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Nissan Kicks P15, USA 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 Overview:
Nissan Kicks (P15, USA). With 155 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.6 l/100km). Weighing only 1204 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
Offers nearly identical performance to the 125 Hp variant, providing sufficient power for city driving but limited enthusiasm on the highway.
Fuel Economy
Maintains strong fuel efficiency, consistent with the Kicks' reputation for economical operation in its segment.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy for a compact SUV
- • Spacious and practical interior for its size
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially in urban settings
- • Affordable purchase price and low running costs
- • Reliable HR16DE engine
Cons:
- • Underpowered engine for highway merging or spirited driving
- • CVT can be noisy under hard acceleration
- • Basic interior materials in lower trims
- • Rear drum brakes on some trims (as per data)
- • Limited all-wheel-drive option (FWD only for USA P15)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(P15, USA: 2017 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Kicks |
| Generation: | P15, USA |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (122 Hp) Xtronic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| End of production: | December, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 122 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 76.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 155 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | HR16DE [Same engine] More details about the engine HR16DE |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | CVTCS, DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 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: | 9.8 kg/Hp, 101.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1197-1212 |
| Max. weight: | 1625 |
| Max load: | 413-428 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1504 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 716 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 17.7° |
| Length: | 4295 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1760 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1585 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2619 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| 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: | 19-19.5° |
| Departure angle: | 31.7° |
| 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 | Disc, 258 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad 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 |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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