Nissan to Launch New Kicks "ROCK CREEK" Outdoor Model in December
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Nissan has announced that a new version of its popular Kicks SUV will go on sale in December. The new model, called "ROCK CREEK," has a rugged outdoor design.
The ROCK CREEK version is aimed at drivers who enjoy outdoor activities and want a tougher-looking vehicle. It will be part of Nissan's Kicks lineup and will start at a price of 3,485,900 yen.
This is not the first time Nissan has used the "Rock Creek" name. The company's larger SUV, the X-Trail, already has its own Rock Creek edition, which costs 4,756,400 yen. That model has been reviewed for its strong outdoor performance.
With the arrival of the new Kicks, Nissan will be competing more directly with other small SUVs on the market. One key rival is the Toyota Corolla Cross, which is popular among buyers looking for a compact yet practical car.
The Kicks has been one of Nissan's best-selling models, known for its efficient design and comfortable ride. Adding an outdoor-focused trim could help it appeal to a wider range of customers.
As more automakers release outdoor and adventure-themed versions of their SUVs, the small SUV segment is becoming increasingly competitive. Nissan hopes the ROCK CREEK edition will attract buyers who want both style and practicality for outdoor trips.
Vocabulary10 words
- Kicks
- a small SUV car made by Nissan
- SUV
- a large, strong car good for many types of roads
- outdoor
- related to being outside, in nature
- lineup
- a group of related car models
- X-Trail
- a bigger SUV made by Nissan
- performance
- how well something works or drives
- rival
- a competitor; someone or something you compete with
- Corolla Cross
- a compact SUV made by Toyota
- trim
- a special version of a car with certain features
- compact
- small and efficient in size
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Answer key
1. An outdoor, rugged design 2. X-Trail 3. True
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Nissan has announced that a new version of its popular Kicks _____ will go on sale in _____.
The new model, called "_____," has a rugged outdoor design.
It will be part of Nissan's Kicks _____ and will start at a price of _____ yen.
The company's larger SUV, the _____, already has its own Rock Creek edition, which costs _____ yen.
One key _____ is the Toyota Corolla Cross, which is popular among buyers looking for a compact yet practical car.
Adding an outdoor-focused _____ could help it appeal to a wider range of customers.