Nissan Hints at New SUV, But It May Not Be Entirely New | Carscoops

      Nissan is committing $540 million to Brazil for the production of two new SUVs, including the Kait.

      Manufactured in Brazil, the Kait may essentially be a revamped version of the previous Kicks Play.

      It is expected to feature the same 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine found in the Kicks Play.

      Nissan intends to produce the Kait and will export it to over 20 markets.

      Nissan's expanding SUV lineup will soon welcome a new entry. During the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, the automaker announced plans to create a new model at its Rio de Janeiro factory, designated as the Kait. This model will primarily target the Latin American market but will also be available in numerous other global locations.

      A single teaser image of the new model has been shared, showcasing the Kait's tailgate and providing a look at its LED taillights. Nissan has indicated that this is the second model related to the $540 million investment in Brazil and will be offered alongside other Latin American models like the Magnite, Kicks, X-Trail, and Pathfinder.

      Interestingly, although the Kait's rear design appears distinctive, reports suggest it may not be an entirely new model.

      Speculation indicates that the Kait could simply be a restyled version of the first-generation Kicks, which has been on the market since 2016 and was recently rebranded as the Kicks Play to accommodate the introduction of the second-generation Kicks in Nissan's lineup.

      In certain regions, including Brazil, Nissan markets both the new Kicks and the older Kicks Play, and it seems the Kait will serve as an updated variant of the latter.

      If this is accurate, the Kait will share the same platform with the Kicks Play and is likely to have very similar dimensions, including the identical 103-inch (2,620 mm) wheelbase. The Kait will probably come with the same engine options as the Kicks Play.

      This implies it will be equipped with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine designed to operate on either gasoline or ethanol, which is prevalent in Brazil. This engine will be paired with a CVT that drives the front wheels.

      Nissan has not specified when the Kait will be officially revealed, but it has been confirmed that it will be exported from Brazil to more than 20 countries.

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Nissan Hints at New SUV, But It May Not Be Entirely New | Carscoops

Nissan is committing $540 million in Brazil to create two new SUVs, one of which is the Kait.