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The 2025 Nissan Kicks Revamp: A Bold Reboot for the Subcompact Crossover
The Japanese automaker Nissan is putting its best foot forward in a bid to revamp its sales figures, introducing a revamped 2025 Kicks that’s sleeker, more powerful, and packed with innovative features.
A Fresh New Attire
Gone are the chipmunk cheeks and baby fat – this second-gen Kicks sports a bold new design language, with a more striking grille, angular lines, and a sportier, more aggressive stance. Inside, the cabin is surprisingly roomy, with added comfort features like Zero Gravity seats, ProPilot Assist, and a larger 8-inch infotainment screen.
Power Meets Practicality
Engineers have given the new Kicks a more spirited powertrain, with a tweaked 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine packing 122 horsepower and a welcome 115 lb.-ft. of torque. Pair that with the available AWD system, and the Kicks becomes a surprising dynamo on the move. Plus, with safety features like forward emergency braking, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring – the Kicks is reassuringly well-equipped to help prevent accidents.
Wired for the Modern Rideshare
In terms of tech, the new Kicks is a wired wizard, boasting wireless smartphone charging, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto integration for seamless connectivity. The feature-rich infotainment display comes with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, Amazon Alexa integration, and a quartet of USB ports (three Type-A, and one Type-C).
All This, and a New Price Tag
What makes the Kicks’ relaunch even more remarkable? Its starting price: an astonishing $490 more affordable than its predecessor. To us, that’s no small feat, especially at a time when prices tend to skyrocket without warning.
The Basics
- Interior space: Surprisingly generous for a subcompact CUV
- Seat configurations: 5 people
- Cargo area: 25.5 cu. ft. max; 20.0 cu. ft. normal
- Fuel capacity: 13.4 gallons
- Cargo net: Yes
- Warranty: 3-year/36,000-mile basic; 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranties
- Starting MSRP: $19,850 (FWD)
For the full scoop, join us for a sneak peek at the 2025 Nissan Kicks at our test drive event page https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2025-nissan-kicks-first-drive-review.
