Nissan will make some improvements to the Kicks, announcing the Japanese model on May 16, 2024 , and releasing it on June 20. We’ll take a closer look at what kind of model it will be. It’s rumored that a full model change will be made in 2024, but the Japanese model is scheduled for 2025.
New Kicks: Improved 2024 Model
The car will be partially improved in May 2024. In order to comply with legal regulations, the Intelligent Around View Monitor (with moving object detection function) will be standard equipment on all grades. The rear combination lamp integrated tailgate finisher , which was well received on the Style Edition, will be adopted on all vehicles. The steering wheel is made of high-quality smooth leather, providing a smooth grip. New body colors will also be added. In conjunction with these specification changes, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price will be revised, taking into account rising raw material prices, etc.
- “Around Viewmo Intelligent Around View Monitor (with moving object detection function) ” is standard equipment on all grades
- All models feature a tailgate finisher integrated with a rear combination lamp.
- New body colors added
- Price revision
The 90th anniversary model features copper accents, symbolizing electric vehicles, throughout the exterior, and is equipped with black door mirrors with copper stripes and gunmetallic 17-inch aluminum wheels as standard. The seats feature a combination of black synthetic leather and fabric, and a 90th Anniversary tag, creating a special feel. In addition, an “intelligent rearview mirror,” heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and cold weather specifications are standard equipment.
New Kicks: Improved specifications for the 2024 model year, the 90th Anniversary “90th Anniversary”
The 90th Anniversary model features copper accents, symbolizing electric vehicles, throughout the exterior, and is equipped with black door mirrors with copper stripes and gunmetallic 17-inch aluminum wheels as standard. The seats feature a combination of black synthetic leather and fabric, and a 90th Anniversary tag, creating a special feel. Other standard features include an intelligent rearview mirror, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and cold-weather specifications.
Exterior
- Copper Grill Finisher
- Power-folding remote-controlled black door mirrors (copper stripe) with side turn signals (with automatic folding function linked to door lock)
- Exclusive 17-inch gunmetallic aluminum wheels
- Copper roof rails
interior
- 90th Anniversary exclusive seats (synthetic leather/woven fabric combination seats, double stitching, 90th Anniversary tag)
- Intelligent Rearview Mirror
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Cold region specifications (heated door mirrors, rear heater duct, PTC element heater, high-concentration antifreeze)
New Kicks: Improved specifications, 2024 model, price, and grade
| grade | Engine (motor) |
Drive system |
Price (10%) |
New price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | HR12DE (EM57) |
2WD | 2,998,600 yen | 3,083,300 yen |
| X FOUR | HR12DE (EM57) (MM48) |
4WD | 3,261,500 yen | 3,346,200 yen |
| X Two-Tone Interior Edition |
HR12DE (EM57) |
2WD | 3,108,600 yen | 3,218,600 yen |
| X FOUR Two-Tone Interior Edition |
HR12DE (EM57) (MM48) |
4WD | 3,371,500 yen | 3,481,500 yen |
| Special edition 90th anniversary car |
HR12DE (EM57) |
2WD | -circle | 3,257,100 yen |
| Special edition 90th anniversary car |
HR12DE (EM57) (MM48) |
4WD | -circle | 3,520,000 yen |
| grade | Engine (motor) |
Drive system |
Price (10%) |
New price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTECH | HR12DE (EM57) |
2WD | 3,407,800 yen | 3,437,500 yen |
| AUTECH | HR12DE (EM57) (MM48) |
4WD | 3,670,700 yen | 3,700,400 yen |
New Kicks partial improvement 2024 model specifications
There are no changes to the specs of the Kicks, which will be slightly improved.
| Specifications | New Kicks e-POWER 2WD |
New Kicks e-POWER 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,290mm | 4,290mm |
| Overall width | 1,760mm | 1,760mm |
| Overall height | 1,605mm | 1,605mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620mm | 2,620mm |
| engine | In-line 3-cylinder 1.2L engine “HR12DE” type + motor “EM47” type |
In-line 3-cylinder 1.2L engine “HR12DE” type + motor “EM47” type + motor “MM48” type |
| Maximum power | 60kW (82PS) / 6,000rpm |
60kW (82PS) / 6,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 103Nm (10.5kgm) / 4,800rpm |
103Nm (10.5kgm) / 4,800rpm |
| Motor maximum output |
100kW (136PS) / 3,410-9,697pm |
100kW (136PS) / 3,410-9,697pm |
| Motor Max Torque |
280Nm (28.5kgm) / 0-3,410rpm |
280Nm (28.6kgfm) / 0-3,410rpm |
| Rear motor maximum output |
– | 50kW (68PS) / 4,775-10,259rpm |
| Rear motor maximum torque |
– | 100Nm (10.2kgm) / 0-4,775rpm |
| battery | Lithium-ion battery |
Lithium-ion battery |
| Drive system | 2WD | 4WD |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people | 5 people |
| WLTC mode fuel economy |
23.0km/L | 19.2km/L |
Thoughts on the new Kicks partial improvement
Nissan’s Kicks is positioned as a compact SUV in the Japanese market and is a model with strong sales. This partial improvement mainly addresses regulatory compliance and adds colors that have been highly requested by customers, and also includes a price revision. This is the second price revision, and it is clear that the price has increased from the previous version. However, compared to other competing models, there is no doubt that the Kicks is still offered at a good price range.
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