Contents of the review:
- Appearance
- Vehicle interior
- Crossover characteristics
- Machine safety
At first glance, the 2017 Nissan Kicks crossover is completely, but when you look closely, you can find out the features of the already famous Qashqai crossover, and the rear part is from the Nissan Juke with smooth shapes. It is reliably known that, as previously announced, the car is not planned to be delivered to the Russian market, despite the fact that some models of Nissan have left the market of this country.
In 2014, the concept of this model was already presented and many experts now say that it has one-on-one switched to a production model. As a conclusion, we can conclude that the concepts from Nissan will sooner or later be embodied in mass production.
Exterior Nissan Kicks
The front end of the new Nissan Kicks has a modern twist. The radiator grille is made in the form of stripes, but at the same time with holes. There is a V-shaped chrome edging along the contour, and the characteristic Nissan emblem is located in the middle. The front optics are also completely new, slightly borrowing the shape from the Qashqai model, they are made according to the latest technologies, slightly convex at the top, and hidden behind the front bumper at the bottom. It can be either LED or standard with lenses and halogens.
The front bumper itself protrudes forward, thereby protecting the entire front of the Kicks crossover from unexpected collisions with small objects. An additional grille was placed in its lower part for better engine airflow, and on the sides there are fog lights with daytime running lights. At the very bottom, the crossover bumper is emphasized by a chrome strip, which is becoming more and more popular among different manufacturers.
The hood of the Nissan Kicks 2017 is slightly curved around the radiator grill, and lies on top of the front optics. The shape of the grille is transmitted by the hood along its entire length, passing to the fenders and doors of the car.
The side of the Nissan Kicks 2017 is made in a sporty style, the curved shapes on the front doors and the raised rear doors with glass suggest that the crossover promises to be agile and agile. Unlike the Nissan Juke, the tailgate handles are located in the classic style, and not in the corner of the glass. Many people say that it is this form that is both attractive and much more convenient.
The racks around the perimeter will be painted black, and the roof will be at the request of the buyer. It can be orange, black, red, another color to choose from, or to match the body color. There is also a curvature at the bottom of the doors, accentuated by black plastic and a chrome line. By the way, black plastic goes from the bottom of the Nissan Kicks around the entire perimeter.
Looking at the rear of the Nissan Kicks, the Nissan Juke features are recognizable, the extended rear optics, the raised rear end and the trunk lid look like. But nevertheless, the increased features of the body change the mind towards new items. The rear wing is located at the very top, a LED stop repeater is installed just below the cabin.
The rear window itself is curved at the edges, at the bottom of the glass there is a wiper, under it is the Nissan logo. The trunk lid is made a little uncomfortable, it is wide at the bottom and narrower, wide again in the area of u200b u200bthe glass. Thus, when transporting oversized cargo, it will not be possible to put it into the crossover the first time.
The lower part is accentuated by a bumper in body color and black plastic. At the very bottom is a diffuser with fog lights on the sides. What is striking is the uncovered muffler, rear suspension and other underbody parts. Many say that lowering the bumper below could cover all the beauty, thereby improving the look.
The roof of the 2017 Kicks is made in a classic style for Nissan crossovers. Two slats were placed along the roof for attaching an additional rack, bicycles or other devices. There is a radio antenna at the back. In general, the exterior of the Nissan Kicks 2017 turned out to be very attractive.
The dimensions of the crossover body are compact:
- length 4295 mm;
- width 1760 mm;
- height 1590 mm;
- wheelbase 2610 mm.
What will be the color of the Nissan Kicks crossover is not yet reliably known, the model shown at the exhibition is gray. It is unambiguously known that the roof will differ in color from the lower part of the body, and the pillars will only be black. All this pleasure and beauty will be mounted on 19 ″ alloy wheels. The manufacturer does not name what the volume of the trunk and the fuel tank will be. But by all accounts, no less than the Nissan Juke.
Interior of the crossover Nissan Kicks 2017
We sit down in the Nissan Kicks salon and the first thing that catches our eye is a pleasant arrangement of materials of different colors. The front panel seems to consist of three parts, the upper and lower parts are made of black plastic, and the middle is covered with brown leather.
At the request of the buyer, the color can be changed. In the center of the front panel of the Nissan Kicks there is a 7 ″ color display with multimedia functions. To the right and to the left of it are the display control buttons. Above the display, there were two openings for air supply, and between them an emergency parking button.
The climate control panel is located under the display of the new Nissan Kicks. There is also a USB port for charging and a standard one for 12V. Under the charge, the designers made a compartment for storing the phone, keys and other small things. Moving to the seats, we find the gear lever. Next to it, you can find the Start / Stop button for the engine, which is very convenient, since you do not need to pull behind the wheel, as other manufacturers usually do.
The downside is the absence of an armrest between the front seats; instead, the designers installed cup holders and a charger for the second row passengers.
Going back to the front of the Nissan Kicks. Two round convex air vents stand out on both the left and right. We also decided to make an unusual dashboard. They decided to make the speedometer analog, dial, but the rest based on the display. It displays the distance traveled, engine status, fuel level and other information about the Nissan Kicks crossover.
The steering wheel has not changed much in shape and equipment. Covered in leather with Nissan emblem in the middle. The bottom is slightly flattened, and on the upper spokes there are control buttons for various functions, from the volume to the display menu.
The seats in the first row are made in a sporty style with side bumps. The second row of the Nissan Kicks is equipped with three head restraints, which means full three seats for passengers. There will be plenty of room for rear passengers, despite the compact dimensions of the Kicks crossover. High-quality plastic on the doors paired with leather inserts make the interior attractive and pleasant to drive.
It is worth noting the presence of power accessories, a good audio system, a rear-view camera and a factory alarm. A special set from expensive Nissan SUVs. The crossover is more designed for a youth audience and much more as an inexpensive option.
Specifications of the new Nissan Kicks
The manufacturer has not yet announced a complete list of specifications for configurations. The Nissan Kicks is based on a platform from the already well-known Note model. But it is reliably known that only one type of 1.6 liter gasoline engine will be available to the buyer. The power will be 114 horses.
The unit will be paired with a mechanical five-speed gearbox or a variator. Rumor has it that for an additional fee, the Nissan Kicks 2017 can be equipped with a 2.5 liter engine. from Nissan Rogue. Its capacity is 170 horsepower.
In terms of drive, the 2017 Nissan Kicks will be front-wheel drive only, no all-wheel drive is expected. The manufacturer does not announce additional parameters and characteristics before the official start of sales. As well as does not name the details of the complete set.
Crossover safety
The presence of airbags for the first row and side curtains for the second row is known for sure. Additionally, we can note the presence of cameras along the entire perimeter of the crossover. As a result, the display shows the complete status around the Nissan Kicks.
Probably no longer surprised by the presence of ABS, ESP, parking sensors and much more seat belts. The road stabilization systems will help keep the crossover even at cornering speed.
The first models will be produced in Mexico, as a result all international safety standards will be met. But it does not leave hope to expand production in other countries in Europe to the territory of the Russian Federation, deliveries of the car are not yet planned.
Most of the safety systems will be borrowed from the Juke. Therefore, it is assumed that their list will be the same in the new Nissan Kicks.
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