The ticket was issued after NCAP cameras flagged the vehicle
by Billy Caluag
From sedans to MPVs
Picture this: You now have a family and you need a set of wheels. More specifically, you need a reasonably priced car, one that can easily swallow up people, luggage, and everything your child needs.Sure, there's the secondhand market, but
Drastic times call for drastic measures
UPDATE, 14 February 2025: Nissan has issued a statement to clarify CEO Makoto Uchida's announcement that Nissan's Thailand assembly plant will cease operations. Read here.Following the collapse of the merger with Honda, Nissan is taking drastic measures for its
A taste of Japan on wheels
We at TopGear Philippines love going to Japan. Whether it's for work or vacation, we enjoy spending our time there. Aside from the sights and sounds, car spotting is also one of our favorite things to do when we're in
Nissan also brought in a Formula E Racing Simulator
Nissan Philippines brought out a couple of special surprises, accommpanied by a familiar friend, at the 12th Philippine Electric Vehicle (PEV) Summit.The Nissan booth illuminated the SMX Convention Center with three displays that represented the innovation that the Japanese car company
Nissan will have quite the spectacle at PIMS this year
Nissan Philippines (NPI) has a busy weekend ahead at the 2024 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). If you read our pre-show guide, then you probably know that among the Japanese carmaker's launches are the Patrol, Magnite, and Z Nismo.But
And the battery warranty has been extended
Starting today, motorists can avail of the Nissan Kicks at a lower price across the range. Nissan Philippines has just announced price cuts for its serial hybrid crossover. The Kicks is a unique model in the electrified vehicle space. It uses a
Next-generation model showcased in America with bold styling and all-wheel-drive
Nissan recently confirmed that the next-generation Kicks was already on its way. What we didn't know was that the carmaker was planning to unveil the new model this soon. Well, pre-production model, at least-Nissan says the final product
A further electrified patrol fleet
The typical patrol car fleet consists of sedans, pickups, and the occasional SUV. But the folks at the North Luzon Expressways Corporation (NLEX Corporation) have decided to do things differently with its latest addition of units.In a bid to further lessen
Kicking off soon
The Nissan Kicks has been a smash hit in the country ever since it was launched here in mid-2022. Its combination of practicality, (extremely) low fuel consumption, and strong value proposition certainly helped in boosting its appeal, making it one of
In mixed driving conditions
Since its introduction in the local market, the Nissan Kicks e-POWER has become one of the top choices of car buyers looking for a fuel-efficient crossover. It's compact and easy to drive, and aside from returning good fuel economy,
Think the Kicks looks good in black?
Just in case you've been wanting a Nissan Kicks done up in black paint with silver exterior trim, here's just the thing for you: The Nissan Kicks e-Power Sport is now available on the local market with an asking
What it is holding is the release of new units
Nissan Philippines (NPI) recently issued a statement regarding the widespread air-conditioning issues of the Kicks crossover.In case you missed it, the A/C systems of several Nissan Kicks units in our market are apparently affected by cooling issues. This is
Take a guess
When the Nissan Kicks e-Power arrived and we started writing about it, we were initially confused about its classification. The Kicks is a crossover with a gasoline-powered engine and an electric motor. But unlike typical hybrid vehicles, the engine is
by Dinzo Tabamo
The subcompact crossover wars just got more heated
It seems that the Patrol isn't the only all-new model Nissan is preparing for launch soon. At the opposite end of the size spectrum is the Nissan Kicks, and it looks like the second-generation might be revealed sooner than
A sporty Kicks, anyone?
The Kicks e-Power has been a a bit of a sleeper hit for Nissan across the region. It's been a good seller here in the Philippines, too. That's a surprise given that the market hasn't really embraced the
The latest collab from Nissan and New Balance just dropped
When carmakers and lifestyle brands collaborate on new products, it's usually to make automotive-inspired apparel. Nissan and New Balance, however, have completely turned that upside down.The Japanese marque has now dropped the new Kicks 327 Edition, a crossover inspired
Which of these subcompact crossovers offers the best value for money?
The subcompact-crossover segment is arguably one of the most loaded segments in the market right now. A lot of customers-first-time buyers or otherwise-are now looking to these vehicles for their next purchases because of their near-SUV size
All pumped up
I've been tootling around in the new Kicks for a week now, eco-running here and there, sitting in traffic a few times, and occasionally gunning it just to feel that sweet, sweet electric torque. And all I can think of
by Niky Tamayo
Check out our walkaround of Nissan’s newest local offering
Most of the fuss surrounding the local release of the 2023 Nissan Kicks has to do with what's under the hood. It runs on the brand's new e-Power powertrain, which could be a godsend for Filipinos who are particular
by Drei Laurel
Japanese carmakers have been getting extra busy in the region
