New SUV: Prices, Versions & Specs | [Brand Name]

The new Nissan Kait is now available, occupying the first step within the brand’s SUVs in South America with its four versions. It is produced in Brazil, and will arrive soon in Colombia.

A few hours ago we met Nissan Kaitwhich debuted as the new entry SUV of the brand for Latin America. Based on the old Kicks Play, but with renewed bodywork and details, this model went on sale in Brazil in four versions: Active, Sense Plus, Advance Plus y Exclusive. Its production is carried out in that country, in Resende, state of Rio de Janeiro, from where It will go to several countries in the region such as Colombiawith similar characteristics.

This model reaches one of the most disputed segments in the region: that of Entry urban SUVs. There you have rivals like Volkswagen Tera, Renault Kardian, Fiat Pulse and Honda WR-Vall with a much more recent base and crossover style, adding an elevated driving position and the promise of more space versus a similar car. Clearly, its intention is to position itself as one of the most popular SUVs in Latin America, with price, reliability and equipment.

In general, In Kait, a profound surgery is applied to the Kicks Playwithout touching its base structure. The lateral sides are still intact, but completely redraw the front with headlights divided into two levels and a higher hood, and the back with united horizontal lights and a cleaner gate. Maintains the measurements too, with 4.30 meters long by 1.76 wide and 1.59 highas well as 2.62 meters between axles and 432 liters of space in the trunk.

Nissan Kait: equipment in detail

Inside, the Nissan Kait retains the general atmosphere of the first Kickswith specific changes that update it. For example, the air vents at the ends of the dashboard are no longer round but rectangular, there is a mixed or digital information box and a new 8 or 9 inch multimedia touch screendepending on version. There are now some nicer-touch plastics and exclusive upholstery, and wireless connection to CarPlay and Android Auto.

But let’s see how its different versions are made up. The Kait Active has as standard seis airbagsmanual air conditioning, 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, push-button start, cloth seats, USB-C ports for the second rowreverse camera and rear sensors. On that basis, the Sense Plus adds assistance such as Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane keep assist.

Then there’s the Kait Advance Plus with diamond wheels, digital information display, wireless cell phone charger9-inch screen, and wireless connection to CarPlay and Android Auto. And further up the range is the Kait Exclusive, which includes digital climate control, exclusive upholstery and the complete assistance package Nissan Safety Shieldwhat a sum adaptive cruise control, tire pressure monitor, cross traffic alert, blind spot alert and 360° cameraamong other items.

Mechanical Aspects

With the trite argument of the robustness, efficiency and reliabilitythe Nissan Kait keeps alive the standard mechanical configuration that the brand has had in our region for more than a decade. That is, it uses the engine HR16DE four-cylinder, 1.6-liter, 16-valve gasolinethe same as Versa and the old Kicks, in this case with 110 hp a 5.600 rpm and 149 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. Always, linked to a CVT X-Tronic automatic transmission that simulates 7 speeds.

Compared to other models in the category, which adopt more modern Turbo engines and even certain degrees of electrification, the Kait prefers to bet on mechanical simplicity, ease of maintenance and use of components widely tested in various Latin American countries. In addition, they are also justified in that it will be a vehicle used most of the time in urban trafficwith certain highway exits.

In consumption, the official data reported They place the Nissan Kait at averages of 11.3 km/l in the city and 13.7 km/l on the highway. Translated into the units normally used in Colombia, these figures are close to 42.2 kilometers per gallon in the city and 51.7 kilometers per gallon on the highway. However, these correspond to figures based on studies carried out on ideal conditions, and real life usually says other things.

Prices and versions

In addition to being a key model at a commercial level, the Nissan Kait also marks a change in the company’s industrial strategy in Latin America. He is no longer Mexican then its production is concentrated in Brazilexporting it from there to more than 20 markets in the region from 2026, taking into account Colombia, Mexico and Argentina on the list. This, as part of an investment close to 527 million dollars that Nissan is doing in its Brazilian operation.

The range of exterior colors includes shades such as Diamond White, Classic Silver, Graphite Grey, Premium Black, Malbec Red and Ocean Blue. Next, we present the prices and versions of the Nissan Kait in Brazil with their approximate equivalents in American dollars and Colombian pesos. The values ​​are valid only in that country, and should be taken as a reference in Colombia and other countries:

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Óscar Julián Restrepo Mantilla.