The exterior is a direct lift from the international model; however, Nissan India have worked on the interior of this sub-compact SUV to give it quite a distinct looking cabin. There are hardly any elements that reminded me of any other Renault-Nissan product, except for the small digital display in the instrument console. The dashboard is premium looking with good fit-and-finish. The blend of leather and plastic on the dashboard give the Kicks a more premium feel and the floating infotainment system is the highlight of the cabin. The touchscreen is quite intuitive with very fast response time, giving one the feel of operating a smartphone. It comes with multiple connectivity options, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB. The instrument console is a neat unit that is easy to read. I did find a few things that are usually found in a Renault such as the volume and Bluetooth telephony controls which are located under the steering wheel on the right side. The key fob, too, resembles the one that comes with the Renault Captur. Apart from these two elements, much of the cabin is new and I appreciate the fact that it looks more premium than any other Nissan product on sale in India, barring the GT-R.
Space-wise, the Kicks is well-sorted with ample leg-, knee-, and head-room at the front and rear. The seats are comfortable with good overall support. Boot space, too, is decent at 400 litres. Overall, the interior of the Kicks is styled differently, but the functionality is exactly the same as in the Captur or the Terrano.
