

    Nov 20, 2023

  • FULL REVIEW: 2023 Nissan Kicks e-POWER VL -- Your first step into the 'electric revolution'

    Disclosure: Nissan Philippines kindly lent me a 2023 Nissan Kicks e-POWER VL for seven days. It was delivered with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cars. AutoFun Philippines paid for a carwash. Prudence is a virtue that seems to be going the way of the dodo. With social media constantly bombarding us on how we should live (largely from so-called “influencers,” many of whom are able to do what they do because they are “stealth endorsers” who get freebies and perks), thinking things through can

    VJ BacunganVJ Bacungan

    Oct 24, 2023

  • A new variant in town: Nissan Philippines reveals limited Nissan Kicks Sport variant

    Nissan Philippines is doing something interesting with its best-selling electrified crossover as the Nissan Kicks e-Power gets a new sportier-looking variant. The Japanese automaker announced the new variant through its social media pages, but technically, the model is a dealer option accessory package based on the Kicks VE model. The new Sport variant comes exclusively in Galaxy Black and is differentiated from the rest of the model lineup by its full LED headlights with LED DRLs. It also gets

    Joey DeriquitoJoey Deriquito

    Oct 2, 2023

  • AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup: Chinese carmakers under fire, Geely says sorry

    The weather is back to maelstrom-grade wind and rain this weekend, in light of two severe tropical storms that swung by the Philippines. The downpour (of hate) has also been relentless among Chinese carmakers, in light of Geely Philippines’ aftersales fiasco. Will there be sunshine after the rain for the car brands from the People’s Republic? This and many more are on this edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Here are your favorite stories from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, 2023. BYD Phili

    VJ BacunganVJ Bacungan

    Sep 3, 2023

  • SPEC SHOWDOWN: 2023 Nissan Kicks e-POWER VL vs. 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid

    Is electrification the future of the Philippine car market? The answer is yes, as more automakers are bringing their hybrid and battery-electric vehicles into the local scene. One of the newest electrified crossovers on the block is the Toyota Yaris Cross, the brand’s entry into the subcompact crossover segment that promises to bring technology and fuel efficiency into your garage. For this comparison, we will compare the Yaris Cross Hybrid to another pioneer in the segment, the Nissan Kicks e-P

    Joey DeriquitoJoey Deriquito

    Aug 30, 2023

  • AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup -- Crossovers, crossovers everywhere!

    Sunlight, finally! I never thought that I’d actually miss getting hot and sweaty from the searing heat. But I suppose that over a week of stormy weather (and alarming floods) makes the heart grow fonder of the Sun. But the maelstroms don’t seem to have dampened your desire for the latest crossovers, which were among our five hottest stories from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2023. Here’s your AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Bring on the XForce(?) The dramatic-looking Mitsubishi XFC Concept always se

    VJ BacunganVJ Bacungan

    Aug 6, 2023

  • 2024 Nissan Kicks rendered, is an all-new model on the way?

    It appears that Nissan is readying the next generation of the Nissan Kicks as reports have revealed that a test mule has already been spotted. A few key elements stand out while the unit is heavily camouflaged to hide its design details. Thanks to photos from Motor1.com, we can see what these key elements are as the crossover now has a more prominent front fascia with a new set of LED headlights, a taller hood, a more prominent rear with more pronounced arches, and elements of a more horizontall

    Joey DeriquitoJoey Deriquito

    Jul 31, 2023

  • Hybrid Yaris Cross headed to the Philippines as Indonesian exports begin

    Barely a month after its ASEAN introduction, PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia's (TMMIN) Karawang plant in West Java has commenced exports of the recently launched Toyota Yaris Cross, and it looks like the Philippines is on the list. Also Read: ASEAN Toyota Yaris Cross premieres in Indonesia, features first-in-class hybrid powertrain Shown in an audio-visual presentation during the Yaris Cross production and export ceremonies held June 13th, a graphic pointed to the Philippines as one of

    Mikko DavidMikko David

    Jun 14, 2023

  • RECALL: Nissan Philippines conducts service campaign to fix Kicks e-POWER aircon issues

    Nissan Philippines has officially started a special service campaign for the Nissan Kicks e-POWER. The service campaign or recall is for the air-conditioning system of the electrified crossover, after cases of some units experiencing cooling failure. Nissan has already identified the issue, stating that it is a software and hardware problem they can now quickly address. A similar campaign is already being conducted for Kicks e-POWER owners in Thailand. The Japanese automaker has already started

    Joey DeriquitoJoey Deriquito

    Jun 8, 2023

  • What hybrid models qualify for coding exemptions according to EVIDA law?

    Hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular in the Philippines thanks to their fuel-saving capabilities and advancements in battery technology. We saw an influx of new hybrid vehicles, with popular nameplates being the Toyota Corolla Cross and, more recently, the Haval Jolion and Haval H6 which have entered the market with hybrid technology under the hood. Hybrid vehicles also come with certain perks under Republic Act 11697 or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), where electrifi

    Joey DeriquitoJoey Deriquito

    May 28, 2023

View More