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

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-06-18T13:31:00+00:00
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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, ...

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