With the new emission norms already kicked in, Nissan has given its popular Kicks SUV a much-needed update to make it comply with the new norms. The newly launched 2020 Kicks SUV now comes with two BS6 compliant motors. The first option is the 1.5-litre mill that we have all been familiar with and a new and rather exciting, 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol motor. Along with the changes to the engines, the car now finally gets an automatic gearbox, in the form of the X-Tronic CVT, which would attract even more buyers to this SUV. Apart from this, the Kicks in its 2020 Avatar also gets vehicle stability management system, electronic stability control, traction control system, a hill start assist, cruise control and much more features. Do check out our review of the car to find out more.

Sharing cylinder coating technology with the legendary GTR sports car, the new 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine is capable of delivering 156 PS of peak power and 245 Nm of torque, making it the most powerful offering in its segment. This engine gets the option of an automatic as well as manual gearbox while the 1.-5-litre motor continues to be paired with a stick shifter. Prices of the car start at INR 9,49,990 and go all the way till INR 14,14,990. Also included in this rather attractive pricing is a 2-year/50,000 km warranty along with 2 years of roadside assistance across 1500 cities. Available in a total of six monotones and 3 dual-tone colour options, the prices of the 2020 Kicks are mentioned below.

Engine Variant Ex-Showroom Price (INR)
1.5 XL 9,49,990
1.5 XV 9,99,990
1.3 Turbo XV 11,84,990
1.3 Turbo XV Premium 12,64,990
1.3 Turbo XV Premium (O) 13,69,990
1.3 Turbo XV Premium (O) Dual Tone 13,89,990
1.3 Turbo XV CVT 13,44,990
1.3 Turbo XV Premium CVT 14,14,990
Commenting on the announcement, Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, saidAs a part of our BS-VI upgrade, the new Nissan KICKS 2020 offers the most powerful turbo engine in its segment along with the class-leading X-Tronic CVT transmission. It further strengthens on our customer-centricity with high-value proposition offering the NissanConnect Technology, coupled with a complete vehicle package and class-leading premium-ness.”
Author: Videh Vora