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Nissan’s Smallest Crossover Is Getting The Rugged Treatment America Likes

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Autoblog News
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Jun 18, 2026
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Summary

While the second-gen Kicks has been around for quite some time already, the Japanese market gets a slightly different version. The home market model doesn't bother with pure combustion options, as the only powertrain available is Nissan's proprietary e-Power hybrid system. It's for the best, too, ...