The Nissan Kicks is a compact SUV that was introduced in the market in 2016. It is designed by the well-known Japanese automotive manufacturers keeping in mind the growing demand for small sized SUVs around the world. The most distinct aspect of the new Nissan Kicks is that it is not designed for countries like Europe and America, but rather its features are focused to cater to the growing markets of Latin America and the GCC countries including the UAE.
Nissan Kicks is all about providing functionality and purpose. With its utilitarian size and agility, it is perfect for those who travel with families or have an active city life. It has received good reviews in the UAE market because of the high demand of all types of SUVs and that it has GCC specifications.
Here is a complete review of the new Nissan Kicks, highlighting its most dominating aspects including the exterior and interior design, performance features as well as other specifications of this small-sized SUV.
Design of the Nissan Kicks
For a small-sized SUV, the Nissan Kicks has some bold, statement-like styling from the outside as well as inside that makes it stand out from the rest. From the signature floating roof and premium interior, laden with advanced technologies.
Bold Exterior
The outer design of the Nissan Kicks as a dramatic styling to it with the V-motion grille in the front and a set of boomerang-shaped LED signature lamps. These aspects make it undeniably a Nissan model. At the top of the SUV, features a sleek floating roof design and powerful, elevated stance.
According to the engineers, they took a lot of inspiration for the design form the landscapes of the Middle East. With a Japanese quality, there is nothing better to offer to car enthusiasts in the UAE.
In the front fascia, the uniquely designed head lamps helps to make the path visible wherever the Nissan Kicks is driven. Those models which do not do not have the signature lamps, are provided with a reflective bar that is used for similar purposes.
Talking about that stunning floating roof, it is created by blacked out pillars, giving the impression that the roof is detached from the rest of the vehicle. From the front and sides, the wraparound windows and screen aids in the floating roof affect and to have a 360-degree from the inside.
In order to complete the whole bold look of the new Nissan Kicks, it features enhanced 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. These chrome finished rims further enhance the powerful, wheel-oriented stance of the Nissan Kicks.
Street Smart Interior
With the wraparound visor of the Nissan Kicks, it puts everything in a better perspective while also help the driver have a holistic view of the area that he/she is driving in.
Inside, the Nissan Kicks is quite capacious and have the capacity of seating 5 passengers at a time. It is all about providing comfort and convenience to its occupants through its versatile features. One unique feature about the seats is that they come as Zero Gravity seats.
Zero Gravity seats are a concept that is unique to the Nissan brand and they are designed in a way that it reduces fatigue levels of the passengers. This idea was inspired by the no gravity zone in space and how the human body relaxes in such a state. Therefore, Nissan recreated the neutral posture position in the seats of their model cars. Furthermore, with the new innovative seat lifter it allows the passenger or the driver to have a raised and elevated view.
The distinctive gliding wing design of the dashboard gives the interior a clean and modern look. It is clad premium wood veneer and leather that is soft on the slightest touch, while the gleam of the polish on the dashboard is reflected against the natural light that floods the inside from the wraparound visor.
In terms of cargo space, it has a capacity of 383 litres. The rear seats are foldable with 60:40 split, causing the cargo area to expand further. There is also an innovative rear cover that flips up to allow rear passengers to reach essential items. This shows that Nissan Kicks takes convenience and accessibility seriously.
Other interior features include central locking, power and urethane steering as well as tilt adjustment in the steering wheel.
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Dynamic Powertrain of the Nissan Kicks
Being a small-sized SUV perfect for city cruising, Nissan designed the Kicks to have performance and efficiency to work simultaneously, offering a desirable driving experience.
Under the hood, the Nissan Kicks hosts a 1.6-litre V4 engine supported by an advanced D-Step CVT transmission that is capable of producing 118 horsepower and 149 Nm of torque. It has a Front-Wheel-Drive that aids the Kicks in achieving its top speed of 180Km/h and an acceleration from 0 to 100 Km/h in 11.5 seconds.
In order to aid in enhancing performance, the Kicks has been designed to be aerodynamic. This is achieved through the use of high-tensile strength steel in key areas and an all-new rear beam suspension. These allows efficiency and handling of the Nissan Kicks to boost multiple folds.
Despite being a city car, it has certain features that allows the driver to switch on its thrill driving mode with every twist and turn. Features like Active Trace Control, Active Ride Control, Speed Sensitive Steering and Tight Turning Radius, the driver can maneuver and handle the Kicks effortlessly and seamlessly.
Advanced Technology
From in-cabin entertainment and temperature moderator to driver assist features, the Nissan Kicks is laden with advanced and innovative technology that allows the driver to sail through the road without an ounce of worry.
On the dashboard, there’s a small colour display between the speedometer and rev-counter that can show everything from trip computer information to navigational instructions, if navigation is fitted. This can be replaces with a 7-inch TFT display alongside a single speedometer dial.
It has an innovative Around View Monitor. Its four cameras gives a virtual 360 degree bird’s-eye view of the vehicle through the screen, with selectable split-screen close-ups of the front, rear, and curbside views.
The digital gauges inside contains features like compass, Drive Computer, Driving aids, Bluetooth, Audio fuel economy history, engine temperature and chassis control among others.
Keeping you Safe through Innovative Features
The Nissan Safety Shield is a complete guide when it comes to keeping safety mechanisms intact for Nissan vehicles. It is a comprehensive approach that keeps the vehicle secure from surrounding and assist in unexpected situations.
Following are some of the safety features that are found in the Nissan Kicks:
- ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
- Airbags
- Disc Brakes – Front Only
- EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
- Hill Assist
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
Availability and Price of the Nissan Kicks
The Nissan Kicks is available in the UAE with the starting price of AED 63, 500.
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