2019 Nissan Kicks to launch in India on January 22

Based on the company's B0 platform, the India-specific variant is bigger than the global variants with a wheelbase of 2,673mm and a ground clearance of over 200mm.

Up front, the subcompact SUV sports the signature V-motion grille, large projector headlights with boomerang-shaped DRLs, and extended claddings.

Further, the car gets sharp LED taillamps, curved tailgate, large bumper with diffuser and rides on 17-inch wheels.

The India variant of Nissan Kicks offers slightly tweaked interiors with a dual-tone black and brown interiors and a roomier cabin than its global counterpart.

The SUV gets a large touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

You also get a 360-degree camera setup, smartwatch integration, 4 airbags, cruise control, hill start assist, and cornering lights among other features.

In India, Nissan Kicks is available with both petrol and diesel options.

The petrol model gets a 1.5-liter engine which delivers 104bhp and 142Nm of peak torque, while the diesel variant offers a 1.5-liter engine that churns out 108bhp and 240Nm of torque.

The petrol engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission whereas the diesel model gets a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The India-specific Kicks is being locally manufactured at Renault and Nissan's jointly owned plant in Chennai.

This all-new SUV, set to rival Renault Captur, Suzuki S-Cross, and Hyundai Creta, will go on sale in India on January 22.

Lastly, the upcoming Kicks is expected to launch at a starting price of around Rs. 11 lakh.