The new Nissan Kicks shares its underpinnings with the Mitsubishi XForce.

Nissan has taken the wraps off the second-generation Kicks. The SUV will make its public debut at the 2024 New York Auto Show.

The new Nissan Kicks shares its underpinnings with the Mitsubishi XForce. The new generation has grown in size, making it longer and wider than its predecessor.

The new Kicks features a sporty and imposing exterior design. It has a wide grille flanked by 4-piece LED DRLs and slim LED headlights. It has a coupe-like roofline with a black C-pillar and a short rear overhang. The rear fascia gets a rather unique design with L-shaped tail lamp clusters connected by a black trim piece. The Kicks has flared wheel arches and rides on 19-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the new Nissan Kicks features a double-layered dashboard design with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the centre. It comes with a 3-spoke steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster. Safety features include automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, adaptive cruise control and more.

The Nissan Kicks is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 139 BHP and 190 Nm. The engine is paired with Nissan’s Xtronic CVT and will be available with either front-wheel drive or AWD configurations.

If the new-gen Kicks is based on the latest CMF-B platform from Renault-Nissan, it then opens up the possibility of the SUV getting the brand's e-Power hybrid powertrain.

Nissan is working on a new-generation iteration of its Kicks SUV for the global market. The current-generation version has been on sale for 6 years now and the Japanese carmaker is expected to introduce the new-gen model sometime next year.

Ahead of its official unveil, the next-generation Nissan Kicks SUV has been spotted testing for the first time. As seen from the images, the prototype of the new-gen SUV is heavily camouflaged, revealing little to no details. However, the SUV does appear to be slightly larger than the current model, while the silhouette suggests a significant design change, bringing it in line with Nissan's latest design language.

The new-gen Kicks SUV could borrow design inspiration from its Ariya EV, featuring a wide front grille, sleek LED headlamps and a large air intake at the bottom. The rear appears to be more upright than the current model, while also featuring a rear spoiler, a pronounced deck section on the tailgate and a chunky rear bumper. The prototype can also be seen with newly-designed 3-spoke alloy wheels.

Nissan is yet to reveal any details officially of the upcoming Kicks SUV. However, reports state that the new-gen model could get an all-wheel-drive option. Also, if the new-gen Kicks is based on the latest CMF-B platform from Renault-Nissan, it then opens up the possibility of the SUV getting the brand's e-Power hybrid powertrain.

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The CMF-B platform supports both hybrid and all-electric powertrains, apart from the traditional IC engines.

Nissan is said to be working on the next-generation iteration of its Kicks SUV for the global markets. Ahead of its unveiling, the next-gen SUV has been spotted undergoing testing, albeit with heavy camouflage.

While the spy images reveal very little in terms of the SUV's design, the next-gen Nissan Kicks is expected to draw inspiration from the brand's other models, such as the Juke and X-Trail. As seen from the spy images, the new-gen Kicks SUV seems to get a flatter front fascia, with a prominent grille at the centre, flanked on either side by LED headlamps. The side profile features a sloping roofline, ending with an integrated roof spoiler. The SUV will also get a completely revamped boot lid with a new set of tail lights on either end. Front and rear bumper designs will also be new, while also featuring new alloy wheels.

The new-gen Nissan Kicks will be underpinned by the CMF-B platform, which should allow the carmaker to offer the SUV with different powertrain options. The CMF-B platform supports both hybrid and all-electric powertrains, apart from the traditional IC engines. This could mean that Nissan could introduce its e-power hybrid powertrain option on the new Kicks in certain international markets.

Nissan recently discontinued the Kicks SUV in the Indian market. Although the carmaker has confirmed to bring in new models to India, whether the new-gen Kicks makes it here is yet to be seen.

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In November 2022, Nissan sold just 3 units of the Kicks. However, not a single unit was dispatched in the following 3 months.

Nissan dealerships have reportedly stopped taking bookings for the Kicks.

The Nissan Kicks was launched in January 2019. It received a BS6 upgrade a year later. At the time, Nissan also introduced a new 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine. The crossover was available in four trims: XL, XV, XV Premium and XV Premium (O), and was offered with either manual or CVT transmission options.

Unlike the Magnite, Kicks sales have been fairly muted. In November 2022, Nissan sold just 3 units of the Kicks. However, not a single unit was dispatched in the following 3 months.

While the Kicks is still listed on the website, we haven’t heard anything about the crossover getting upgraded to comply with the new RDE norms.

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Besides my own search, the idea of the thread also is to help fellow Bhpians looking for similar vehicles to select based on observations shared here.

BHPian poitive recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hi Folks,

Replacing the Optra Magnum after a decade of fruitful ownership. 'Finally' some might say. After having ‘Driven’ a few, seeking views from fellow mates for ‘Choosing' a vehicle.

Briefly: Being a well built guy with some recent back-issues, need a high vehicle with easy ingress+egress, a lot of headroom, legroom and foot-room. Am much inclined towards a torquey diesel. Fun to drive, though much desired comfort for the back is more important. Ideally of course have both. Budget reluctantly stretched it to about 20L OTR. 22L is a stretch to not rule out the Jeep Compass

Test Drive Reports + Thoughts below:

• Kia Seltos
• Tata Harrier / Safari
• MG Hector / Hector Plus
• Jeep Compass
• Mahindra XUV700 (NOT a TD - thoughts and questions) - EDIT: Test Drive report now added
• Nissan Kicks 1.3 Turbo

If I test drive more, shall report below.

Besides my own search, the idea of the thread also is to help fellow T-Bhpians looking for similar vehicles to select based on observations and drives shared here.

Some background/intro:

The last time I sought help from mates for selecting a car, was overwhelmed by the affection, camaraderie and interest. While the decision got made in about 12 pages, the thread became a more general thread and had 700 posts in 4 months, and became the first thread in What Car-Sedans section to cross over one lakh views. That was a decade ago.

Links:

Main What-Car thread

Sister Thread

Ownership thread

Details of Needs and Wants:

• Intend to keep the vehicle for long. Say 9-10 years if it holds up well.
• Need a spacious vehicle. Am bigly built.
• A comfortable seat
• Lots of headroom
• Ample legroom
• Decent space in the foot-well, ideally with a dead-pedal.
• Convenient ingress+egress is important. To be easily slide onto the seat is highly desired, hence focused on an SUV.
• A mix of self and chauffeur driven. It will typically have 1-2 people in the car.
• Monthly usage is highly uncertain. Could well be a few hundred a month, or even 2000kms odd kms a month.
• Mainly city usage. Could well have ample city-suburb use which includes expressways. Within the city too, less of bumper to bumper and more of free roads travel. Unlikely to have much highway use, but want to be prepared in case it is to be used such
• An Airy cabin is much preferred.
• Features and Gizmos are not a focus, though don’t hurt. I’d any day prefer a better suspension (ride+handling) to the bling-gizmos.
• Quite dislike the idea of an automatic, so am only considering Manual Transmission. It just feels natural, enjoyable and intuitive to me.
• Due to what I’ve been used (about 230Nm/tonne) to and enjoyed, and also potential use, have only focused on diesel till now.
• Budget: started with about 14-15 in mind while exploring, but have reached about 20L OTR. Very unhappy to extend beyond that. While I have already paid a booking amount and am frustrated with the wait, I am willing/considering a change. To avoid bias and keep views flowing freely, let us ignore that a booking has been made - at least for now.

Please share your thoughts

I like my car to be low slung, with a good independent suspension as the Optra Magnum had. Really enjoyed that finely tuned independent multi-link suspension and how it gave a wonderful ride, yet was an extremely well controlled car. Not as quick to react to steering inputs as it’s lighter and firm-suspension rivals might be, but a little anticipation took care of that. I have gotten spoilt with that. Got that for a bit over 9 lakhs about a decade ago – a lot of car for the money, and almost no bling.

It also had amongst the highest torque to weight ratios up to cars four times the price! (IIRC only the BMW 3 series, and perhaps one more had a higher ratio) So, been used to that sort of pulling power from a low RPM. It spoils you.

We usually try to spend as per our need, than splurge much on cars. Many other hobbies and expenses to take care of  If something of immense value comes up, one is willing to look at it.

With the above, you might ask: Why an SUV?

• As much as I like cars with a low centre of gravity, it causes the following issues in my case:
• Ingress+egress: It becomes an issue. That is my only major gripe with the Optra Magnum. A crossover or an SUV takes care of that aspect. I couldn’t think of a crossover appealing enough. Some back issues, which just might be transient in nature, made me think that I don’t want to commit to a vehicle I intend to keep for several years, and might trouble my back.
• Headroom: With a change in car design styles, roof lines usually taper down significantly, and there is insufficient headroom, especially at the rear seat. With my height and body proportions, my head almost touches the ceiling of a Passat, can’t sit in a Cruze or Vento – so you get the idea. In some cars, I even have a bit of an issue on the front seat, but that is rare.

The Hunt Begins:

Being extremely cautious about the pandemic (especially considering older members of the family), tried to minimize the test drives. Saw tonnes of youtube videos, pictures, stats, and of course T-bhp to narrow down things.

Trying to keep finances in check, especially after the big pandemic hit, casually started with what was priced around the Optra Magnum then – a Honda City. So a budget of about 12-14 odd lakhs OTR, I thought.

Honda City: Since it is a bit taller than the typical sedan (certainly as compared to the Optra), and have not really struggled with ingress-egress, considered it. Didn’t specifically try it, but have spent ample time in it’s various avatars to have a general idea. Somehow, despite good finish and features, and a much talked about engine, it really felt a big step down from the Optra Magnum in terms of driving pleasure and confidence. The steadiness, composure and torque of the Optra was not to be expected.

Vehicles considered:

• Mahindra XUV300: 2600 wheelbase on a budget

Status: Did not test. Others felt more appropriate.

• Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos: Much talked about and good reviews. Appropriate budget.

Status: Seltos Test Driven. Impressions below.

• Tata Harrier/ Tata Safari: Spacious with trims in an acceptable budget.

Status: Test Driven. Impressions below

• MG Hector/ MG Hector Plus: Despite talk of unimpressive handling, was an obvious consideration for a spacious SUV. 2750mm wheelbase.

Status: Test Driven. Impressions below

• Mahindra XUV700: Besides the badge, checked many of the boxes. Especially a multi-link suspension and the frequency sensing dampers.

Status: Not yet test driven. Studied a fair bit on the net including Youtube videos for space etc. Shared impressions based on that below.

• Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq: Look impressive. Wheelbase of 2651 yet compact enough for city use.

Status: Not test driven. Mainly because there is no diesel engine.

• Jeep Compass (Base Model – Sport): Ticked many boxes, especially driving pleasure.

Status: Test Driven. Impressions below. Stretches budget beyond comfort.

Quickly dismissed:

• Toyota Innova Crysta: Personal discomfort to Van/MPV look, Extra life over 10 years less meaningful. Too large for city use?

• Hyundai Elantra: Diesel is only 1.5 litre, petrol at 2.0 likely to have low FE. Form factor (not high enough for easy ingress-egress?)

• Mahindra Thar/Force Gurkha: Very appealing to the heart, but only 2 door. Seemed impractical for daily use, especially when being chauffeured.

• Mahindra Scorpio: Felt dated, without requisite positive to compensate. Hadn’t liked it when I had driven the old versions (drive wasn’t confidence inspiring enough)
• Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza etc : Wheelbase less than 2600mm. Imagine them to be cramped, especially in the rear. Other better options in the list.

Continue reading BHPian poitive's detailed analysis on the best SUV to buy below the 22L mark for more insights and information.

Customers of the Kicks 1.5L Petrol can avail of benefits of up to Rs. 45,000.

Nissan has announced year-end benefits of up to Rs 1 lakh on the Kicks SUV.

The Kicks 1.3L Turbo variant is being offered with benefits of up to Rs 1 lakh, which include a cash discount of Rs. 15,000, an exchange bonus of Rs. 70,000, an online bookings bonus of Rs. 5,000 and a corporate discount of Rs. 10,000.

Customers of the Kicks 1.5L Petrol can avail of benefits of up to Rs. 45,000. It includes a cash benefit of Rs. 10,000, an exchange bonus of Rs. 20,000, an online bookings bonus of Rs. 5,000 and a corporate discount of Rs. 10,000.

This offer is valid till December 31, 2021.

The Kicks 1.3L Turbo Petrol variant gets the highest benefits of up to Rs. 1 lakh.

This month, Nissan has announced benefits of up to Rs. 1 lakh on the Kicks. This offer is valid till September 30, 2021, or until stocks last.

The Kicks 1.3L Turbo Petrol variant is offered with a cash benefit of Rs. 15,000, an exchange bonus of Rs. 70,000 as well as an online booking bonus and a corporate discount of Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively.

The Kicks 1.5L Petrol variant is offered with benefits of up to Rs. 45,000. These include a cash benefit of Rs. 10,000, an exchange bonus of Rs. 20,000 as well as an online booking bonus and a corporate discount of Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively.

Nissan offers the Kicks with a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 154 BHP and 254 Nm and a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit that put out 105 BHP and 142 Nm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual and a CVT.

The Nissan Magnite, Kicks as well as the Datsun GO, GO Plus and Redi-GO will be available at CSD depots at special prices.

The entire range of Nissan and Datsun cars will now be available through Canteen Stores Department (CSD) depots.

All Nissan cars, including the recently launched Magnite crossover, and Datsun models like the GO, GO Plus and Redi-GO will be available at CSD depots at special prices. Defence personnel can now avail of all discounts and offers at all CSD depots across the country.

Nissan Magnite CSD prices:

• XE MT - Rs. 4,82,306
• XL MT - Rs. 5,27,074
• XV MT - Rs. 5,88,853
• XV MT Premium - Rs. 6,66,748
• XL MT Turbo - Rs. 6,13,144
• XV MT Turbo - Rs. 6,74,923
• XV MT Premium Turbo - Rs. 7,43,864
• XL CVT Turbo - Rs. 6,90,260
• XV CVT Turbo - Rs. 7,52,040
• XV CVT Premium - Rs. 8,20,981

Nissan Kicks CSD prices:

• XV Premium 1.3L Turbo CVT - Rs. 12,83,287
• XV 1.3L Turbo - Rs. 10,58,257
• XV 1.3L Turbo MT - Rs. 10,58,257
• XV Premium 1.3L Turbo MT - Rs. 11,39,150
• XV Premium (O) Dual Tone 1.3L Turbo - Rs. 12,42,516
• XV 1.5L - Rs. 8,80,587

Datsun CSD prices:

• GO T - Rs. 4,83,341
• GO T CVT - Rs. 5,33,080
• GO Plus T - Rs, 5,05,433
• GO Plus T CVT - Rs. 5,76,582
• Redi-GO A - Rs. 3,28,005
• Redi-GO T - Rs. 3,52,963
• Redi-GO T (O) - Rs. 3,82,628
• Redi-GO T (O) 1.0L - Rs. 3,99,050
• Redi-GO T (O) 1.0L AMT - Rs. 4,18,324

Initially, the subscription plans are being offered in Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Chennai.

Nissan has partnered with ORIX to offer the Magnite, Kicks and Datsun Redi-GO on a subscription basis.

Monthly subscription plans for the Magnite and Kicks start from Rs. 17,999 and Rs. 23,999 per month respectively. Plans for the Redi-Go start from Rs. 8,999 per month. At present, these plans are available in Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Chennai. The company plans to introduce them in Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai in the next phase.

The subscription plans come with zero down payment and include vehicle insurance, registration fee, road tax as well as RTO expenses. Maintenance costs (scheduled and unscheduled repairs, tyre and battery replacement), 24x7 roadside assistance and the cost of paperwork are also included in the subscription fee.

Customers have to pay a refundable security deposit at the start of the subscription. The cars come with a white number plate. The company also offers a buy-back option.

The 'Nissan Intelligent Ownership Subscription Plan' is being offered in Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Chennai. It will be launched in Bangalore, Pune and Mumbai at a later stage.

Prices for the Nissan Kicks start at Rs. 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Nissan has announced offers on the Kicks crossover, with an aim to revive its sales.

The carmaker is offering benefits up to Rs. 75,000 on the car. These include a cash discount of Rs. 20,000 and exchange bonus of up to Rs. 50,000. Additionally, there is a Rs. 5,000 discount on offer for those with a CIBIL score of over 700.

The Nissan Kicks BS6 was launched exactly a year ago. The crossover competes in the highly contested compact SUV segment but has received a lukewarm response in the market. It is priced from Rs. 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Kicks is offered with a choice of two petrol engines - a 1.3-litre turbocharged unit producing 154 BHP and 254 Nm and a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated unit with 105 BHP and 142 Nm on tap. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual and a CVT automatic.