New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan on Tuesday launched Nissan KICKS with first-in-class features including around view monitor, 8.0” floating infotainment system, leather-wrapped soft-touch dashboard and door trims.
"The new Nissan KICKS has Nissan Intelligent Mobility at its core. It is more durable and spacious than ever before and builds upon Nissan's global SUV leadership, while enhancing safety, style, spaciousness and intelligence," said Peyman Kargar, Senior Vice President of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Chairman of Management Committee for Africa, Middle East, and India.
"Our R&D and Design teams in India developed the SUV in collaboration with our teams in Japan, America and Brazil," he added.
Nissan India Operations president Thomas Kuehl said, “The maintenance package is best-in-class and offers a hassle-free ownership experience. We are confident that with its progressive SUV design and advanced technology, as well as many best-in-class propositions, the new Nissan KICKS will stand out in this competitive SUV segment in India.”
Manufactured at the company’s plant at Oragadam, Chennai, the new model offers owners an exceptional combination of premium-ness, spacious interiors and stylish exteriors.
Available at an introductory price of INR 9,55,000 across the country, deliveries to customers will commence today at all Nissan dealerships.
It is available in four variants, XL, XV, XV Premium, and XV Premium+ in diesel, and two dynamic variants- XL, XV in petrol.
The new Nissan KICKS will come in 11 exciting colours--Pearl White; Blade Silver; Bronze Grey; Fire Red; Amber Orange; Deep Blue Pearl; Night Shade; Fire Red and Onyx Black; Bronze Grey and Amber Orange; Pearl White and Onyx Black, and Pearl White and Amber Orange.
The new Nissan KICKS can also be personalised with 27 different accessory categories, and tailor-made as per customer requirements. The durable and custom-fitted quality accessories come with a one-year warranty/up to 20,000 kms whichever is earlier.
The stylish design is complemented by enhanced performance and driving dynamics.
The KICKS will offer a 1.5H 4K petrol option driven by five-speed manual transmission and 1.5K 9K dci Diesel engine driven by six-speed manual transmission.
The fuel efficiency certified under test conditions is 14.23 km/l (Petrol) and 20.45 km/l (Diesel) as per ARAI Certification.
"In a first for a car manufacturer in India, Nissan will offer a subscription model as a unique way of getting behind the wheel of a Nissan KICKS. The ‘Intelligence Choice of Ownership’ package allows the customer to drive the Nissan KICKS home with zero down payment up front. The monthly fee is inclusive of insurance, maintenance and 24x7 Roadside Assistance. Subscription is available across the full range and color choice," Mr Kuehl said.
"Under Nissan Care, customers can choose from packages covering maintenance, 24x7 Road Side Assistance, insurance and warranty. The packages offer savings of up to 30 per cent compared to paying for regular maintenance," he adds and shared that the newly launched SUV is the official car for ICC World Cup 2019 which is scheduled to be held from May 30 to July 14 2019 and will be hosted by England and Wales.
For the first 10,000 customers of new Nissan KICKS three-year warranty, maintenance package (up to 30,000 kms) and 24x7 road side assistance will be absolutely free of charge. Customers can extend up to five years by paying a nominal fee.
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