Nissan’s smallest crossover offers good value and low prices. The 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine under the hood of the Kicks generates a modest 122 horsepower through a continuously variable transmission and delivers interesting fuel economy. As you can imagine, passing manoeuvres need to be planned well in advance (80-120 km/h in 9.4 seconds). The mix of ride and handling could probably be improved but is quite decent for daily use around town.
Santa Barbara, California— Competition is fierce among small crossovers. These vehicles are the next best thing for drivers who can’t afford a larger SUV or hesitate to go all-electric. Then again, like so many, they’re definitely not as cheap as they used to be a few years ago. For 2025, …
The new Nissan Kicks was unveiled last week, but The Car Guide was able to get up close and personal with this revamped crossover a few days ago at the New York Auto Show. Here are five things you should know about the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks. It Gets a …
SUVs are all over the marketplace, which is great news if you like selection. But which ones are the best? More appropriately: which one is right for you? The answer depends on a bunch of factors, of course—how many people and how much cargo you need to haul, how frequently …
Nissan ’s small crossover, the Kicks , benefited from a significant mid-cycle update last year and returns with no major changes for 2022. There are five trim levels to choose from including: S, SV, SV Special Edition, SR and SR Premium. Pricing ranges from $20,548-$25,748. In this segment, the Kicks …
The Hyundai Venue and the Nissan Kicks are two subcompact crossovers that offer affordability and low fuel consumption. As a matter of fact, they are the two cheapest SUVs on the market. These vehicles are essentially reinvented versions of the Accent and the Versa Note , two subcompact hatchbacks that …
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump this week threatened to impose a 25-percent tariff on all Canadian and Mexican imports as soon as he returns to the White House on January 20, 2025 – a move that essentially aims to put pressure on the two neighbouring countries to strengthen the borders and …
The announcements and teasers keep coming as we get closer and closer to the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Nov. 5-8). Nissan is the automaker we want to focus on here, with a one-off concept called TARMAC that embodies the spirit of slammed muscle trucks of the past. It …
So, this new 2025 Nissan Kicks is pretty expensive, eh? The company has increased the base price to the point where you now have to minimally spend just shy of $30,000 (including freight and PDI) to get one. Well, good news: the first-generation Kicks will continue to be sold in …
Nissan has unveiled full on the 2025 Kicks, including prices for Canada. With a new styling and boasting a more generous format, the urban crossover now receives an optional all-wheel drive system for the first time. Bigger and more spacious than the outgoing model, the Kicks promises more room for …
The second-generation Nissan Kicks debuting today is big news for small crossover shoppers. Now offering more style and more space along with an AWD option for the first time, it’s bound to draw a lot more attention than it already does—especially with the Qashqai not coming back. The vehicle was …
Sales charts tell you a lot of things, like which vehicles are the most popular among consumers, but not the whole story. That’s why U.S. magazine Consumer Reports conducts a yearly survey to find out the models that people like the most and the least. Its latest rankings are out, …
The Nissan Kicks is by far the most popular urban crossover in Canada, more specifically among models devoid of all-wheel drive. The company added a Special Edition for 2023, which is nice, but the recent launch of a completely redesigned and much more attractive Chevrolet Trax promises to give the …
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Subcompact cars have rapidly evolved in recent years, offering more refinement, comfort and options than ever before. But at what price? We believe subcompact cars must remain affordable, simple and easy to maintain, and the Nissan Micra checks all these boxes. It also happens to be super fun to drive, …