The new version should debut in the US with AWD traction, but the arrival in the Brazilian market has not yet been confirmed by the automaker
Nissan is preparing something unprecedented for the new generation of its compact SUV: the Kicks Rock Creek. The version, which has already appeared as a concept at the Montreal Motor Show and was spotted in tests, promises to bring the adventurous and robust look that is already successful in the X-Trail and Pathfinder models.
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The recipe for the Rock Creek version is clear: it is not a simple model for heavy trails, but an SUV prepared to face dirt roads with much more style. The Kicks Rock Creek should sport wider plastic moldings on the wheel arches, functional roof rack and the traditional orange accents on the grille and finishes. In addition, the model will come with exclusive wheels shod with all-terrain tires and a slightly raised suspension to make life easier on uneven terrain.
Outside, the great advantage of this version is to take advantage of the all-wheel drive system (AWD) available for the new generation of Kicks, something that raises the level of the SUV in the category. In the North American market, the premiere should take place between June and September 2026.
As for Brazil, his arrival is still uncertain. Historically, the Brazilian Nissan is conservative with adventurous versions in SUVs, having applied this strategy only in the Frontier pickup and, many years ago, in the late Livina X-Gear. Here, the new generation of the Kicks is already sold with prices that reach R$ 199.000 in the Platinum version, which would leave an eventual Rock Creek version at a very high price level.
