Competitor of Renault Captur, Jeep Renegade, Honda HR-V, Ford EcoSport e Peugeot 2008the Nissan Kicks appeared right here in 2016, imported from Mexico and with a versatile 1.6 engine with 114 hp – with ethanol and gasoline – and a CVT transmission that simulates six gears.
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This engine was accessible from the entry-level model, with none identify, to the extra outfitted SV Restricted, launched just a few months later. Nonetheless in the identical 12 months, the mannequin received the Rio 2016 particular collection – primarily based on the SL – alluding to the Olympic Video games of the 12 months, the occasion of which was sponsored by the producer.
With a great cost-benefit ratio, the crossover, from its easiest variations, already has two airbags (driver and passenger), air con, alarm, Isofix system for securing baby seats, ABS brakes with EBD and braking help, radio with enter for MP3 participant, USB and Bluetooth connector, electrical steering, on-board pc, amongst different gadgets.
In 2017, the Kicks started to be manufactured in Brazil in S variations with five-speed handbook transmission, SL and SV, which misplaced the Restricted identify. With virtually the identical measurements because the Creta (4.29 m lengthy, 1.76 m extensive, 1.59 m excessive and a couple of.62 m wheelbase), the trunk holds 432 liters (1 liter greater than Creta), which makes it an awesome candidate when you’ve got a small household.
The most important change that occurred solely got here in 2021 with the restyling that included a extra aggressive entrance finish with a bigger grille, redesigned headlights and hood. Together with this, the mannequin now comes extra outfitted with extra technological and security equipment akin to Rear Cross Visitors Alert (RCTA), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSW), Clever Lane Change Alert (LDW) and Clever headlight switching. with peak and depth adjustment (HBA).
POINTS THAT DESERVE ATTENTION
The Nissan SUV’s steering gear has been the goal of fixed complaints. In a publication made in Could 2022 by Quatro Rodas journal, “Nissan Kicks homeowners complain concerning the fixed substitute of the steering gear”. One of many prospects reported that his Kicks S 1.6 2018 wanted to vary the half after 10 thousand, 20 thousand, 30 thousand and 50 thousand km. As if that weren’t sufficient, in line with the proprietor, there was nonetheless a spot on the left aspect and {that a} fifth substitute can be crucial. It’s price noting that the automotive was out of guarantee. The “villain of the story appears to be the inner bushing of the rack, fabricated from resin, reference 48001-5RAO A, which the newest bulletin ordered to get replaced with a Double O’ring, reference 48001-5RAO B”, as was talked about within the report.
It isn’t unusual for homeowners to complain concerning the ABS and stability management mild approaching on the dashboard. The origin lies within the defective ABS module which, in line with the quite a few complaints posted on web sites, social networks and boards, is a persistent downside.
Subsequently, test rigorously if the sunshine stays on, even after the automobile has began and whether it is out of guarantee, the price of the half alone is, amazingly, greater than R$ 15 thousand reais. The worth was reported by an indignant proprietor who requested the model to hold out a recall by means of the Reclame Aqui web site. In response, Nissan commented “Your Kicks 2017/2018 is exterior the guarantee interval (Guarantee Guide, web page 10-6, merchandise 1), nevertheless, the dealership recognized that it’s crucial to interchange the ABS module. The remaining data was despatched through personal interplay.”
In a publication made in December 2022, Quatro Rodas journal even commented that Nissan charged certainly one of its prospects R$20,000 for changing the half in autos out of guarantee.
In keeping with teams and boards associated to the mannequin akin to nissanclube.internet.br, the air con system out of the blue stops freezing. The reason lies within the leakage of refrigerant gasoline, answerable for cooling the system. In 2021, one of many members complained that when getting a quote for the service from the approved firm, it could be crucial to interchange the whole evaporator field and never simply the evaporator, which is the place it must be leaking. The price, in line with him, was greater than R$10,000, with a 20% low cost. Lastly, he defined that, because it was out of guarantee, he most popular to hold out the service exterior an accredited Nissan retailer and solely change the evaporator.
One other quite common downside amongst Kicks homeowners is the rear axle breaking, even in newer and fewer used items, in line with a number of the instances posted on the Reclame Aqui web site. Whether it is out of guarantee (three years), you’ll have to pay a hefty value of greater than round R$8,000. Subsequently, rigorously test the underside and test with the proprietor whether or not this element has already been changed.
On the finish of 2018, together with the Versa, the Kicks was recalled by Nissan to appropriate the positioning and, if crucial, change the entrance passenger seat. In keeping with the model, there have been 245 items of the 2 fashions (131 of the SUV and 114 of the sedan). Within the case of the Kicks, the items correspond to chassis numbers 94DFCAP15JB138845 to 94DFCAP15JB139296. If the automotive has not been repaired, merely schedule an appointment through the producer’s web site 0800 011 1090 or nissan.com.br. The service is free.
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The great repute of the Nissan model is on par with Honda and Toyota and this is a significant factor when buying, along with, in fact, wonderful worth for cash. However, on account of fixed persistent issues (which might occur with every other automotive producer), give choice to automobiles with up-to-date upkeep. If potential and in case your finances permits, select unique Kicks with manufacturing unit guarantee. Nissan grants three years of advantages to its prospects.
With costs beginning at R$60,000, for instance entry-level variations, and going as much as R$95,000 for top-of-the-line variations. Regardless of the desired choice, they’re all nicely accepted out there, even these with mechanical transmission – they’re nonetheless most popular by some.
As recommendations on which items to keep away from, we advocate avoiding two-tone items, that’s, with the mix of a ceiling painted in a unique colour, akin to unique orange or pink.
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