The All-New Nissan Kicks e-POWER officially made its way into the Philippine market, taking center stage at the Glorietta Activity Center as Nissan Philippines introduced the refreshed crossover to Filipino motorists.
The public launch provided an opportunity for guests and mallgoers to see the new Kicks e-POWER up close and get a closer look at the technology, design, comfort features, and intelligent mobility systems that define Nissan’s latest crossover offering.
With the new model, Nissan Philippines brings its e-POWER technology together with a substantially refreshed exterior and a more technology-focused driving experience.
The Kicks e-POWER’s arrival comes as electrified vehicles continue to gain visibility in the local automotive market. However, Nissan’s approach differs from conventional hybrid systems through the way its e-POWER technology delivers power to the wheels.
At the heart of the All-New Kicks is Nissan’s e-POWER system.
The technology uses an electric motor to drive the vehicle’s wheels, giving the Kicks the immediate response associated with electric vehicles. Its gasoline engine, meanwhile, does not directly drive the wheels. Instead, it functions as a generator that charges the high-voltage battery when needed.
This means the vehicle does not require external charging despite using an electric motor for propulsion.
The system is designed to provide instant torque, responsive acceleration, and a smooth and quiet ride. Nissan’s experience in electric vehicle development, including technology refined through its participation in Formula E, forms part of the company’s broader background in electrification.
For drivers, the setup offers a different interpretation of electrified mobility—one that retains the convenience of a gasoline-powered generator while delivering an electric-motor driving experience.
The refreshed Kicks e-POWER also puts greater emphasis on intelligent driver assistance.
One of the notable additions is ProPILOT, which is being made available on the Kicks e-POWER for the first time.
ProPILOT integrates Intelligent Cruise Control and Steering Assist to help maintain a safe following distance and provide lane-centering assistance. The technology is designed to support drivers during highway travel as well as everyday journeys.
The Kicks e-POWER also features the Intelligent Around View Monitor, which provides drivers with an enhanced view of the vehicle’s surroundings.
Another feature is the Intelligent Rear View Mirror, providing additional visibility and awareness while driving.
These systems form part of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s approach to incorporating technology that supports drivers and enhances awareness behind the wheel.
Rather than treating driver assistance as a standalone feature, the technologies are designed to work alongside the driver, providing additional support during different driving situations.
The technology updates are accompanied by a significant exterior refresh.
The All-New Kicks e-POWER receives a comprehensive design update intended to give the crossover a bolder and more contemporary appearance.
The updated exterior gives the model a stronger visual character, positioning the Kicks as a vehicle designed to make a noticeable impression on Philippine roads.
At the Glorietta Activity Center, the vehicle’s updated design became one of the immediate points of attention as visitors were given an opportunity to see the crossover outside the traditional showroom environment.
The public-facing setting also allowed the vehicle to be viewed in a lifestyle environment, putting its design and proportions into a setting familiar to everyday consumers.
The Kicks e-POWER is available in four exterior colors: Aquamarine Metallic, Gun Metallic, Pearl White, and Moon Pearl Gray.
Nissan also placed emphasis on the experience inside the vehicle.
The All-New Kicks e-POWER features Zero Gravity front seats, which are engineered to provide support and help minimize fatigue, particularly during longer drives.
The crossover also comes with anti-heat leather upholstery, a feature designed to help keep the seats cooler under the sun.
For the driver, the 6-Way Power Driver Seat allows the seating position to be adjusted for a more personalized driving setup.
These interior features complement the vehicle’s technology package by focusing on an aspect of driving that can be just as important as performance: comfort during everyday use.
The introduction at Glorietta placed the All-New Kicks e-POWER directly in front of the Philippine market it is intended to serve.
For Nissan Philippines, the arrival represents another step in bringing electrified mobility technology to local motorists while maintaining the practicality of a vehicle that does not need to be plugged into an external charging station.
The e-POWER system is particularly central to that proposition. While the vehicle uses a gasoline engine, its role is different from that of a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle. The electric motor remains responsible for driving the wheels, while the engine generates electricity for the system when necessary.
This setup allows drivers to experience the response of electric propulsion while retaining the convenience associated with a fuel-powered generator.
The new Kicks also combines that powertrain with a broader collection of intelligent mobility technologies, including ProPILOT, Intelligent Around View Monitor, and Intelligent Rear View Mirror.
The result is a crossover that brings together electrified performance, driver assistance, visibility technologies, refreshed styling, and comfort-oriented features.
The All-New Nissan Kicks e-POWER arrives in the Philippines at a time when consumers are being presented with increasingly varied choices in electrified transportation.
Rather than simply updating the appearance of an existing crossover, Nissan has used the refreshed Kicks to highlight its e-POWER technology while adding new intelligent assistance features and enhancing the vehicle’s interior experience.
The Glorietta launch gave Filipino consumers a first-hand opportunity to see those changes in one place—from the updated exterior and available colors to the technology built around the electric motor and the features intended to make daily driving more comfortable.
With its electric-motor propulsion, gasoline-powered generator, refreshed design, and expanded technology package, the All-New Nissan Kicks e-POWER brings a different approach to electrified crossover driving.
Nissan Philippines is now bringing that approach to local roads, giving Filipino motorists another option as the country’s automotive market continues to move toward more electrified and technology-driven vehicles. (with reports from Lau Balocos)