The BS6 Nissan Kicks will be a petrol-only model and now the manufacturer has revealed all the variants, features, powertrain options, fuel efficiency of the upcoming SUV. Take a look here.
Nissan revealed a couple of days ago that the BS6 Kicks will be launching soon with a 156hp, 1.3L turbo-petrol engine. Now, the company has revealed several other details about the BS6 Kicks including its ARAI-rated mileage, the variants on offer and what features each variant of the Kicks will come with. Stepping into the BS6 era, Nissan has discontinued the 1.5L k9k diesel engine, which means the SUV is now a petrol-only model.
The BS6 Nissan Kicks will be available with two engine options – a 106hp, naturally aspirated, 1.5L petrol engine and the new 156hp, 1.3L turbo-petrol engine. Incidentally, this new turbo-petrol engine is the same engine that was showcased on the Renault Duster turbo-petrol at the 2020 Auto Expo. The Duster turbo-petrol is also due its launch and we expect to happen soon after the lockdown. Coming back to the Kicks, it will thus be available with three powertrain options in total – the 1.5 petrol-MT, 1.3 turbo-petrol-MT and 1.3 turbo-petrol-CVT.
This CVT gearbox option is a new gearbox on offer and it has eight simulated ratios in the manual mode, thus making an 8-step CVT. Nissan hasn’t revealed the ARAI-rated mileage of the turbo-petrol engine with the CVT gearbox. But they have revealed the mileage figure for the 1.5 petrol-manual and 1.3 turbo-petrol-manual are they stand at 14.1kpl and 16.3kpl, respectively. Nissan will offer the BS6 Kicks in four trim levels – XL, XV, XV Premium and XV Premium (O) variants.
The powertrain options also vary on the BS6 Kicks depending on the trim you choose. The 1.5L petrol engine is only available on the entry-level XL and the mid-spec XV trims. The 1.3L turbo-petrol engine with both its manual and automatic gearbox will be available on the XV and XV Premium variants but the top-spec XV Premium (O) variant can be had only with the turbo-petrol manual powertrain option. Here’s a summary of the variant-wise powertrain options
| Variants | BS6 Nissan Kicks Powertrain |
| XL | 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol MT |
| XV | 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol MT, 1.3L turbo-petrol MT/AT |
| XV Premium | 1.3L turbo-petrol MT/AT |
| XV Premium (O) | 1.3L turbo-petrol MT |
Here’s a variant-wise features list of the BS6 Nissan Kicks :
Nissan Kicks XL
- Dual front airbags
- ABS with EBD and brake assist
- Remote central locking
- Rear parking sensors
- LED DRLs with Halogen headlights
- Steel wheels with wheel covers
- Four-speaker audio system with USB, Aux and Bluetooth
- Power adjustable ORVMs
- Tilt adjustable steering
- Front centre armrest
- Manual air conditioning with rear AC vents
- NissanConnect smartphone-based connectivity tech
- Cooled glovebox
Nissan Kicks XV
- Rear camera and rear wiper
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Front fog lamps
- Roof rails
- Steering-mounted controls
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment with smartphone connectivity and voice recognition
- Rear seat armrest with cupholders
- Remote engine start (CVT only)
- Idle start-stop system (Turbo only)
- Push button start (CVT only)
- Electronic stability control (Turbo only)
- Vehicle stability management (Turbo only)
- Traction control (Turbo only)
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Nissan Kicks XV Premium
- LED projector headlamps
- Keyless entry-and-go
- Remote engine start
- Hill start assist
- Cruise control
- Power folding ORVMs
- Leather wrapped steering and gear lever
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Nissan Kicks XV Premium (O)
- Four airbags
- Automatic headlamps with a follow-me-home function
- 360-degree camera
- Front and rear fog lamps with cornering function (front only)
- Automatic wipers
- Leather upholstery
- Dual-tone exterior paint options
- Dual-tone interior color scheme
We expect the prices of the BS6 Nissan Kicks to range in between Rs 10-15 lakh. It competes with the petrol versions of the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos which are priced between Rs 9.99-17.20 lakh and Rs 9.89-17.34 lakh respectively. It also competes with the petrol MG Hector which is priced between Rs 12.74-17.44 lakh. All prices ex-showroom.
