Nissan Kicks production begins

Earlier this year, Nissan unveiled the India-spec Kicks SUV. The carmaker has now announced the start of production after the first vehicle rolled off the production line in Chennai. The Nissan Kicks is slated for launch in January 2019.

The Nissan Kicks uses a body structure called as Gravity-philic Energy Absorption (GRAPHENE), which is claimed to absorb impacts and make the car safer in an event of a crash. The SUV features a V-motion chrome grille at the front flanked by LED projector headlights with U-shaped LED DRLs. The dual-tone front bumper houses a pair of rectangular fog lamps and a silver scuff plate. 

At the rear, the Kicks comes with wraparound tail lights and a dual-tone rear bumper with silver inserts. It comes with a contrast colour roof, roof rails, shark fin antenna and 17-inch, 5-spoke machined alloy wheels.

In India, the Kicks is expected to be offered with dual-tone interiors with a touchscreen infotainment system and 360-degree camera. 

Nissan is expected to offer the Kicks with a choice of petrol and diesel engines. However, detailed specifications are not yet known.