Team-BHP member 'soumobakshi' has shared images of
the recently revealed Indian-spec Nissan Kicks parked in an office complex. As
was the case with the display model of the Indian-spec SUV, these units feature
pitch black tints, which refrained the photographer from having a glance at the
interior.
The Indian Nissan Kicks is significantly larger than
its international iteration. The SUV for India measures 4,384 mm in length,
1,813 mm in width and 1,656 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,673 mm. In
comparison, the global model is 4,295 mm long, 1,760 mm wide, and 1,590 tall
with a wheelbase of 2,610 mm.
The new model will be available in dual-tone paint
schemes and feature 17-inch dual-tone machined alloy wheels shod with
215/60-spec rubber. The Nissan Kicks for India features a new V-motion grille
and an updated bumper with lower-set fog lamps and a faux skid plate. This,
along with the increment in the dimensions, help the new model establish a
distinct identity.
While the company is yet to reveal the interior, we
expect its design to mirror that of the global version to a large extent. The
new model should feature a similar soft-touch dashboard with 'Gliding Wing'
design. Important highlights of the cabin should include a seven-inch
touchscreen infotainment unit with smartphone connectivity support, a
semi-digital instrument console with a seven-inch driver information display,
and a flat-bottom steering wheel. The vehicle will also offer the segment-first
Around-View monitor.
The Kicks is likely to go on sale with two engine
options that will be shared with the Renault Duster - 1.5-litre H4K petrol and
1.5-litre K9K diesel. The petrol engine outputs 106 PS at 5,600 rpm and 142 Nm,
while the oil-burner should be available in the more powerful state-of-tune
with 110 PS and 245 Nm on offer.
The interior and the specifications of the locally
made Nissan Kicks will be revealed to media in the first half of December. The
new model will launch in January 2019 and is expected to have a base price of
INR 9.5 lakh (ex-showroom), squarely targeting the Hyundai Creta.
