Nissan Philippines (NPI) recently gave motoring media and content creators an exclusive hands-on experience of the much-anticipated all-new Kicks e-POWER.
During a two-day event at Clark, Pampanga, NPI introduced Kicks e-POWER with a walkthrough and an exciting track activity.
At the event, attendees experienced driving the SUV along the 4.2-km long Clark International Speedway. Drivers felt the instant acceleration that comes with the fully electric motor-driven system that e-POWER offers.
Unlike conventional hybrid, the Nissan Kicks’ powertrain is comprised of an electric motor (the same one used in the Nissan Leaf), an inverter, a battery, and a gasoline engine whose only role is to charge the battery. This results in a ride that is both fuel efficient and powerful, while also being quieter than a traditional petrol-powered car.
“With e-POWER, motorists will experience the same exciting yet quiet drive that fully electric vehicles have to offer. Its precise electric motor control at 1/10,000 per second will show how responsive this car is, and its e-Pedal Step is a unique feature that will allow them to accelerate and decelerate using only the accelerator pedal,” shared Naoki Nakada, Chief Powertrain Engineer, during his walkthrough.
“All this makes everyday driving very smooth. It also helps city driving become easier and less stressful, especially with many Filipino motorists having to brave heavy traffic on a daily basis,” he observed.
The all-new Kicks e-POWER is set to be formally launched in the Philippine market in August.
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