Nissan has unveiled its compact crossover, the Kicks. The production spec Nissan Kicks retains the basic design cues taken from the Concept – first shown at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in 2014. To meet initial Brazilian demand, Kicks will be produced at Nissan’s plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Ramp-up to full production will start within FY16 at the Nissan facility in Resende, Rio de Janeiro.
Visually, the Nissan Kicks features established design signatures, such as Nissan’s V-motion grille, boomerang head and taillights, and the floating roof with a “wrap-around visor” look to the windscreen and side glass. During the engineering process, much attention was paid to the car’s overall aerodynamic performance which was aimed to benefit its dynamic performance along with improving its overall refinement by reducing wind noise.
The interiors are claimed to offer best in class passenger space in the rear along with one of the largest load areas in its class. Front seat occupants face the latest version of Nissan’s modern and simple Gliding Wing dashboard design, which is equipped with a centrally mounted seven-inch full color display housing a comprehensive infotainment system with Smartphone connectivity.
Kicks will also feature Around View Monitor and Moving Object Detection which uses four on-board cameras to present a view of the car and to warn the driver of any unseen hazards.
A sporting flavor is provided by the flat-bottom steering wheel, while the crossover stance provides a high eye point to give the driver an empowering viewpoint of the road ahead.
Nissan Kicks sales will begin first in Brazil in August, followed by Latin American left-hand drive markets later in fiscal year 2016. And ultimately, it will be introduced in more than 80 global markets. Expect this new compact crossover to arrive on Indian shores in 2017.
| Nissan Kicks Dimensions (mm) | |
| Length | 4,295 |
| Width | 1,760 |
| Height | 1,590 |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 |
Check out the all new Nissan Kicks in the official video below. Do let us know your views about the compact crossover through the comments section below.
