2025 Nissan Kicks | The Legend Continues

[@s3rialone]

Honestly, this video about a budget CUV is a lot more enjoyable than one covering the 89th variation of the 911.

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

Said the liar

[@sumofty]

AGREED. I understand Porsches are perfect drivers cars and all that. They have all been effectively the same with "This one handles 5% better around a track"

[@pr33tu_]

No, it's enjoyable because of Mark & Jack

[@HingerBinger]

@@pr33tu_You’re right, we watch em all because of who makes the videos!

[@marcelstanford430]

At least it's affordable for most people.

[@mabolzichjjl]

The unhinged reactions to minor inconveniences is probably my favorite part of any SG review.

[@AlphaOmega333]

😂😂😂

[@bradyg499]

resonates with me and how i feel after a long shitty day at work.

[@MrDehBoss]

He was acting as an Average Nissan Altima driver

[@djgraysoundandmusic]

‘Like a gentleman would. A regular Nissan driver” 🤣

[@TypeTuber]

The gentleman in the Altima doing 110 in a 55 and the exceptional gentleman in a Maxima, doing the same, going the wrong way down the interstate

[@Dowlphin]

The pedal delay, while sadly common, is painful to witness. To be fair, is my Auris is an indication, then it only happens from idle, not when shifting down and pushing it.

[@Erdie5]

Anyone with a CVT should absolutely never brake launch their vehicle. That is beyond stupid, and super abusive to the variators. Super careless.

[@Userxxx840]

@@Erdie5I don’t think most people are buying CVT cars for performance. CVT cars last as long as you don’t drive aggressively.

[@Whatsforsupaaa]

When you the think of the greatest cars of all time, the Nissan Kicks is not on the list. However, if you think of every car of all time, the Kicks IS on that list. So that is what we are awarding Nissan with today, the 2024 Car Award. Great job.

[@Ian-oe9wp]

the car of all time

[@Justin_LaNoue]

The Kicks has achieved something that hundreds, if not thousands, of cars have failed to achieve over the decades....production!

[@Mr.Marbles]

@@Ian-oe9wp of all the cars i have driven, this isnt one of them. But it could be one of them. And that is what makes this a car. That exists. Amd drives! With 4 wheels, ac and allthat. 🚗

[@DB-sd3cw]

Man this joke got overplayed a few years ago. Crazy people are still trying to farm likes with it.

[@Mr.Marbles]

@@DB-sd3cw comments complaining about overused joke comments have been overused since 1995

[@armandoo2950]

Love the Mariachi Music!!!!

[@seanobrien648]

"DONT INTERRUPT WHEN IM F*CKING TALKING ABOUT YOUUUUUUUUUUU" 😂

[@LLG47]

I just put down 15,000 on one of these, got my interest rate down to 17%. I'm just happy I have something to show off at my upcoming high school reunion. I had to make the tough call between this and a used 2012 Mercedes C-Class. I decided to go with the sportier option. ; > )

[@Joshinnator]

You went into debt to impress people you knew from high school? 17% is so bad. If you had 15k, you should've just bought a used car and rented a nice one for the evening.

[@LLG47]

@@Joshinnator It was 100% a joke.

[@Joshinnator]

@@LLG47 flew over my head. Opps

[@IronAngelRX14]

😂

[@skipbreakfast]

@@LLG47 Not only was it a great joke, It was also in-line with Mark's sense of humor.

[@Pboy7272]

Here's the kicker. Honest to God, I laughed out loud so unexpectedly. This video is a gem.

[@iSport2ka8]

Honestly this car seems not so bad. Hopefully Nissan can avoid bankruptcy.

[@frozen-curmudgeon]

I hope its better than the original from 2018. Mine is perfectly servicable.......until winter comes.

[@nextleveljourney6612]

I’ve heard Honda might take part ownership of Nissan (much in the way that Toyota has 20+% of Subaru and 15+% of Mazda) If that’s true - doesn’t that put Mitsubishi in question? Hmm 🤔

[@ciello___8307]

Its not going bankrupt. They just need to find a minority shareholder by next year

[@andrewsnyder5300]

Nissan’s not going to bankrupt overnight but they are stockpiling a metric shit ton of cash as they’re planning to launch as many as 30 new models in the next two years meanwhile worldwide sales are relatively stagnant from ‘22 and ‘23

[@mac8179]

Found the Nissan employee 😂

[@classikz]

Yall laugh but everyone is going to be driving a Nissan kicks because that’s the only car people can afford.

[@MutualistSoc]

Speaking for yourself. My father is a CEO of a Russell 2000 company and I'm getting myself a BMW after he makes me the CFO interim.

[@ismaeldah6512]

The reason people laugh might be because there are better options for the price, especially on the used market

[@classikz]

@@MutualistSoc Can i be assistant to the CFO interim?

[@MuitoDaora]

​@ismaeldah6512 For how long? Unfortunately cars deteriorate. Very few are kept in optimal condition.

[@aerodynechambers]

@@MutualistSocreally? Mine too. Small world, isn’t it?

[@Boguardis]

Say what you want but at least Nissan is trying to go DOWN market instead of focusing solely on upmarket vehicles. We can't complain about overpriced cars while dogging on the cheap ones

[@JDMHaze]

@@Boguardis they don’t have a choice

[@JacesOwnWorld]

@@JDMHazethere’s always a choice

[@JDMHaze]

@@JacesOwnWorld not a better choice, Nissan has already lowered their bar, also Nissan claim to fame was always that they offered a better price and value proposition than Toyota and Honda for the money, they were hyundai/Kia before Hyundai/Kia was Hyundai/Kia

[@chettlar212]

they're not really worth considering though. They're dogshit cars and are asking for problems. My immediate and extended family and several other friends and acquaintances have had Nissans ranging from the 00s to the 20s and every. single. one had something catastrophically expensive to fix. They are NOT actually inexpensive. They're just expensive *later.*

[@bakgammon]

not sure what you're giving them credit for

[@rideepicdriveepic]

Nissan kicks....the can down the road. Cheers A fellow nissan owner.

[@williamcass68]

I just spent a week in a new base model rental and was pleasantly surprised. No frills but did everything well. I’d be happy getting one as a rental again.

[@TheRealJeffSmith]

I was wondering what the newest CUV would be to roll through stop signs to pull out in front of me and drive five under. Thanks for solving that mystery!

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

I have a 2017 Nissan rogue I bought brand new before I had heard about CVT tragedies. Luckily it has lasted long enough to be paid off and only has 82,000 miles. I will say this…. service the damn CVT transmission I have done that every 30 K and mine still drives like a new one. Which is marginal at best. But it’s my kids college car and it serves its purpose.

[@ismaeldah6512]

Honestly though, the servicing would be depending on the specific car. My grandma has had a 2013 and now drives a 21. Both over 80k miles with just basic maintenance. The 21 is going on 95k now. Kudos to you regardless because people often forget that the transmission also needs fluids changed at some point

[@andru451]

We had a 2009 Jeep Patriot that had the fluid changed at 70k by first owner and it lasted until 180k before the cursed Jatco CVT went Would be nice if they put a drain plug and external filter on it Most quick lube and garages won't even touch them anymore

[@phatgringo2.0]

Cheers Joe, good on you to take care of that wacky doodle belt and pulley slushbox.

[@akeithwill33088]

The mrs has a 2018 Kicks for her daily driver. We got it used with 8800 miles. It's a great car. Very good on gas.

[@Unsalted375]

7:07 the way he slammed his body back in the seat 😂

[@richardnavratil9661]

I genuinely didn't expect Mark to like this car and I think it's a great example that despite their own internal biases (however well masked), they are able to be objective and appreciate a car for what it is. That being said, that CVT thing seemed horrendous. Not many will brake-torque it, but it's still sus

[@JB-fq9dp]

Mazda Cx30 all the way.

[@vrcmag]

Aside from a CVT it’s not a bad cheap car. I like the shoe look.

[@will5150]

yeah but that's a huge part of the car. it's literally like driving a blender.

[@General_M]

Honestly, I like it. I wish it was a hybrid, and I wish Nissan had a better track record with reliability. I mean that CVT surge when you floored it put it on the “nope” list immediately.

[@reyperez3424]

My Nissans have been more reliable than my Hondas

[@Escobar224]

Nissan has done hybrids with the Altima and Q50 and I heard they are a nightmare to deal with.

[@BigHeadClan]

⁠@@Escobar224The Altima system was actually from Toyota I’m not all that familiar with it. But the Q50 hybrid was fine, wouldn’t call it perfect but for a first generation hybrid product it held up well most common issue with it was a valve body issue but that was also an issue with the non hybrid versions.

[@JDMHaze]

@@Escobar224 a twist of irony the ultimate hybrid system was from Toyota, and if you look at car reviews for the Nissan Altima the hybrid models are the only ones that actually had 4.5 stars, the other powertrain altimas o had lower lol the hybrid was literally the only reliable version of the Ultima

[@BigHeadClan]

He was brake holding it to launch the car, that wasn’t transmission surge.

[@802Garage]

The rear suspension setup on the AWD model is nearly identical to every Subaru from the 90s and early 00s. Actually kind of a good thing. Edit: Actually the front is pretty much the same as well, hahaha. Also this thing looks pretty easy to work on, so that's a big positive.

[@biobrat86]

My understanding is that this gen Kicks is based on the Sentra chassis, where the prior gen was based on the Versa. This helps address some of the issues the last one had. I like that AWD is an option. It's not a race car, but drive it like you're commuting and service the CVT regularly it should do the job. You could probably get a good deal on this one, better than many of the other vehicles in this segment (it is crowded).

[@tubemember21]

I actually love Nissan. Nothing more exhilarating than driving around with a literal grenade for a transmission.

[@RONderluck]

Nissan has ironed out their previous issues

[@reyperez3424]

I have been driving around for 140000 miles now 2015 Rogue

[@bradhaines3142]

i had a 2013 nissan rouge, which i believe they retroactively extended the warranty because of their reputation. the transmission was the only thing i didnt have issues with. catalytic converter went bad, ac went bad, steering went bad, replaced the whole front suspension, cv axle, even had an airbag light. i couldnt deal with it anymore. i bought it with 65k miles and got rid of it at 135k.

[@Escobar224]

Average Nissan experience

[@JDMHaze]

@@RONderluck honestly there has not been enough time to prove that yet

[@OutdoorGirls7]

7:07 Sounds like my neighbor pull starting his lawnmower.

[@timgt5]

As an entry level vehicle this is not bad at all, nicer than the Venue or Soul, and it is available with AWD which you cannot get on the Trax or the Envista. I would however be too concerned with the flagging fortunes of Nissan to buy one. Also factor in that for not much more of a monthly payment you can get nicer vehicles like the Crostrek, CX30, Seltos, Corolla Cross etc.

[@areitu]

Another factor to consider is that Nissan dealerships are probably much more likely to have enough inventory to sell a Kicks below sticker, especially compared to a CorollaCross or CrossTrek

[@timgt5]

@@areitu Yes long running Nissan SOP lots of cash on the hood. I remember back in the teens people getting ridiculous discounts on Altima's 7-8K off the sticker price.

[@rmp5s]

As a lifelong Nissan guy, if I needed a daily, I wouldn't hesitate to consider this...not at all. People love to shit on Nissans but all of them that I've ever had/do have have been great!

[@billywilly7951]

Same here!

[@ciello___8307]

Their new products are decent again. Id take this over say, the dated corolla cross

[@rmp5s]

@ciello___8307 Yea, I probably would too. I've had a TON of Nissans over the years (everything from 7 different Zs to a couple Jukes to a GT-R and everything in between) and have always had great luck with them. I do tend to avoid the CVTs, not even on purpose, so that may help, but I dunno...had a Versa that had one and the wife and I literally drove that thing across the country. It never gave us a single problem other than a heat shield coming loose (the wife drove on lots of dirt roads at that time and the washboard surface rattled it loose...no big deal) that the dealer swapped out for free.

[@scott8238]

Cheers we have NIssans now after being Toyota kool aid drinker.

[@MrMegatron85]

Haha I've been lying to myself thinking it doesn't look all that good, when in reality, it looks pretty nice

[@zaitcev0]

Jack said something astonishing at 05:07: he called the CVT "Libeartronic". But as far as I know that moniker applies to Subaru's in-house CVT. Its main feature is using a chain rather than a belt, as well as packaged for a longitudinal engine layout. I see several possibilities: 1. Jack misspoke, 2. Nissan licensed Lineartronic from Subaru and re-packaged it for a transversal powertrain, 3. Nissan licensed the name and slapped it on their CVT, 4. Nissan stole the name and used it on their CVT for whatever reason. I'd love to receive some clarity.

[@Salvaba]

“Final thoughts. Here’s the Kicker” 😂😂

[@ltkwok]

I like smaller wheels. 16’s in the top trim would be nice… dune buggy look.

[@phprofYT]

This has nothing i want but it is better than what I get right now.

[@JP-jq1qx]

at driving impressions: The Irony with this one is strong!

[@JulietHotelFoxtrot]

I hate to sound like such a fanboi. These are really good car reviews. I appreciate the way you guys do these.

[@matthewgaines10]

Hope the CVT is more durable for Nissan’s sake. They really to a hit on their reputation because of failures. A reputation they rightly or wrongly are paying for today.

[@s2kay]

I really like the new Nissan 911 turbo macan

[@wackit6756]

Nissan should have not attached the Kicks name to this really well done car, as it carries too much baggage and isn’t the next level premium image they were going for. Never thought I would say this but 'Well Done Nissan'! Their great effort really shows on refinement.

[@chrisss73841]

The official car for every female office worker in the suburbs who doesn't get why the Crosstrek costs so much more.

[@brianblake5320]

This reminded of the Geese cult classic 2021 Buick Encore review

[@adriand817]

The Kicks is Unburdened by what has been 😂

[@zigforjustice]

6:37 -- Channeling the big Altima energy

[@RonJobbins]

OMG 7:07 I literally burst out in laughter. Well done.

[@kayakkevin]

The bread and butter of enjoyable goose content are these vehicles. Something very funny about it.

[@trevormcculloch5011]

Thanks. I like these down-to-earth cars.

[@wackit6756]

If this had a Hybrid Option, Nissan couldn’t build them fast enough.

[@vee-one9]

that new final thoughts transition looks lovely

[@AhJotahTube]

This is not the spiritual successor to the Juke at all. Yes, it has a fun design, but the Juke was very controversial. And it was way more fun. This is the successor to the Rogue Sport (Qashqai) 2017-2022. It’s the same size, same engine, same pricing, similar features, etc. Knowing Nissan, the new Kicks is probably just a reskinned Rogue Sport.

[@marcelm5681]

And former Kicks owners will likely stay away from this one since it's no longer "cute" and the touch AC controls will drive people crazy. Nissan is 5 years behind the curve on this one. Nissan is trying to leverage the good "Kicks" name - this car is doomed - t looks like a truck and no former Kicks owner (female) will want one of these. Thankfully, they are still planning on building the old Kicks under the name "Kicks Play" around here.

[@Andrew-n1v]

Thank you Great sirs for reviewing this nissan ROCKS. It's a ROCKS because you get rocks in your SHOES

[@VaunShiz]

This is definitely going to sell well

[@ogmechsftw]

if it doesn't come in a CUV Cabriolet, i don't want it

[@seanobrien648]

Ah yes a unhinged Mark moment are the best moments of savagegeese videos.

[@obsidian....]

1:00 Mark - please Never Change 🤣 🙏

[@chbrules]

I just rented one of these last gen in Cabo, MX a few months ago. Funny you opened with a mariachi band. It's a base model POS rental car. The CVT is the most concerning thing about this car. I mean, if you want a cheap car that will last maybe 5-10 years at best, here you go.

[@o_o-_-8639]

I like the improvements that nissan is doing but honestly I prefer the mazda cx-30 with the n/a 2.5, and the reliability of the cvt is still questionable…. However if you can get a mid-high trim for dirt cheap is actually a good car and I prefer it over the gm offering if small suvs however only with a decent discount…

[@ZZZZ-mkv]

I really want to like this car, but I would wait until the 2nd model year to see if there are any kinks that need to be worked out.

[@Hawkborne]

Hopefully, when Honda buys this brand, they won't Kicks it to the curb. That said, I like my Nissan lineup quality the way I like my transmissions: continuously variable.

[@TheHomeExpert5]

As everyone knows, Rodney Allen Rippy is the finest most entertaining performer of the last 500 years. Discuss.

[@somerandomfella]

I don't mind the front design.

[@BoopSnoot]

7:15 I'm actually happy that the new CVT-XS does not have fake shifting like the CVT-X big brother. Fake shifts reduce performance.

[@heimbone1]

I like it, modern looking integrated dash. Concerns for the future of Nissan and the JATCO CVT.

[@karoltakisobie6638]

This is neither compact nor budget vehicle. That's what Versa was.

[@johnnybravo5044]

I didn't know you were Mexican with that intro in the beginning? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@PookDaWook]

Exterior design wise, I'd take this over any of the competitors

[@erik_moenart]

I’m a simple man… I hear “Dwayne mode”, I hit like.

[@dannyferguson9415]

Mark was a man of reason but still it haunted him. The drone. The mechanical inefficiency.

[@mikewaite3746]

GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66!

[@leonblack751]

This is a damn good vehicle for the price it blows away the competition i think Nissan hit home run.

[@jackiscrazy911]

Never thought I would actually be considering a Nissan kicks but awd cuv with a decently large screen and a pano roof, nothing else has that for the price

[@oi32df]

Like the Kona, it just grew to a larger size. The old one was a good small size and consumed less gas .That is a great shame.

[@KevinSan88]

I’m surprised they’re not offering an e-Power hybrid version for usa

[@dforrest4503]

Honestly, the mariachi music fits the built in Mexico sourcing. I wonder what you’ll play with the Hyundais built in Alabama.

[@m0aravindkarthik]

I love to give a like to every video here. But the problem is, the youtube algorithm will start shoving me Kicks reviews wherever I go!

[@kwilliams1958]

LOL

[@boy638]

With the speakers in the headrests, can you still remove them like regular headrests?

[@AyAy008]

The opening music is also played by the people who will buy this car.

[@JDMHaze]

Yeah and the people who were assembling it too😂

[@armandocardona6975]

As a fellow Mexican, we kindly reject this. I’ll pass it on.

[@thatcopenguy]

9:35 that voice command interruption timing is gold

[@tyhyhh]

ill be honest cvt is kinda growing on me my gfs 2020 forester is super nice to drive normally sure when you want to drive spiritedly it falls apart for normal driving with a few accelerations its honestly great

[@slickmanwood9110]

Came here to say this. Porsche has a customer base of rich d-bags willing to pay basically anything to get the latest limited run 911 variant for bragging rights. With those resources, of course their vehicles are enthusiast driving perfection. We don't need every last one of them reviewed. It's boring and they're impractical unobtanium for all but the privileged few who can afford a fleet of exotics. True design and engineering chops are on display at the Nissan Kicks level. It's far more interesting and exciting to see what they can come up with to provide a compelling product at a strict price point. Sorry if this kind of vehicle doesn't get Jack to completion, but these videos are far more interesting and relevant.

[@matthewshultz8762]

One of the cars of all time. Honestly not a bad vehicle for someone that just needs something to get around. But cheap...? Man 27k is a lot I remember not too long ago the Sentra was around 16k. Maybe that's the case with all new cars but I'd rather pony up for a Honda or Toyota for that price.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I like shoes, I wear them everyday!

[@revvolutions]

Car designers and shoe designers are cut from the same cloth, out of the same primordial ooze.

[@213MADA]

Nice intro song choice!

[@jvepps]

That orange peel paint on the door is wild. 11:04

[@BigHeadClan]

It’s a fair bit no doubt. Although a surprising number of new cars come from the factory in a similar state though, the dealerships require touch up prior to delivery to the customers. Not sure what the story is here bad paint correct or a problem from the factory, paint quality is almost never a Nissan problem though.

[@fraxonthefurry21]

Probably a pre production?

[@NorthKoreaBBall]

As a shoe lover, I feel drawn to this footogenic design

[@johns6816]

Not in the market for a CUV but it was a good review, if I were, I would look at one.

[@EddieBlock-k4i]

Its the SAGA that continues

[@jeffreymoore4132]

I understand the manufacturer's allure to CVTs, I just don't share the same sentiment. A well sorted 8sp auto would help this vehicle immensely. I happen to like and own a Nissan too.

[@richard.cohen51]

When I was looking for a new car I went to the internet and I saw the Kicks and liked it I even got a call from Nissan USA and the made arrangement for me to test drive it at my local dealership, well guess what when I got to the dealership the next day the salesman was no where to be found and no one else wanted to talk with me they were all busy reading their newspapers or drinking their coffee and I ended up seeing the new kicks on the showroom floor and liked it but because the salesman I was suppose to see wasn't there I got no service from anyone and I said to myself if this is the way the sales floor is I can just image how there service dept is so I kept walking and didn't buy it I ended up with a Honda Accord and I'm so happy I did.Thanks Nissan for nothing.

[@DankRageRants]

Sweet, Nissan makes good CVTS!

[@bigripper2048]

I like shoes.

[@jaredgates4310]

But have they fixed the CVT... my wife's Kicks is ready for the 3rd CVT at 150k miles. They're only good for about 80k miles.

[@ggremlinz]

It's actually a decent Nissan!

[@fraxonthefurry21]

I miss affordable cars but why does one of the last ones gotta have a Nissan cvt lol

[@uGotGot1618]

“2 to 4 or maybe 3”- Jack Math, PhD

[@nevv8581]

Looks more like it was fashioned after a “Croc”.

[@paul8956]

I wonder how it stacks up against Honda's HR-V? Very similar.

[@dylanhale7300]

This thing would be a no brainer outside of the transmission (like most Nissans) Just give us the manual as a option Nissan, please...

[@a_funyun]

>In potential drunken benders on the highway, I know I'm going to be able to dominate. Sold

[@NoodlesExtraMSG]

last NYIAS, they gave out shoelaces (kicks... sneakers...) if you do a 360 pic of your shoes standing in a miniature city-scape diorama, there was also a spot to do lace patterns. so.... somebody at Nissan marketing/event planning is a shibari and shoe "connoisseur". They let people sit in the GTR so.. all is forgiven.

[@wallybeegone]

I have the 2022 Nissan kicks and it’s a great car and can surprisingly hold a lot of crap. But my CVT doesn’t even sound that bad

[@LeviGolob]

Kicks or Trax?