Nissan kick unviel in India,2019. See event update, specifications, feature and images.

Nissan Kicks, the all-new compact SUV from the Japanese carmaker is all set to make its India debut today, and we'll be bringing you all the live updates from the launch event here. Slated to be launched in January 2019, the all-new Kicks set to be showcased here is the India-spec model which will be different from the already revealed global spec model which was showcased last year in Brazil. Nissan says that the new Indian-spec Kicks SUV will be bigger than the internationally sold model and has been designed based on the B0 platform that also underpins the Renault Duster and Captur, as well as the Nissan Terrano.

The Nissan Kicks has been developed at the new Nissan Design Centre, located in Chennai. Furthermore, the India-bound Kicks will also be slightly bigger than its international counterpart and is expected to come with a roomier cabin, and a bunch of technical features for connectivity that will be specific to the Indian market.The cabin of this five-seater Nissan Kicks is expected to be more premium and packed with even better features than the Terrano. The upcoming SUV is expected to come equipped with a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system that should support both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Furthermore, it will get a digital instrument cluster along with multiple other interesting features.

Interior.

Completely black interior.

The cabin is particularly airy and the driver seat gives you a good all-round view. You can see the end of the hood which makes it easier to judge and the sloping roof doesn’t mar the rear-view vision.The dashboard has a clean layout with a 2-DIN system taking centre-stage. The climate control unit sits below the screen and all the buttons have been laid out thoughtfully and well within easy reach. The binnacle of the instrument cluster gets a multi-function display that reads all the necessary information from fuel-economy, distance to empty, the trip-computer et al. The Kicks in India will get all the bells and whistles including power-adjustable and folding mirrors, push-button start, rear-view camera with parking sensors and central locking.

Exterior.

Signature V-motion grille

Large sweptback headlamps

Floating roof design

However, the styling, for the most part, will be very similar to the Kicks sold in the Brazilian market, as indicated by the recently released teaser sketch. The Kicks will come with the company's signature V-motion grille, large sweptback headlamps with LED daytime running lamps, along with a wide central airdam and LED foglamps on either end. The rear, on the other hand, will come with a set of sharp LED taillamps, sculpted tailgate, and a beefy rear bumper with diffuser. We also expect the India-bound kicks to retain the floating roof design with dual tone colour treatment.

Dimensions.

The Nissan Kicks SUV sold globally is 4295 mm long, 1760 mm wide and the wheelbase stands at 2619 mm. Now, these dimensions will differ in the India-specific model. Expect the length to be around 30 mm more, and the wheelbase too will go up by almost 54 mm, which means there will be more space between the wheels and that also translates into more legroom for the rear passengers.

Engine.

Nissan Kicks to be offered with a choice of 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options. These should be good to produce 108bhp and 109bhp of power respectively. Both these engines will come mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, while the petrol mill might get an optional CVT as well.

Nissan all set to enhance its dealership network to 500 outlets in the next 3 years and a lot of investment will be made in this direction.

Price

The new Nissan Kicks should be priced at about Rs 11-16 lakhs (ex-showroom) and will be available with both petrol and diesel options similar to the ones found on the Nissan Terrano.