The Indian market will be privileged to have a different version of the Nissan Kicks 2019 with a bigger appearance compared to the international version, revealed Indian Auto Blog.
The international version of the Nissan Kicks at 2017 Dubai Motor Show
While the international Kicks operates on the Nissan V-platform, the Indian-spec Nissan Kicks takes B0 to offset the cost.
The Senior VP (Global Design), Nissan, Alfonso Albaisa unraveled details about its design at a roundtable in Chennai some days ago that it is the needs and demands of the market that the company decided on bringing in a difference in size and in fact, some shared they preferred the new look.
Video: Nissan Kicks showcased at the 2017 Dubai Motor Show
Globally, the Nissan Kicks 2019 offers 2 options for the engine which are the HR16DE 1.6L or HR15 1.5L petrol engines. In the flip side, the Indian version emulates the Renault to have two other powertrain choices including the 1.5L K9K dCi diesel and 1.5L H4K petrol units. To be specific, the K9K cranks out 110PS/240Nm while the H4K is good for 106 PS/142 Nm. The diesel is hoped to go with a six-speed manual transmission. On the other hand, the petrol engine may be channeled to a five-speed manual transmission. At the moment, the model will not come with All-Wheel-Drive just yet.
According to Indian Auto Blog, the Indian Kicks is likely to officially debut some time at the end of 2018 before available at dealerships in 2019. The premium Kicks is seen to go head to head with the Suzuki S-Cross and the Hyundai Creta.
Further details of the Nissan Kicks 2019 will be closely watched by Philkotse.com, stay tuned with our latest auto news.
In the meantime, check out more photos of the Nissan Kicks revealed at 2017 Dubai Motor Show down here.
Know more about Nissan Kicks 2024
The Nissan Kicks Philippines is a hybrid-powered subcompact crossover. In the local market, it has four variants. They are the e-POWER EL AT, e-POWER VE AT, e-POWER VE Sport AT, and e-POWER VL AT. Their prices range from Php 1,179,000 to Php 1,544,000.
Under the hood, the Kick’s e-POWER engine can produce up to 134 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. Power is sent to this Nissan model’s front wheels via gear reduction transmission.
Size-wise, the Nissan Kicks is 4,300mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,615mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,620mm, and a ground clearance of 180mm.
Locally, the Nissan Kicks competes against the likes of the Geely Coolray, Kia Stonic, MG ZS, Toyota Raize, Changan CS35 Plus, Honda HR-V, among others.
Nissan Kicks Launch
The Nissan Kicks was officially launched in the Philippine market in August 2022. At launch, it came with three variants. There were the EL e-POWER AT priced at Php 1,209,000, the VE e-POWER AT priced at Php 1,309,000, and the VL priced at Php 1,509,000.
Nissan Kicks Exterior
For exterior equipment, the Nissan Kicks is equipped with LED headlamps with auto-on/off function, LED daytime running lamps, LED taillights, auto-folding power-adjustable mirrors, etc. It also comes with roof rails. This model also gets a black-colored V-motion grille.
Nissan Kicks Interior
The 2024 Kicks can seat up to five occupants. Its rear cabin has 60:40 split-folding seats, while the front has manually adjustable Nissan Zero Gravity seats. Passengers are then kept comfortable with an automatic air-conditioning system,
For the driver, it also provides a tilt and telescopic steering wheel wrapped in leather, a 7-inch TFT display meter, an ample amount of bottle and cup holders, a 12-volt power socket, etc.
Technology & Safety Features
Depending on the trim, the Nissan Kicks gets a total of six airbags. It also has anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, vehicle dynamic control, an engine immobilizer, and a car alarm.
For entertainment, this subcompact model is equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen headunit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The top-spec trim has six speakers, while the rest have four speakers.
Other features of this model include an idle start/stop system, a 360-degree view camera, parking sensors, and cruise control.
Nissan Kicks Engine
Powering the Nissan Kicks is an AC Synchronous motor supplied by a 2.13 kWh Lithium-ion battery. The said battery, in turn, is charged by a 1.2-liter inline-3 gasoline engine. Collectively, this is dubbed as the e-POWER powertrain.
At maximum, this system can produce up to 136 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via an automatic single-speed gear reduction transmission.
Nissan Kicks Chassis
The Nissan Kicks uses the V-platform. It shares this with the Nissan Almera. For suspensions, its front end is a strut-type, while the rear is a torsion beam suspension. Braking is handled by disc brakes for all wheels, and its parking brake is an electric type with an auto-hold function.
Nissan Kicks FAQs
1. How much space will the Nissan Kick 2024's luggage compartment have?
The capacity of the Nissan Kick 2024's luggage compartment will promisingly be 470 liters. That will be up to 835 liters of space after lowering the back seats.
2. How much will the Nissan Kick 2024 cost?
Depending on the variants, the Nissan Kick 2024 will be from Php 1,179,000.
3. How big is the Nissan Kicks 2024?
The measurement of the Nissan Kicks 2024 is 4,300mm in length, 1,960mm in width, and 1,615mm in height with a 2,620mm wheelbase.
4. How many variants does the Nissan Kicks 2024 have?
Four variants. They are the e-POWER EL AT, e-POWER VE AT, e-POWER VE Sport AT, and e-POWER VL AT.
5. What is one of the differences between the four variants?
In terms of safety features, the EL variant only has 2 airbags while the rest of the variants have 6 airbags.
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