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Nissan Kicks

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Photo: Nissan

The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 71% Detailed ratings

Price $20,548 – $25,748 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.6 – 7.7 L/100km

Awards Best urban crossover of 2022 coupe

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The Kicks is a small, urban-oriented crossover equipped with many safety and driver assistance features as standard. Under the hood is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine that supplies 122 horsepower and 115 pound-feet of torque. All models—S, SV and SR—rely on a continuously variable transmission that sends power to the front wheels only. A notable option that will please music lovers is the Bose sound system with speakers built into the front-seat headrests.

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Old Nissan Kicks Continues to Outsell New Kicks in Canada

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Old Nissan Kicks to Be Sold Alongside New Kicks for 2025

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Nissan Reveals 2025 Kicks Pricing

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 …August 13, 2024

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The Car Guide rating 71%

Pros

Generous interior space
Very large trunk for this segment
Good price/equipment ratio

Cons

No all-wheel drive version
Short on power

Global rating

Fuel economy	9/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	6/10
Driving	6/10
Overall	7/10

Urban crossovers

Fuel economy	9/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	6/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2022

No major change

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