Nissan Kicks

The Nissan Kicks (Japanese: 日産・キックス, Nissan Kikkusu) is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Nissan since 2016. The crossover was initially introduced as a concept car under the same name and was premiered at the 2014 São Paulo International Motor Show.[2] Nissan claimed the concept is inspired by the streets of Brazil.[3] Currently, the Kicks nameplate is used for two similar-looking vehicles, albeit being built on different platforms with different dimensions.

Not to be confused with Nissan Kix.
Nissan Kicks
2020 Nissan Kicks 1.6 SR (P15, United States)
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Production2016–present
DesignerHiren Patel[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive

The V platform-based Kicks debuted in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2016 with the P15 chassis code. The car was designed collaboratively by Nissan's design headquarters in Atsugi, Japan, Nissan Design America (NDA) in San Diego, California, and Nissan Design America Rio de Janeiro. The Kicks was then gradually rolling out across Latin America, then it entered the United States and Canada in 2018 to replace the Juke as the subcompact crossover offering in both countries.

The Dacia B0 platform-based Kicks was introduced in India on 22 January 2019 with the P16 chassis code.[4][5] The company claims the car is built on the platform to reduce production costs.[6] As the result, it is slightly larger than the V platform-based Kicks, and retained the same wheelbase as the Dacia Duster and the Dacia B0 platform-based Renault Captur.

Global market (P15; 2016)
Nissan Kicks (P15)
2018 Nissan Kicks SV (P15, US)
Overview
Production2016–present
Model years2018–present (North America)
Assembly
Body and chassis
PlatformNissan V platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorEM57 High Power 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS), 260 N⋅m (190 lb⋅ft) AC3 synchronous (e-Power)
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • X-Tronic CVT
  • Single speed constant ratio (e-Power)
Hybrid drivetrainSeries hybrid (e-Power)
Battery1.57 kWh Panasonic lithium-ion (e-Power)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,610–2,620 mm (102.8–103.1 in)
Length4,295–4,305 mm (169.1–169.5 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Kerb weight
  • 1,109–1,164 kg (2,445–2,566 lb)
  • 1,340–1,350 kg (2,954–2,976 lb) (e-Power)
Chronology
Predecessor

Originally unveiled as a concept in 2014, the Nissan Kicks was showcased across Brazil during summer 2016 to promote the Summer Olympics, of which Nissan was a lead sponsor.[7] The crossover went on sale in China in July 2017, replacing the Nissan Livina C-Gear.[8]

The Kicks made the North American debut in 29 November 2017 at the 2017 at the Los Angeles Auto Show and was slated to be on sale in June 2018.[9] Imported from Mexico, it replaced the Nissan Juke and also indirectly replaced the Nissan Versa Note as a subcompact hatchback offering in the region.[10][11]

The Kicks features a standard touchscreen audio system with Bluetooth for hands-free calling and wireless stereo audio streaming, as well as USB integration and a rearview backup camera display. Up-level models also offer an upgraded infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, as well as a Bose premium amplified audio system that features small speakers mounted in the front headrests. North American-market Kicks models also offer SiriusXM Satellite Radio on most models.

  • 2018 Nissan Kicks SV (P15, US)
  • 2018 Nissan Kicks 1.5 (P15, China)
  • 2018 Nissan Kicks 1.5 (P15, China)

Kicks e-Power

On 15 May 2020, the Kicks e-Power was released in Thailand.[12][13] It features an updated look with reworked front fascia and tail lights. The Kicks e-Power combines a HR12DE 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine and an EM57 electric motor that drives the front wheels. The Kicks e-Power was also revealed in Japan on 24 June 2020 and released on 30 June 2020[14] as well as in Indonesia on 2 September 2020.[15]

  • 2020 Nissan Kicks e-Power X (P15, Japan)
  • 2020 Nissan Kicks e-Power X (P15, Japan)
  • Interior
  • Powertrain (e-Power)

2021 refresh

An updated version of the Nissan Kicks was revealed in December 2020.[16] The front end was redesigned in Nissan's latest "V-Motion" theme identical to the Asian Kicks e-Power, with a larger grille and new LED headlights. The back received minor updates, mostly to the bumper. Inside, the 2021 Kicks received upgrades including a center armrest, larger touchscreen, and an electronic parking brake. Trim levels and powertrain are unchanged. The suspension for the 2021 Kicks, which features an independent front strut with rear twin-tube shock absorbers, is also identical to the previous 2020 model.[17] The updated Kicks goes on sale in North America in February 2021.

Engines

The Kicks is equipped with Nissan's HR16DE 1.6 L four-cylinder petrol engine shared with the Versa. This motor generates 125 hp (127 PS; 93 kW) and 155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft; 16 kg⋅m) of torque. Nissan rates this engine to receive an EPA fuel economy rating of 31 miles per US gallon (13.2 km/l) city and 36 miles per US gallon (15.3 km/l) highway. The Chinese and Taiwanese version uses Nissan's HR15DE 1.5 L four-cylinder petrol engine.

The e-Power version uses the HR12DE 1.2 L three-cylinder petrol engine rated at 78 hp (79 PS; 58 kW) at 5,400 rpm and 103 N⋅m (76 lb⋅ft; 11 kg⋅m) of torque at 4,400 rpm as a generator for the 1.57 kWh battery located under the front seats.[18] The car itself is powered by an EM57 electric motor with 127 hp (129 PS; 95 kW) and 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft; 27 kg⋅m) of torque.[19]

Safety
IIHS scores: 2020 Nissan Kicks[20]
Small overlap front (driver) Good
Small overlap front (passenger) Average
Moderate overlap front Good
Side impact Good
Roof strength Good
Head restraints & seats Good
Front crash prevention Superior
Headlights Average
Child seat anchors (latch) ease of use Good

On 1 August 2018, Mexican automotive magazine Autología took a Fan Edition version of the Kicks on a moose test. Due to a lack of an electronic stability program (ESP) in this particular trim, the Kicks nearly rolled over while performing the test at 65 km/h. A higher-spec model with ESP was also tested, and it managed to keep all four tires on the ground at the same speed but the driver did not feel the car could manage to return to the road, hence failing the test.[21][22]

Indian market (P16; 2019)
Nissan Kicks (P16)
2019 Nissan Kicks XV (P16, India)
Overview
Production2019–present
AssemblyIndia: Chennai (Renault Nissan India)
Body and chassis
PlatformRenault/Dacia B0 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 156 hp (158 PS; 116 kW) (HR13DDT)
  • 105 hp (106 PS; 78 kW) (H4K/HR15DE)
  • 109 hp (111 PS; 81 kW) (K9K)
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual
  • CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,673 mm (105.2 in)
Length4,384 mm (172.6 in)
Width1,813 mm (71.4 in)
Height1,656 mm (65.2 in)
Chronology
PredecessorNissan Terrano (India)
Rear view

For the Indian market, a larger car with a similar styling as the original Kicks was introduced on 22 January 2019.[4][5] It replaced the Nissan Terrano, a restyled Dacia Duster offered since 2013.

The Indian market Kicks extensively shared platform and parts with Dacia Duster and the Dacia B0 platform-based Renault Captur to cut costs, as all of them were manufactured in the same Renault-Nissan plant in Chennai. As the result, the Indian-market Kicks shares very little parts or sheet metal with the global Kicks.

The P16 Kicks initially was offered with the H4K/HR15DE naturally aspirated petrol engine and the K9K diesel engine, both mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Both engines are shared with the Renault Captur.

In May 2020, Nissan announced the discontinuation of the K9K diesel engine due to the implementation of Bharat Stage 6 emission standards while offering the Renault-Nissan-Daimler HR13DDT petrol turbo engine as a replacement.[23][24] The turbo engine is rated at 156 hp (158 PS; 116 kW) and 254 N⋅m (187 lb⋅ft; 26 kg⋅m), which Nissan claimed is the most powerful in its segment.[25] The engine is also offered with the X-Tronic CVT transmission option for the first time.

As a marketing effort, the Kicks was made an official car for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.[26]

Sales
Calendar Year Brazil Mexico China[27] Taiwan US[28] India Thailand Japan
2016 10,712[29]
2017 33,464[30] 22,438[31] 44,142
2018 46,812[30] 21,801[31] 35,864 6,554[32] 23,312
2019 56,062[33] 17,837[34] 47,785 16,882[35] 58,193 4,776[36]
2020 36,444[37] 10,792[38] 26,373 15,739[39] 58,858 1,351[40] 18,326[41]

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