Kilometres travelled
10,000-25,000 km
Did you buy this car new or used?
Used
If used, what year did you buy it used?
2025
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)
$29,500
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?
1) Raised and upright seating position that provides comfort in my daily 50+ kilometres commute to and from work - yes, it has fulfilled this need.
2) One-pedal driving mode - this feature is common in EVs and PHEVs but not many HEVs have this feature. The one pedal driving mode in Nissan's e-Power hybrid cars is unmatchable by any other (non plug-in) HEV in my opinion.
3) Good all round visibility - Rear visibility could've been slightly better but the safety features and the digital rear view mirror makes up for it.
4) Good fuel efficiency - It is not as efficient as my previous car (Nissan Note e-Power) due to its added weight, but still better than many of the other vehicles in its class. I am able to achieve around 23 km/L.
5) Wireless Android Auto - Since the car is a Japanese import, it came with the factory Japanese stereo unit that had limited functionality. However, it was easy to find a replacement aftermarket head unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play.
What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.
Having owned a Nissan Note e-Power prior to purchasing the Nissan Kicks e-Power, I was very satisfied with the EV-like driving experience of Nissan's e-Power hybrid system, particularly the one-pedal driving mode which I use on a daily basis.
I was looking to upgrade to a SUV for a more comfortable driving posture for my daily commute, so this bigger sibling of the Nissan Note was an obvious option to consider, having the same e-Power hybrid system.
What have you discovered since owning the car?
The car's turning circle feels almost the same as my previous Nissan Note e-Power hatchback, despite being a slightly larger car overall.
What do you like/dislike about the car?
Likes:
- Lots of adjustment for the driver's seat to find your perfect driving position.
- One pedal driving mode.
- 360-degree camera and digital rear view mirror.
- Pro-pilot system.
- Heated seats and steering wheel is nice to have for cold mornings.
- Relatively large boot space.
- Two-tone floating roof.
Dislikes:
- Doors don't automatically lock when the car goes above a certain speed.
- Doesn't have Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).
- Centre storage console/armrest is too low to rest your arm on when the driver seat is set higher up. I had to get a armrest cushion to raise it up.
- Less rear passenger space than my previous Nissan Note e-Power, despite being a slightly larger car overall.
- The setting menu in the digital instrument cluster cannot be changed from Japanese to English language.
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Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?
Yes
Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?
I would definitely buy it again for Nissan's e-Power hybrid system and the one pedal driving mode. It provides an EV-like driving experience without having to pay road user charges.
