2025 Nissan Kicks | First Drive

[@kbb]

MPG: FWD models do 28 city, 35 hwy, 31 combined. AWD models do 27 city, 34 hwy, 30 combined.

[@LetMeCook86]

Showing the TOP trim with the starting price needs to end!

[@matthewb.7172]

Agreed, it’s annoying they do that

[@Bro_skelly1]

Unfortunately, we don't have a choice. They don't give us assets of base trims and they NEVER bring them to first drive events.

[@doziershaw9765]

Then change the price on your Clickbait Video screen shot, you do have control over that.

[@Lukechithan]

Worst product

[@Lukechithan]

Never buy Nissan in india.i have Nissan kicks spark plugs changed in just 4 years all rusted.

[@waikelehawaii4409]

Best work yet by Brian. Come a long way since the A4A days.

[@johnkonde1975]

Yeah, though it's wrong of me to say it, I'm glad Brian and Alex broke up. It allowed Brian to move to KBB and become his best self!

[@KuroMB]

I agree! I think the narration suits him better than walking and talking the whole time. Funny to see that other people also watch multiple car review channels over multiple years.

[@Bro_skelly1]

Thank you for the kind words. It means a lot!

[@yesmikedanger]

Brian is a treasure that we needed!

[@ontheaaron]

This guy I like, please have him for more videos

[@RRLV434]

Yes he says the information without making it so cringy

[@juanm.mauriciobailon840]

33k for a Kicks is crazy.

[@juschill7]

$22 for an "entry" level car is absolutely CRAZY. Im done buying expensive cars. Straight up hoopties for me!

[@Dynaride1]

I love this guy

[@deangelocapron3406]

Love this interior, hope it carries over to the next Rogue

[@Aboc95]

Looks like a winner

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great video!😸

[@zrandy]

Looking good Brian!

[@charrison4080]

I really loved the juke. Iont care what nobody say. Flips chair since no one else in the US likes it😂😅

[@swishy4mbg]

Didn’t like the look but underrated performer.

[@tracy062]

nice review!!

[@Jan96106]

That's interesting because my older Kicks is quieter at high speeds 40 MPH and above and louder at low speeds 30-35 MPH. It is much more pleasurable to drive at higher speeds. I have to get beyond the one fake shift, and that doesn't happen at lower speeds. I can't imagine more engine power would change that. Also, at lower speeds, depending on the road, I hear the CVT. Once I am past 39, no noise, just like a regular automatic transmission. At lower speeds, it makes the same sound my Honda Civic regular automatic transmission made. The Kicks is more reliable than the Rogue. No thanks to turbo anything.

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

141hp in 2024 is actually crazy

[@mc.charleymusic]

Wait...what does the drive train have to do with the cargo space? Also they should make a Nismo version for the new Kicks

[@LaurinKramer]

Well the components of the added RWD need to go somewhere in the cargo area and maybe they also place other stuff back there like the battery or in higher trims a subwoofer.

[@barsaf9989]

The rear differential takes up space in the rear for awd models. The suspension geometry might be different as well.

[@kilofireb8584]

Love it, lease it again and again..why not.

[@YudraKudra]

33,434 (fully loaded) is very expensive for a sub compact

[@barsaf9989]

Thanks _current administration_

[@jdm1039]

​@barsaf9989 Since you want to insert politics into this discussion, let's do that. Inflation was a WORLDWIDE situation after covid during the recovery. The USA exists in the world. Inflation increased prices for things worldwide, not just in the USA. There were multiple factors that caused Inflation. Then once the corporations discovered they could excessively raise prices and then blame it on Inflation, they did it, making it worse. The current administration took common steps to curb and lower inflation, to include raising interest rates. We have had Inflation before and we will have it again in the future. Do some research and educate yourself on how things work.

[@barsaf9989]

@@jdm1039 Nations are separate. If you watch Ben Shapiro ep. 1551 and tell me why he's wrong, then I'll believe you.

[@TexasDragon3907]

​@@barsaf9989Neon gas is a necessary material in the production of chip fabrication for computers. The majority of that gas is produced and sold in Ukraine. The majority of chips fabrication occurs in Taiwan. That chip is then likely installed into a module somewhere in china before being shipped to the usa to be installed into your car. That is three separate countries where if the price of something goes up you feel it let alone all three at once because of globalization of supply chains. If at ANY point in this supply chain one of those countries is suffering from a situation that would increase prices you feel it because supply chains are global and that is just for one of hundreds of modules that go to building a vehicle. It's why most things you buy now say "Assembled in the USA with global materials". Because the thing being assembled is using parts from somewhere else. It is such a basic concept of economics that without watching the video you provided I have to assume there has been some misunderstanding because nobody with any sort of understanding of supply chains would assert that what happens globally doesn't affect them because supply chains are global.

[@raymond_sycamore]

let's be honest, you can't find base models anywhere.

[@JBeck2468]

I’d love to see Nissan put the e-Power hybrid tech in this with their e-Force awd.

[@Marlon-hj5mq]

With Hybrid EV option?

[@RagaR-x9h]

This guy is good still miss Micah but this one is a good find KBB 👍

[@thismanagain]

Brian should do most if not all of the reviews!

[@muhammadharits3237]

Without e-power?

[@derek1147d]

Nice😊

[@JohnnyUkeOfficial]

I'd look at the Chevy Trailblazer with AWD. Competes in the same segment. Gives you 155hp/174lb-ft torque turbocharged with a standard 9-speed automatic transmission.

[@STORMZ8]

Price difference

[@valdiswallace830]

Hmmm would you get this or the Mazda Cx-30

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Hey ! I got a Juke ! It’s SEXY ……Kick 2 is beautiful , question how would the CVT hold up?

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Nissan's current CVT has much improved reliability.

[@barneyboyle6933]

My friend always said the Nissan Juke looked like an alien bug. One time I had a dream that I was driving on the highway and an Amber alert appeared that said to be on the lookout for a “Grey Nissan Juke (the one that looks like an alien bug)”

[@denault3985]

Definitely improved, is Mike still working for KBB seems to have disappeared?

[@DevThDude]

He was just in the EX90 video a few days ago

[@denault3985]

Thanks for the info, didn't watch the EX90 video since I wasn't interested.

[@yesmikedanger]

Yeah I’m still around lurking in the automotive shadows. Unless you meant MICAH… in that case, you’ve got some video digging to do 😅

[@Jay-j6m2l]

What transmission is used?

[@re14437]

Can I add a supercharger??? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@yesmikedanger]

I think that turns the Kicks to a Punts.

[@Amart1724]

So you’re telling me they can put speakers in the headrest and add heated and cooled seats but they couldn’t add power adjustment? 😂 Nissan keep doing you.

[@johnkonde1975]

In a way it's a good thing. This 2025 Kicks is already dreadfully slow (0-60 of 11-12 seconds) and adding more weight with power seats will make it even slower!

[@Amart1724]

@@johnkonde1975 adding power to at least the driver seat is not gona make a difference. If anything the headrest speakers are more useless to most people and I’m sure they would appreciate power adjustment instead

[@yesmikedanger]

Unpopular opinion: I really don’t mind manual seats. They get into position quicker and something less to break. 🤷🏾‍♂️ would never be a deal breaker for me.

[@garrettyamada9821]

​@@johnkonde1975, I respectfully beg to differ with your numbers. I just saw a video of this 2025 model being reviewed and driven by Alex of Alex On Autos/Auto Buyers Guide, and the 0-60 time is in the neighborhood of 8 seconds. Very believable, since the motor is now the 2.0 liter engine that is being used in the Sentra. The 1.6 liter motor is no longer being used in the 2025 Kicks. I had a Sentra, and 0-60 times in my old Sentra was indeed about 8 seconds. Yes, the 2024 model year Kicks is indeed dreadfully slow. On that point, I agree with you completely. However, the elimination of the 1.6 liter engine in favor of the 2.0 liter motor should make a noticeable difference in performance. Of course it's no race car, but it should have enough oomph to perform acceptably and decently in around town driving. I currently own a Altima with the 2.5 liter 4 cylinder, and has quite acceptable oomph and acceleration.

[@yo2trader539]

@@Amart1724 It's about compromise. Of course they can, but every function will increase the price by US$1,000-1,500.

[@MarvelMex]

any word on a hybrid model perhaps ?

[@Lion_King_143]

Good option for buying less expensive cars since the middle class mostly use it going to work or in town. Especially nowadays the price of new cars are ridiculously very expensive. And these cars are not an investment either - it loses value once you purchased it.

[@scifirealism5943]

That's crazy depressing. I'm trying to get a car as a poor person but am realizing I can't afford a car working a minimum wage job.... Public transit sucks.

[@Lion_King_143]

@@scifirealism5943 Get a used car instead? I did just that. Because brand new cars are crazy expensive plus all the delaer mark ups.

[@scifirealism5943]

@@Lion_King_143 that makes more sense. A $4,000 car for cash vs crazy expensive new cars

[@bradley7506]

In Canada this will be a $32,000 base model and that’s ridiculous considering how basic this vehicle is. They already have a $3000 dealer markup here and they don’t even know how well they will sell. Pretty over confident by the dealer if you ask me but the consumer is really tired of the dealer markups….

[@herbieonline_]

the rims are very unusual but i like

[@ThomasMedina-z1q]

It’s a rogue sport with a new front and rear look brought back with the name of kicks this is why they stopped making the rogue sport they brought it back as the kicks

[@VRoma-k2s]

Nicely styled, but I still can't get a small american adult to fit in the back seat, just no knee room. Take four inches from the cargo area or it might as well be a two seater. Very disappointed

[@jonb7597]

Why not make it a 2.5 or a bit more to up the horsepower and get better fill ups

[@sm00v00]

It's not good for seniors?

[@casiopeaman]

"What's the 0-60?" "We don't know" lol I suppose you aren't getting a Kicks for its performance. Looks great otherwise!

[@suz702]

I think I saw it in another video, but it was zero to 40.

[@cryptoskillz]

Kicks the bucket immediately after warranty

[@dforrest4503]

Love the looks and ground clearance, but with the weight it’s just too slow. And rear legroom isn’t great. A Chevy Trax or Kia Soul are better options for comparable money.

[@KI-qj2ui]

SR AWD trim taxes and fees = $41k Cnd 🤯

[@rdsingh122]

Might as well get the Nissan leaf electric at that point lol

[@sereneturmoil]

Saying the Kicks is still an "affordable" vehicle represents such a distorted perspective. Sure, it may be less expensive than other vehicles available in NA but >$40k for a B-segment vehicle from a mainstream manufacturer is rather outlandish.

[@amamiai]

At that price you can get a Crosstrek Onyx, CX30 GS or Kona Preferred Sport with 40-50 more hp...

[@Johnny-xd9ex]

The kicks is a city. 0-40 is more ideal to test

[@gbtrac]

So much better than Lynn

[@bhaskarparam9711]

Wow

[@VRoma-k2s]

Still no back seat room for knees

[@sportsMike87]

Barely holding on in USA market. They are thankful for rental car agencies

[@yo2trader539]

Nissan sells 4 million cars world-wide, roughly 25% of those sales are in the US.

[@The_Notorious_CRG]

call me old school but I am sensing a little bit of moving away from reviewer personality-infused videos and towards a more informational and straightforward style. more Alex on Autos than Throttle House...not that I'm hating on Brian. Maybe it's just HIS style.

[@KyleBailey-s6v]

Hell nah I'll opt for the Nissan Pathfinder with a V6 and 9 speed automatic transmission that actually has shifting gears NOT A CVT!

[@Infelsinave]

for $34k, you might as well get a rogue... and where is Lynn? or Mike?

[@Bro_skelly1]

They're still here...

[@Infelsinave]

@@Bro_skelly1 ok thanks! you did great BTW 😁

[@thismanagain]

Tbh I prefer Brian over them. He's more serious and reviews cars properly.

[@CarNut43]

Yeah IDK about this Brian guy he seems sus

[@Alexramos]

I wish it had at least 200 hp

[@user1989fopfrs7]

Well done. Owns the hr-v

[@ALMX5DP]

@@user1989fopfrs7 a whopping 141hp and 140tq. slow

[@user1989fopfrs7]

@@ALMX5DP and still better than the ugly honda

[@ALMX5DP]

@@user1989fopfrs7 wow impressive!

[@ConnieHoltman-e6j]

Marks Locks

[@trolleymctrollsen]

Who this cutie 😂

[@OscarPrima-b4y]

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[@vnse-t9g]

Dorothea Hill

[@tonyn3227]

I wouldn't risk on Nissan reliability these days, , they used to be one if top 3 back decades ago,now they are on bottom of barrel.

[@deadbot61]

that is such a lie, are you boomer who doesn't read articles?

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

$5k too much

[@andrewcairo6299]

This guy should have state on Alex on Autos. He made the wrong decision joining KBB

[@dforrest4503]

Why?

[@yesmikedanger]

*stayed. And no, he’s ours now.

[@thismanagain]

​@@yesmikedanger😂 danger is dangerous!

[@yesmikedanger]

@@thismanagain 🤣🤣🤣😁

[@raypoon991]

You said the engine is brand new, I think its the same engine used in Sentra

[@Bro_skelly1]

Brand new for the Kicks is what I meant to say.

[@johnkonde1975]

In the Sentra it gives 149 HP, why only 141 HP here?

[@Bro_skelly1]

@@johnkonde1975 That I don't know! I'm sure it's a packaging thing.

[@eddielopez9921]

I like the car, but I love the driver more. 😅

[@coreylucas5997]

I have yet to seen one under 23 grand overpriced

[@mikem201]

cvt.....hard pass. 3 cyl. turbo, can you say cracked heads, blown head gaskets, worn out before it's time

[@Blissfulkitty-Seattle]

Hybridize it.

[@raymond_sycamore]

Give us a $15,000 manual with roll down windows and no screens. We don't want this crap, Nissan!

[@djncrti2860]

They did and no one bought them

[@johnkonde1975]

All the carmakers are too greedy to make a basic bare bones new car for 15k. They all want to make these huge heavy cars with luxury features so they can make you pay over 30k!

[@JStrauD]

The we you're referring to unfortunately makes up like 1% of the new car market if that... manufacturers would be happy to make what people are willing to buy

[@rickjames5998]

Yeah that not happening. cvt = fuel economy. screens is the standard. big money for little car. Sorry gen x man

[@raymond_sycamore]

@@rickjames5998 I'm 35...

[@7415_Gamer]

Kicks like a mule.

[@rickjames5998]

0 to 60 is ??? 0 to 60 happens? Lmao probably like 10 seconds. yikes.

[@lakerfanjr]

Who's this bloke?

[@Bro_skelly1]

There's a name card at the beginning.

[@yesmikedanger]

That’s Brian! A really nice dude and a great addition to the team! He does lots of great work on AutoTrader and pops in to do KBB reviews from time to time.

[@boboso7238]

These are horrible cars long term as well. 😂

[@flawlessrick]

Who the f**k is this guy? lol

[@matthewb.7172]

Good lord is it ugly, but I’m glad Nissan is still putting out affordable, practical cars. Would it have really increased the price to not make it an eyesore, though?

[@RosendoSantora]

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