Nissan Kicks – 6 Things That Make It Better Than Competition
The Nissan Kicks takes on the Hyundai Creta and the Renault Duster.
The Japanese carmaker has finally introduced its much-awaited Nissan Kicks compact SUV in the Indian market. Launched at a starting price of Rs 9.55 lakh, this new SUV takes on the Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster. The carline includes two petrol variants – XL (Rs 9.55 lakh) and XV (Rs 10.95 lakh) – and four diesel variants – XL (Rs 10.85 lakh), XV (Rs 12.49 lakh), XV Premium (Rs 13.65 lakh) and XV Premium+ (Rs 14.65 lakh). The Kicks shares its platform and engines with the Renault Duster. Here’re 6 important features of Nissan’s new SUV that will help it withstand its rivals.
1. Bigger Than Rivals
The Nissan Kicks measures 4384mm in length, 1813mm in width and 1656mm in height with a wheelbase of 2673mm. Its arch rival – Hyundai Creta, on the other hand, is 4270 long, 1780mm wide, 1630mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2590mm. This makes it around 114mm shorter, 33mm wider and 26mm taller than the Creta. The Renault Duster is also around 69mm shorter than the Kicks. Read – Nissan Kicks Vs Hyundai Creta
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2. Segment First-Features
Nissan’s new compact SUV offers several segment-first features including an Around View Monitor 360-degree camera technology, a telematics-enabled smartwatch, automatic AC unit as standard and a 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Smartphone connectivity (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto) and navigation system. The Kicks also provides best-in-class smart manoeuvrability and shoulder and knee room. Check Out – Nissan Terra 7-Seater SUV Pictures & Details
3. Sporty Styling
Compared to its competition, the Nissan Kicks has unique and sporty styling. The front end of the SUV has aggressive appeal, thanks to its LED projector headlamps, boomerang-shaped LED DRLs, a V-motion grille, sweptback headlamps and a faux skid plate. Other design highlights include 17-inch machined alloy wheels with 215/60 tyres, floating-effect roof, boomerang taillamps and muscular rear bumper.
4. Feature Laden
The Nissan Kicks is one of the most feature-loaded cars in its segment. It features a leather wrapped soft-touch dashboard in the ‘Gliding Wing’ design as we have seen in the global model. The SUV also comes with a semi-digital instrument console with a 7-inch driver information display, automatic climate control and a flat-bottomed leather wrapped steering wheel with controls. Read – New Nissan Leaf Is Coming To India
5. High-end Safety
The Nissan Kicks dual airbags, ABS (anti-lock braking system) with EBS (electronic brake-force distribution) and brake assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts and seatbelts with pretensioners as standard. Other safety equipments include Intelligent trace control (vehicle dynamic control), cruise control, front and rear fog lamps, smart vision auto headlamps, cornering fog lamps, hill start assist and cornering front fog lamps. Read – Nissan Patrol, Pathfinder & Terra SUVs To Launch In India
6. Competitive Pricing
Nissan has managed to price its new compact SUV quite competitively, thanks to the Duster’s platform and engine in the compact SUV. Prices of Nissan’s new 5-seater premium SUV fall in the range of Rs 9.55 lakh – Rs 14.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Its competitor – Hyundai Creta – is currently available in the price range of Rs 9.50 lakh – Rs 15.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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