2023 Nissan Kicks e-Power VE Review - Hybrid made affordable at PHP 1.3M

[@drmarkmadarang]

Kicks owner here, you guys had the best review of the Nissan kicks. You explained the technical aspects perfectly. The gas consumption isn't as good as claimed but it's still pretty good, especially if you take into account how quick it is. I do agree with you criticism that it would have been better if they included a plug in option but at the price point (considering that the cheapest PHEV costs almost 1M more) who am I to complain. I've Been driving it for a month now and I think nissan has a winner here

[@lucky889s9]

How many km/l you get?

[@drmarkmadarang]

@@lucky889s9 City driving I get an average of 14km/l. That's in mostly stop and go traffic. On the rare occasions that I get to do some hiway driving it averages 25km/l. But on very good days I got it to do 31km/l. thats on a trip to tagaytay

[@lucky889s9]

@@drmarkmadarang 14 is still good. But wow 31. With eco mode and one pedal driving? Or just normal. I read this thing can go full tank for 800plus km long trip highway. That's amazing. Ioniq 5 can only go 400km

[@drmarkmadarang]

@@lucky889s9 eco mode gear selector set on b mode. 1 pedal driving. Not sure about 800km range haven't taken a trip that far yet

[@chewey6304]

@drmarkmadarang Is it possible to move the battery in the engine bay (or somewhere else) and replace the tire repair kit with a donut type spare tire? there might be instance where the tire's sidewall gets damaged for some reason and the repair kit is useless. Also does the engine need to run while A/C is on and stuck in traffic? (I've just watched/listened carefully, Vince stated that A/C indeed runs even when ICE is not running).

[@ClaudeKenny-bo4ct]

This guy is a good presenter and this is a good video. Thanks.

[@mattegrayfox932]

The moment I see Vince doing the review I instantly hit the like button.

[@istus1445]

sobrang sulit manood sa channel na to. was considering between raize or kicks but after this review, super sold na ako sa kicks. thanks sir!! keep putting up quality reviews 💪

[@wetsocksrichdad1928]

was also considering that along with the other 1-1.3m price range. unfortunately tagal ng waiting time masyado at nag price increase pa sa iba

[@wetsocksrichdad1928]

nag test drive ako ng raize at kicks. Sobrang lakas ng hatak ng Kicks. Yung extra 200k mo sa kicks is fuel savings compared raize. Ending binili ko yung Kicks

[@novtag9724]

@@wetsocksrichdad1928 sir what's your fuel consumption, city and highway?

[@LROID]

same.. I'm also choosing between Nissan Kicks e-Power or Toyota Raize :) :) :)

[@FedericoJrLasta-ju3pw]

The reason why we can not charge the battery of the Kicks in our homes before using the car later is that one full charge of the Kick's battery will last only for 20 kilometers. That is why Nissan didn't install a charging port. But I suppose if you'll upgrade the battery by at least 20 times the capacity, that would be perhaps have some reason to install a charging port!

[@muratcelikkol4270]

Nisan Leaf is an EV, and has no ICE to recharge the battery, solely charged through the cable. The Kicks is an electric driven vehicle with its own gen set powered by gas which is available everywhere. PH has no EV infrastructure for charging (apart from maybe Manila) No infrastructure severely limits the use of a vehicle like the Leaf, or a Tesla, or BMW iX model

[@millord1625]

Yung about sa shifter, actually same ng Prius shifter yan sa 2021 Kicks model (hindi na to narealease sa PH, exclusive sa Japan) Sobrang recommended tong car na to esp for city driving and meron pa 1-pedal driving na hindi nabanggit sa video ata. Sobrang bawas stress sa stop and go traffic tapos wala pang-engine vibration na nagkkick-in tuwing aandar.

[@JoseMariArceta]

I think the no Charger negative is not really an issue, since the battery is quite small about 2kwh (may typo rin pala) so it's really not worth charging since it'll give you what? about 5 km of range and that's nothing on the large scheme of things

[@nelsonquito3485]

It’S actually a 213kwh battery. The small battery in the truck might be for the gas engine.

[@JoseMariArceta]

@@nelsonquito3485 A quick google search will tell you the actual capacity. If it was actually 213kwh why even have an engine?

[@alfonsomartinez7919]

@@JoseMariArceta what it has is a gas tank not an outlet charger

[@JoseMariArceta]

@@alfonsomartinez7919 I know, what i meant was if it wasnt clear that it does not need to have a "plug in" component since the battery is small and that the battery specs are wrongfully reported

[@GarageGuerilla]

@@nelsonquito3485lol 213kwh. Its around 2.2kwh battery pack which is puny

[@jerrytrinidad7484]

Reading data and watching other blogs, to preserve or lengthen lithium ion battery life avoiding to overcharging and/or have it drained is key. Since the gas engine charges the battery when it needs it, this system is advantageous in respect to the former.

[@osepvelasquez]

exactly, and might also be the reason this hybrid type better overall than Toyota's hybrid used in corolla cross hybrid

[@useyourname210]

Maintaining the battery life from 80% to 20%, optimum temperature and trickle charge will significantly lengthen the battery life, it might last 15-20 years before we even see the capacity reduced to 50%. It just need proper maintenance, cleaning the exhaust fan, switching battery cells (if casa can do that), battery balancing

[@mohamedbilaal7170]

So far the cleanest review of nissan kick🎉❤.thank you

[@rubendelapena3343]

Nissan Kicks baby! Unit ko model 2019. Kahit 1.6 lang ang engine pero sumisipa! 3 years na pero di ako pinapahiya sa arangkada. Tipid pa sa petrol.

[@chrisblake1918]

This sounds delightful actually. I have a regular 2021 Kickx SR, and I love it. But this sounds even better.

[@felixramos9241]

The instant max torque is number 1 reason I may get this soon.

[@wetsocksrichdad1928]

grabe yung hatak talaga

[@TheRealSuperYonin]

Thank u for reviewing the entry level model. Its more beneficial to most buyer for sure. Keep it up!

[@wetzki]

Question po: With flooded streets during rainy days, would wading through be a serious concern?

[@harpldlewis7764]

I would imagine that the whole purpose of the e-power concept was to provide an alternative to a plug-in charging system. I think the system is just perfect the way it is.

[@j-markd.8239]

How about during rainy seasons, we have some flood problems. Wading depth for Nissan Kicks? How about its electronic systems during rainy seasons. Thanks

[@wetsocksrichdad1928]

same as other cars. treat it like a regular gas engine. hindi mo gagawing submarine ang sasakyan mo tama? based on my exprience mga 500mm similar to other sub compact suvs

[@abin1113]

Thank you for your honest review!

[@dennisching7738]

LOL one of the best part in the kicks is the gear shift that means to say you haven't drive it long enough the one thing that u will hate is the person who is reviewing at vlog usually doesn't know anything cause u cant really know anything unless you drove it more than 1 month! i have it more than a month still i cant say i know all! don't just read the book specs but u need to experience it!

[@Balunliinfi]

eto gusto ko kay Vince ung malalaman mo talaga ung totoo.

[@jolo.]

i just noticed the honda legend at around the 21:57 timestamp

[@ecomicro]

Electric is the future! I like what nissan did with this one. I just hope the maintenance isnt too much.

[@KAcastillo]

True! Here in SG, they are phasing our internal combustion engine cars by 2030. Everyone will be required to drive an EV!

[@lagna1506]

@@KAcastillo no, you will still be able to drive ICE cars, just that most won't be for sale

[@KAcastillo]

@@lagna1506 yes but eventually most people here will switch since they need to change cars every 10yrs (COE). It's sg gov's way of indirectly banning ICE

[@CafewithMichael_Vlogs]

17:39 Wow! Impressive launch! I want one!! :D

[@laurencedeguzman5584]

Well explained thank you so much!

[@victoremmanuelvillano4795]

maselan kaya ang Kicks sa light to moderate flooding?

[@JMAlovera]

how about the maintenance for the combustion engine? do you need to have it changed oil every 5000km or 10000km? I know that electric motors don't need maintenance, but how about the engine?

[@shdala111]

Same as almera maintenance for the ICE given the Kicks is using an Almera engine, Nissan requires 2x a yr PMS, every 10k km/6mos whichever comes first - Kicks owner here

[@jonsalcedo24]

@@shdala111 sir, how is the a/c for the passengers at the back?

[@shdala111]

@@jonsalcedo24 It's still a Nissan and even without rear AC vents, malamig ang aircon and confy pa rin passengers sa likod.

[@wetsocksrichdad1928]

@@jonsalcedo24 sobrang lamig ng aircon. yung pamangkin ko need ng kumot pag nasa likod

[@c.t6149]

I think this car doesn't need to be equiped with charging at home, because the generator already there. fill gas and go. Adding another function of charging may adding more unneccesary price hike...

[@felixramos9241]

Yes adding those additional components will only increase the price.

[@lucky889s9]

And the point of this series hybrid is not dealing with the hassle of opening the trunk, pulling the wire, plug it in, then do it all over again in reverse. All you have to do is fill up the tank, and enjoy it to almost 1000km until it's empty

[@autothrust330]

Battery replacement price?

[@roysoldevilla6075]

The width here in this review is 1760 mm while based on Nissan's website the width is 1960 mm. Can somebody clarify this? TIA

[@nemesio888]

Best review of this Kicks variant by far! Great job Vince😊

[@AngryGops]

I’m confused. The Nissan salesperson said the VE variant has at least a reverse camera while 360 camera is reserved for the VL variant. Can any other VE owners validate this?

[@autoindustriya]

Unless they changed it, the VE has rear sensors only. No camera.

[@asrockrpg]

@@autoindustriyaPlease do Comparo between Toyota Yaris Cross HEV and Nissan Kicks. Thanx.

[@_drose_]

no range anxiety but how about the anxiety of not having a spare tire 😅

[@nemesio888]

Better to have at least a donut spare hehe. Also a powered tire inflator should be available at all times too😊

[@johnfernandez7681]

thats why I'll wait for the second generation. maybe there will be a spare tire and air vents at the back by then.

[@benarambulo5093]

32 yrs daily driving and i got just 2 flat tires while moving. So statistically speaking, we may not really need a spare tire esp in the metro

[@useyourname210]

It has tire repair kit. But should have equipped with run flat tires

[@leninmac]

Jaguar/Landrover Philippines launched the iPace about a year ahead of Nissan Leaf.

[@lawrencecarlofortinez2816]

Honda HR-V S or tbis Nissan Kicks E-Power VE? 🙂🏆

[@wetsocksrichdad1928]

Hrv if you want nice interiors and honda sensing Kicks if you want 6 airbags, number coding exemption and better fuel milage

[@lawrencecarlofortinez2816]

@@wetsocksrichdad1928 thank you for sharing your insight 💡

[@karlgorospe8935]

I'm worried about the no spare tire and the future maintenence for the battery after warranty period.

[@cliffordsam8260]

Agreed. I'll pass on any car without a spare...DUH!

[@muratcelikkol4270]

Really think about how many punctures you have had in the past. Buy a spare and keep it in the garage if necessary. The wheel/tire size is very common and replaceable at most tire shops immediately. You save a lot of fuel over the lifetime of the vehicle not hauling that extra 15 to 20 kilos around in effectively dead weight.

[@useyourname210]

It has tire repair kit. And battery warranty of 8yrs.

[@melody06111103]

Nice and very detail review

[@melwind1230]

My question is about floods. Did they test this vehicle in a scenario wherein the car is stuck in a flooded road for 5 to 10 minutes about the height of its ground clearance and is no issue afterwards?

[@GloomGaiGar]

Even the cheapest Chinese EVs is resistant to water so it can handle floods but obviously exercise caution and common sense. This is not a 4x4 off roader.

[@wetsocksrichdad1928]

treat it the same tulad ng regular ICE engine. same logic din

[@ejvillavicencio9575]

How long do the batteries last? Like how many charge cycles do they last?

[@muratcelikkol4270]

10 yr warranty. Will u keep it that long?

[@ejvillavicencio9575]

@@muratcelikkol4270 if it's a good car. Why not

[@muratcelikkol4270]

@@ejvillavicencio9575 hey happy new year. Just saying think about it. For example in 10 years time your needs have changed, your circumstance changed, vehicles changed especially if you like your technology. Likely 10 yrs in the future cars will be much better all around and with twice the efficiency and safety of your vehicle now. So if you can afford to purchase a new vehicle now , likely you would be able to do so in 10 years time. Peace

[@ejvillavicencio9575]

@@muratcelikkol4270 yeah. That's also very true. Happy New Year too!

[@MultiEagle00]

Hello have u tried uphill?

[@wetsocksrichdad1928]

ive tried the uphill. it was effortless and instant ang hatak. Then yung pagbaba full battery dahil sa regenerative braking. Masabi ko na yung ginastos mo sa gas pag akyat eh parang binalik din sayo

[@ejvillavicencio9575]

So if the engine isn't driving the car. Why is there a charge option for the batteries? Does that mean the engine gives the electric power for the electric motors incase you didn't activate the charge option?

[@millord1625]

Usually inaactive ko lang charge mode kapag magpapagas ako to make sure na full lahat. Then if ever gusto ko tumambay sa sasakyan for a certain amount of time with full AC and walang engine vibration. Pero automatic siya nagrrecharge once under a certain percent na siya kahit wala kang i-press.

[@ejvillavicencio9575]

@@millord1625 thank you!

[@johnbrando2666]

One good thing i appreciate is that you can on the aircon while engine is shut off

[@jeomaiduldulao6655]

Ano po fuel nung generator niya? Gasoline? Diesel?

[@juniecantuangco7185]

It is gasoline/petrol engine 91octane.

[@mijitorawr9005]

The battery size is only 2.3 kWh. I wish it were bigger like 5 kWh or more and the ability as you said to top up at home.

[@GloomGaiGar]

Not too sure if the lack of plug-in charging is a negative. I mean isn't that the whole point of the car, to not require wall/socket charging? The peace of mind comes from knowing that as long as you put regular fuel in it, it will not drop to 0%. You also lose the extra hassle of opening the trunk, pulling the long charging cable out ,walking to the charging socket, plugging it in and then then doing the reverse as you leave.

[@lucky889s9]

Yup, that's the point of having a series hybrid. You just fill it up, and enjoy it hassles free for almost 1000km before stopping at gas station

[@osepvelasquez]

yep, PHEV are more suited for bigger battery equipped e-vehicles

[@GBPOGI2]

No spare tire makes me worry. Even if you want to buy one where would you keep it?

[@MrKockabilly]

I like how you discuss and present those things. I'm planning to buy one myself but there are two main things that bugs me: 1) the lack of spare tire, and 2) the realization that eventually the battery will eventually die. For the tire issue, my solution would be the same as yours, I'll buy a spare. But I guess I'll end up bringing it only on occasional long trips, or very important trips. For the battery concerns, sure Nissan has a 10-year warranty, but that would be vague. Would that only cover direct damage? Would that cover a loss of 20% capacity, or 50%, etc? Also would have been very valuable if the cost of battery replacement is discussed because it would be nonsense to talk about efficiency (or savings) if there are no hard numbers (even estimate) about the major expense that certainly would have to be eventually incurred down the road. Thanks

[@muratcelikkol4270]

I think the battery issue that you are concerned about is very small. Will you really keep the car 10 years? If so its only a 2kw battery anyway, and the losses would generally be small. A 2kw battery gas very little range, so the engine runs and bypasses the battery anyway under heavy load/performance demand. Teslas have been around many years with their li ion batteries, check out KZbin vids on those. Many many with reports of very negligible performance loss, hence why u get a 10 year warranty.

[@muratcelikkol4270]

Oh one thing I did forget was that the warranties are quite specific. So best check with Nissan and ask for the policy wording.

[@cmp10]

Currently, battery has 300k as estimate for replacement. It was not focused much because the future for battery pricing is very uncertain with the prediction that it will go down due to technology advancement and wide acceptability of EV cars. I think some of your questions are very specific and would be weird to include in a car review. Those are something you should ask with Nissan. For the spare tire, your correct, I just bought a 3k worth of donut tire and be done with it, I now have an EV experience that I absolutely enjoy. I won't go back to ICE.

[@GeraldGarcia]

Thinking out loud, a 1.2L ICE seems overkill as a battery charger. If the 1.0L in the Almera is the smallest engine in Nissan's parts bin, then they could've used an NA version in the Kicks for even more fuel economy.

[@dodzb7362]

Perhaps detuned and low RPM most of the time. Generators need to generate enough power to charge the batteries atleast.

[@Phgolfer]

How many golf bags can you fit in the back

[@rinnegan04]

nice review

[@ArcherArios22]

Whats is the recommended octane rating for this?

[@GloomGaiGar]

the lowest you can get, it's not a high performance engine

[@lucky889s9]

It's a nissan march engine since 2011. It takes RON 88 well. And it's not gonna knock since it is only working as generator

[@kenv2667]

Charging option I guess was not included on purpose for marketing a next "better" model with that feature.

[@christophermontanez76]

No review for the cost of replacement of lithium battery

[@cromwellco]

Would have been nice if you can have the option of charging it directly to an electric outlet

[@archieingco7082]

Doesn't need a spare tire because of the tubeless quality?

[@XanderCage08]

because the spare tire space is taken by the battery

[@seimichaelmotocartips3052]

Sana taasan pa Center Console... much pretty sporty looks

[@jamesmallabo9193]

How many seconds it takes from 0-100km/hr? TIA

[@lawrencelao1327]

Around 8 to 9 seconds

[@johnedzenguzman2613]

my dream car. hope sooner they upgrade it in more capable offroad rally car like the mitsubishi expander cross

[@lucky889s9]

Xpander is a FWD low MPV. How the hell they gonna off road rally it? Putting in Evo drive train, tranny, and engine?

[@alesterpadua7884]

Wait, why can't Nissan source their Leaf from Japan? Mas malapit yung Japan kesa sa UK

[@GloomGaiGar]

Japan plant can probably only handle the local demand. The UK plants are bigger and cater to both left- and right-hand drive markets.

[@thebigcheese6606]

Nice review as it's not the top of the range

[@okamisamakun]

Is there a reverse camera?

[@lawrencelao1327]

Not for this model. The top end has 360 camera

[@OlieTalusan]

External charger is useless because the battery is just 2 kwh (BYD Dolphin is 45 kwh)

[@mikeybien]

I like some solar option than a plugin.

[@ryu03xism]

para saken mas OK ung tire repair kit nlng kesa reserbang gulong... madali lang naman mag repair ng butas na gulong, kesa mag baklas ng gulong... paano kung 2 gulong ang na flat? eh di useless rin ung reserba? kung may repair kit ka khit 4 na gulong pa ang mabutas magagawa mo db?

[@PranceAutor]

nice high res audio

[@stuartmisfeldt3068]

PHEV would raise the price significantly.

[@rinnegan04]

how about the battery lifespan and cost?

[@cesarborres]

Php300K price as of now. Not including labor per NIssan

[@rinnegan04]

@@cesarborres thanks bro

[@jefflayosa2572]

Bkit daw magsusubscribe pra magkaron ng 360 degree view monitor??? 🤔🤔🤔 ano po b yan may monthly bill prang postpaid 😂

[@Jan96106]

I like that color. We don't have the e-power in the U.S., but we do get a spare tire.

[@erniecortes5453]

agree with you regading the lack of spare tire even a donut type. this a deal breaker for me. no foglights on the base model?

[@envynitar]

15:24 - The almighty Innova spotted

[@lucky889s9]

Which will soon turn into a FWD hybrid monocoque gasoline only.

[@jy.creator]

Sounds great for the price point, although I wonder how it (and hybrids in general) are designed to handle Manila's flooding.

[@lucky889s9]

Same like you do with other cars. Same logic.

[@junbantegui3243]

Ur right generators & batteries are sensitive to water like flooding, it could damage the entire system.

[@cmp10]

@@junbantegui3243 Just like combustion engines. At least the generators and batteries have the benefit of being sealed.

[@sherwinmelchorespaldon4639]

it's e-power, not a hybrid that switch back and forth from electric to gas...

[@GloomGaiGar]

e-power is their invented term. It's technically still a hybrid.

[@robertdionne6073]

nice 😊

[@St3PdOwN2UrL3v3L]

How long is the battery warranty and how much is the replacement?

[@dennishernandez9594]

battery warranty 8 years

[@janusdeltoro6653]

Still pricey for me. 😥 i wish the TOTL Kicks is only P1.3M. The VE and EL lack really good features. I might just buy an ICE vehicle for my next car that's under P1M and consider the diff as additional gas money. 😪 i do hope they make cars like this more affordable in the near future.

[@jaredsy-jntstv1266]

I know right. These two variants even lose a reverse camera. I find it weird because cars nowadays have that feature as standard

[@Rod.Machado]

For sure, waiting time would be in months.

[@jeffreymichaelfernandez3094]

Im confused. Other car review claim this is full ev but why are they saying it s a hybrid

[@jeddpires]

It is technically a hybrid that behaves like an EV. All the major local car reviewers see it as such.

[@frencis3210]

Because the drivetrain is power by electric motor alone, that's why others call it full EV. The gas engine serves as a generator which charges the battery of the electric motor. Hence, they call it hybrid. This is not a plug in EV.

[@felixramos9241]

LTO registration is Hybrid. But the drive system really is EV.

[@osepvelasquez]

imho the best "hybrid" setup for the 🇵🇭 market

[@MrUnderEstimated]

The batteries would take huge toll in its lifespan cause of the continues charging and discharging.

[@sherwinmelchorespaldon4639]

There is no shifting done, so a mouse is enough!!!

[@kelowisky]

no spare tire because the curb weight is already heavy 1,345kg. what you carry around is battery, engine, generator, synchronous motor and charger everywhere you go haha! it's a lot!

[@kikoyz]

but you got 280Nm of torque on tap though.

[@cmp10]

uhm, that's just the median weight of crossovers. Territory is heavier.

[@rhuel3142]

Fuel consumption wise,i'll go with the raize.

[@omecar]

Its not a gear lever! It has no gears in the first place for heavens sake, know what you are talking about😂. Its just a switch like an on and off switch😂!

[@DILPimentel]

the no spare tire is a deal breaker, particularly on long drives on unfamiliar places

[@janssundew6755]

Soo true. If I buy this (actually shopping for my graduating son) I won't take it if they won't give me a spare tire.

[@XanderCage08]

@@janssundew6755 just buy a cheap donut tire

[@GBPOGI2]

Where would you place the spare tire you bought???

[@XanderCage08]

@@GBPOGI2 some people will sacrifice space at the back versus not having a spare tire.

[@GBPOGI2]

@@XanderCage08 you have a point

[@alvingonzales3510]

Another useless review of Kicks e-power that doesn't say about the life expectancy and price of the batteries. Casa is saying 600k for the replacement?

[@frencis3210]

The battery has a 10 year warranty as mentioned by other car reviews.

[@GloomGaiGar]

How do you even do a long-term review when it just came out? Time travel? Another useless complaint.

[@wetsocksrichdad1928]

lol saang casa yan? baka ibang sasakyan yang tinutukoy nyo na pang FULL EV. ang liit ng battery ng Kicks

[@osepvelasquez]

300k daw nkkta ko sa ibang comments

[@ThePaabling]

NO SPARE TIRE????? HELL NO!

[@consgonzaga179]

wasted

[@jowieonit]

Coolray better

[@GloomGaiGar]

not in after sales lol

[@littlefinger9000]

You mean coolrekt?