We Get Stopped In The Nissan Kicks e-POWER! | Number Coding Test and a Road Trip

The Nissan Kicks e-POWER is exempt from the number coding scheme, according to the EVIDA law until 2030. We put the crossover to the test on the streets of Metro Manila, and even through the Central Business District of Makati. No window hours, coded for the day, and enforcers everywhere. Will we get stopped? We did, and then we went to Anvaya. Find out how Caco and Jack's little adventure panned out on this AutoDeal Special with the Nissan Kicks e-POWER.
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0:00 - Nissan Kicks e-POWER
0:17 - We Get Stopped In The Nissan Kicks e-POWER
0:21 - Number Coding Test in Makati
4:35 - Caco takes Jack to Anvaya
5:39 - Fuelling Up the Nissan Kicks e-POWER
6:41 - NVH Impressions
7:41 - Nissan e-Pedal
10:24 - Fuel Efficiency
11:58 - Running on Full EV
13:26 - Arriving at Anvaya
15:08 - Trip Summary
16:17 - Conclusion
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[@sinphoenix]

OMG THAT WAS YOU GUYS? I was a few cars behind you guys last Wednesday (August 9) going up SLEX from EDSA Magallanes late afternoon/early evening. I thought "Oh boy that guy is breaking coding". Imagine my surprise when they let you go. It all made sense when the MMDA officer suddenly shouted to his fellow enforcers "HYBRID!". You guys have no idea how much that changed my mind about getting a Hybrid/EV

[@alwynzky88]

I think its about time that we put a mic on Jack. Love the banter always!

[@jjsolstice7283]

Up for this!

[@aMaxxdom-eb5b]

Up for this. And caco well be cameraman naman😁

[@fianpauloreyes2117]

OG TopGear feels..

[@lolpartyparrot]

In short, it is categorized globally as a "Series Hybrid Vehicle", a type of hybrid that uses an internal combustion engine as a "range extender". The car is fully-electric powered, it just has a gasoline generator sustaining the batteries, as the name implies. It is also known in other countries as a "extended-range electric vehicle" or EREV. So yes, the Kicks e-POWER is an EV.

[@abigailviloria3905]

Been loving our Kicks VL!!! So much power to drive ❤️❤️❤️

[@pvrepretsel]

nakakalibang talaga kayo pauorin, its like watching buddy en sol review cars. CHEERS!

[@PromotedGossiper]

I love that you added subtext ❤

[@kevinlobren7497]

"Isn't it a relaxing sign" Wise words form a wise man

[@lambertcarriedo1053]

😄

[@ryansilva6330]

Nice to finally see Jack!

[@Arkana101]

Try Manila or Pasay. Probably the best place to test the coding there cause of the kinds of Enforcers there.

[@lieutenantkettch]

Native habitat of the endemic reptile Crocodylus kotongensis

[@reypascual1415]

It's like saying to test it in croc infested waters.

[@70softrocker]

​@@lieutenantkettch😂

[@mr_and_mrs.h]

I was gonna say the same!

[@rossaragon1253]

Manila enforcers will try to confiscate your license even they are not permitted to. And will say they have no notice about it.

[@marvinjayparis7396]

SIR CACO, YOU'RE THE BEST MEN,AUTODEAL IS THE BEST CAR REVIEWS ALL AROUND,AUTODEAL IS THE BEST CHANNEL WHEN IT COMES TO CAR REVIEWS,GOOD JOB SIR CACO!

[@maureed159]

I like the effort of putting subtitle.

[@themangix357]

Approve of these types of vehicles. 👍 Nissan Kicks basically runs on the same principle as the Audi RS Q e-tron for Dakar; and that baby was quite the beast going toe-to-toe against Toyota's Hilux Dakar.

[@Nastyboy86]

Nice ganda naman ng kicks nayan sir caco.....❤❤❤

[@SLiX-thatguy11m-]

The test is flawed because if the officers pulled you over in the first place, they were unable to identify it as an HEV. If they did and all they needed was for you to vocally tell them it is an EV without them checking, then the system still doesn't work cause someone can just get a hybrid badge to put them without them checking the papers, for example the Corolla/Yaris Cross or the Innova Zenix that has both hybrid and non-hybrid variants, or the mild hybrid cars like the Ertiga, Okavango, and CX-60 which shouldnt be excluded. Also, the officers could probably just not care even if they see it and don't know it's an HEV.

[@jeddpires]

In the future, EV/Hybrids will have their own type of plate. But yeah, at the moment, unless the traffic enforcer was listening to their briefings (if they have any), what you have said has a likelihood of happening.

[@tutuy-mm2be]

Well said

[@SLiX-thatguy11m-]

@@jeddpires yeah this definitely is the way, but it needs to be done by 2025, otherwise the differentiation won't be effective by 2030 unless they start giving more different rules between EV, PHEV/EV, and ICE

[@dickmelsonlupot7697]

to be fair, not even the general populace is aware on what cars are EVs, HEVs, PHEVs, or regular ICE engines. You either have to be an EV simp or a car guy updated with EV news to actually be aware which is which. So I can't exactly blame them as well if not many of them don't know what is and what's not. It also doesn't help that many car brands have hybrid and EV version of their regular cars. A quick fix with this is to let LTO make specific plates for EVs and the like. Or force manufacturers to make a specific design to ensure people will know it's an EV like say putting an EV badge on the front using a specific color on the front grille area (or the area where one should be found on an ICE engine) to denote that it's an EV. Or hell, even a special sticker from LTO on the windshield should be enough to denote that it's an EV.

[@SLiX-thatguy11m-]

@@dickmelsonlupot7697 yeah the plate number is really the easiest option to identify without asking for an OR/CR. Hybrid badges are cheap to buy and people can easily stick them on non-hybrid variants of hybrid vehicles. The other expectation is at the very least a training or circular to traffic enforcers regarding the hybrid vehicles available, but as they start to increase in numbers it's a less feasible solution

[@kenv2667]

thanks you for a great "experience" video.

[@emmanueldeoferio5637]

Cant wait of your comparo of this and the yaris cross hybrid!

[@regiasama3565]

The thinking that nissan put into the engineering and methods for this is truly remarkable

[@carlosmolina3850]

hybrid cars was first use at the end of 90's therefore nothing is new here. you still need to replace the costly battery after 4-5 years

[@ElverFloydDButra]

​@@carlosmolina3850and how much is that? im curious 😅

[@jeddpires]

​@@carlosmolina3850both nissan and toyota batteries take 10 years before there will be any noticeable battery degradation

[@hunyango2k]

this vehicle in the philippines makes more sense... good work caco.

[@ISwimByHeart]

I always wondered myself how it would be like to drive an EV/HEV during coding day. Thanks for this test!

[@rauldelossantos7700]

this is not an EV/PHEV car so not exempt from coding...

[@lorgienillgodinez1997]

Ev po charged by built in generator lng

[@rauldelossantos7700]

@@lorgienillgodinez1997 not considered an EV (which has no engine at all but purely electric motor) or PHEV - Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (there is an engine and electric motor which you can chrge from external source) ...while a Hybrid engine...has a smaller battery for the electric motor but cannot be charge from external source...anyway i stand corrected it is exempt from coding...

[@edwinpasuquin3270]

what a cool segment...

[@reigndust]

I want to see more Jack interaction please.

[@lieutenantkettch]

I knew there was a catch when Caco said he was taking Jack to Anvaya.

[@jangot3]

too surprising, for someone speaking fluently in english then mabibigla ka na lang ang galing mag tagalog din pala.ahaha. all praises to you sir

[@streamingvideo6654]

Beautiful sulit car!

[@ghostndshellxzqtor9670]

His tagalog works, it works 👌🤘

[@renvalero8045]

Our First car of my fiancee very smooth and fuel efficient. Sobrang tahimik ng makina ,recommended ko to para sa mga bibili ng unang sasakyan. Downside para sakin mahina yung headlight

[@felixramos9241]

Poor Jack... this is like the Baguio episode of Corolla Cross hahahaha

[@dexterkeith6511]

Caco, this is a hybrid vehicle, series hybrid to be exact. Parallel hybrid naman yung sa Toyota.

[@Jan96106]

I wish we had the e-power version in the U.S. I like my regular Kicks, but I'd like it more with e-power.

[@pdaaquino]

Tried this in our Nissan Kicks a couple of months ago. Was driving with my farher… was stopped 8x in Makati but was let go. Each time, Makati Police: Ay, senior citizen. Ok na po. (Before I was able to say “EV”) hahaha

[@happyDaddyhappyHubby]

Suggestion : put a different font color (blue) for the EVs. Sayang oras kaka abala din sa mga drivers and traffic officers.

[@jexhunt.307]

lets go to anvaya some time, you can bring a car you are reviewing if you would like to test out its fuel economy.

[@pilotographer]

This video most likely was recorded before the flooding issue in NLEX San Simon and the closure of the section of SCTEX going to Subic Bay.

[@jolo.]

how did i just now notice that caco upgraded from his note8

[@archieingco7082]

Yeah, every Wednesday too! You've got to know the words to say - Sir, electric po...

[@zimben8]

Hey u funny guys. I would say it's an EV with an Range Extender. Love it

[@rayombs]

Did I miss the part where you tackled the consumption from when you got full tank?

[@bonkarisetabag9933]

Jack looks sleepy while holding the phone.. hehehe.. it's so funny because when there's something he wants to interject to make fun of Caco, he suddenly awakens, like a Kraken! hehehe

[@pepitolopez4233]

1:30 actually @SoJooCars tried this with the Ertiga a few months back.

[@ahmieralbenda3583]

Hello sir, sana po magkaron ang comparison ang zenix at kicks? Which is better. Thank you po

[@suroysuroypinas]

I thought you are going to test the FC by refuel tank again.

[@CC-hm2gp]

new kicks unit are issued temporary plate numbers in green lettering. supposedly to make them more identifiable as hybrid or ev. but i have seen nissan kicks with temporary numbers in black letterings. so i dont know anymore

[@antoniovillanueva7369]

The Plates should be unique in any way to id EV HYBRID HEV or any electric or semi electric car

[@Fred-jt2ss]

this is pretty impressive... I wonder how much would be the average maintenance cost for this car

[@juancarlosgreyes]

A good implementation would be, if LTO issues plates with a extra character for EVs. Like, start with “E” or something, like what they have in Taiwan. We cant expect every enforcer to know every car model and its specs... Saves time from getting flagged down and explaining.

[@jeddpires]

EVs and Hybrids will supposedly have green plates

[@dickmelsonlupot7697]

@@jeddpires That would sound dumbb and confusing simply because the old normal plates used green. the addition of an "E" or "EV" somewhere in your plate number or using a different color like say blue

[@valalpasan4155]

Meron nang nilabas na memo yung LTO regarding sa bagong plate numbers ng EVs at hybrids. It looks like yung last letter sa plate number would be V, W, X, Y, Z tapos yung middle letter sa EV is from A to M at sa hybrid from N to Z.

[@zackmartin9137]

Can you do Comparo about 2023 Nissan Kicks E-Power vs. 2023 Toyota Cross Yaris Hybrid? Thank you! :)

[@boyetsarino6158]

What is the price of replacement batteries? And how many years before they need to be replaced?

[@meramos4086]

I have just 1 thought, I don't know if it's right, but, why don't they have a small generator connected to the electric motor of the car, that feeds the battery as well at the same time, so while you're driving and using the electric car, the generator connected to it is charging its battery again without having an ICE.?

[@vidsling]

I wonder when we will get this version of the Kicks in North America?

[@SethPinnock]

'Jack' I fully endorse immediate industrial action (strike) untill work conditions improve. We need management accountability. 😎

[@paulbonifacio901]

Which hybrid should i buy first? Kicks or corolla cross?

[@marcialgerasol8690]

Hope nissan makes a 7 seater variant e kick and a large battery

[@JedLR1945]

Sir, is that vechile already has EMP(electromagnetic pulse) Protection?

[@stevenwileman2443]

I hope Nissan add this technology to the New Patrol and the next generation Terra.

[@gilbs72]

Hope there's a common sign or sticker that indicates it's a hybrid or electric vehicle. I heard there's going to be a specific license plate color but I haven't seen one. For now, how do the hundreds of enforcers know which ones are EV and not---especially those models with both hybrid and internal combustion engines?

[@wy-mancastillo9596]

EV are ok but the sound of a crossplane R1 1:51 that jack can't resist...

[@MAC071]

Is it possible to buy & fit-in a spare tire sa boot, under the flat panel?

[@CervC]

In the first place, when will those in charge get that coding doesn’t really work in reducing traffic

[@rodolfonathanieljrangeles4316]

Best area to try this is going to osmenia flyover.

[@PaoMauMahal]

The color coding applies to the subtitles :)

[@Aux10]

Sojoo made that first and tried it in a Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid.

[@softwareheist4889]

Try 2024 Yaris Cross Hyrbrd Too.

[@Phil858]

The Nissan Kicks is fine. But it's kinda small. Will they bring in the bigger Nissan ePower X-Trail? The reviews of the X-Trail you see in KZbin has even more features, like adaptive cruise control.

[@pivpiv8864]

Then pay 3M pesos dude. You have that money?

[@boobytrapcharles]

Pasig-Potrero Bridge now passable?

[@MktkSiSi]

Are there traffic cameras that catch coding violators ( in non- contact apprehension zones ). ??

[@jpmolina23]

Is it true theres no spare tire? How long can you go on full EV?

[@richarddeleon]

can the backseat be reclined even just a bit?

[@DreamDestinations123]

I think this is not the first time, sojoocars already did this using the ertiga hybrid.

[@valalpasan4155]

I think the ertiga and all the other mild hybrid cars will soon not be exempted from coding per the recent DOE memo since they are basically kind of fake hybrids.

[@marcolazatin7789]

Are Hybrids exempted too?

[@donja.singson6811]

Maybe try to drive at City Of Manila.

[@hiroglyphix]

Wasn't Sojoocars the first one to try this on purpose? I believe it was the Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid that he tried this with

[@jed1477]

My exact thoughts

[@pepitolopez4233]

Apparently they don't watch each other's videos 😅

[@edyy7169]

What is the mileage for engine oil change?

[@wilbertsy5696]

🔥

[@marperalta3621]

Any e-powered 7 seaters Nissan Kicks to come.

[@yan6639]

How about diesel hybrid? When? 😁

[@reginaldsurita3285]

Jack is too stun to speak! Lmao 😄 14:23

[@brownnomad20malone41]

Unfortunately it is not listed on the recent confirmed ev list from DOE. Only the Nissan leaf got included on the list.

[@zodiacfml]

good one!

[@valalpasan4155]

Yes it is under HEV together with the Corolla Cross

[@user-em6br6jf8b]

Sana ilagay ito sa Terra

[@matigasfriedchicken8938]

Thank you for the new video of Kicks. I was actually wondering if I shouldn't worry about number coding. By the way, should I tell the traffic enforcer that it's an "EV"❓ The previous comparison video with the Corolla Cross was a test under Christmas traffic, but this fuel consumption test was better than the previous one. 👍It's been a whole year since launch, but is there any update for the 2024 model?❓

[@rauldelossantos7700]

this is not an EV/PHEV car so not exempt from coding...

[@valalpasan4155]

@@rauldelossantos7700 EV, PHEV and HEV are exempted from coding. What is not exempted are the MHEVs or mild hybrid vehicles because they are not technically hybrids since their electric motor alone cannot be used to run the vehicle.

[@rauldelossantos7700]

@@valalpasan4155 yes i stand corrected...thank you...

[@arayat71]

"Welcome to Anvaya Jack!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@HuHCatto]

"Coding po"..."EV po" hahahahahah i felt that.

[@godzillaxred]

I bet this thing handles good because of the batteries down low, resulting in a low center of gravity. Wish I had the money haha

[@criscris3898]

QC area from Manila going to UPD - huli ng huli ng Nissan Kicks EV .. experienced twice na. ---Enforcer said : Pinpahuli na daw ngayon 😮 After showing the documents they let us go.

[@st3v4nt]

Strange or rather nice law, because in Jakarta which enforce the same vehicle number plate restriction like Manila, kicks not consider full ev, hence can not go through restricted area, unlike pure ev like ioniq or even small ev like air ev. However maybe Manila can use ev identification like Jakarta which use blue line vehicle plate number for pure ev.

[@milopichu]

In Manila as long as it’s a full hybrid, a PHEV, or a BEV, it is exempted.

[@josephcadiao5751]

In Manila we have a green line plate for Hybrid. It's relatively new format so..

[@luludecastro7092]

How are EV cars performing through shallow flooded streets?

[@ferdinandsanqui1706]

Nissan kicks had issues on its ac compressor. Mine was brojen down and was replaced for only 4000km odometer.

[@smartasshole16]

Kinda telling that ur having this video bout Nissan Kicks days right after the Yaris Cross release hmmm 🤔 😏😝

[@MangyanTagalog]

Innovation in utility vehicles is part of a continuing progress in the world we lives in. But i disagree having this marketing strategy just because it is not addressing the traffic system issues currently in the Philippines but instead this approach is just adding to the problems in the roadway congestions. Why? having exempted in the Coding System apparently implemented in various urbanized cities means is just a temporary relief to vehicle owners, but in general it is not adding value to all other means of transport . In the long run E-vehilcles will be regulated too. Just sharing an opinion.👍

[@neonsphere8041]

Are there any indicators in the car that enforcers could based on if a car is EV (like an additional sticker)? Just curious, if they would just take the driver's word for it or would they know just by looking at it? Like, what if for other cars which has both non-hybrid/ev and hybrid/ev variant. Don't they have to ask for docs?

[@pepitolopez4233]

i would think they were trained to Identify the make and model as well as look for indicators like an EV badge/emblem somewhere around the car. I could be wrong but I thought that EV vehicles are/will be provided special plates for easier identification and would make it harder to fake like the EV badges/emblems. Also, this is the Philippines, enforcers sometimes choose who to flag down. And sometimes just taking the driver's word is less of a hassle than asking for additional documents. Everyone has somewhere to be and work to do. 😅 On a side note, SoJooCars did this test with the Ertiga and enforcers also just took his word for it, even though he has the docs prepared.

[@samuelkdu]

@@pepitolopez4233 for me had to show the sales invoice since the new lexus es300h doesnt display any hybrid indicators anymore

[@rauldelossantos7700]

this is not an EV/PHEV car so not exempt from coding...

[@pepitolopez4233]

@@rauldelossantos7700 The EVIDA Law covers hybrids, my friend. They just need to get their hybrid vehicle certified in LTO.

[@ryansinsay]

​@@rauldelossantos7700 but it's a hybrid, so it is still within the scope. Full EV/PHEV and Hybrid (regardless if the gas engine makes the car move, the electric motor, or both) are exempted.

[@airchicken6233]

how he was able to hold that camera for the duration of the trip baffles me...

[@ednis32]

Knowing the track record of the LTO with plates, goodluck getting those EV plates til the Evida Law expires. Owning Hybrids/EVs and getting to your destination on-time will be a headache getting pulled-over every corner. Not hating EVs or Hybrids, I just don't trust our government to deliver on their end on-time.

[@prinzmendezaccount]

Drove the honda crv on coding day in makati they didn’t stopped either

[@suroysuroypinas]

Curious why Kicks did not use their 1.0 engine for charging? 1.0 is definitely more fuel efficient than 1.2 engine.

[@milopichu]

The smaller the engine the higher the revs to produce more charging power.

[@suroysuroypinas]

@@milopichu and what is the RPM range to charge the battery?

[@milopichu]

@@suroysuroypinas any naman BUT for example accelerating hard ka, the battery will deplete easily also. So need mag rev higher ng engine to compensate for the decreased batter depletion. Assuming na naturally aspirated ang setup, di hamak na mas maraming power napoproduce ng larger engine per cycle which requires less RPM. Ultimately naman all of its power goes through the battery.

[@fakekoda4353]

How much it costs in US$ there in PH please?

[@vmmjd4217]

Max speed for full EV po?

[@user-jv1yy6yu8r]

Makati is probably where most electrified vehicles drive on a regular day. 😂

[@kingCHAOS757]

I wonder how the Nissan Kicks would fair against flood in Metro Manila🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@kevintee7445]

Some enforcers are probably gonna rely on the No Contact Apprehension systems, in which case, it will also test tje system if they've encoded the coding exemption for EVs already, or they will make Hybrid/EV owners go through a lot of inconvenience to contest the apprehension.

[@streamingvideo6654]

The latest list I saw isn't even updated. They don't even have Tesla, unfortunately. Hopefully, they get to update the list soon.

[@labyumahalmusya]

tingin ko di na po ito dapat pa i contest, y...kasi pag feed ng plate number sa system eh for sure babasahin ang rehistro, then makikita na EV ito or car run by motor..correct me if im wrong😁

[@jeff.v.7519]

Jack I'd bring you inside Anvaya just bring your Nissan e-power😊

[@acekira100]

Either the enforcers know that what you're driving is a Kicks or they just don't care that day 😂