Nissan kicks just launched Indian roads

The all new Nissan kicks just launched Indian roads

According to auto cars Nissan just launched its compact SUV Nissan kicks for a starting price of Rs. 9.55 lakh to Rs. 14.65 lakh to the top modal. The vehicles that come in competition with the kicks are the Hyundai Creta which is in a price range of Rs. 9.55 lakh to 15.64 lakh and other competitive is the Renault Captur at a price range of Rs. 9.99 lakh and 13.25 lakh.

                                  

Nissan kicks come in four trim levels – XL, XV, XV Premium and XV Premium+.  This time Nissan has not compromised with its base modal and has given features such as LED DRL’s, power-adjustable wing mirrors with integrated turn indicators, six-way adjustable driver’s seat, power windows, rear AC vents, automatic climate control, USB and Aux-enabled audio system with four speakers and a Bluetooth.

                                 

Now talking about the top specified modal of the kicks which is the XV Premium+ it is equipped with extra features, which are 360 degree camera, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system which operates through Android auto and Apple CarPlay, telematics-enabled smartwatch, steering-mounted controls, an optional contrast finish for the roof, LED headlamps, cruise control, push-button start, automatic headlamps and wipers.

                                  

Going to the safety aspect of the vehicle all the variants has dual airbags, ABS with EBD (electronic brake distribution), rear defogger, and rear parking sensors. 

                             

                                  

For the top variants the vehicle has two more airbags, a hill start assists and rear fog lamps.

 Auto cars has also notified us that all the variants will be having 7 colour options and only XV Premium + will have dual tone colour options as an extra.

Talking about the powertrain section which is the engine and transmission, the Nissan kicks comes with a 1.5litre petrol engine which creates a power of 106hp and a torque of 142Nm and other option is a 1.5litre diesel motor that produces power of 110hp and 142Nm of torque.

                           

The petrol engine has 5 speed manual tran smission which is standard, and the diesel engine has 6 speed manual transmission.

       

                              

                              

The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has rated the fuel efficiency for kicks is as follows; for the petrol MT it is 14,23kpl and for the diesel it is 20.45kpl 

In the price aspect kicks has reasonably priced according to its competitors, now let’s see over the days how the Nissans kick works out.