Nissan showcases electrified lineup

Nissan Philippines has showcased five of its latest vehicles at the Auto Focus Test Drive Festival, which took place from 12 to 15 November at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City.

The four-day event gave motorists an opportunity to examine Nissan’s electric and hybrid technologies, with vehicle displays and test drives available throughout the festival.

Among the featured models were the newly introduced Primera electric sedan and Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid pickup. Nissan also brought the X-Trail e-POWER, Kicks e-POWER and Patrol.

The Primera and Navara Pro were two of the newest additions to Nissan’s Philippine lineup. Both offered electric power, although they catered to different types of motorists.

The Primera represented Nissan’s entry into the fully electric executive sedan segment. Unlike conventional gasoline-powered sedans, it relied entirely on battery power and required external charging.

The Navara Pro, meanwhile, combined a plug-in hybrid powertrain with the utility of a pickup truck. Its 4x4 system also gave it the capability to handle more demanding road conditions.

The pickup offered another option for motorists who wanted to experience electric driving without depending entirely on battery power. Its gasoline engine and electric motor provided an alternative to fully electric vehicles, particularly for drivers who regularly covered longer distances.

Nissan also featured two models equipped with its e-POWER technology.

The X-Trail e-POWER and Kicks e-POWER used electric motors to drive their wheels, but neither required external charging. Instead, their gasoline engines generated electricity for the electric drive system.

This arrangement gave motorists an opportunity to experience electric motor-driven performance without having to connect their vehicles to a charging station.

The X-Trail catered to motorists who needed a larger SUV, while the Kicks offered a smaller crossover alternative. Both demonstrated Nissan’s approach to electrification without the charging requirements of a fully electric vehicle.

The Patrol completed the five-model display. As Nissan’s large SUV offering, it represented the brand’s conventional vehicle range and provided another option for visitors who preferred a gasoline-powered vehicle.

The festival also gave prospective buyers an opportunity to compare different vehicle types at one venue.

Rather than relying solely on brochures and showroom presentations, motorists had access to vehicle displays and test drives that could help them assess the differences between the models.

Nissan also announced exclusive offers during the four-day event, although the company did not disclose the details of these promotions in its press release.

The event brought several automotive brands together at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, where visitors could examine vehicles and explore different powertrain options.

Nissan’s participation covered fully electric, plug-in hybrid, e-POWER and conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.