The Nissan Kicks may well be the last one to arrive at this party of the compact SUVs. A segment dominated by Hyundai Creta, the Nissan Kicks sure has its hands, erm, wheels full. Anyway, the Kicks, even though a bit late, is a reputed name in the international market and it also comes with tricks up its sleeve that give it an advantage. Will the Kicks kick out the competition? Only time will tell.

 

What's new?

The Nepal-bound model is different to the globally sold Kicks. It is based on the BO platform, unlike the V platform based global-spec Kicks. It gets revised styling, added features and extra equipment. The updates include revised headlamps and tail lamps, advanced infotainment system, more aggressive bumpers, new 17-inch alloys, larger roof rails and more.

 

Dimensions

The Nissan Kicks measures 4,384 mm in length, 1,813 mm in width, 1,615 mm in height and with a wheelbase of 2,673 mm. It comes with the best-in-class 210 mm ground clearance and a segment-best turning radius of 5.2 m.

 

Variants

The new Kicks will be available in three variants: XL, XV and XV Pre, in both petrol and diesel range. While the top-end XV Pre (O) is not available in Nepal, the available models get top of the line features, even the base XL trim comes loaded. It comes in seven different colors: Pearl White, Blade Silver, Bronze Grey, Fire Red, Amber Orange, Deep Blue Pearl & Night Shade.

 

Features

The new Nissan Kicks will come with a 360-degree camera setup that offers rear, side and bird’s eye view, from inside the car. Features list include a first-in-class 8-inch infotainment system, LED daytime running lights, height adjustable driver’s seat, power windows, power-adjustable wing mirrors with integrated turn indicators, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, Bluetooth connectivity, Dual Airbags and more.

 

Powertrain

The new Nissan Kicks will be available in both Petrol and Diesel options. You get the tried and tested 1.5-liter petrol and 1.5-liter diesel. The petrol motor offers about 104 bhp and 142 Nm of torque, while the 1.5-litre diesel motor delivers 108 bhp and 240 Nm of torque. The Kicks only comes with manual transmission options, a 5-speed unit for the petrol model and a 6-speed gearbox for the diesel version. There is no automatic on offer.

The Nissan Kicks is available at Rs 47.99 lakhs for the entry level variant while the top variant will cost you Rs 59.99 lakhs