Nissan Kicks

The Nissan Kicks 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.[1] Nissan claimed the concept is inspired by the streets of Brazil.[2] Currently, the Kicks nameplate is used for two similar vehicles sold mainly in Brazil and India, albeit being built on different platforms.

Nissan Kicks
Nissan Kicks (P15)
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Production2016–present
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.[3][4] The company claims the car is built on the platform to reduce production costs.[5] 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)
Nissan Kicks (P15)
Overview
Production2016–present
2020–present (Thailand)
Model years2018–present (US/Canada)
AssemblyBrazil: Rio de Janeiro
Mexico: Aguascalientes City
China: Guangzhou (Dongfeng Nissan)
Taiwan: Miaoli
Thailand: Samut Prakan
Body and chassis
PlatformNissan V platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor2x EM57 High Power 96 kW (129 hp), 254 N⋅m (187 lb⋅ft) AC Synchronous electric motor
Transmission
  • X-Tronic CVT
  • 5-speed manual
  • Single speed constant ratio (e-Power)
Hybrid drivetrainSeries hybrid (Kicks e-Power)
Battery1.57 kWh lithium-ion battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length4,295 mm (169.1 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Curb weight
  • Global:
  • 1,109–1,136 kg (2,444.9–2,504.5 lb)
  • China:
  • 1,122–1,164 kg (2,473.6–2,566.2 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorNissan Juke (F15)
Nissan Livina C-Gear/X-Gear (China & Taiwan)
2019 Nissan Kicks 1.6 (P15; United States)

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.[6] The crossover went on sale in China in July 2017 replacing the Nissan Livina C-Gear and the Nissan Juke.[7]

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.[8] Imported from Mexico, it replaced the Nissan Juke and also indirectly replaced the Nissan Versa Note as a subcompact hatchback offering in the region.[9][10]

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.

On 15 May 2020, the Kicks e-Power was released in Thailand.[11][12] It features a new look with new bumpers, headlights 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.

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 and 115 lb-ft/155 Nm torque. Nissan rates this engine to receive an EPA fuel economy rating of 31 miles per gallon city and 36 miles per gallon highway.

The Chinese version uses Nissan's HR15DE 1.5 L four-cylinder petrol engine.

The Thai version uses the HR12DE 1.2 L three-cylinder petrol engine rated at 79 PS at 5,400 rpm and 103 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm as a generator for the 1.57 kWh battery located under the front seats.[13] The car itself is powered by an EM57 electric motor with 129 PS (95 kW) and 260 Nm of torque.[14]

Safety
IIHS scores[15]
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 August 1, 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.[16][17]

Classification

SUVs are classified as vehicles built with body-on-frame construction, having greater off-road capabilities and often reserved for trucks and larger vehicles.[18] Crossovers on the other hand, are usually built on normal passenger car platforms, featuring a unibody construction. Being built on the Nissan V platform, shared with the Versa, the Micra/March, and the Note, Nissan considers the Kicks to be a subcompact crossover, as mentioned on their Canadian website.[19] In this case, subcompact refers to the fact that it was based off of a subcompact car, like the ones mentioned thereof. Even so, the "sub-compact SUV" term is attributed to the Kicks as well.[20]

  • 2018 Nissan Kicks 1.6 Sense (P15; Chile)
  • 2017 Nissan Kicks 1.6 Advance (P15; Chile)
  • 2018 Nissan Kicks 1.5 (P15; China)
  • 2018 Nissan Kicks 1.5 (P15; China)

Indian market (P16)
Nissan Kicks (P16)
Overview
Production2019–present
AssemblyIndia: Chennai (Renault Nissan India)
Body and chassis
PlatformRenault/Dacia B0 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output106 PS/142 Nm (1.5 L petrol)
110 PS/245 Nm (1.5 L diesel)
158 PS/254 Nm (1.3 L petrol)
Transmission
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

For the Indian market, a larger car with a similar styling as the original Kicks was introduced on 22 January 2019.[3][4] 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.

As a marketing effort, the Kicks was made an official car for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.[21]

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.[22][23] The turbo engine is rated at 158 PS and 254 Nm, making it the most powerful car in its segment.[24] The engine is also offered with the X-Tronic CVT transmission option for the first time.

  • 2019 Nissan Kicks (P16; India)
  • 2019 Nissan Kicks (P16; India)

Sales
Calendar Year Brazil Mexico China[25] Taiwan USA[26] India
2016 10,712[27]
2017 33,464[28] 22,438[29] 44,142
2018 46,812[28] 21,801[29] 35,864 6,554[30] 23,312
2019 56,062[31] 17,837[32] 47,785 16,882[33] 58,193 4,776[34]

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