Nissan Kicks Gets Mercedes Power – More Powerful Than 1.4 Turbo Variants of Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta

Nissan Kicks is all set to be launched in its BS-6 avatar. We recently reported that it will get a new 1.3L petrol engine with the update. However, Nissan has now revealed that the car will get the new HR13 1.3L engine but the older 1.5L N/A petrol motor will also be available as an option. Co-developed by Daimler, this engine even powers models like the Mercedes A-Class and GLA-Class, albeit, in a higher state of tune. Still, even in the lower state of tune, the motor goes on to make the Kicks more powerful than 1.4-litre turbo-petrol versions of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. 

The turbo-petrol engine will be the most powerful motor of its segment with a peak power output of 156 PS and a max torque of 254Nm. There will be two transmission options on offer – 5-speed MT and 8-speed CVT automatic. The 1.5L N/A unit will continue to belt out 105 PS and 142 Nm and will come mated a 5-speed MT and a CVT. In the BS-6 compliant nature, the 1.5L unit will return a mileage of 14.1 kmpl, while the powerful 1.3L motor will return an ARAI-rated figure of 16.3 kmpl.

Nissan Kicks is one of the sharpest handling cars in its segment.

Nissan claims that the updated Kicks will offer best-in-class value in its segment. It will come with a lot of features as standard across the range. There will be a total of 7 variants on offer. The entry-level XV variant will come loads of features, such as Nissan Connect with smartwatch connectivity, cooled glove box, Auto AC with rear AC vent, rear parcel shelf, dual airbags, ABS+EBD, electrically adjustable ORVM, speed sensing auto door unlock, impact sensing auto door unlock, and shark fin antenna. However, the base trim will miss out on the option of the turbocharged motor.

The range-topping XV Premium(O) trim will see an addition of four airbags, automatic headlamps and wipers, 360-degree camera, foglamps with cornering function, dual-tone interiors with leather upholstery, cruise control, hill-start assist, traction control, R17 diamond-cut alloy wheels, 8.0-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment unit, and more. The updated Kicks will be sold in 9 colour options, 6 monotone and 3 dual-tone colour options, namely Night Shade, Fire Red, Bronze Grey, Pearl White, Blade Silver, Deep Blue Pearl, Bronze Grey with Amber Orange, Pearl White with Onyx Black, and Fire Red with Onyx Black.

Nissan Kicks interior review [Video].

 The Kicks will be offered with a 2 years/50,000 km warranty as standard. But, the customer can extend it to 5 years/100,000 km at an extra premium. A free RSA (Road-Side Assistance) subscription will also be a part of the package. It will be valid for 2 years and will be available in around 1500 cities. Furthermore, Nissan will sell a pre-paid maintenance service package, starting at Rs. 2099 per year. So, if you are interested in booking a Kick, err Kicks for yourself, wait till 15th of May, as that is when the Nissan will start accepting the bookings for the BS-6 Kicks.