2020 Nissan Kicks e-POWER Compact Crossover

[Sorethum]

57 minutes ago, BobbyBobby said:

Finally managed to download the car cam footage 😁 

Sorry but me an old fart that get confused reading the tiny instruction booklet and would rather physically trial and error the car cam...lucky never mess up the settings...

Here's how I downloaded;

 

After linking my hand phone (iOS), in the APP, click on "Search"

 

 

It will then bring you to the recording list, select the one you want;

 

the recording will start playing, as you can see, at the bottom right, there's a floppy disk icon; this icon will only light up after you paused the recording...

 

Once you hit the floppy disk icon, there will be pop ups asking if you want to save the recording as a still image or video, and if you choose video, it will ask if you want to save with audio, and if you want to save the recording of the front cam or rear cam.

Once you've selected your desired choices, the image/video will save to your photo gallery 😁 

Wah thank you la for doing homework for the rest of us! 🙏

For sure I would not have been able to figure that out by myself!!! 😝

[Wormee]

On 8/30/2020 at 2:47 PM, BobbyBobby said:

Collected and bought home my dark blue Kicks Premium Plus yesterday 😀

Only freebie missing was the windows visors (was told the visor not available yet) and the $500 petrol vouchers...to be collected when ready.

So far so good except on the way home caught in rain so must wash soon

Nice ride! Enjoy your drive man!

[Munhua]

https://www.lazada.sg/products/suitable-for-nissan-strength-guest-only-interior-trim-modification-effort-guest-interior-trim-kicks-car-supplies-carbon-fiber-pattern-decorations-i212805716-s409379936.html?spm=a2o42.seller.list.1.6bd465e4GJZpI1&mp=1

interior carbon fibre in lazada. i find all over the place in shopee which is troublesome. this link provides all the carbon fibre products. i remember someone comment few carbon fibre interior only so this is where u spice up the car. a cheaper way is to buy carbon fibre tape and u cut urself. if u like chrome which is cheaper, lazada also have. i prefer carbon fibre as it matches with my dark grey and black color. if u wat exterior carbon fibre, there are a lot in shopee. poison u all owners! 

Edited September 2, 2020 by Munhua

[Murakami]

managed to secure the COE today. I guess next up, ride collection. 

[Sigeena]

Congrats. Now pay up the rest of your monies😁😁

[Munhua2]

Congrats! COE is going up and up. Now almost 37k!

Enjoy your ride especially the instant acceleration!

Welcome to the KICKS club whereby everyday we get a kick out of driving our car! 😲💪

[Sorethum]

Congrats, Murakami!

What colour did you get?

When will you be able to collect your car?

My bro-in-law also get his COE yesterday, for a white Premium model.

BTW, Kicks got a negative review on SCM yesterday - reviewer said boring ride, poor interior and expensive compared to Niro hybrid! 

[Munhua2]

2 hours ago, Sorethum said:

Congrats, Murakami!

What colour did you get?

When will you be able to collect your car?

My bro-in-law also get his COE yesterday, for a white Premium model.

BTW, Kicks got a negative review on SCM yesterday - reviewer said boring ride, poor interior and expensive compared to Niro hybrid! 

Posted on 09 Sep 2020

Fuzzylogic

3rd Gear

It's all about the Engine/Motor 

I will not recommend this vehicle to a friend

Review
Test drove the Kicks E-power about 2 weeks back. The highlight for the kicks e-power is definitely the engine and drivetrain. Other than that, it doesn't really have much going for it. Handling and driver engagement is what you expect for this class of vehicle. Not particularly engaging and rather boring. The interior is from the entry level Almera sedan which was just launched in Malaysia. Liberal use of hard plastics throughout the cabin makes you feel you are in a budget class vehicle which does not really match up to the price tag. It is unfortunate the taxation system here attributes to the rather high asking price. It should cost at least 15k less. The Kia Niro hybrid EX which goes for less than a 100k has an interior that feels more upmarket than this which in my opinion is a better choice if a small crossover is your thing.

What I like
1. Engine and drivetrain
2.Fuel economy

What I do not like
1. Cheap feeling interior
2. Boring driving dynamics
3. Cramped interior
4. No Android auto
5. Price - expensive considering the overall package

The review is pure rubbish!

The Niro hybrid is definitely more expensive with no safety features and no idea about the quality of Korean Hyundai cars. 

At least he admitted the kicks power! 

Like I said, if you want to improve your interior/exterior, can buy many carbon fibre accessories online - just don't get cheated like some of my online products. Easy and cheap to buy but hard to cancel/refund/return. Learnt a lesson - check that it is for right hand drive and do not buy rear tail light cover and exhaust pipe (cannot fit).

Edited September 10, 2020 by Munhua2

[kelaihoyin]

16 minutes ago, Munhua2 said:

Fuzzylogic

3rd Gear

5 reviews

290 points

178 forum postsJoined on 04-Oct-2004

It's all about the Engine/Motor Posted on 09 Sep 2020

I will not recommend this vehicle to a friendOverall Rating

 

Comfort3/5Reliability4/5

Handling3/5Features2/5

Exterior Styling4/5Interior Design2/5

Value for money2/5Engine Performance4/5

Review
Test drove the Kicks E-power about 2 weeks back. The highlight for the kicks e-power is definitely the engine and drivetrain. Other than that, it doesn't really have much going for it. Handling and driver engagement is what you expect for this class of vehicle. Not particularly engaging and rather boring. The interior is from the entry level Almera sedan which was just launched in Malaysia. Liberal use of hard plastics throughout the cabin makes you feel you are in a budget class vehicle which does not really match up to the price tag. It is unfortunate the taxation system here attributes to the rather high asking price. It should cost at least 15k less. The Kia Niro hybrid EX which goes for less than a 100k has an interior that feels more upmarket than this which in my opinion is a better choice if a small crossover is your thing.

What I like
1. Engine and drivetrain
2.Fuel economy

What I do not like
1. Cheap feeling interior
2. Boring driving dynamics
3. Cramped interior
4. No Android auto
5. Price - expensive considering the overall package

The review is pure rubbish!

The Niro hybrid is definitely more expensive with no safety features and no idea about the quality of Korean Hyundai cars. 

At least he admitted the kicks power! 

Like I said, if you want to improve your interior/exterior, can buy many carbon fibre accessories online - just don't get cheated like some of my online products. Easy and cheap to buy but hard to cancel/refund/return. Learnt a lesson - check that it is for right hand drive and do not buy rear tail light cover and exhaust pipe (cannot fit).

Lol everyone is entitled to their own views. Doesn't mean anything negative is rubbish. That is the whole point of a forum. 

I could say your comment on reliability and quality of Korean cars leaves much to be desired.

Chillax. 

[Sorethum]

Agree everyone's entitled to their own opinion.

As a small EV/hybrid, for sure Kicks will be compared to the Niro hybrid.

If the Niro has comparable FC and better interior than Kicks and is under 100K then for sure it's worth a serious consideration.

But looking at SCM listed prices, the cheapest Niro hybrid is 109K, quite a distance from under 100K.

Personally, I feel the fully spec-ed Kicks at under 100K (launch promotion) was a good deal.

Now after price increase to 111K, is no longer such a good proposition.

Afterall, the interior really is quite barebones.

My 2 cents....

[Munhua]

OK guys subjective. BTW I got free carbon fibre side window stickers to give away. Pls pm me if interested. First come first serve. Must come to jurong west to collect. 

[Murakami]

8 hours ago, Sorethum said:

Congrats, Murakami!

What colour did you get?

When will you be able to collect your car?

My bro-in-law also get his COE yesterday, for a white Premium model.

BTW, Kicks got a negative review on SCM yesterday - reviewer said boring ride, poor interior and expensive compared to Niro hybrid! 

I am getting the red. When can get? My SE haven’t updated me. 
 

review negative? Aiyah, maybe that guy drives continental cars, won’t have eyes for a Japanese car. Anyway, everyone is entitled to their own view. For me, I like the fuel economy, the pseudo ev feel. 
 

Niro? I went to see but I still like the kicks better. 

[Sorethum]

5 hours ago, Murakami said:

I am getting the red. When can get? My SE haven’t updated me. 
 

review negative? Aiyah, maybe that guy drives continental cars, won’t have eyes for a Japanese car. Anyway, everyone is entitled to their own view. For me, I like the fuel economy, the pseudo ev feel. 
 

Niro? I went to see but I still like the kicks better. 

Welcome to the Kicks family, buddy!

Happy to have you join @Munhua2, @BobbyBobby and myself!

Between the 4 of us there's two grey, one blue and one red Kicks.

Where are the rest????

[AhMikeAhMike]

I’ve got my on Wednesday too. How long does it take to collect the car? 

[AhMikeAhMike]

I got the white one 

[surfer5]

Good day to the Seniors. Awaiting for the delivery after the successful bidding on Wednesday. Hope to get more enlightening views.

[Atrecord]

On 9/10/2020 at 11:29 AM, Munhua2 said:

The review is pure rubbish!

The Niro hybrid is definitely more expensive with no safety features and no idea about the quality of Korean Hyundai cars. 

ha ha ha... don't get emotional leh.

BTW, Niro is Kia, not Hyundai. 😅

[Sorethum]

Welcome, @surfer5 and @AhMikeAhMike to the family!