New Delhi. Nissan has introduced its new compact SUV 'Kite' globally on 3 December. Kite has been launched as Nissan's entry-level SUV and will replace the 'Kicks Play' in Brazil. This SUV will play a strategic role for the company along with the latest generation Kicks and popular Magnite. The Kite will be manufactured at Nissan's Resende Industrial Complex, Brazil. The company is planning to export this model to more than 20 countries from 2026, which will strengthen its hold in South America and other markets.
Exterior and dimensions
The base platform of the Kite is similar to the earlier Kicks, but its design is more straight and sharp, making its look more attractive. It has split LED headlamps, new design DRL, wide grille with horizontal slats and updated alloy wheels. The side profile retains the rising beltline, roof rails and gently sloping roof. At the rear, Nissan has introduced slim LED tail-lamps and 'Kite' branding on the tailgate, while the number plate is now placed on the bumper. The length of the SUV is 4,304 mm and it has a boot space of 432 liters.
Interior and Features
The Kite's entry-level positioning remains intact on the interior, but several important upgrades have been made to it. Its black cabin layout is like Kicks, but it has new design air vents, simple gear selector and 60:40 split rear seats.
There will be four variants of Kite
Active, Sense Plus, Advanced Plus and Exclusive. It will have features like 7-inch digital instrument cluster, 9-inch Pioneer touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, automatic digital climate control, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control. Nissan will also provide the entire ADAS feature range in it, making it the most feature-rich SUV in its segment.
powertrain
The Kite is powered by Nissan's 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol (or flex-fuel) engine, which comes with a CVT gearbox. On petrol this engine gives 110bhp and 146Nm torque, while on ethanol the output is slightly higher. According to the company, its mileage in the city will be around 11kmpl. Its price in Brazil starts from around Rs 20 lakh and it will be exported to South American countries from 2026.