Nissan Kicks :Everything you want to know about ADV News, Photos & Exclusive stories.

Nissan&nbsp;officially&nbsp;revealed the 2025 Kicks in the United States.&nbsp;The all-new&nbsp;SUV&nbsp;sports&nbsp;a fresh&nbsp;look along with enhanced&nbsp;technology and features. It&nbsp;is positioned in the&nbsp;compact crossover segment&nbsp;with a&nbsp;high-end sneakers-inspired&nbsp;design.&nbsp;It is worth noting that the SUV has been in testing for quite some time and was finally&nbsp;unveiled&nbsp;in production-ready form. The car boasts a&nbsp;new 2.0-litre petrol mill that packs&nbsp;more power and an&nbsp;all-wheel-drive option for the first time.&nbsp;In comparison to the previous-generation&nbsp;model, the new Kicks&nbsp;is nearly as tall, slightly wider, and about 3 inches&nbsp;longer. The manufacturer claims that the 2025 iteration&nbsp;has the best&nbsp;cargo volume and&nbsp;ground clearance in its&nbsp;segment.&nbsp;Additionally, the SUV and the Mitsubishi XForce,&nbsp;available in several foreign countries, appear to share many similarities.&nbsp;Although Nissan has not yet&nbsp;disclosed the pricing details, the Kicks will come in S, SV, and SR trim levels. It will be available at Nissan showrooms in the US&nbsp;and Canada later this summer.

<h2>New Nissan Kicks SUV: Design Elements</h2>

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Design-wise, the SUV has undergone significant&nbsp;alterations, including the replacement of the brand's V-motion grille. Instead, the car&nbsp;now features a broad grille with horizontal slats. Furthermore, DRLs and extremely sleek&nbsp;headlights are located&nbsp;on either side.&nbsp;All in all, the SUV boasts a contemporary look.&nbsp;The upcoming Nissan offering&nbsp;also features quite&nbsp;high arches decked out in&nbsp;a matte black colour, which contrasts with&nbsp;distinctive alloy wheels. The model's&nbsp;muscular&nbsp;rear profile&nbsp;has&nbsp;LED lights housed&nbsp;in a&nbsp;wide black area&nbsp;spanning&nbsp;the width&nbsp;of the vehicle.

<h2>New Nissan Kicks SUV: Engine and Gearbox Options&nbsp;</h2>

Under the bonnet, a&nbsp;2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol unit&nbsp;with 140bhp of peak&nbsp;power&nbsp;and 190Nm of maximum&nbsp;torque propells&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/nissan/">Nissan</a> Kicks. On the transmission front, a&nbsp;CVT will be used in conjunction with this motor&nbsp;to provide power to the car's all-wheel-drive system.

<h2>New Nissan Kicks SUV: Cabin and Features</h2>

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Speaking of the interior, the maker&nbsp;asserts&nbsp;that&nbsp;the 2025&nbsp;Kicks' cabin&nbsp;sports&nbsp;higher-quality materials as compared to its predecessor. There are two layers to the dashboard's layout. In addition to a&nbsp;visually appealing design, the model&nbsp;boasts several&nbsp;exciting features. These include touch-sensitive HVAC controls, four USB-C ports, a wireless charging pad, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a panoramic sunroof, and, on certain variants, headrest-mounted Bose speakers. The 12.3-inch infotainment screen, which is the focal point of the cabin, is the most remarkable component.&nbsp;The top-of-the-line&nbsp;models come equipped with ProPilot Assist System, intelligent cruise control, and lane keep assist, among other Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features.

<h2>New Nissan Kicks SUV: Will it Come to India?</h2>

For those unaware, the Japanese automaker&nbsp;stopped selling the Kicks SUV in India in 2023 after experiencing poor sales performance. We may anticipate the company&nbsp;bringing back the model&nbsp;to&nbsp;Indian shores given the car's recent substantial updates and the country's rapidly growing&nbsp;SUV market. <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/industry-news/nissan-one-web-platform-launched-in-india-to-mark-1-lakh-magnite-customers-116158/">Nissan currently sells only one model in India, the Magnite.</a> However, it is planning to&nbsp;bring a range of models to the domestic market&nbsp;like the Qashqai, the Leaf EV, the X-trail, and the Juke.&nbsp;

New Nissan Kicks SUV Marks Global Debut; Gets a Bolder Look, ADAS, Panoramic Sunroof and More

Design-wise, the Nissan Kicks has undergone significant alterations, including the replacement of the brand's V-motion grille. Instead, the SUV now features a broad grille with horizontal slats.

Nissan India has reportedly suspended&nbsp;the bookings for the Kicks SUV in India. The company&nbsp;has temporarily stopped&nbsp;accepting its bookings on the&nbsp;official website. Not just the carmaker,&nbsp;dealers across the country have stopped the immediate bookings of the Nissan Kicks as well. According to industry sources, this&nbsp;decision has been made due to low sales volume throughout 2022. The SUV's sales figures&nbsp;show&nbsp;that Nissan managed to sell only 3 units of the Kicks in last November. Besides, it did not dispatch even&nbsp;a single unit in the following three months. Meanwhile, we expect that the SUV might get discontinued due to upcoming BS6 Phase II emission norms, which will come into effect from April 1, 2023.

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The RDE (Real Driving Emission) or BS6 Phase II norms require&nbsp;vehicles to have an&nbsp;onboard self-diagnostic equipment to monitor real-time driving pollution levels, along with other emission devices such as&nbsp;catalytic converter and oxygen sensors.&nbsp;

<h2>Nissan Kicks SUV: Engine and Specs</h2>

The <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/2023-nissan-magnite-launched-in-india-price-variants-and-features-explained-112547/">Nissan</a> Kicks receives two engine options:&nbsp;a Mercedes-derived 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol motor and a 1.5-litre NA (naturally aspirated)&nbsp;petrol engine. The 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine churns out 154bhp of maximum power and 254Nm of peak torque, while the 1.5-litre NA petrol engine delivers 104bhp of power output and 142Nm of torque.

To give you a brief background, Nissan India launched the updated Kicks SUV (a BS6 upgrade) in 2020 at an introductory price of Rs 9.50 lakh (ex-showroom) for the NA variants. The carmaker decided to discontinue the diesel powertrain and introduce the 1.5-litre NA petrol engine. At the time, the crossover was available in 7 variants with manual and CVT transmission options.

<h2>Nissan Kicks SUV: Colour options, Rivals&nbsp;</h2>

The updated Kicks is offered with a total of 9 colour options. There are 6 monotone options that include&nbsp;Blade Silver, Night Shade, Bronze Grey, Fire Red, Pearl White and Deep Blue Pearl. In addition, the car is also available in 3 dual-tone options - Bronze Grey with Amber Orange, Fire Red with Onyx Black, and Pearl White with Onyx Black. As for its rivals, the 2020 Nissan Kicks competes against the likes of the newly launched&nbsp;Hyundai Creta, the Kia Seltos, and others.

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Despite its bookings being temporarily suspended, the Kicks is still listed on the company's website. As far as the SUV's&nbsp;update with respect to the new RDE norms are concerned, there are no clear details.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/cars/nissan-kicks-suv-bookings-on-hold-discontinued/articleshow/98665557.cms">Source</a>

Nissan Kicks SUV Bookings Stopped in India; Here's Why

The bookings for the Nissan Kicks SUV have been temporarily stopped in India. The SUV is likely to get discontinued owing to upcoming RDE or BS6 Phase II emission norms. Moreover, the company did not dispatch even a single unit in the last three months.

<div class="long-term-title">Long Term Report: January 2022 (End of Term)</div>

The end of 2021 was also the time to part ways with our long-term Nissan Kicks Turbo CVT. After 4 months of being part of our fleet, the Kicks Turbo turned out to be way more impressive than what we had expected.

Let me start with what’s good. The 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine, clubbed with a CVT gearbox, is a masterpiece. Strong performance, meaty mid-range, and a smooth-shifting transmission currently make it the very best drivetrain in the segment. More importantly, the CVT doesn’t bog it down – instead, it plays along with the engine’s character beautifully. Not to mention, this SUV gets up to triple-digit speeds quite briskly, which is hardly surprising, for it packs 150+ horses under the bonnet!

Another area where the Kicks shines is in the ride-and-handling department. It may sound like a broken record now, but I can’t emphasize how phenomenal the ride quality of this SUV is. Except for its twin brother, the Renault Duster, I can’t think of any other car under `30 lakh that glides over our bad and broken roads this well. It dismisses bad roads like a tank! In addition to that, the handling is pretty good. The hydraulic steering oozes with feel, and the Kicks remains composed even when you try to hustle it around bends unnecessarily. Overall, I’ve to say, the Kicks Turbo CVT is a great mechanical package.

What’s not good? A lot of things, to be honest. The interior looks and feels dated, and a couple of creature comforts that you expect in an SUV from this segment are missing, especially in the CVT version since it’s not offered in the top-spec variant. There is a lot of hard plastic all over the cabin, too, and it doesn’t have the rich or premium feel of its fresher competition. That said, it’s quite spacious and roomy.&nbsp; And yeah, the fuel efficiency – it drinks like there’s no tomorrow.

Overall, I see the Kicks Turbo CVT as an SUV that’s meant for buyers who care more about the fundamentals of a machine (engine, performance, ride-and-handling, and space) than frills (features, gadgets, design, etc.). And this means that it stays under the radar for most car buyers today. However, if you are the odd one out and know your stuff, the Kicks Turbo is still one of the most accomplished SUVs out there.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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When it came: September 2021

Current odo reading: 8,887kms

Mileage this month: 1,106kms

Fuel efficiency: 9km/l

What’s good: Performance, ride quality

What’s not: Looks &amp; feels old, missing features

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<div class="long-term-title">Long Term Report: December 2021</div>

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Last month, I didn’t get to drive the Kicks much as it had gone back to Nissan for two weeks. They needed the car for a campaign activity, which was fine because I anyway wanted to send it back for wheel balancing. The Kicks is now back with us, and, the service team has fixed the problem – no more wobbly wheels at high speeds.

What this has done is that it’s made driving the Kicks (at high speeds) a bit of a deceptive affair. Now it reaches crazy speeds within no time and the high-speed stability is phenomenal. The Kicks’ 1.3-litre unit is one of the best turbo petrol engines out there, honestly. It deserves more loving! Not to add, the CVT gearbox allows for a seamless turn of speed, while also being effortless in daily driving.

Another thing that I love about the Kicks is its understated sleeper-car looks, especially in this silver colour, it simply manages to fly under the radar. I’ve to admit that I managed to surprise a couple of boy racers with the Kicks in the last few days, for this thing bolts off the line when you pin the throttle. Apart from that, what I quite like about the Kicks is the brakes – the feel and progression of the pedal are so well-calibrated.

Is there anything that I don’t quite enjoy in daily driving? Not a lot of things, to be honest. Maybe it could do with some more creature comforts, but, overall, it is, fundamentally, a very strong mechanical package.

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When it came: September 2021

Current odo reading: 7,781kms

Mileage this month: 382kms

Fuel efficiency: 9.5km/l

What’s good: Deceptively quick, brakes

What’s not: Interior feels outdated

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<div class="long-term-title">Long Term Report: November 2021</div>

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It’s just been two months living with the Nissan Kicks and it has already made me realise why car buyers ignore it. And the reason is, the Kicks can’t market itself properly! You see, there’s a famous quote 'Jo dikhta hai wo bikta hai'&nbsp;and that means unless and until you see or hear about a product, you aren’t likely to buy it. The Kicks has a similar problem. On one side, it has flashy rivals from Korea and Germany, while on the other its own sibling, the Magnite, makes it look a bit dated. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a handsome looking vehicle, but it does look a bit anonymous, and that doesn’t work in this segment. I hope Nissan gives the once over that it’s due for - the Kicks facelift is already out in global markets, so it’s only a matter of time.

As for its underpinnings, I still believe the Kicks is the closest to being called an SUV despite having a monocoque body. There’s an air of sturdiness in the way it rides and handles over bad roads. But the rest of the package needs some refinement. Like the interior feels a bit dull, especially in this CVT version, and the plastic quality has to be improved. I’ve no complaints about its engine, suspension and space, to be honest. I quite enjoy driving it.

However, there’s one big issue with the car that has come to my notice recently. The wheels are out-of-balance and at high speeds, it's&nbsp;become&nbsp;a major concern. In fact, the violent kickback from the hydraulic steering and the wobbling wheels make driving at triple-digit speeds a nerve-racking affair. So, that’s to be fixed asap. Oh, and this car enjoys drinking fuel. As in, the moment you floor the throttle, you can see the fuel gauge needle drop! But then that’s the disadvantage (or fun) of having a 150+bhp SUV.

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When it came: September 2021

Current odo reading: 7,399kms

Mileage this month: 645kms

Fuel efficiency: 9km/l

What’s good: Robust underpinnings

What’s not: Wheels are out of balance

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<div class="long-term-title">Long Term Report: October&nbsp;2021</div>

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Say hello to the Nissan Kicks 1.3 Turbo CVT, which has just become a part of our long-term fleet. Yeah, we know it’s a bit of a thing of the past, given the arrival of newer entrants like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and the recently launched VW Group twins – the Taigun and Skoda Kushaq. Still, there is no denying that the Kicks has its strengths, and that’s what we’re hoping to explore in the coming months.

First things first, I didn’t know that the CVT version of the Kicks is not available with the top-of-the-line XV Premium (O) variant. Instead, it’s offered in XV Premium trim, which makes do without goodies like dual-tone paint, a 360-degree camera, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, leather seats, a soft-touch dashboard top, and more. So, yes, the car does look and feel a bit plain, especially in comparison to its rivals. Having said that, it’s still decently kitted out because you get all the features that you’d probably need in a car – LED projector headlamps, keyless entry and start/stop, cruise control, 17-inch alloy wheels, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen, which comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The screen is crisp and the touch response is great, but for some reason, it doesn’t switch to dark mode while using Android Auto at night, with headlamps on. So, every time I’ve to manually switch to dark mode from my phone’s developer settings.

But these are small issues, and quite frankly, they don’t bother me much because of the way the Kicks drives. The 1.3-turbo petrol motor is a gem, thanks to its strong and linear torque delivery throughout the rev range. It doesn’t actually feel like a turbo engine – there’s no sudden ‘kick’ when you floor the accelerator pedal. The CVT gearbox does take some fun away from the equation, with its rubber-band effect; however, overall, I prefer it to the manual version for its effortless and seamless shift quality. So, the best thing about the Kicks? Well, it has got to be the ride quality – it’s supple and unbelievably sturdy over bad roads. I don’t think there’s any other car – except for its cousin, the Renault Duster – that offers such good ride quality in the segment. Overall, I’m warming up to the Kicks already, although its fuel efficiency, considering the rising cost of petrol, is definitely a bummer.

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When it came: September 2021

Current odo reading:&nbsp;6,754kms

Mileage this month: 540kms

Fuel efficiency: 9km/l

What’s good: Ride quality, engine

What’s not: Plain design, heavy drinker

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Nissan Kicks BS6 Long Term Reports

Last month, I didn’t get to drive the Kicks much as it had gone back to Nissan for two weeks. But it's back now and the service team has fixed the problem – no more wobbly wheels at high speeds.

Updated for 2020, the BS6 Nissan Kicks starts at Rs 9.50 lakh for the base variant with the 1.5-litre petrol motor. The top-of-the-line trim with the 1.3-litre turbo heart and CVT combination demands Rs 14.15 lakh 

Nissan has been gradually sharing information about the 2020 Kicks over the past few weeks. Towards the end of April, they revealed that the updated SUV will come with a new 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol motor. The Japanese carmaker later also shared that the Kicks will be offered in seven variants. Nissan has finally launched the 2020 Kicks at an introductory price of Rs 9.50 lakh for the base XL trim with the 1.5-litre petrol heart. The fully-loaded 1.3-litre XV Premium variant with the CVT is priced at Rs 14.15 lakh. Here’s a look at the detailed pricing of the 2020 Kicks.

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			<td>1.5 XL</td>
			<td>Rs 9,49,990</td>
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			<td>1.5 XV</td>
			<td>Rs 9,99,990</td>
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			<td>1.3 Turbo XV</td>
			<td>Rs 11,84,990</td>
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			<td>1.3 Turbo XV Premium&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Rs 12,64,990</td>
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			<td>1.3 Turbo XV Premium (O)</td>
			<td>Rs 13,69,990</td>
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			<td>1.3 Turbo XV Premium (O) Dual tone</td>
			<td>Rs 13,89,990</td>
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			<td>1.3 Turbo XV CVT</td>
			<td>Rs 13,44,990</td>
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			<td>1.3 Turbo XV Premium CVT</td>
			<td>Rs 14,14,990</td>
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As we mentioned already, the 2020 Kicks will come with two engine options – a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.3-litre turbo petrol. The former is the same motor that did duty in the outgoing Kicks, but has now been updated to meet the BS6 emission norms. It continues to develop 105bhp and 142Nm. This engine is only available in the lower-spec XL and XV trims, and only comes paired with a 5-speed manual. The 1.3-litre turbo petrol is new for the Kicks and has been developed by Daimler. Producing 153bhp and 254Nm, this engine is the most powerful one in its class of cars. This engine will be offered in 5 variants and will come with a manual transmission as well as a CVT option. &nbsp;

In terms of exterior design, the 2020 Kicks looks identical to the model it replaces. The U-shaped front grille, the pulled back headlamps, the diamond-cut allow wheels and the wide taillights have all been carried forward. As before, the 2020 Kicks continues to be heavily loaded in the features department. Top-spec models get 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 360-degree camera, idle start-stop function, climate control, cornering fog lamps, shark fin antenna, and more.

The 2020 Nissan Kicks will continue to compete against the likes of the newly launched Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and the likes.

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2020 Nissan Kicks launched

Updated for 2020, the BS6 Nissan Kicks starts at Rs 9.50 lakh for the base variant with the 1.5-litre petrol motor. The top-of-the-line trim with the 1.3-litre turbo heart and CVT combination demands Rs 14.15 lakh

The 2020 Nissan Kicks will be offered with two petrol engine options a 1.5-litre unit and 1.3-litre turbo petrol, which will be seen in the higher variants. The SUV will go on sale in 7 variants with manual and CVT options

In an official statement, Nissan has revealed that the 2020 Kicks will come with two petrol engine options and seven variants. The base XL and XV variants will only be powered by a 1.5-litre petrol unit. This is the same engine that also did duty in the outgoing Kicks but has been updated to meet the BS6 emission norms. Just like before, this engine will continue to develop 105bhp and 142Nm, and only comes paired with a 5-speed manual. The XV, XV Premium, XV Premium (O) trims will come with the new 1.3-litre turbo petrol motor. Producing 153bhp and 254Nm, this engine will make Nissan Kicks the most powerful car in its class. The XV and XV Premium variants will get the option of a CVT.

Just like the outgoing model, the 2020 Kicks will come with a good list of standard equipment even in the base variants. All variants of the Kicks will have climate control, cooled glove box, electrically adjustable ORVMs, speed-sensing auto lock and more. In terms of safety, the standard equipment includes dual airbags, ABS+EBD, Brake Assist and more. Other features also include automatic headlamps, rain sensing wipers, button start, leather wrapped interior and more.

The 2020 Kicks will be offered with a total of 9 colour options. Six monotone options include Blade Silver, Night Shade, Bronze Grey, Fire Red, Pearl White and Deep Blue Pearl. Dual-tone options - Bronze Grey with Amber Orange Fire Red with Onyx Black and Pearl White with Onyx Black will only be available in the top-end XV Premium (O) trim. The Kicks will be offered with a 2 years / 50,000km warranty.

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2020 Nissan Kicks details revealed

The 2020 Nissan Kicks will be offered with two petrol engine options a 1.5-litre unit and a 1.3-litre turbo petrol, which will be seen in the higher variants. The SUV will go on sale in 7 variants with manual and CVT options

Producing 153bhp and 254Nm from a 1.3-litre turbo petrol motor, the 2020 Nissan Kicks will be the most powerful car in its class. Expect the updated Kicks to get some cosmetic updates as well 

Just two days after Nissan India officially dropped a teaser image of the Datsun redi-GO, they have now revealed that the 2020 Kicks will come with a new 1.3-litre turbo petrol heart. For the uninitiated, this the same HR13 DDT heart that Renault showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 in February. This powerplant has been developed by Daimler in association with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. This engine also does duty in the entry-level Meredes-Benz models like the A-Class and the GLA. Moving on to the specifications, the turbo petrol motor will be good for 153bhp and 254Nm. This engine will come mated to Nissan’s X-tronic CVT. Interestingly, Nissan says that this engine also uses the cylinder coating technology used in the GT-R and that should help improve efficiency. That being said, the Japanese carmaker hasn’t shared any fuel efficiency figures as yet.

<img alt="Nissan Kicks India Model" src="/uploads/2018/12/nissan-kicks-india-model1.jpg" style="width: 642px; height: 336px;" />

The updated Kicks will sport minor cosmetic changes on the outside and a few updates to the interior as well. The Kicks has always been a well-equipped car, expect the 2020 iteration to flaunt a longer list of features.

Just like before, the Kicks will continue to compete against the likes of the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster and the likes. This update makes the Kicks the most powerful car in its class. Segment leader Kia Seltos, and its cousin Hyundai Creta, come with 1.4-litre turbo petrol that produces 136bhp and 242Nm. As of now, Nissan hasn’t revealed when the 2020 Kicks will be launched, but we expect it to be soon after the lockdown lifts. Aside from the Kicks, the same motor will also be used in the updated Renault Duster that is expected to be launched soon.

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Updated Nissan Kicks to get a 1.3-litre turbo petrol heart

Producing 153bhp and 254Nm from a 1.3-litre turbo petrol motor, the 2020 Nissan Kicks will be the most powerful car in its class. Expect the updated Kicks to get some cosmetic updates as well

I finally I got the opportunity to take the Nissan Kicks out for a short road trip to Jaipur. It was strictly a business trip before you start asking about the places I visited and if I tried the local cuisine. The total distance was just a shade over 550km. We hit the highway early morning, and as the road was empty, we were cruising comfortably in the three-digit figures. If you have taken NH 48, you’ll know it’s not the smoothest tarmac that you’ll come across, at least between Delhi and Jaipur. It has a tendency of hiding deep, unforgiving potholes that could be your tyres’ worst nightmare. On top of that, the road has a lot of dips. But the Kicks refused to wallow and remained steady as a ship throughout the trip. So much so that my colleague on the rear seat was fast asleep and only woke up when we stopped for refreshments.

What was more impressive was that the Kicks remained planted at high speed. The hydraulic steering wheel, which does feel a tad bit heavy in city conditions, was very helpful on the highway, as it remained poised and didn’t feel unnervingly light. Throughout the trip, the only thing that kept bugging me was how could Nissan not give the Kicks a dead pedal. What did bring a smile on my face was that the Kicks returned nearly 18kmpl. &nbsp;

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When it came: December 2019

Current Odo reading: 29,908kms

Mileage this month: 1,149kms

Fuel efficiency: 18km/l

What’s good: Fuel efficient, steady on the highway

What’s not: No dead pedal

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Nissan Kicks Long Term Report: March 2020

I finally I got the opportunity to take the Nissan Kicks out for a short road trip to Jaipur. It was strictly a business trip before you start asking about the places I visited and if I tried the local cuisine. The total distance was just a shade

I don’t really like getting into the look or design of a vehicle because I strongly believe that ‘one man's nightmare is another man's dream’. But in this case, Nissan should have gone back to the drawing board to simply clone the international design. Sadly, it just blends into the crowd and that’s a definite no-no in India. Moving beyond that, the Kicks does have some impressive features, like its ride quality. Believe it or not, this Nissan SUV, or crossover or whatever you want to call it, has one of the best suspension setups in the segment.&nbsp;

Now, what I’m going to say might sound like I’m throwing a lot of mechanical terms at you, but to know the reason behind its magic-carpet-like ride, I have to tell you about the McPherson strut with coil in the front along with the rear torsion beam with coil springs work in tandem to neutralise bumps, ditches, and undulations on the road. No matter how deep the pothole is or whether you’re driving at low or high speed, there is no spine-busting thud, as the Kicks manages to carpet virtually everything. It also remains poised and stable on both straight-lines and turns – there is hardly anybody roll. It may not win the best design award, but it certainly offers a comfortable ride.

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When it came: December 2019

Current Odo reading: 28,759kms

Mileage this month: 1,294kms

Fuel efficiency: 15.3km/l

What’s good: Ride quality, stable on turns

What’s not: Design not for everyone

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Nissan Kicks Long Term Report: February 2020

I don’t really like getting into the look or design of a vehicle because I strongly believe that ‘one man's nightmare is another man's dream’. But in this case, Nissan should have gone back to the drawing board to simply.

The <a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/nissan-kicks-review-first-drive-105158/">Nissan Kicks</a> sits smack, bang in the middle of the mid-size SUV space – the only segment in the Indian market that’s continuing to see sales growth in an otherwise depressed market. So, you wouldn’t blame Nissan for having high hopes for their latest model. But, thus far at least, the <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/nissan-kicks-launched-in-india-at-955-lakh-105339/">Kicks </a>has failed to make the impression that Nissan had hoped it would. &nbsp;

The Kicks shares its underpinnings with the Renault Duster and Captur, but you have to give credit to Nissan for making their version unique and appear more premium than its French siblings. The interior quality, features, and equipment, as well as the funky exterior, are all elements that work in its favour.

On top of that, it’s a very practical car – it’s quite spacious and the faux-leather seats are very comfortable. The Kicks is powered by Renault-Nissan’s tried-and-tested 1.5-litre diesel engine that’s rated at 108bhp and 240Nm of torque. The initial lag notwithstanding – the Achilles heel of this engine – it has a very strong and linear power delivery. The 6-speed gearbox has short ratios for the first four cogs, meaning that the speed builds quite enthusiastically.&nbsp;

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Then there’s the ride and handling – the Kicks is simply brilliant in this department. The ride quality is among the best in its segment, while the handling, too, is very good. The hydraulic steering adds actual feel to the overall driving experience, and its high-speed stability is really impressive.

But there’re a few things that aren’t right. While the interior is packed with features, the plastic quality could be better. The steering may provide great feedback, but Nissan hasn’t been able to remove the intense steering kickback that’s associated with the Duster and Captur. And I must say that this is unforgivable, as it can be very unnerving when you hit an undulation or a pothole mid-corner. Then there’s the pricing, which is dangerously close to that of the Hyundai Creta.

So, the Kicks has a lot going for it, but it needed more competitive pricing – and it certainly needed to get rid of its steering kickback habit – before it could be a real contender.

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The Nissan Kicks sits smack, bang in the middle of the mid-size SUV space – the only segment in the Indian market that’s continuing to see sales growth in an otherwise depressed market. So, you wouldn’t blame Nissan for having high hopes for their latest model.

Launched only with a diesel engine as of now, the XE trim will sit at the bottom of the variant range. It still comes with a bunch of features like a 2 DIN audio system with Bluetooth, automatic climate control, airbags, ABS, EBD and more. 

Nissan hasn’t quite hit the jackpot with the Kicks SUV. The company brought in their new SUV in January and has managed to sell just over 3,000 units so far. To attract more buyers, the company has now introduced the car in a new XE variant which will sit at the bottom of the range. The Kicks XE is priced at Rs 9.89 lakh (ex-showroom) - nearly a lakh cheaper than the previous base XL trim.&nbsp;Interestingly, even the new XE base variant of the Kicks comes reasonably well equipped. It comes fitted with automatic climate control with rear AC vents, cooled glove box up front, a 2 DIN audio system paired to 4 speakers, and it also comes with Nissan Connect with more than 50 features. In terms of safety, the Kicks comes fitted with dual airbags, ABS, EBD and Brake Assist too.

Nissan has only brought in the XE with a diesel engine as of now. This car develops 108bhp and 240Nm from a 1.5-litre four-cylinder motor. The motor sends all its power to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. The Kicks doesn’t have an automatic transmission option as yet.

Speaking about the addition of the new variant, Sriram Padmanabhan, Vice President - Marketing, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. said, "Responding to the immense interest in an entry-level diesel variant, we have introduced the new XE Diesel trim. The feature rich new XE Diesel Trim offers a great value proposition to the consumers while ensuring best-in-class services and quality assurance.”

The XE trim of the Kicks with this diesel motor is Rs 1.2 lakh cheaper than the revised prices of the XL trim. The Kicks is now available in two petrol and four diesel variants. Nissan has also revised the price of&nbsp; the rest of the diesel range. The XL trim now costs Rs 11.09 lakh while the XV and the XV Pre are priced at Rs 12.51 lakh and Rs 13.69 lakh. All prices ex-showroom Delhi. With the mild increase in price, Nissan has also improved the features list on all the other variants of the Kicks.&nbsp;

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			<td height="19">Variant</td>
			<td>Old Price</td>
			<td>New Price</td>
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			<td height="19">XE</td>
			<td>NA</td>
			<td>Rs 9.89 lakh</td>
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			<td height="19">XL</td>
			<td>Rs 10.85 lakh</td>
			<td>Rs 11.09 lakh</td>
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			<td height="19">XV</td>
			<td>Rs 12.49 lakh</td>
			<td>Rs 12.51 lakh</td>
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			<td height="19">XV Pre</td>
			<td>Rs 13.65 lakh</td>
			<td>Rs 13.69 lakh</td>
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			<td height="19">XV Pre +</td>
			<td>Rs 14.65 lakh</td>
			<td>NA</td>
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			<td colspan="3" height="19">All prices ex-showroom Delhi</td>
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Nissan adds XE diesel variant to Kicks SUV

Launched only with a diesel engine as of now, the XE trim will sit at the bottom of the variant range. It still comes with a bunch of features like a 2 DIN audio system with Bluetooth, automatic climate control, airbags, ABS, EBD and more.

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