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First Drives2025 Nissan Kicks: Starting From Scratch, Sort Of3.0/5
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, …
Previews2025 Nissan Kicks: Five Things to Know
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 …
Features and TipsThe Best SUVs in Canada for 2023: Here Are Our Picks
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 …
Test Drives2022 Nissan Kicks: A Colourful Commuter3.5/5
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 …
Comparative TestsHyundai Venue or Nissan Kicks: Which One Is Best?
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 …
Test Drives2021 Nissan Kicks: Winning Formula4.0/5
The Nissan Kicks is labelled and advertised as an SUV, with the company emphasizing its “truck-like” attributes, but in reality it’s nothing more than a new-look Versa hatchback with a taller profile. It has what many people want in a city car—cheap price, small size, good manoeuverability and high fuel …
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