Bold, Progressive, Intelligent: Nissan launches the new KICKS in Pune
Pune, India (January 29, 2019) – Nissan today launched its much-awaited Intelligent SUV, the new Nissan KICKS in India. Manufactured at the company’s plant at Oragadam, Chennai, the new Nissan KICKS offers owners an exceptional combination of premium-ness, spacious interiors and stylish exteriors. With best-in-class features drive innovation and comfort the new Nissan KICKS is available at an introductory price of INR 9,55,000 across India. Deliveries to customers will commence today at all Nissan dealerships.
Speaking at the launch, Mahesh Tiwari, Regional Business Head- West, Nissan India said, “The new Nissan KICKS reflects our passion and commitment to bring the best of Nissan global products and technology to our customers in India. It is a complete vehicle package with an exceptional combination of intelligent technology, class-leading premium-ness, intelligent choice of ownership, personalization. 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.”
Driving Personalization
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 personalisedwith 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 new Nissan 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.*
Nissan Intelligent Choice of Ownership: Subscription Model
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 24×7 Roadside Assistance. Subscription is available across the full range and color choice.
KICKS subscribers will benefit as they do not have to pay hidden costs of car ownership, which includes vehicle registration, heavy interest on car loans, insurance, regular EMI instalments, and the cost of associated paperwork. The unique and intelligent ownership package also provides an attractive and value-for-money vehicle-running cost of Rs 11/km. Further details will be announced soon.
Best-in-Class Cost of Ownership
The Nissan KICKS also comes with best-in-class“Cost of Maintenance Package” for hassle free ownership experience. Under Nissan Care, customers can choose from packages covering maintenance, 24×7 Road Side Assistance, insurance and warranty. The packages offer savings of up to 30% compared to paying for regular maintenance.
For the first 10,000 customers of new Nissan KICKS three-year warranty, maintenance package (up to 30,000 kms) and 24×7 road side assistance will be absolutely free of charge. Customers can extend up to five years by paying a nominal fee.