Engineering:Nissan Kait

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Nissan Kait
2026 Nissan Kicks e-Power SV (Thailand)
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Also calledNissan Kicks e-Power (Thailand)
ProductionDecember 2025 – present (Brazil)
April 2026 – present (Thailand)[1]
Assembly
  • Brazil: Resende, Rio de Janeiro
  • Thailand: Samut Prakan (NMT, Kicks e-Power)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformNissan V platform
RelatedNissan Kicks (P15)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.6 L HR16DE I4
TransmissionCVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,620 mm (103.1 in)
Length4,304 mm (169.4 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height1,611 mm (63.4 in)
Chronology
PredecessorNissan Kicks Play (Brazil)

The Nissan Kait[2] is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese carmaker Nissan. It is based on the P15 Kicks, with updated styling but keeps the underpinnings of the Kicks. Production has started in Brazil in December 2025, with exports planned to 20 countries.[3]

Markets

Argentina

The Kait was launched in Argentina in April 2026, imported from Brazil, It is available in three trims; Sense, Advance, and Exclusive.[4]

Brazil

The Kait was unveiled in Brazil in December 2025. It is available in six trims; Active, Sense, Sense Plus, Advance, Advance Plus, and Exclusive.[5]

Colombia

The Kait was launched in Colombia in May 2026, imported from Brazil, It is available in three trims; Sense, Advance, and Exclusive.[6]

Costa Rica

The Kait was launched in Costa Rica in April 2026, imported from Brazil, It is available in three trims; Sense, Advance, and Exclusive.[7]

Mexico

The Kait was launched in Mexico in 13th May 2026. It is available in four trims; Advance, Exclusive, and Platinum.[8]

Thailand

In Thailand the model was unveiled as the Nissan Kicks e-Power in March 2026. It is available in three trims; V, VL and SV.[9]

Engine

Model Engine Power Torque Fuel economy
HR16DE "Renault H4M" 1.6L I4 (petrol) 89.484 kW (120 hp; 122 PS)

at 6400 rpm

149 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft; 15 kg⋅m)

at 4000 rpm

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References

  1. "Nissan Thailand begins production of the All-New NISSAN KICKS e‑POWER" (in en). 2026. https://thailand.nissannews.com/en/releases/nissan-thailand-begins-production-of-the-all-new-nissan-kicks-e-power. 
  2. "Novo Nissan Kait" (in pt-BR). https://www.nissan.com.br/veiculos/modelos/kait.html. 
  3. Pappas, Thanos (December 3, 2025). "Old Nissan Kicks Returns With Fresh Face And New Name". https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/old-nissan-kicks-gets-a-fresh-face-and-a-new-name/. 
  4. "Lanzamiento: Nissan Kait (2026)" (in es-AR). 2026-04-15. https://autoblog.com.ar/lanzamiento-nissan-kait-2026/. 
  5. Motoroids, Team (2025-12-05). "New Nissan Kait SUV Revealed: A Stylish Kicks Replacement | Motoroids" (in en-GB). https://www.motoroids.com/news/new-nissan-kait-suv-revealed-a-stylish-kicks-replacement/. 
  6. Mendoza, José Ignacio Ruiz (2026-05-05). "Nissan Kait en Colombia, precios y datos: Fuerte evolución para seguir siendo popular" (in es-CO). https://www.elcarrocolombiano.com/lanzamientos/nissan-kait-colombia-precios-versiones-lanzamiento/. 
  7. Monge, Por Heilyn Gómez V. y Alejandro (2026-04-19). "Nissan marca un hito en Expomóvil con el lanzamiento simultáneo de cinco nuevos modelos" (in es). https://www.elfinancierocr.com/brandvoice/contenido-a-la-medida/nissan-marca-un-hito-en-expomovil-con-el/5OZIQKA3R5ENPIHUISSSC4U2UQ/story/. 
  8. "Nissan robustece su portafolio de SUVs: lanza el nuevo Nissan Kait y renueva Nissan Pathfinder y Nissan X-Trail" (in es-MX). 2026-05-13. https://mexico.nissannews.com/es-MX/releases/nissan-robustece-su-portafolio-de-suvs-lanza-el-nuevo-nissan-kait-y-renueva-nissan-pathfinder-y-nissan-x-trail. 
  9. "Nissan unveils the all-new Kicks e-POWER at the 2026 BIMS". https://www.autodeal.com.ph/articles/car-news-philippines/nissan-unveils-all-new-kicks-e-power-2026-bims.