Nissan Philippines is bringing several of its newest models to the Auto Focus Test Drive Festival, giving motorists an opportunity to experience the brand’s latest electrified and conventional vehicles from Nov. 12 to 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City.
The four-day event will feature vehicle displays and test drives of five models: the all-new Nissan X-Trail e-Power, all-new Nissan Kicks e-Power, all-new Nissan Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid, all-new Nissan Primera and Nissan Patrol.
Among the highlights are the Primera and Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid, two recent additions to Nissan’s vehicle portfolio. The Primera introduces fully electric performance in an executive sedan, while the Navara Pro combines plug-in hybrid technology with the versatility and four-wheel-drive capability expected of a pickup.
The two models also demonstrate how Nissan is expanding its electrification efforts beyond its existing e-Power offerings, bringing different approaches to electric mobility to Filipino motorists.
Visitors can likewise get behind the wheel of the X-Trail e-Power and Kicks e-Power, which use Nissan’s distinctive electrified powertrain. Unlike conventional hybrids, e-Power vehicles are driven by electric motors, while a gasoline engine generates electricity to power the system. This means drivers can experience electric motor-driven performance without having to plug the vehicles into an external charging source.
The Nissan Patrol rounds out the lineup, offering visitors a closer look at the brand’s large SUV and its capabilities.
Beyond the test drives, Nissan said customers can explore the technologies, features and driving characteristics of each model to determine which vehicle best suits their requirements. Exclusive offers will also be available throughout the event, although the company did not disclose specific details in its announcement.
The Auto Focus Test Drive Festival will run from Nov. 12 to 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City. The venue can be accessed through EDSA, J.W. Diokno Boulevard and Bayshore Avenue.
The event provides Nissan an opportunity to put its expanding lineup in front of prospective buyers, particularly as electrified vehicles become a bigger part of the local automotive market.
Autocar’s Take
Nissan’s participation in the Auto Focus Test Drive Festival is a timely opportunity to show Filipino motorists that electrification does not have to mean choosing between different vehicle types. Its lineup covers several needs, from the electric motor-driven experience of e-Power models to the fully electric Primera and plug-in hybrid Navara Pro.
What makes this event particularly worthwhile is the chance to experience the Japanese brand‘s technologies firsthand rather than simply reading about them. For buyers still weighing their options, a proper test drive can make a difference. The challenge for Nissan is turning that experience into lasting customer interest.
