Nissan Kicks unveiled at a media event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Video

Will be introduced in 80 global markets.

Nissan has unveiled the Nissan Kicks compact SUV at a media event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It will be launched for sale in August 2016, and will be introduced in 80 markets across the globe, following the Brazilian launch.

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To rival the segment leader, the Honda HR-V, the Nissan Kicks measures 4,295 mm in length, 1,760 mm in width and 1,590 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,610 mm. The exterior features a contemporary styling inspired by Nissan's latest design language, borrowing most of the cues from the Nissan Kicks concept.

The interior of the top-end SL grade features a light tan and black color combination, flat-bottomed leather-wrapped steering wheel with buttons, 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Around View Monitor, automatic climate control, start/stop button, and a large color MID in the instrument cluster beside the analog speedometer.

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The Nissan Kicks will pack a 1.6-litre flex-fuel engine paired to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Expect more technical details, variant list and prices to arrive closer to its launch date in August.