Launched as a concept at the 2014 Sao Paulo Auto Show, Nissan’s new small SUV has just been revealed in production form.
The Kicks, which is the work of a collaboration between the company’s US and Brazilian studios under the supervision of global design boss Shiro Nakamura, closely mirrors the styling of the study, with its highlights being the large V-shaped grille, horizontal LED headlights, prominent wheel arches and blacked-out A- and C-pillars that create its “floating” roof.
Despite that, it’s not as bold as the Juke – and that, Nakamura explained, was deliberate, describing it as a “fun to drive, but at the same time, serious vehicle”.
Nissan hasn’t yet revealed any info whatsoever. Nonetheless, we presume that it won’t be that different from the concept, which measured 4,300mm (169.3in) long, 1,800mm (70.8in) wide and 1,600mm (63in) tall and had a wheelbase of 2,620mm (103.1in). That made it 175mm (6.9in) longer than the Juke and with a 90mm (3.5in) increased wheelbase, while width and height are almost the same.
Initially, it’ll be available in the Brazil, where it will also be manufactured, yet later it will be exported to other markets as well, as CEO Carlos Ghosn has confirmed, and the US could be one of them.
H/T to Gustavo from Motorchase!
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