New Nissan Kicks: priciest versions dominate as Japan orders top 11,000

New Nissan Kicks' strong start: over 11,000 orders by Aug 3, but top grades exceeding 4 million yen account for most sales. Seventy-seven percent of orders came from existing Nissan owners, with SUVs and compact hatches as trade-ins. Top grades G and X+ comprised 86% of orders; 4WD reached 35%, and many chose premium options. Launch price starts under 3 million yen, but actual purchases often total around 4 million yen, showing the compact SUV is no longer just an affordable family car but appeals to performance-focused buyers.