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Nissan has released 2019-model-year pricing for its Rogue Sport and Kicks subcompact SUVs, which will start at $22,240 and $18,540 respectively excluding a $995 delivery charge.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2018 Nissan Kicks and 2018 and 2019 Sentra with its Top Safety Pick award when the cars are equipped with specific features.
Udrive, a pay-by-the-minute car rental group, has received 50 Nissan Kicks SUVs for it’s fleet in the Middle East.
Nissan discontinued its quirky Juke entry-level crossover after the 2017 model year, and is replacing the vehicle with its 2018 Kicks. Nissan dealers are continuing to sell remaining Juke models, the company has confirmed on its website.
The 2018 Nissan Kicks is the automaker's second subcompact SUV in the past year that will slot into its SUV lineup as its entry model just below the Rogue Sport. It offers a FWD-only and somewhat smaller footprint, and replaces the Juke as Nissan's most affordable utility.
The Nissan is currently available in front-wheel drive with three variants. It’s powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with continuous variable valve timing, and boasts 125 horsepower and 115 lb-ft of torque.
Nissan will offer street fleet incentives for 17 of its vehicles for the 2019 model year, including its new Kicks subcompact SUV.
Nissan's newest small SUV, the 2018 Kicks, will retail for at least $18,965, when it goes in sale later this spring, Nissan has announced. The price includes a $975 delivery fee.
Nissan’s sales increased 14.3% in South America for fiscal year 2017, and total vehicle sales in the region were the most since the company started operations in the region.
Nissan’s global crossover and SUV sales increased more than 12% in 2017, representing an increase of 230,000 vehicles, according to the company. Full-year 2017 global sales reached more than 2 million vehicles.