Door Opens for New Toyota Rival
The second-generation small SUV adds a third-generation e-Power hybrid system and dual 12.3-inch Google Built-in screens.
- Nissan has launched the new Nissan Kicks SUV in Japan with right-hand drive production, featuring American-like design cues and creating a potential opportunity for the Australian market.
- The Nissan Kicks could fill a gap in Australia, as Nissan recently discontinued the Juke locally and the new-generation Juke is European-focused.
- Inside, there are dual 12.3-inch screens running Google Built-in and a 1.4-litre engine acting as a generator; standard safety equipment includes AEB and a surround-view camera.
- A Nissan Australia spokesperson stated the company continuously evaluates global vehicles, though no announcements regarding future product plans exist at this time.
- While produced in Mexico and Brazil for other regions, right-hand drive production in Japan makes the Nissan Kicks viable for Australia as the company evaluates market entry.
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Door opens for new Toyota rival
Nissan has launched a new small SUV in Japan that has previously been off limits and it could...
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. launched the new SUV "Kicks" on June 18, 2026. With its refined design and advanced technologies such as the newly developed third-generation e-POWER and e-4ORCE, what are the details packed into this compact SUV that has evolved significantly from its predecessor?
The new generation Nissan Kicks has been comprehensively upgraded in terms of design, technology, and powertrain. For the first time, this B-segment SUV is equipped with the e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system – a feature previously only found on Nissan's higher-end models.
The new generation Crossover received an e-Power system, a full e-4ORCE drive, and a start-up price of less than $19,000.
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