The Japanese automotive giant Nissan Motor Company's Indian subsidiary Nissan Motor India Private Limited hasn't launched a single BS6-compliant car yet. But, things are going to change now and the Japanese carmaker will rebound with a bang to make a statement in the mid-size SUV segment. A few days back, we reported that the BS6-compliant Nissan Kicks will be powered by the most powerful petrol engine in its class paired to the best-in-class automatic transmission and will pack in some great features too. And, now we have got our hands on the official leaked brochure of the upcoming 2020 Nissan Kicks BS6 that reveals almost everything about it except the official launch price.
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Its 2020 and BS6 era, so Nissan has dropped its popular 1.5-litre K9K DCi diesel engine and to compensate for it the carmaker will introduce the new 1.3-litre HR13 four-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor. This turbocharged mill is the most powerful engine in its class that churns out a whopping 156 PS of power and 254 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. Also, worth mentioning is the fact that it won't be coupled to any regular CVT, it will get Nissan's famous 8-speed X-Tronic CVT gearbox which the company claims to be the best in the business.
The 2020 Kicks will also get the older 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine in the BS6-compliant avatar. This gasoline motor churns out 106 PS of power and 142 Nm of torque, mated only to a 5-speed manual gearbox. This engine will be an ideal choice for those who want a sedated ride and doesn't want to shell out extra money for the added performance and the convenience of a CVT. The ARAI-claimed fuel-efficiency figures of these BS6 mills have also leaked and the 1.5-litre petrol manual will return a mileage of 14.1 kmpl while the 1.3-litre turbo manual will deliver a good 16.3 kmpl.
The ARAI-claimed fuel-efficiency figures for the 1.3-litre turbo petrol motor with CVT hasn't been disclosed yet but we expect it to be a tad better than the manual one, like in the case of other modern-day CVTs too. Talking about some key features, the top-spec 2020 Nissan Kicks will pack in some great features like an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay connectivity, 360-degree parking camera, cruise control, remote engine start, etc. It will also get best-in-class NissanConnect tech with Smartphone connectivity that will offer as many as 50 connected car features.
Finally, talking about the variant break-up and expected price details, the 2020 Nissan Kicks BS6 will be offered in four variants - XL, XV, XV Premium and XV Premium (O). The 1.5-litre petrol engine will only be available in the entry-level XL and the mid-spec XV trim. And, while the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol motor with manual and CVT options will be offered in XV and XV Premium variants, the range-topping XV Premium (O) trim will get the turbo-petrol motor only with a manual gearbox.
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Here are all the details highlighting the key features, engine and gearbox options that will be offered with each variant:
2020 KICKS BS6 XL
- 1.5-litre petrol engine with 5-speed manual gearbox
- Dual front airbags
- ABS with EBD and brake assist
- Rear defogger
- Rear parking sensors
- Remote central locking
- Halogen headlights
- LED DRLs
- Steel wheels with wheel covers
- Shark fin antenna
- Audio system with USB, Aux and Bluetooth
- Four speakers
- Tilt-adjustable steering
- Power adjustable ORVMs
- Manual AC with rear AC vents
- Front centre armrest
- Cooled glovebox
- NissanConnect smartphone-based connectivity tech
- Rear parcel tray
2020 KICKS BS6 XV
- 1.5-litre petrol engine with 5-speed manual gearbox
- 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine with 6-speed manual gearbox
- 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine with CVT
- Vehicle stability management (Turbo only)
- Electronic stability control (Turbo only)
- Traction control (Turbo only)
- Rear camera
- Rear wiper
- Front fog lamps
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Roof rails
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment with smartphone connectivity and voice recognition
- Steering-mounted controls
- Rear seat armrest with cupholders
- Idle start-stop system (Turbo only)
- Remote engine start (CVT only)
- Push-button start (CVT only)
2020 KICKS BS6 XV Premium
- 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine and manual gearbox
- 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine and CVT gearbox
- Hill-start assist
- LED projector headlights
- Keyless entry and go
- Remote engine start
- Cruise control
- Power folding ORVMs
- Leather-wrapped steering and gear knob
- Two front tweeters
2020 KICKS BS6 XV Premium (O)
- 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine and manual gearbox
- Four airbags
- 360-degree camera
- Automatic headlights with a follow-me-home function
- Automatic wipers
- Front fog lamps with cornering function
- Rear fog lamps
- Dual-tone exterior colours
- Dual-tone interior theme
- Leather upholstery
So, these were the variant-wise features of the upcoming BS6-compliant Nissan Kicks. Nissan will launch the 2020 Kicks BS6 in India post the upliftment of the lockdown and the pre-bookings are expected to begin in the coming weeks. It is expected to be priced between Rs. 10 lakhs - Rs. 15 lakhs, Ex-showroom and will rival against established players like the 2020 Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and even bigger competitors like the Tata Harrier, MG Hector, etc.
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