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Nissan India now accepting bookings for the 2019 Kicks SUV
Last updated on Dec 16, 2018, 08:29 pm
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Nissan India is now officially accepting bookings for its recently unveiled Kicks SUV.
The car, set to launch in the country next month, can be booked online and offline for a token amount of Rs. 25,000.
The Nissan Kicks features a sharp, eye-catching SUV design, attractive dual-tone paint job and comes laden with advanced technology including Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
Here's our roundup.
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Exteriors
Nissan Kicks: At a glance
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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.
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Interiors
Inside the cabin
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The India variant of Nissan Kicks offers slightly tweaked interiors with a dual-tone black and brown interiors and a roomier cabin than its international 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.
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Engine and power
Under the hood
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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 mill 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.
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Coming soon
Availability and pricing
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The India-specific Kicks is being locally manufactured at Renault and Nissan's jointly owned plant in Chennai.
This all-new model, set to rival Renault Captur, Suzuki S-Cross, and Hyundai Creta, is set to launch in January next year.
The SUV is expected to launch at a starting price of around Rs. 11 lakh.