Nissan Kicks

Nissan Kicks Expert Verdict

Nissan Kicks Detailed Review

• Kicks Performance

  Nissan offers the Kicks SUV with a single petrol engine and manual as well as automatic gearbox option. The Nissan Kicks has a 1.3-litre petrol engine that is turbocharged with a 5-speed CVT transmission. The maximum power is 156ps and a maximum torque of 254Nm. The Japanese powerhouse guarantees the Nissan GT-R cylinder coating technology. The Turbo Vehicle Dynamic Control is the newly installed stability system. The Nissan Kicks SUV car has low NVH levels. You accelerate from 20kmph to 80kmph in less than 10 seconds whilst driving in the third gear. This car is perfect to cruise at high speeds on the highway or average speeding on city commutes. The average mileage for the 1330 cc petrol manual and the automatic CVT transmission is 15.8 kmpl. The mileage for the 1498cc petrol engine with manual transmission is 13.9 kmpl.

  

  Summary

  The Nissan Kicks offers a superior driving experience and smooth acceleration due to the abundant power and torque.

• Kicks Exterior

  The exterior design of the Nissan Kicks is unique and attractive. The curvy body lines make the Kicks look elegant as well as muscular at the same time. The Nissan Kicks exhibits attractive curves and contours in its exterior design making it appear long and wide. It is 4384 mm long, 1813 mm wide and 1656 mm high including the roof rails. The LED headlights and position lamps make the front look modern and stylish. The way the bonnet and fog lamps come together to give the car a squarish look from the front angle. The A-Pillars and overhang protrude and overlap giving it a crossover look. The rear end of the car has a unique boomerang-shaped tail light. The sloping roof completed with the overhead rails is inspired by the Renault style. The lower end has a lot of black plastic design which is borrowed from Renault. The ground clearance is 210mm which gives it a distinctive stance. The R17 5-Spoke machined wheels are made of alloy. The SUV also offers the patent Nissan V-Motion Grille. 

  

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  Summary

  The Nissan Kicks is the perfect mixture of art through science with its style elements catering for a power-packed performance.

• Kicks Interior

  Nissan Kicks SUV offers one of the best in segment interior quality. The leather wrapping and soft-touch materials make the interior ambiance of Kicks a segment above. The brown and black dual interior colour scheme gives the car a premium look. The dashboard and the panel on the doors are made of brown leather. The steering wheel and seats are also wrapped in leather giving it an upmarket look. The car interior gives a feeling of coziness due to its noise insulation. The driver seat of the Nissan Kicks car is higher than usual which may lessen the headroom space, especially for tall drivers. However, there is flexibility in the seat and steering to adjust your height properly. Headroom and legroom are compact if you push your seat back and tilt the steering wheel to establish a comfortable driving position. The interior of the car offers ambient lighting for your moods. The ergonomic cabin has rear well-placed AC vents making the space free from clutter. There is also a touchscreen infotainment system with multiple LEDs and controls for the windows. The 400-litre boot space is compact and limited. 

  

  Summary

  The interior of the Nissan Kicks looks very impressive with the leather upholstery but lacks headroom and legroom in both rows.

• Kicks Ride & Handling

  The ride quality of the Nissan Kicks is the best not just in its segment but also a segment above. The Kicks just simply glide over the undulated roads. The Nissan Kicks does not dread driving on bumpy pot-holed roads. With great ground clearance, the SUV can manage to drive effortlessly on every kind of road. Even though it is a long and wide car, the SUV has a 5.2m turning radius. Quick and tough turns can be carried out swiftly, smoothly, and efficiently. The i-SPVT technology helps you tackle swerving on unpredictable roads and recovers the homeostasis of the car fairly quickly. The car has a good hold even on sharp corners and fast directional changes while driving because of its seamless direction stability. The suspension does seem to lag and appear firm on imperfect and unnerving roads. 

  

  Summary

  The Nissan Kicks is capable of riding comfortably on good as well as bad roads in India without passengers feeling uncomfortable.

• Kicks Safety

  The Nissan Kicks has a graphene body frame which makes it strong and tough to the core. It comes with 360-degree parking assist with four cameras. They are placed at the front, and rear end, and under each ORM which gives a complete circular view of your surroundings. There is an 8-inch infotainment system which is a touchscreen placed on the dashboard. The system has Nissan Connect and Apple CarPlay connectivity as well. The parking sensors and rain-sensing wipers are other notable safety features. The Nissan Kicks SUV has four airbags, a vehicle stability system, a traction control system, an electronic stability control system, a Hill-start assists and seatbelt, and a speed warning. There is also an added characteristic of automatic headlamps, front fog lamps, cooled glove box, and cruise control. The overall structure of the Nissan Kicks is very strong and safe. The Nissan Kicks SUV provides an utter sense of safety because of its strong build quality. 

  

  Summary

  In addition to the common safety features like dual front airbags, ABS and EBD, the Nissan Kicks even feels like it’s built to last.