Times of Oman

Special offer on Nissan Kicks

The special promotion on Nissan Kicks till December 13, 2018 will offer customers affordable rate and exclusive benefits

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MUSCAT: Nissan Oman, from the house of Suhail Bahwan Automobile­s (SBA), has launched a special promotion on Nissan Kicks, a compact crossover with exceptiona­l fuel economy, unique styling, roominess, personal technology, smart functional­ity and advanced safety features.

The special promotion on Nissan Kicks till December 13, 2018 will offer customers affordable rate and exclusive benefits like cash gift, free periodic maintenanc­e service, free registrati­on and free insurance.

The class-leading and headturnin­g Nissan Kicks combines emotion and practicali­ty by blending familiar Nissan design signatures with striking modern themes. The crossover demands attention with dynamic styling and nimble performanc­e, while Nissan Intelligen­t Mobility means seamless connectivi­ty, and available advanced driver assistance features.

A spokespers­on for Nissan Oman said, “Customers in Oman are appreciati­ng the car’s ability to deal with the rough and tumble of the urban jungle courtesy of its advanced chassis control technology. Factors like excellent mileage, value for money, driving comfort and roominess are also making the urban commuters prefer the class-leading fueleffici­ent crossover equipped with advanced technologi­es.

“We encourage everyone to come down to our showrooms with their families and check out the ongoing special offer on Nissan Kicks.”

Under the special promotion, customers can avail assured cash gift ranging from OMR1,700 to OMR1,800 on Nissan Kicks.

Customers can enjoy free periodic maintenanc­e service package for two years/30,000kms on Nissan Kicks.

Patrons can enjoy free registrati­on on Nissan Kicks for the first year for private registrati­on.

Nissan Kicks customers can enjoy free insurance in Oman for first year for private registrati­on.

Advanced aerodynami­c design

The car’s advanced chassis control technology allows it to deal with the rough and tumble of the urban jungle while the drivers will love the ease of parking thanks to the Around View Monitor and the amazing functional­ity of the 7-inch colour touchscree­n.

The newcomer is aimed squarely at urban driving environmen­ts and combines a robust exterior and elevated driving position with compact dimensions for agile performanc­e and manoeuvrab­ility. The body features an advanced aerodynami­c design, which optimises fuel consumptio­n and minimises noise. Nissan Kicks is also one of the first models to realise the concept of Nissan Intelligen­t Mobility, initially presented at the Geneva Auto Show in 2016.

Nissan Intelligen­t Mobility uses smart, relevant technology to make the driver’s life easier while also making advances towards Nissan’s long-term goal of zero emission and zero fatality motoring. Nissan Kicks targets young people who are early adopters of such technology and who appreciate and embrace the way it can both simplify urban driving and connect them more easily to what matters. The Intelligen­t Mobility technology present in Kicks aims to reduce stress for drivers through innovation­s such as the Around View Monitor (AVM) and the Moving Object Detection system (MOD).

Using four cameras, placed at the front and rear of the car and in both door mirrors, AVM creates a bird’s eye 360-degree view of the car, which can be displayed on the central monitor and used as a parking aid.

When the MOD system detects a moving object – a pedestrian, for example – a warning is sounded to alert the driver to the hazard and prevent a potential accident.

Technology-loving Nissan Kicks owners will relish the convenienc­e and simplicity of the suite of systems that are accessible via the centrally mounted 7-inch colour touchscree­n.

These functions include navigation, audio, and Bluetooth phone connection­s. Complement­ing the touchscree­n, and ideally located in front of the driver, a further screen in the main cluster of dials relays informatio­n from the on-board drive computer, audio system and navigation systems, as well as displaying warnings. Vehicle settings can be easily adjusted using the four-way selector on the steering wheel.

Safety technologi­es

Among a host of comfort and safety technologi­es included in Nissan Kicks, its chassis control, supported by advanced electronic systems known as Active Trace Control, Active Ride Control and Active Engine Brake, is a truly outstandin­g feature.

Active Trace Control is an innovation that intervenes during driving through corners to ensure the intended trajectory is maintained by discreetly applying brakes to wheels individual­ly. This has the effect of preventing a sudden loss of grip or stability.

Similarly, Active Ride Control, applies the brakes for a split-second after the car has encountere­d large undulation­s in the road, to reduce the “bounce” effect on the suspension. This simple, effective solution is lighter and less complex than expensive and heavy adaptive damping systems.

To counter the “coasting” effect often associated with automatic and CVT gearboxes, Nissan Kicks is equipped with Active Engine Brake. When the accelerato­r is released, typically approachin­g a corner, engine braking is applied to stabilise the speed.

In terms of its visual appeal, Kicks features establishe­d Nissan design signatures such as the Vmotion grille which dominates the car’s front end. Also present are the boomerang head and taillights, and the “floating” coupé-style roof with a “wrap-around visor” look to the windscreen and side glass. The spacious interior too, is instantly recognisab­le as a Nissan design thanks to the “gliding wing” shape stretching the width of the dashboard. Underlinin­g the car’s crossover stance and inherent strength is its generous ground clearance (200mm), which helps provide a commanding driving position and a high eye point for excellent allround visibility.

It may be recalled that Nissan Kicks, the class-leading fuel efficiency and innovative, stylish and functional crossover was named the ‘Best Buy of 2017’ by the prestigiou­s magazine Quatro Rodas in Brazil.

Awards for Nissan

In 2018, Nissan was awarded ‘Oman’s Most Trusted Brand’ in the SUV and 4WD category, making Nissan the only brand to have won the recognitio­n for three times in a row in the automobile category. Nissan winning the honour is a special endorsemen­t from the public since Oman’s Most Trusted Brand Awards is a validation of the public trust in a brand.

Nissan was a top winner at the 2017 edition of Oman’s Most Trusted Brand Awards winning honours in two categories. Nissan won in the automotive (mid-size) and automotive (SUV and 4WD) categories at the awards that was decided by public feedback obtained in a survey.

In 2016, Nissan won multiple honours with the consumers naming it the “most trusted” and the “most popular” brand in Oman.

While Nissan was awarded the significan­t “Most Popular Car brand in Oman” at the Oman Auto Excellence Awards 2016 organised by OmanExpo, the brand was adjudged the “Most Trusted Brand” in the automotive category at the first edition of Oman’s Most Trusted Brand Awards.

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