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Nissan Kicks P15, USA) (facelift 2021 1.6 (122 Hp) Xtronic
Overall Rating
Nissan Kicks:
The Nissan Kicks is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Nissan since 2016. The crossover was initially introduced as a concept car under the same name and was premiered at the 2014 São Paulo International Motor Show. Nissan claimed the concept is inspired by the streets of Brazil.
The first-generation, V platform-based Kicks debuted in São Paulo, Brazil in mid-2016 with the P15 chassis code. The car was designed collaboratively by Nissan's design headquarters in Atsugi, Japan, Nissan Design America in San Diego, California, and Nissan Design America Rio de Janeiro. The first-generation Kicks was then gradually rolled out across Latin America, then it entered the United States and Canada in 2018 to replace the Juke as the subcompact crossover offering in both countries....(Read more on Wikipedia)
P15, USA) (facelift 2021 Overview:
Nissan Kicks (P15, USA) (facelift 2021). With 155 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.6 l/100km). Weighing only 1231 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 (122 Hp) Xtronic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.6L (122 Hp) engine, coupled with the Xtronic CVT, provides adequate power for city driving and light highway use. It's not built for speed but offers smooth, predictable acceleration for daily commutes.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 7.1 l/100 km (approximately 33 MPG), this engine/transmission combination delivers excellent fuel economy for a subcompact SUV, making it very cost-effective.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy for its class
- • Compact size and maneuverability ideal for urban driving
- • Generous cargo space for a subcompact SUV
- • Competitive pricing offers strong value
- • Standard safety features improved with facelift
Cons:
- • Modest power output, can feel underpowered on highways
- • CVT can be noisy under hard acceleration
- • No All-Wheel Drive (AWD) option available
- • Interior materials can feel basic in some areas
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(D15: 2019 - 2023).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Kicks |
| Generation: | P15, USA) (facelift 2021 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (122 Hp) Xtronic |
| Start of production: | February, 2021 |
| End of production: | 2024 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 122 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 76.3 Hp/l [89mm less] |
| Torque: | 155 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | HR16DE More details about the engine HR16DE |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, VVTCS |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.1 l |
| Coolant: | 6.95 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.4:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | LEV3-SULEV30 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10 kg/Hp, 100.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 127.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1217-1245 |
| Max. weight: | 1660 |
| Max load: | 415-443 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 18.4° |
| Length: | 4295 mm mm [89mm less] |
| Width: | 1760 mm mm [53mm less] |
| Height: | 1608-1610 mm mm [43mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2619 mm mm [54mm less] |
| Front track: | 1519 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1534 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 178 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 16.6° |
| Departure angle: | 28.7° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Xtronic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 279.4x23.88 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 279.4x9.65 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R16; 205/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 16; 6.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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