Nissan confirms the Kicks is being launched in the UK and Europe and says Australia is under consideration; Nissan Australia states no decision yet about introduction.
Nissan confirms the Kicks will be launched in the UK and Europe, with Australia still under consideration and no decision yet. The company also announced a £170 million (A$320.2 million) investment to build the Kicks for the UK and Europe at Sunderland in e-Power hybrid form.
Key facts
- 01Nissan confirms UK and Europe launch for the Kicks; Australia is being considered but no decision yet.
- 02£170 million (A$320.2 million) investment at Sunderland to build the Kicks for UK and Europe in e-Power hybrid form.
- 03Second-generation Kicks production started in 2024 in Mexico; Japan-built version to debut in 2026; Brazil and Mexico also produce for different markets.
- 04Kicks would replace the Juke in Australia if introduced; Qashqai sales in Australia are down 72.8% year-to-date, with 4,478 Qashqais sold last year.
- 05Key specs: e-Power uses a 1.4-litre three-cylinder engine with a 105 kW / 315 Nm electric motor; AWD adds a 50 kW / 140 Nm rear motor; dimensions around 4,365 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, wheelbase 2,655 mm.
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