The Nissan Kicks compact SUV made its debut in India this year. Its prices falls in-between the range of INR 9.55 lakh to INR 14.65 lakh (ex-showroom). With this, it competes against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and the Renault Captur. It has been launched in India with two engine options i.e. petrol and diesel. However, there is only one transmission option on offer which is a 6-speed manual unit. Also, the top-end variants are only available with the diesel derivative.
Nissan Kicks- India Mileage
The Nissan Kicks mileage for the petrol derivative is clocked at 10 km/l. While the mileage of the Nissan Kicks’s diesel derivative stands at 14 km/l.
| Model | Estimated Claimed ARAI Mileage |
| Nissan Kicks India Petrol Fuel Mileage | 10 kpl |
| Nissan Kicks India Diesel Fuel Mileage | 14 kpl |
Nissan Kicks- Prices In India
| Variant | Petrol (Rs) | Diesel (Rs) |
| XL | 9.55 Lakhs | 10.85 Lakhs |
| XV | 10.95 Lakhs | 12.49 Lakhs |
| XV Premium | – | 13.65 Lakhs |
| XV Premium+ | – | 14.65 Lakhs |
As mentioned before, the Nissan Kicks is available with a total of four variants. Out of these, the petrol engine is available only on two variants while the diesel across all the four variants. The prices for the base petrol variant of the Kicks starts at INR 9.55 lakh. On the other hand, the top-spec diesel motor is going to cost you INR 14.65 lakh (ex-
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Nissan Kicks- India Engine Specifications
The Nissan Kicks is going to launch in India with the same engine specifications as that of the Renault Captur. It means that this compact SUV will launch in India in both petrol as well as diesel powertrain options.
The petrol engine is going to be a 1.5-litre unit. This 4-cylinder engine will churn out 106 BHP of power along with 142 Nm of peak torque. This engine is going to come with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard.
The diesel engine is going to be a 1.5-litre unit. This 4-cylinder engine is capable of churning out 110 BHP of power along with 240 Nm of peak torque. This engine will offer a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard.
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Nissan Kicks India Specifications table
| Length x Width x Height | 4295 x 1760 x 1590 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | -NA- | |
| Wheel Type and Size | 17” Alloys | |
| Boot Space | 400-liters | |
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.5-Litre Petrol | 1.5 L K9K Diesel |
| Power | 104 BHP | 106 bhp |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 5-speed manual/CVT | 6-speed Manual |
| Mileage | 16 kpl (claimed) | 21 kpl |
| Air Conditioner Type | Automatic Climate Control | |
| Power Windows | Yes (4) | |
| Central Locking | Yes | |
| Steering Audio Controls | Yes | |
| Audio System | Yes (7” Touchscreen) | |
| Airbags | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes |
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Nissan Kicks- India Dimensions
The Nissan Kicks for India is slightly bigger than its European counterpart. In terms of dimensions, the Kicks measures 4,384 mm in length, 1,813 mm in width and 1,656 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,673 mm. It has a ground clearance of 210 mm while the boot space stands at 400-litres.
| Length | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,673 mm |
Nissan Kicks- Exterior Design
Almost a year ago, Nissan showcased the Kicks concept. The production-spec model seen in the images here is nearly identical. The concept’s headlamps and tail lamps have given way to production spec units.
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It gets new alloys and some of the orange highlights around the bumper and grille area have been lost. Nissan’s now characteristic window line has been retained. And so has the dual tone paint scheme.
Nissan Kicks- Interior Design
On the inside, a 7-inch touchscreen display takes centre stage. The dashboard has been given a dual tone treatment while the steering wheel gets silver highlights. Nissan Kicks small SUV gets digital-analogue instrument console.
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The SUV employs four cameras that give the driver a 360-degree view of the car. The equipment list is the recent featuring kit like a smart key, push-button start, touchscreen with navigation, auto aircon, etc.
Nissan Kicks- Subscription
As a first for any automobile manufacturer, Nissan India is also offering the Kicks to its customers through a unique subscription based scheme. Under
Nissan Kicks- Competition
As mentioned before, the Nissan Kicks is going to compete in the compact SUV segment in India. Its prices are likely to fall in-between the range of INR 9 lakh to INR 15 lakh. Its competition will include the likes of Hyundai Creta, Renault Captur, Maruti S-Cross and Honda BR-V.
Nissan Kicks- Specifications Sheet
| Model | Nissan Kicks |
| Launch Date | January 2018 |
| Price | INR 9 Lakh to INR 15.5 Lakh |
| Fuel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Engine | 1.5-litre / 1.5-litre |
| Power | 104 BHP / 106 BHP |
| Torque | 142 Nm / 240 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Mileage | 10 km/l / 14km/l |
| Features | Touchscreen Infotainment System, Auto Climate, Projector headlamps, LED DRLs, Alloy Wheels |
| Safety Features | Dual Airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Reverse Parking Sensors, Reverse Parking Camera |
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