The Kicks is a bit bare-bones, but even the entry-level model comes with a digital instrument cluster and a host of driver assistance systems
- Nissan announced that the redesigned Kicks will be priced from $21,830.
- The crossover gets a more upscale design and features a new all-wheel-drive system.
- Power is provided by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque.
The 2025 Nissan Kicks is a significant step forward, and thankfully, it doesn’t come with a significant price hike. Quite the opposite, with the redesigned crossover starting at $21,830.
The entry-level Kicks S costs $490 more than its predecessor and is rather sparsely equipped, with 16-inch steel wheels and no tinted rear windows. It also has some black parts, but does have LED lighting.
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The interior also focuses on value, but features a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 7-inch infotainment system. Buyers will also find a urethane steering wheel, a four-speaker audio system, power windows and locks, and Nissan Intelligent Key with push-button ignition.
Although the Kicks S is the entry-level model, it has a host of driver assistance systems, including smart cruise control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning and lane departure warning. There’s also high beam assist, rear cross traffic alert, rear automatic braking and intelligent emergency braking with pedestrian detection.
The mid-level Kicks SV starts at $23,680 and comes with rear privacy glass and larger 17-inch steel wheels. This model also features additional body-color parts, including the mirrors and door handles.
Customers will find a more spacious interior with a 12.3-inch infotainment system that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other highlights include a wireless smartphone charger, SiriusXM satellite radio, LED lighting, and two-tone stitching.
The top-of-the-line Kicks SR starts at $26,180 and comes with special headlights, a painted grille and roof rails. This model also features 17-inch alloy wheels and gloss black side mirrors with integrated turn signals.
The interior has been upgraded as well, with drivers finding two-tone cloth and leatherette sports seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, faux carbon fiber interior trim, orange contrast stitching, and a larger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg, as the model also comes with a six-speaker audio system, ambient lighting, and automatic climate control. Other highlights include illuminated vanity mirrors, front seatback pockets, and sunglass holders.
In addition to the interior upgrades, the Kicks SR is also equipped with more advanced driver assistance systems. These systems include ProPILOT Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, and Intersection Assist. In addition, there are blind spot intervention, traffic sign recognition, and an intelligent panoramic monitor with moving object detection.
All models are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 141 hp (105 kW / 143 PS) and 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) of torque. It is connected to an Xtronic continuously variable transmission and can be paired with an optional all-wheel drive system.
The latter costs $1,500 or $1,650 (depending on trim) and is all-new for 2025. It’s a welcome change, as all-wheel drive helps differentiate the Kicks from other cheap crossovers, like the front-wheel-drive-only Chevrolet Trax.
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