Nissan Teases New SUV Named "Kait", Focused on South America and Likely Based on Previous Kicks Platform​​

Nissan has officially released a teaser image for a new SUV, which, according to the tailgate badge, will be named the Nissan Kait. It is reported that the vehicle will be manufactured at Nissan's plant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focusing initially on the South American market, with future exports planned to over 20 global markets.

The teaser image reveals the rear design of the new model, featuring sharp character lines and sleek taillights. Notably, Nissan launched the all-new Kicks (sold as the Kicks internationally) in 2024, and in the Brazilian market, the previous-generation Kicks continues to be sold alongside the new model. Therefore, it is anticipated that this "Kait" is actually an updated version of the previous-generation Kicks, allowing it to remain in production and sold alongside the all-new Kicks.

For context, the all-new Kicks received significant exterior upgrades, adopting styling cues reminiscent of a smaller "Pathfinder." Its dimensions have also increased, measuring 4366/1801/1626 (1631) mm, with a wheelbase of 2657 mm (2664 mm for AWD versions). Under the hood, it was upgraded to a 2.0L engine producing 141 horsepower and 190 N·m of torque, paired with a CVT transmission. The previous-generation model used a 1.6L engine with 114 horsepower and 152 N·m of torque. It is expected that the Nissan Kait will retain the powertrain from the previous-generation Kicks. We will continue to follow up with more details about this new vehicle.

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