2020 Nissan Kicks

2020 Nissan Kicks compact crossover adds standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360 technology across all grade levels

•Aimed at city living consumers, the 2020 Kicks CÚV tackles the intensity of the urban landscape
•Embodies Nissan Intelligent Mobility with standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360 technology
•Fuel economy1 is rated at 31 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined
•Class-above technology includes a standard 7-inch touchscreen, available Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, available Bose® Personal® Plus audio system

As the gateway to Nissan's adventure-ready sport utility portfolio – joining Rogue Sport, Rogue, Murano, Pathfinder and Armada – Kicks is designed to fit the needs of singles or couples looking for unique styling, roominess, personal technology, smart functionality and advanced safety features at an affordable price.

For the 2020 model year, Kicks adds standard Nissan Safety Shield 360 technology. Part of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility strategy, Safety Shield 360 includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, radar- based Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and High Beam Assist. In addition, Rear Door Alert is now standard on Kicks SV and SR grades.

Every 2020 Kicks is powered by a sporty 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to an Xtronic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) It is offered in front-wheel drive only.

Dramatic design with signature Nissan features The 2020 Kicks presents an expressive sense of style and substance with a wheel-oriented stance and Nissan signature design features viewed from every angle. Among those established design signatures are Nissan's V-Motion grille, available LED headlights and 'floating roof' with a 'wrap-around visor' look to the windscreen and side glass. The wide C-pillar is 'hidden' with a black finish that blends into the tailgate glass, helping give the floating roof a distinctive and eye-catching appeal.

These themes are augmented by a number of dynamic styling features, such as the bold wheel arch fenders and the rising character line on the bodysides that accentuate the car's crossover stance and inherent strength. This high waistline contributes to a sense of security and well-being for passengers, especially those in the rear – yet still allows excellent outward visibility for all. In addition, the dark lower body trim magnifies the body height, emphasizing the high ground clearance and helping resist scrapes.

Available exterior features include standard Intelligent Auto Headlights with adjustable sensitivity and timing (including twilight and wiper activation) and rear wiper – along with available LED low beam headlights with LED signature accents, fog lights, roof rails, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and rear roof spoiler.

The 2020 Kicks is offered in a range of seven exterior colors: Brilliant Silver Metallic, Gun Metallic, Super Black, Cayenne Red Metallic, Fresh Powder, Aspen White TriCoat (premium color) and Deep Blue Pearl.

Five two-tone paint schemes are also available: Super Black/Aspen White TriCoat, Monarch Orange Metallic/Gun Metallic, Super Black/Monarch Orange Metallic, Super Black/Cayenne Red Metallic and Fresh Powder TriCoat/Deep Blue Pearl. Kicks was the first of now three Nissan models offering the dramatic two-tone treatment, along with the Nissan LEAF and the all-new for 2020 Nissan Sentra.

Smart interior, personalized technologies

Inside, the Kicks story is one of quality and contemporary design in a cabin full of the innovative features expected by its tech-hungry target audience. The interior provides ample passenger space throughout the cabin, including best-in-class2 front seat legroom. Kicks also offers a total of 53.1 cu/ft of usable cargo space.

Kick's modern and simple 'gliding wing' instrument panel design is dominated by a centrally mounted 7.0-inch full color display housing a comprehensive infotainment system. Kicks offers NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ as standard equipment on SV and SR grades.

For the ultimate audio experience, the Kicks SR Premium Package includes the class- exclusive3 Bose® Personal® Plus sound system. Part of the Bose® Small Vehicle Series, it delivers a superior, driver-focused listening experience using just eight speakers and proprietary Bose® signal processing to provide what Bose® calls '360 degrees of immersive sound.' Key to its dynamic sound are a pair of lightweight 2.5-inch Bose® ÚltraNearfield™ neodymium speakers located inside the Kicks' driver's seat head restraint.

The system also includes compact 6.5-inch Bose® Super65™ speakers in each front door, cross-firing 1.0-inch tweeters in each A-pillar and 5.25-inch wide-range speakers in each rear door. A Bose® PersonalSpace Control feature is built into the infotainment system's audio settings, providing adjustable listening options from front-focused sound to a wider, more enveloping experience. The system also includes a digital amplifier with six channels of custom equalization and digital system processing.

Among the other on-board technology, Kicks features an available Intelligent Around View® Monitor4, which uses four on-board cameras to present a virtual composite 360-degree
bird's-eye view of the Kicks, with split-screen close-ups of the front, rear and curb-side views. It also gives the driver an on-screen heads-up when it detects moving objects near the vehicle.

The versatile Kicks interior also offers a sporting flavor – provided by a flat-bottom steering wheel, comfortable 6-way driver's seat, 4-way adjustable front passenger seat and 60/40- split fold-down rear seat. Heated Prima-Tex™-appointed front seats are available with the SR Premium Package. Other available interior features include leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, tonneau cover and Automatic Temperature Control.

A crossover for the city

The robust design of Kicks, which helps give drivers the confidence to comfortably navigate the city, is reflected in its stance. The Kicks has a ground clearance of 7.0 inches, allowing it to tackle poorly maintained roads and speed bumps with ease, without having an adverse effect on the handling.

Kicks also offers efficient packaging for urban adventure use. The rear hatch opens high enough for a six-foot tall person to access the cargo area without having to duck. Kicks easily accommodates five passengers comfortably, thanks in part to the flat rear floor design and rear headroom and legroom that is similar to that of larger crossovers.

Kicks also offers standard Traction Control System, Vehicle Dynamic Control and Hill Start Assist, front disc/rear drum Anti-lock Braking System and electric power steering with a tight 34.1 foot turning radius. Kicks SR includes an Integrated Dynamic-Control Module, featuring Active Engine Brake, Active Trace Control and Active Ride Control, to help provide a higher level of driving enjoyment.

Nimble handling is provided by a front independent strut, stabilizer bar suspension matched with rear suspension featuring twist beam and twin-tube shock absorbers. Kicks S grade comes with 16-inch steel wheels, with 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels standard on Kicks SV and SR grades – mounted with 205/60R16 all-season or 205/55R17 all-season tires respectively.

Safety, security and driver convenience features are strong points for Nissan Kicks. Along with the six technologies offered with the standard Nissan Safety Shield 360, Kicks is equipped with a total of 10 air bags. Intelligent Driver Alertness and Rear Door Alert are standard on SV and SR grades, while Kicks SR includes standard Intelligent Around View® Monitor5.

Three well-equipped, high-value models


The 2020 Nissan Kicks is available in three well-equipped models – Kicks S, Kicks SV and Kicks SR. Among the list of standard features found on Kicks S are Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Streaming audio via Bluetooth®, three ÚSB ports, keyless entry, push button start, Easy Fill Tire Alert and Intelligent Auto Headlights.

Kicks SV includes a long list of additional features – NissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Nissan Intelligent Key™, 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, body color heated outside mirrors and outside door handles, roof rails, tonneau cover, Automatic Temperature Control, 7.0-inch Advanced Driver Alert Display, SiriusXM® Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Remote Engine Start5 and more.

Kicks SR adds a sporty flair with the addition of LED low beam headlights with LED signature accents, fog lights, black heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift knob, SR seat fabric with interior trim and accents, front and rear bumpers with body color inserts, rear roof-mounted spoiler, dark chrome grille accents, Intelligent Around View® Monitor4 and more.

One package is available – the SR Premium Package with Bose® Audio with amplifier, eight speakers (including driver's headrest), Prima-Tex™ appointed seats, heated front seats and security system.

Source - Nissan