Nissan Kicks VE vs 2023 Ford Territory Titanium

[Verbl Kint]

Nearly the same price, the Nissan is a sub-compact crossover but is a hybrid; released last year. Meanwhile, the Ford is a newly-released compact crossover that is gas-powered but still oozes with tech.

Do you go for the smaller, mid-variant hybrid made in SEA or get oodles of space and tech with a petrol-powered car made in China?

[Vodka]

i still don't like the concept of the kicks. combined complexity of both electric and gasoline in one car too many parts and systems that could go wrong. that a/c fiasco is just the beginning...

territory. so many things to not like: the badge, china, turbo, GDI, etc.

if i needed to buy a vehicle today to carry 4 or 5 people i'd probably get a Corolla. i own a crossover but i now think they're stupid.

PS get a jimny instead

[hardwang]

i still don't like the concept of the kicks. combined complexity of both electric and gasoline in one car too many parts and systems that could go wrong. that a/c fiasco is just the beginning...

territory. so many things to not like: the badge, china, turbo, GDI, etc.

if i needed to buy a vehicle today to carry 4 or 5 people i'd probably get a Corolla. i own a crossover but i now think they're stupid.

PS get a jimny instead

Get a made in India Jimny vs a made in China Territory right?

[carxynogen]

Sayang Nissan Kicks, big deal talaga yung AC failure.
Sino naman gustong mababad sa traffic when the failure happens?
Tapos wala pa palang fix.

[oj88]

So much for Nissan being synonymous to having a cold A/C.

Boy, that apple fell far from the tree.

[Vodka]

Get a made in India Jimny vs a made in China Territory right?

LOL i said get a corolla

[boybi]

Get a made in India Jimny vs a made in China Territory right?

Wala na bnew Indian Jimny dito JDM na ulit

[Vodka]

Wala na bnew Indian Jimny dito JDM na ulit

assembled in japan using indian engines hehehe

[rico_yan]

Kicks owner here since October. Please allow me to share my personal thoughts.

I've seen quite a few AC failure complaints from our FB group. But so far, wala pa naman ako na-experience. I heard Nissan is now addressing this by issuing service recalls.

Yes, I totally agree that the Kicks lacks standard features compared to Ford Territory. Kahit yung VL na TOTL variant, pales in comparison. Sa tingin ko, Nissan intentionally stripped the vehicle of features to lower the price. And perhaps its pricing strategy is deliberate to undercut its closest hybrid rival, the Corolla Cross.

I paid P1.39M for my VE variant, almost bare if you ask me. Cloth seats, no fog lamps, no blindspot warning, no reverse camera (only sensors). Good thing it has 7 airbags and an Apple/Android-ready headunit. But note that these options come standard on the higher variant for P200k more.

Moreover, the interior space is a little lacking. 4 adults could fit comfortably, but 5 is pushing it. The cargo could fit 2 large suitcases with little room left.

When it comes to reliability, as with any other vehicle, only time will tell. I had more unpleasant experiences with Ford than Nissan.

Overall IMHO, the amount I paid for the e-power technology is worth it. The driving experience is enjoyable, with 100% confidence in every acceleration without worrying about fuel consumption. But that's just me.

[bxr monkey]

Nearly the same price, the Nissan is a sub-compact crossover but is a hybrid; released last year. Meanwhile, the Ford is a newly-released compact crossover that is gas-powered but still oozes with tech.

Do you go for the smaller, mid-variant hybrid made in SEA or get oodles of space and tech with a petrol-powered car made in China?

Sa Kicks ako kung maayos nila ang AC issue. Kung iyon lang 2 pagpipilian. Kung may iba pa sa same budget, malamang sa Corolla Cross ako.