2022 Nissan Kicks e-POWER VL Review | Zigwheels.Ph

[@GeraldGarcia]

I like your way of reviewing. You show both positives and negatives about the car for a balanced review. Also, I get bits and pieces of additional info and insight that I don't get from other video reviews. This is compared to the other, bigger automotive channel which I am also a fan of, but I think he is very safe and careful with his reviews. Anyway, keep it up and more power to this channel! I've just subbed.

[@ZigWheelsPhilippines]

Thank you very much for the sub and kind feedback! We won't let you down!

[@St3PdOwN2UrL3v3L]

I agree with you. The other channel is very careful and leaves out the other details that are not favorable for the car.

[@lostwanderingdrifter]

I like how you cited the solution to your concerns about this model 😍

[@RealRoyRobles]

It looks primed for a wheel upgrade!

[@lostwanderingdrifter]

@@RealRoyRobles if one prefers the rims as it is, would a plus zero upsize of the tires to something like a Dunlop LM705 help in the ride quality?

[@carloantoniotubil2722]

That rainbow shot was epic. 😮

[@ZigWheelsPhilippines]

Mother Nature approved!

[@douglasmulvaney5537]

I have a Kicks (in Thailand), and I changed the tires after getting a flat. The ride is much smoother now!

[@ZigWheelsPhilippines]

Great accidental modification then! Which tires did you choose to put on?

[@olegarioclemente6132]

Hi. I plan to go to Thailand by July. What Kicks accessories are available in Thailand ?

[@M110danny]

Quality review as always

[@RealRoyRobles]

Thanks you so much!

[@abetguerzon1939]

sir if in case the motor gen wouldnt function.. then what will be an option to make the car runs? unlike with the corolla cross.. it can switch from gas to battery. meaning if the battery gets drained then the gas automatically shifts in.

[@ZigWheelsPhilippines]

This is a great question! The Nissan Kicks runs on purely electric power. The internal combustion engine has nothing to do with propelling the car forward except to charge the electric motor, unlike other hybrids where the gas engine works with the electric motor. Think of it like a gasoline generator inside an EV, so you don't have to recharge or plug it in. In the off chance that the gasoline engine dies or the electric motor goes kaput, the Kicks won't run. Thankfully, that's what warranties, PMS and maintenance is for in a brand new car :-)

[@abetguerzon1939]

thanks for the info sir, I just hope that Nissan has an answer for my concern.. We cant avoid untoward incident specially when where out the streets.. but the idea of this series hybrid is something to look out too.. Im waiting for the epower xtrail to come.

[@Makeeman]

Just a correction :) All variants have zero gravity seats, that's why they are comfortable :) otherwise, good review! :)

[@RealRoyRobles]

I just checked and you're right! Marketing aside, Nissan's seats are really comfy!

[@alansaavedra3825]

Is the aircon depends on the gas engine? If you are stuck in heavy traffic does the air conditioner runs cool even if the gas engine is not running? Will the air conditioner cools even in electric mode?

[@mototelic]

I know what you mean, you're asking if the AC get's weaker and warmer on electric mode and I'm happy to say that the answer is no. The compressor of the AC seems to rely on the electric motor and not from the internal combustion engine. It still gives you Nissan's classic cool AC :-)

[@williamte5579]

Stellaer fuel economy? What is the figure in city and hiway???

[@MrKockabilly]

Would have been nice if Nissan provided a way for charging the battery from household electricity. I'm not talking about the powerful hi-amp fast chargers like those in pure EVs but just to provide a simple charger that could help raise at least a bar, esp if the car would not be used for several hours while parked at home. Grid electricity is still cheaper than gasoline.

[@josephorticio6483]

ano po ang fuel type niya? ano po ang pinapa GAS sa Nissan Kicks

[@ZigWheelsPhilippines]

Normal unleaded fuel!

[@leokatigbak6102]

No sir, @2::50, the gas engine doesnt charge the electric motor, it charges the battery, which in turn powers the 😮😮electric motor that drive the wheels.

[@ZigWheelsPhilippines]

You're right! The engine charges the battery that runs the electric motor :-) -Roy

[@kenv2667]

thanks for that great review. Do you recommend this as a first car? My reason to have a car is I'm soon to be married, and the main purpose would be during holidays, event, and weekend, instead of having to commute. So not so much of an everyday drive. and we live within the metro. Having zero experience in cars, the negatives you mention might not bother me, I guess.

[@ZigWheelsPhilippines]

It's pricier than the usual first car options, but going future-proof in a hybrid isn't a bad idea. On the other hand, a hybrid's gas savings are more easily recouped (over years) with daily use which is not your purpose-maybe the most important factor for a weekend car would be the size and if the Kicks is big enough to accommodate your future family then!

[@KangminSeungbin1]

Can this drive on a very uphill road?

[@ZigWheelsPhilippines]

Of course, EV's probably do even better than normal cars since they have all their torque available at any moment!

[@dennisching7738]

best car really voted no.1 it will make you wanna throw your old cars. next gen really looks so fun. and man oh boy e pedal very funtastic amazing new gen kind of driving

[@valalpasan4155]

very truly, you don't wanna go back driving an ice car after driving this car.

[@rdr33]

Would a bike easily fit inside?

[@ZigWheelsPhilippines]

Our resident biker with his Large size frame thinks you should be able to do so! But not easily in his case!

[@10D-AlquisalasMelFrancisC]

I will love hybrids more if a manual option is available.

[@valalpasan4155]

You don't need a manual for this since there is no transmission. The torque is pretty much instantaneous from the get go that putting it in sports mode transforms it into a little pocket rocket.

[@cheeneep]

He's saying that he prefers the feeling of driving a manual car

[@christiankeithmandal991]

New Subscriber here nyo po. Ang ganda kasi ng mga reviews nyo po sir na very informative talaga at ang ganda ng accent nyo po.

[@rengan7238]

pretty much a generator powering up an electric motor. I thought it would be very inefficient but its actually very good!

[@mototelic]

I was surprised myself at how it just works! Definitely a winner for Nissan

[@MrKockabilly]

Yeah you're right. The setup itself is inefficient. Imagine the losses of the engine AND any losses in the electric motor adding up. But the regenerative braking really make up for many of the losses. That's why I think this would really be comparatively very efficient in urban stop-and-go situations where you could take back many losses through several slowdowns.

[@NordinPumbaya]

What is the capacity of the battery? You don't charge the electric motor, only the battery. If the gas motor runs on every drive then the battery must be very small... Why drag our feet in adopting full EV?

[@kingthranduil8807]

0:15 Nu daw?

[@carloantoniotubil2722]

Bakit ang liit ng kicks? :( yun lang ang let down. :(

[@dongshengdi773]

Toyota is the best