2023 Nissan Kicks Review | Behind the Wheel

[@gaufrid1956]

This is just the sort of vehicle that is needed in the Philippines! With so little infrastructure for pure electric vehicles, it makes sense to have one that simply uses an ICE to power up the batteries, and therefore eliminate the problem of range anxiety! Hats off to Nissan for this one! Maraming maraming salamat po sa'yo sa iyong vlog!

[@lucky889s9]

How much is the battery replacement after 5 year? It would offset the fuel consumption savings

[@mahoganygamefarm730]

Ph is not ready for EV's, hybrid market and the likes. It is not cost effective owning one....

[@josephcadiao5751]

@@lucky889s9 That’s an IF and also applicable to ICE car’s transmission if it breaks down using your logic

[@lucky889s9]

@@josephcadiao5751 you own hybrid yet? Wait till it costs you silly when you need to replace the battery, after the warranty expires. My camry costs almost $4000 to replace with labor and taxes ICE transmission? That's what people say when they too lazy and cheap to have transmission serviced regularly. With ICE, the money you save for 5 years is real. With hybrid, the fuel money saving is actually used to replace the battery after 5 years. On top of that, you still have to do regulars: oil, filter, radiator, belt, etc. Going EV is more logical, hybrid not

[@josephcadiao5751]

​@@lucky889s9 I did not buy the kicks for fuel consumption, it's about the simplicity of the system. If I wanted to save money I'll go for a Raize. You're talking as if ICE parts won't ever break down. Also, toyota's hybrid is way different and is a redundant system.

[@sigbingaming]

The only reviewer that’s both entertaining & covers what most buyers really want to know.

[@alexsandergarcia9627]

I tried a few days ago and would like to share my experiences about it. (deep breaths, medyo mahaba to) 1. The instantaneous torque is REALLY INSTANT. Nakakatuwa talaga idrive. I do always drive economically pero I never had this much fun sa pagddrive 2. When the engine is off, the cabin feels different as we're used to the car having some shake when moving and the absence of the engine noise on low speed acceleration is a game changer (NVH can still be improved though) When the engine turns on, YOU WILL KNOW IT kasi may jerky feeling (hindi super but similar with the jerkiness when a car starts). 3. I wasn't able to get the fuel efficiency as I am not sure why they disabled the fuel efficiency monitor in the car through software. All I see is 10km/L and never changes. IT SHOULD CHANGE! Optimistic ako dito kasi alam ko na city dweller talaga ang mga ganitong klaseng sasakyan so if I'm buying the car for the fuel efficiency, is it not ok to know this? (sa ibang car reviews ng nissan they hide this thing. and I even saw one reviewer (sa ibang car naman ito pero same brand) na mayroon pang tape sa ibabaw nun. Why? ) 4. The Autohold works like as if you are engaging the EPB manually. There is a slight delay between (maybe 2 seconds) between the car halting to zero and engaging the EPB. Our car engages it INSTANTLY but this car doesn't. Same goes with the disengaging of the autohold. when you tap on the gas pedal it waits for around 2 seconds (kasi nga para kang nag press down ng EPB which really has a delay kasi EPB lang ata ang gamit nito sa autohold, hindi yung pagmaintain ng brake pressure.) I am not sure if on other cars, autohold works like this? or it works like our car? (ito yung parang pinaka ayaw ko dito) 5. Steering weight is light. nice for many newbies 6. 360 camera is passable. I think Coolray has a better image quality for the 360 camera. 7. Sarap upuan nung zero gravity seats. 8. On direct sun, you might want to use a tint. kasi walang air vent sa likod. Nainitan mga kasama ko. (puno to ah) (people say nissan has cold AC?) pero to be fair, hindi rin ako sure kung dahil hindi namin minax yung aircon or what. On our car, naka 25c ang setting namin sa AC pero comfortable naman yung peeps. 9. One pedal driving will reduce your brake pads wear by a LOT. especially kung naka sport mode ka. on other modes, less aggressive sya. 10. Regenerative braking is going to give you free ride but by how much? I do not know yet because I only had a brief moment with the car. Addendum: Despite the pros and cons, should we still consider it? YES. it is still on our short list of items but we just want to test the fuel efficiency numbers as that usually happens on standardized test, not on actual roads and actual use case and our driving habits. EDIT: added addendum and other points.

[@MrUnderEstimated]

Would be nice from nissan to know how much range per liter the 1.2L engine can generate.

[@voxc8461]

Thesis amp

[@General_Aladeen]

​@@voxc8461hahaha. may pa addendum pa amp .

[@zxcv7586]

@@voxc8461 binigyan ka ng informative personal experience tapos sasabihan mo ng ganyan? sabagay kung mababaw utak mo at di kaya icomprehend ung long read na ganyan well it shows how shallow your iq level is hehe

[@Paul-ch4sr]

Binge watching on this channel coz im buying myself a car, im claiming it!!! Ill work hard as hell to get that car! 2023 gonna be my year 🙏

[@abdielmaguigad4325]

When Autodeal posts a video, its like a drop what you're doing and watch. Great production and video quality as always, Autodeal!

[@normangenosa2133]

Thank you Caco....now I'm thinking about that 🤭

[@lawrenceluspo9576]

I second that!

[@citiusaltiusfortius141]

Caco and team make the best car reviews. You say what needs to be said, be it good or bad. Awesome audio/video production as well.

[@extrememe456]

the script writer needs a raise on that aguila auto glass skit. and of course, caco does it justice beautifully! man i love this man's showmanship! :D

[@nielsalute9069]

Man, this what I love about this channel. Caco’s sense of humor is just off the scale and that mini-skit is the icing on the cake. 😂

[@domingomark]

The only time I was happy not skipping an ad.

[@NoNoNo12322]

Ewww

[@santosh911]

I agree with the commentator. Nissan really has chosen the best bridge between a full EV and an ICE car. And it's affordability and lack of range limitation are both a big part of this. Very appropriate review. BTW, I'm from the opposite side of the world in Trinidad, yet the issues are exactly the same.

[@AntiJEVsInPH]

thumbs down 👎 to japanese EVs(Toyota bZ, nissan ariya, etc.), thumbs up 👍 for jorean EVs

[@josephcadiao5751]

@@AntiJEVsInPH 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JSevillejo-ph]

This guy is very talented in explaining things. Not a sentence that was confusing to me. Great Job!

[@JoselitoChing-vl8ni]

Super tipid car and no coding anytime you go out in metro manila without huli by LTO,MMDA and highway patrol group, it a non chargeble car to stop and charge iit runs while charge it self and when ion lithium is full the gas motor stop and the battery motor runs. Sulit na personal service for a modern futuristic car

[@JoselitoChing-vl8ni]

And copare to other highbrid it s price is affordable

[@tepbeltran4367]

Last Sunday, I test drove one. At that time I had no idea what the e-power means but when the dealer explainex how it works, I understood that this car would most definitely be fuel efficient. I love the responsiveness of the car in terms of acceleration and deceleration and the suspension is excellent too. Been thinking of getting one ever since.

[@loiglendmamawan5022]

This channel deserve a million subs

[@dantelaxamana1149]

Good... descriptive and honest. It's just right not to oversell the features... Thanks man.

[@GinaDante]

Sana maka kuha ako nito nakita ko to sa actual ang ganda ❤🎉😍🥰

[@marshallcontento4309]

Starting to save money for some ev someday. Nice start from nissan. This is the future. Embrace it

[@gregtudanca.]

Its been a while since I was entertained by a promotional ad 😆👌

[@sprakenite]

Basically it's an EV with a generator, best of both worlds! The fuel consumption is really good! The only car that I've tried that did 700kms+ from full to basically almost empty(blinking) is the Suzuki Celerio which is a compact car and it has a 35L tank.

[@aidzearceo9768]

I think the most important question here is how long before we see any battery charge deterioration and if needed how much will it cost to have the battery replaced? Since the car basically runs on an electric motor, is it safe to assume that if the battery no longer charges or deteriorates to the point that range is affected, the car no longer runs even with an internal combustion engine found under the hood.

[@citiusaltiusfortius141]

Same question. If the battery dies, would you end up in the middle of the road with a dead car? How long will the measly battery sustain the electric motor given our roads, flood and horrible traffic? How much does it cost to replace the battery pack and how often? Lastly, any word on the technology used by Nissan to cool the battery, given its position below the front seats?

[@kakabitan]

@@citiusaltiusfortius141 Yes. Your car will instantly die because it rely 100% on the batteries. Unlike Toyota Hybrids, the car will still run even with dead battery.

[@NicoAG_]

Same question here, just like cellphones, car battery efficiency deteriorates over time, for how long can we enjoy this before changing the battery altogether and for how much?

[@NicoAG_]

@@kakabitan you have a point there, since the gas engine doesn't contribute to the car moving it forward, it is the reason why it is affordable.

[@kakabitan]

@@NicoAG_ expect your car to DIE 100% with no support from your backyard mechanic from 3-5 years.

[@d34rth]

What I wanted to know was how long do the lithium batteries last and how much does it cost to replace them.

[@ruelgrubio]

Getting better through the time!!! Lodi ka talaga Caco!!!👏👏Your video is always a music to car lovers! Thank you Autodeal!!

[@ChrisRobato]

We only have this in a straight 1.6 liter gas engine model in the US, meant to take over the Nissan Juke's place. There's always the Nissan Leaf if you want an EV. But this e-power Kicks is a great compromise between EV and ICE.

[@admplaysball]

Grabe!!! I tried test driving the Nissan Kicks and I should say its the best driving experience I’ve had!! Better than my Porsche Cayenne

[@ericbien2983]

Battery life span? Is the savings on gas will be reasonable enough to pay when the time battery needs to be replaced?

[@laurencedeguzman5584]

Love owning this car, highly responsive and fuel efficient.

[@sayyedameerarkhisro1464]

They have the same technology in Nissan Note & they are heavily in demand in our country. The rising fuel prices have inflated them like hell. But damn they are good vehicles. It gives 25-30 km/l fuel average and this is the figure for the previous gen. The new one improves even on that. The power delivery is smooth & it actually is rapid like an EV. Nissan definitely knows that future without fuel is still way far in developing countries & also for long drives

[@nonoyhejastro9661]

Caco, lm one of your fans.. Nissan E is the car of the future, The electric vehicles is the answer of high cost of fuel. Environmental friendly & No more smoke emissions.

[@dachosenone207]

Best Auto Glass Advert ever

[@mahiligsadilaw8292]

The ads make me stand away for a while. 😂

[@mabuhaychannel7575]

my favorite car review channel in the philippines :-)

[@isaberabera_]

Wish they'd made the all wheel drive version available here too. I'll wait for that variant. Good on nissan for providing this opportunity to review the new car this way.

[@nuk3fishydude902]

Unfortunately AWD Kicks isn't official yet

[@Jan-xf8sk]

AWD Kicks are only exclusive to other markets and not ours. They might probably consider X-Trail E-Power with an AWD variant in the near future.

[@GloomGaiGar]

Is that really necessary? Traction control should be more than enough for regular driving unless you're entering your Kicks in the WRC.

[@paolylo]

I've liked some of your videos, now you got yourself a subscriber. Awesome in-depth review that validates everyone's purchase of possibly their first "EV".

[@sushitraxh6736]

hahaha that additional " you need new tires " then pulls out a pocket knife hahahaha I just lost it there

[@thecees1648]

Waiting for this review! Salamat caco and the rest of the team🥰

[@kenv2667]

Just curious.. what's gonna happen after 5 year warranty and the battery is dead? Can it be replaced? And how much

[@cristheojon4884]

also to add confidence about nissan, they do compete on Formula E, so you can make sure that they continue to hone and improve all the stuff they have in their EVs.

[@rizaldecarulla4789]

You really bring the lively atmosphere to all of your vlogg, that is why out of respect I never skip advertisement. Thanks and more power to the team.

[@raffysantos8772]

My question is, how would this fare on the Philippine climate where you can experience floods? Is there any component of the e-power located in the wheels?

[@yopapi]

This channel deserves a million subs! Great review. 😁

[@papatarkxz6829]

would you have an idea about the cost of ownership/maintenance of having 2 "engines"?

[@prolificity]

This. Would like to see Nissan PH provide some idea on total cost of ownership esp maintenance (ex. PMS, consumables, parts) for a 5-yr horizon at least.

[@GrimYak]

Expect to change batteries at 5 years. And pray the cost of batteries will go down by that time or else it will be like putting downpayment on a brand new car everytime you replace the batteries

[@ratiwatruansri3210]

@@GrimYak Battery Nissan kicks e-power in Thailand , Nissan Thailand guarantee at 10 years

[@anthonypatrickmontemayor647]

"....a very very good compromise to those questions" well said to wrap it up with Kicks. And again, a well defined review! Meron lang ako sa mga reviews ninyo, my retirement funds might not be wise to spend this much. Will be looking at your second hand cars, just in a few years na lang...

[@genet8597]

Funny and nice advertising touch with the Aguila windshield. Especially the tire! Next pls! 😀

[@IversonGeo]

can it still be charged in home garages? like have it plugged in so it doesnt need the combustion engine running idle? if not then it still relies heavily on gasoline which is not so green at all

[@PatrickJoshua]

That's the thing I hate about this. If Nissan allowed this car to be plugged in overnight, then short trips might not need to turn on the combustion engine at all, and that's the real definition of economical, not this half-baked implementation that they did.

[@notyoHmama]

Nice to see hybrid/EVs coming in. Hoping for full EVs from more brands and also ev infrastructures and government support. Late na tayo sa EV adaptation pero ready na nga ba tayo?? ✌️🤟🤟

[@AntiJEVsInPH]

thumbs down 👎 to japanese EVs( Toyota bZ, nissan ariya, etc), thumbs up 👍 for jorean EVs

[@sheryllperez4433]

The delivery of reviews is as always superb!!!

[@victorlu2313]

Question is, how much are the batteries going to cost when you need to replace them?

[@Curious-Jay]

I'm used to watching new contents from this channel 3-6times a week, what's up doc?

[@alvindanica]

I came here after watching the AutoDeal all new Yaris quick review.. Lol, yeah the comparison between this car and yaris hybrid really a compelling comparison because both car is 1.5M pesos. Im looking forward to that comparison..

[@markanthonysilvor1893]

the range and the battery life is equally exhilarating

[@Adrian-qb1tp]

Love it Caco, would definitely look into the kick when it's time to change the car, great review as always from you and the team.

[@meb4491]

How about the battery life? Is there an estimate on its lifespan and replacement cost?

[@kevinelove4711]

We need to google the answers to that before we buy this vehicle.

[@meb4491]

@@kevinelove4711 I agree. However, yung mga data are based sa ibang bansa na iba ang road and weather conditions. Sana meron dito sa SEA

[@johndoe-nt]

This is the "EV" that the oil companies dream of.

[@GloomGaiGar]

This is the future of engines. When we perfect synthetic fuels, EVs like this will be the best way to make use of it.

[@albericogamos4531]

Best guy for car review!

[@joefreysalvacion7880]

My dream car is Toyota Corolla cross hybrid, pinagiiponan ko yan pero mas affordable itong nissan at halos same lng din ng offer when it comes to technology and fuel efficiency. Sobrang tipid nito sa gas at malalaki matitipid gas kompara sa ordinary car na mas mura pro malakas nmn sa gas.❤️ Love autodeal

[@denz0822]

Can't wait to get my hands on this bad boy, good job Nissan!

[@francisatbp]

How’s the maintenance of cars with battery? Can a normal carshop like Rapide can support its PMS after warranty or were stuck with casa maintenance?

[@GiuseppeHormigos]

Got a few questions of which i have not got the answer after doing research. Since the car is driven solely by the electric motor and the battery and with a small lithium battery on board (i dont know how small but i thought i read in some non-PH post that it is less than 5kwh, can anyone confirm?), i see 3 concerns 1) The inverter/charger is stressed more vs the typical hybrid system (ICE + E-motor). What is the warranty of the inverter/charger? To add this also drives the AC and other electronics. 2) The small battery is cycled many times a day (more than a smartphone) so the life of the lithium battery is much shorter than a smartphone 3) The original Chevy Volt was using this type of hybrid and they did not continue, i am curious as to why and why Toyota still preferred the Prius type

[@tudortiger]

Why is there a center tunnel? Are the electric motors on the front or rear wheels only?

[@cyrilbales9546]

New Subs here, Gudeve Mr. AutoDeal, nice content and reviews. 💖💖💖👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@melvindelacruz6847]

Nice review sir “The Philippinest” got me😅😅😅 the holes and rought got new subscribers.., Here it makes me think to get one of this!!!

[@jonascos1538]

Caco what's the brand of your glass frame?

[@olivermiguel8234]

Do I have to plug it in to charge and in longer drive that is when the gas engine turns on to just charge the battery, or it is totally dependent to the energy produce by the gas via battery.?

[@RR-ho3td]

Does it plug in to the wall for straight up electric charging? Or is it solely reliant on the ICE?

[@jdsp-hl8st]

Hi sir, i have 2 questions..1. Any idea about how many liters to fully charge the battery? 2. How many kilometers a fully charge battery can travel? Thanks in advance

[@VeeVeerawat]

1. Normally it never fully charge the battery. It's kind of 'top up' the battery while being used by the electric motor. The engine turns on and off every now and then just like any hybrid car. 2. It has a tiny 2KWh battery which in EV mode can go about 3.5 KM before the engine turn on. This is a 'series hybrid' car and not EV like what Nissan marketing wants you to believe.

[@loydireyes5054]

@@VeeVeerawat ok lets assume that the range is 3.5km, what if the battery is still at max charge (80% up), then the vehicle begins to start the 3.5km journey in EV mode. Question is, what if the driver suddenly floors the e-pedal, then he should not hear any engine revolution yet because the ice should still be powered off while the battery is full?

[@VeeVeerawat]

@@loydireyes5054 Yes. In the "forced EV mode" , the engine doesn't turn on when there's enough juice in the battery. However, flooring the pedal deplete the battery faster and so shorten the range.

[@loydireyes5054]

@@VeeVeerawat this needs to be confirmed by nissan

[@wilsonxx1202]

We are talking about how many KM it can travel for a full tank of petrol. Not battery. The battery capacity is not big. You using the regeneration from battery to help you save fuel

[@kaeceedelarosa]

we also did a test drive! i love this :) thanks for sharing !!

[@marvinabella1769]

its a wow car and a nice review sir caco... I'm hoping to have one

[@totsdavid7136]

EVs are good but i have reservations regarding its maintenance cost and durability... such as batteries... motor... electronics... yet to be seen... but on its face I think Nissan did an amazing job here

[@edisonmarbella4529]

Welcome to our Town Sir! 😊

[@betaraybill3548]

Saan? Nice ang view

[@deehive]

how will this handle flood? could have been better if can be charged via wall outlet while on garage

[@mentality1225]

Can you make a review about Toyota's Hybrid system vs Nissan's E-power cause I wanna know which is better. If anyone can comment down below their comparisons, feel free to do so

[@jamile11mariano]

Speaking of Nissan Kicks. Can we also talk about Caco’s kicks? Hehehe he seems to have lots of onitsuka shoes please just for fun please auto deal 😊😊😊

[@madamedoss]

I love them tito shoes. 😁

[@phoutlander4131]

Is it not confusing on one pedal, for bracking and acelaration, how about saden stop on traffic or crossing on a stop light. How is it ? Just asking...

[@acne_kai9006]

You still have the brake pedals for that

[@gabbyvalen5688]

I want a car like this. I hope they make a 7 seat spacious one tho. And affordable too.

[@victoro6651]

I wonder what the battery price would be. I think that's the #3 gating factor why owners don't just buy an EV because some of the prices may "Kick" to around 50K pesos to over 400K pesos for an EV, sure the battery may last 7-10 years to some, but it still a cost of a motorbike (or pre-owned car) that could due in after 10years of use.

[@RR-ho3td]

Same question. Although, it doesn't require the same PMS as an ICE. The oil change alone will be at around 1000 to 10000 a year depending on how the owner gets it done.

[@ronaldgipa8731]

Its battery is very small, compared to other full-pledged EVs. And 7-10yrs is a very long time and technology advances rapidly, so maybe in just 5yrs, we could have a very efficient battery

[@hattaeyes1931]

Selamat from Indonesia, love your review Bro. Thanks

[@muratcelikkol4270]

Good review. Question on economy. What is the gas tank size? What range can you expect to get per tank of gas? Size of the battery? Thx

[@GreggTrinidad]

Dear Caco, one query, I think your consumption with the e power system is simply your liter cost/kw then kw cost/km. Basically, the ICE serves as a genset for the batteries and genset production usually cost a lot more than Meralco. It would have been better and more economical to have added a plug-in option. For its real mileage, by just computing the tank cost per trip will not be accurate as you have to get the initial cost of the battery charge in liter cost/kw plus the tank cost considering also the cost of the residual charge in the battery after the trip. In my experience, gensets are not efficient. just my two cents to be more accurate in cost per kilometer of this system... :)

[@krishjasonramos1617]

Does not make economic sense to add a plugin due to the small battery. Battery size is only 2.13kwh and a max charge(i think 80% - reduced to extend life of battery) can go for an approxiamte distance of 3.5km. so unless the car has a bigger battery, plugins are out. In the same essence, getting fuel economy the way caco and team did is a bit accurate, ther were probably only missing out in computing that extra 3.5km

[@Mhike177]

The idea on this is zero range anxiety. You do know the power plant that helps power up your car are also generated by petrol right? Just cuz you don’t see it during the drive, you will see it on your electric bill or maybe credit card when charging somewhere else away from home. Why not cut the middle man and not worry about hoping that there will be a plug somewhere along the way in long distance driving? Which EVs can’t really do in places without the charging infrastructure. Not to mention there is no need to wait and waste time while charging a vehicle. As soon as you refill, you’re ready to go like always. The pros on this Nissan car definitely outweighs the cons since it solves all the EV problems, which perhaps is the biggest factor why many don’t want to go EV other than the price.

[@dwaynewal-e8615]

That hammer smash to the windshield at the start sunk my heart, lol.

[@bongbong5483]

how many years will be the battery long last and how much is the price of new battery?

[@rodencalupig299]

I'm sensing a comparo real soon (I hope)... say with the corolla cross hybrid?

[@rinad7229]

I test drove one today here in the province. The e-pedal is a new experience coming from driving manual and cvt cars. I barely touched the brakes and that would be when I parked the car and while waiting to cross the intersection.

[@raymonjeffredileto3684]

I hope Nisaan will bring also X-Trail E-Power here in the Philippines.

[@pauljuliussimbulan6422]

How much would it possibly cost if batteries need replacement or repair?

[@raymondmeneleorosales3273]

you are my idol now m buying a Kicks

[@manuelmacalinao500]

when do you replace the batteries? is it every 3 or 5 years? does it need oil change? what are the usual PMS?

[@timofajardo8096]

Hello sir Caco. Did nissan specified when to change the oil for the engine?

[@xtianrapas]

Are the engine/motor the same on all variants?

[@crypticxxx4607]

How lpng it takes for the battery before you need to replace em? Batteries are expensive

[@yuancarlu]

how about the battery maintenance? how long it will last? and how much?

[@marcalvarez2613]

Just "WOW" my dream car, the future.

[@ysabellecancio2151]

just want to know if you release the electric pedal fast enough will it throw you out of your windshield using B gear?

[@RolfDarylTio]

The ad got me cracking up. 😅

[@gregtudanca.]

I just watched the 2020 Altis video review. It was mentioned you can get up to 30km/l. So technically the altis is more fuel efficient than the kicks based on stats mentioned.

[@michaeljohnjugar703]

'Up to' is different than real world driving. What they did here is real world driving with no concern for fuel eco. I think he mentioned it. The 20.3km/L driving of Nissan Kicks is not hypermiling level but a bit spirited. Check Nissan Note as it can get more than 33km/L.

[@roldiebartula2888]

The power of VFD increase the frequency and directly proportional speed of the motor or increasing mechanical output.

[@carlorobles3743]

Kicks vs. Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid comparo video please

[@fritztiglao4888]

Good PM Caco & AD Team, How much is the Average Cost of Maintenance since the Technology seems to need alot of work to be maintained? For EVs, do they need the standard 5K KM interval Maintenance? Lastly, what is the Lifespan & Cost of the Battery.

[@wilsonxx1202]

I’m driving one in Singapore. If I can answer those question do drop a post

[@felixramos9241]

How long have you been using it and how's the battery health now?

[@lennonladroma593]

Panalo nissan kicks! My dream car 🔥

[@your_bases_are_belong_to_us]

what is lacking is a plug option for charging at home at the 220v outlet. If they do that, and put this kicks drivetrain into a 7 seater Livina, then its going to be a seller!!!