2025 Nissan Kicks Review | Kicks Gets Boxy, Finally Has AWD!

[@tomdulaney4552]

You are the most articulate of all the car reviewers I have listened to. Your speaking speed is impressive and you have improved a lot. Your look has improved as well. I used to think of you as a second tier reviewer, but there are plenty of those now. You have moved to top tier.

[@dsmolevski]

Nissan dealership where I live already offers 1K rebate on this vehicle, so it's $22300 if I wanted to buy it today, in my opinion it is a great value

[@RenamonandLuna]

Jealous! Utah (Orem City near where I am) Nissan Dealership is still waiting for them to shop up sometime next week or early October.

[@plneky1171]

Nissan has a winner if quality control is at least average. The sub-$30k market is my favorite. Thanks for another great review.

[@reserva120]

Interesting , they seem “ car makers “ try harder “ or more clever at the Sub 30k.. Remember the Maverick just 32 months ago .. years ago at a car show , the Big Hyundai booth .. said “ Accent “ was best car they made..

[@2LiveTrew]

@@reserva120maverick nor accent were a Compact Utility Vehicle - the only one in its class to offer AWD and stay under $25,000. Basically, this 2025 Nissan Kicks is in a class of its own. ❤

[@reserva120]

@@2LiveTrew well I think taking size over price is a bit silly and stupid.. when the Maverick was released, you could get 4WD under 25k .. and more stupid was just the fact I was pointing out How a Hyundai engineer Stated atThe time, Accent was the best car they made , because the hyper realistic constraints force them ( Aka Corolla).. hope that helps

[@2LiveTrew]

Why are you oblivious to current events? In 32 months do you know how much has changed? Since Covid, havent you noticed an unprecented rate of change in global society? Since last week, do you know how much has changed? Including the car market? I think being reserva about the environment around them is a bit silly and stupid. Sorry mam

[@marvinmurakami8828]

It should have above average reliability. This engine has been used by Nissan for quite some time and has been proven nearly bulletproof. Nissan's current CVTs have been much improved over the problematic Jatco ones and are proving to be reliable. This is one of the best buys in the car market.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Like the new looks. And that interior is beautiful.

[@Smileydudekxy]

This is EXACTLY what Nissan needs xx

[@ccroy2001]

I like it. The new styling looks good. I rented a few Altimas and enjoyed them so I bought a Sentra last year. It has the independent rear suspension and a nice driving feel, I actually get up early a few weekends a year and do a road trip with it. My last was Santa Barbara / Santa Maria. great roads. Since Honda and Toyota command a premium, Nissan in general is a good value.

[@desertraider8628]

The Sentra handles so well. It feels stable in turns

[@occckid123]

​@desertraider8628 the sentra handles very well.

[@princevarughese6419]

Also look at the Mazda CX30 (or the bigger CX50). They are very reliable vehicles with great driving experience.

[@estebanandradez4487]

Rear amber turn indicators 👏👏

[@christianpatterson7313]

And they are separate from the brake lights, too.

[@penavicem]

It’s built in Mexico so of course Mexico win

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

6:52 love this way of measuring, PLEASE do that in ALL reviews from now on so viewers can compare, that would be great, thank you!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

I'm glad you appreciate it! This is something we will do at first drives and for full at home reviews we will demo with our usual child seats.

[@LukeO-1234]

In all honesty, 8 seconds for a vehicle of this size and low on power is really not that terrible

[@JoshRyO97]

Yea Last model was like 13 seconds it is significantly better now

[@williamwest1974]

How spoiled we now are that an 8 sec 0-60 is considered slow.

[@JohnWebb-tz2uc]

I agree! My 2012 Civic took 10 seconds so this sounds fantastic, honestly.

[@williamwest1974]

@@JohnWebb-tz2uc my 1987 BMW 325 was anemic by comparison :)

[@janoycresnova9156]

​@@williamwest19741987 was almost 40 years ago. Crazy how time flies!

[@desimo147]

Nissan is going to sell a lot of these. They nailed it in just about every category. I'd wait a couple of years before buying one, though, to get the bugs worked out and for better pricing. This will be in high demand for the 1st 24 months.

[@jeffreygillispie8780]

There won't be an economy left in 2 years. The dollar will collapse within the next 12 months from the US National Debt. The debt is a ticking time bomb. Might as well buy it now if your looking for a new ride and want it. At least it'll be under warranty if you don't drive 50+ miles per year....

[@troys.9188]

I actually really like the look. I think it makes the kicks feel less like a budget car and more mid level. I would prefer this style on the rest of Nissans.

[@Leo_Vasileio]

No rear air vents should be a crime especially in hot weather markets. I don't know how much car manufacturers are saving by doing this but this needs to STOP!

[@allyssahubbard3514]

GREAT evaluation Du de! I purchased a 2025 Nissan Kicks SR in 2tone the Red Roof and Gun metallic body. Im impressed, the Redesign, the smooth drive and all the Amenities. People constantly ask, what is that!! I say Nissan Kicks ,run don't Walk!😊Nissan ya did Good!

[@EmmyJune212008]

Kicks and Trax are no doubt the most improved cars of the last couple of years. Maybe I’m weird, but I don’t really mind CVTs in general. My only real concern is with Nissan’s CVT reliability.

[@BTC909]

I was interested in a 2024/25 Trax but after seeing the IIHS crash test, oh my, my, my.

[@sociopathmercenary]

​@@BTC909that right there is incentive not to crash 😂

[@ทองพูลแสนสิงห์]

การใช้ CVTก็ไม่น่ามีปัญหานะไม่ควรจะกระแทกคันเร่งแรงเกียร์ CVT จะมีความนิ่มนวลไปตามแรงบิดของเครื่องยนต์ไม่ใช่เกียร์ทอร์คคอนเวอร์เตอร์เหมือนเกียร์รุ่นก่อนเพราะความเร็วจะมาตามรอบของเครื่องยนต์เกียร์ CVT จะให้ความนุ่มนวลกว่ารอบเครื่องยนต์ก็จะไม่สูงเกินไปทำให้ประหยัดน้ำมันนะครับตามที่เคยใช้อยู่ครับความคงทนก็ใช้จนลืมเหมือนกันระดับห้าแสนหกแสนโลขอบคุณครับ

[@jaywhite1850]

@@BTC909You should have been more concerned with GM’s use of a wet timing belt for the Traxx. The Buick Envista (same thing) was on my short list but I had to eliminate it for this reason.

[@BTC909]

@@jaywhite1850 Same thing I had with a '06 Magnum (3.5L HO). Water pump leaked, got the belt wet, jumped a tooth, got lucky the first time, water pump was changed twice over the life of the vehicle, finally died one day while driving. I was done dumping money into it.

[@ReisJesse]

"so you'll have to leave that in the Home Depot parking lot" 🤣

[@Mamo878]

I think I've seen a few covers there already. ha

[@gojeffgordon24]

Best line in the video! 😂 It would probably be me since I seem to think the back of the car will hold more than seems possible.

[@zone559]

8:24

[@lolotus4borderless]

Phenomenal

[@marvinmurakami8828]

I prefer the hard cover over a thin roller one.

[@AD-lf9ck]

We need cars like this more and more so the automakers stay competitive, control the high price, and give options to people who can't afford 40k vehicles. We'll done Nissan

[@marvinmurakami8828]

For those who can't afford or simply don't want to pay 40,000 to 60,000 dollars on a vehicle.

[@J.Wick.]

No need for such a vehicle myself, but that is a good looking car for what it is. The value is certainly there too. I imagine I'll see alot of these on the road for the next few years.

[@TheCarGuru]

This is a very good looking ute. The color is awesome too!

[@marvinmurakami8828]

It looks good in all the colors I've seen so far.

[@deviouslaw]

Nissan is really underrated when it comes to design.

[@naveenthemachine]

This looks great. Nissan is back. Their qx80 qx60 Z Ariya now this are proof that they’re coming back Alex This, hrv, and the cx30 are definitely the best Japanese entries in the segment

[@mrgurulittle7000]

🤔👍

[@naveenthemachine]

@@mrgurulittle7000 they did a great job. This is how you truly compete

[@ALMX5DP]

Looking great and being great are two different things. Only time will tell how it’ll play out. No wrong choices these days.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@naveenthemachineYeah. People hating but Nissan really did do a good job on this.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Nissan has been coming back strong ever since getting rid of cost cutter Carlos Ghosn as CEO a few years ago.

[@ArtDamage7]

Picking mine up on Tuesday! Been waiting since '18 for the AWD to be added.

[@doxydoxdelamanca9902]

Alex on Auto, yes, Alex of Auto :), does the better job for me when it comes to seat fitting. I know is relative and all reviewers suggest to test-drive the cars, but getting a 'virtual' perspective of the seating position relative to the body is great!

[@TidalRabbit]

After watching your video, I believe I'd like to buy the AWD version with the bose package - what a great value!

[@sammyt3514]

I find that the acceleration of a given car is far less of a factor when merging on the highway than the person you're stuck behind since most of them seem to think that merging at 40mph is the way to go for some reason!

[@walltiger6603]

in Toronto, i find 90% of people merging in do that, that just proves most people are really intelligent.

[@chrissimmons9969]

Sadly most drivers are not intelligent enough to know that the idea of an entrance ramp is to get up to speed with the flow of traffic as to seamlessly blend onto the expressway.

[@baldheadlogic]

This is a nice redesign. I had a Rogue Sport rental a few years ago. This reminds me of the that vehicle based on the size. It was nicer than I thought and the seats were comfortable.

[@RenamonandLuna]

I'm so excited for this new car! I need to upgrade my current Kicks to this one!

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Great review Alex & I would consider buy this.

[@rblbatb]

Seems like a good option in the class at that price.

[@magnoliap5824]

Love this Alex! 🔥

[@marioramoslopez1447]

Daaamn... absolutely sold, until test drive. Thanks!

[@joshuawang5859]

Great looking car! and it even has a sun classes holder!

[@caribbeanbound8357]

drove one yesterday. not too bad. kinda cheap quality but cool features. especially for young people.

[@bhaskarparam9711]

I really like the front grill

[@NS327-t7h]

Nissan hit this out of the park. The only thing is it did get a little more expensive offering AWD so it's sort of straddling between Soul/Venue/Trax and HRV/Corolla Cross/Seltos in pricing. However, if you stick to FWD and an S or SV trim, it's a really nice value proposition assuming quality is at least average.

[@sabrimo4020]

Your right but I can't take a risk and invest thousands in hope that the quality is at least will be average.

[@NS327-t7h]

@@sabrimo4020 I mean if 25,000 is all you got and you don't want a base trim, there aren't many options. The Trax, Venue, and Soul have similar concerns as well. So unless you can squeak a base corolla cross, HRV, or crosstrek under 25k and you're fine with base model, you don't have much of a choice in terms of quality for under 25k.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

​@sabrimo4020 the engine in the Kicks has been proven very reliable for years in the Sentra and Nissan's current CVTs are vastly improved over the old Jatco ones. The Kicks should be a very reliable vehicle.

[@rugger8136]

I’d love to see a head to head comparison of this and the updated Taos

[@phild8602]

Now Nissan needs to shift one of these small platforms to an Infiniti premium subcompact given how nice the Kickz is for a mainstream model. Infiniti desperately needs a volume model for their entry level and with the 9AT in their portfolio, they don't have a reason to delay any longer.

[@cnfusd]

love the 3 spoke wheel!

[@bhaskarparam9711]

I really like this one very much

[@frankENZC]

Great review. I still have a mental block in regard to the CVT. I'm coming from a Veloster n DCT. :)

[@Somebody294]

I don't understand why most manufacturers are obsessed with using piano black.

[@acme4fun547]

Gonna get one as soon as the dealership has them in stock.....

[@juventusfinoallafine4365]

We also produce this in Indonesia, it's called Mitsubishi Xforce and we export it to Americas, Africa, ASEAN and the Arabs. A tough multi-purpose car, at an affordable price, and a very attractive design.

[@TheJ1s]

I do like the new style.

[@Jean-lr4hv]

Good looking car but man 140 hp and only getting 28 mpg in the city… my cross has 170 and gets 31 in the city. Know performance isn’t a big factor for most people but man those are numbers from a decade ago.

[@pewpewpower]

The Japanese were great a decade ago. Now it’s all eyes on Korea.

[@ALMX5DP]

I see Crosstrek is rated for 27 city, unless some other vehicle is being referred to.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@pewpewpowerHonda Mazda Nissan are the only competitors to Korea.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

@@ALMX5DP Corolla Cross base engine

[@Jean-lr4hv]

@@ALMX5DP Corolla cross

[@MistSoalar]

11:55 "Cheap and Cheerful" lol

[@rickm8456]

It’s definitely intriguing. I like you don’t understand the pano black, especially on the steering wheel. The HRV has the same thing.

[@julianzapata4283]

Perfect vehcile for citi driving, with a small modern look, spacious cabin (for the size) and good features. I think this is a winner for Nissan. The engine is the same as the one in Rogue Sport which has proven reliable. The only maybe is the CVT reliability.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Nissan's current CVTs are much improved over the old Jatco ones and are proving to be reliable.

[@simonrasmussen2345]

A practical question concerning cars like this for which the manufacturer does not provide a spare tire, and therefor no jack or jacking point. If you get a puncture the chemical solution cannot seal and you call a flatbed truck to take the car to a tire shop but it"s evening and the shop is closed, what do you do now?

[@Nizmosr20]

That's odd. Here in Canada a base Kicks fwd will come with wireless android auto/carplay as standard.

[@MMAdotCA]

Thanks. SR w AWD

[@brenrob7403]

141 hp and AWD, gonna be SLOW. But otherwise, really appealing small crossover

[@PK-tu9bk]

I'm looking to get the SR AWD model with premium package.

[@Smileydudekxy]

I LOVE AMBER TURN SIGNALS!!!

[@acsmoothing2262]

Alex and Travis, does this have that trick two-speed transmission that Nissan attaches to some of their CVTs for increased final drive? Like they had in the late, great Versa Note? Anyway, I was worried about this change to a larger and heavier format for the Kicks because I loved how small and light the old one…but Alex’s review has won me over once again! And count me in the crowd of sickos who likes CVTs, particularly the high-torque CVT found in certain Subarus.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

No, Nissan seems to have not developed that variant of the CVT further

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, This Kicks is wider, longer, taller and looking more like a Chevy. Did they actually add rear headroom when they made the Kicks taller? 🤔 If shopping for AWD and mpg, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is the runaway leader in this segment.

[@JamesRussoMillas]

A CC Hybrid will run you easily over 35k if you can find one without added packages. Not everyone will pay that back with fuel savings.

[@naveenthemachine]

Corolla cross is not a runaway leader. That’s the cx30 The corolla cross is worst in class in just about every way from design to materials to build quality to fit finish to tech to features to comfort to interior space to performance to driving dynamics to ride to nvh to value etc. Mpg alone isn’t worth sacrificing those things. You don’t want to settle for true mediocrity just for the sake of mpg since you’re already overpaying The corolla cross is the biggest joke

[@occckid123]

Imagine Hey, 40000 out the door for a Corolla. Cross hybrid, a subcompact vehicle that used to be bmw and audi q3 money.

[@deviouslaw]

​@@naveenthemachine I've noticed this guy in comments, always shills Toyota no matter how uncompetitive their offering is

[@naveenthemachine]

@@deviouslaw no kidding. Yet when I the infamous Toyota hater does it you all freak out

[@johannventer4358]

I considered this and the CX30. In the end the CX30 2.5 S Carbon Edition won. Stronger engine with nearly similar economy, full leather seats with more luxury interior, rear vents, spare wheel standard, moon roof standard, heated seats as standard, rain sensing wipers as standard. The downside is the practicality and not having parking sensors and 360° round view, and there is no automatic rear brake assist or pro pilot assist hands on. It would cost $1950 extra to add heated seats and moon roof to the kicks which makes it more expensive when comparing the basic MSRP of the two. I would have rather got the Kicks but because it is brand new I was not going to get any discounts on it. In the end the Mazda won hands down after a $5000 dealer and incentives discount of MSRP. I think it is disingenuous to compare the Kicks to the top turbo trim of the CX30.

[@acsmoothing2262]

It sounds like you got a good, maybe great, deal on your CX-30. Well done! Enjoy the many happy miles.

[@ttinnovations3310]

dang Alex nissan Nick-ed us, and i'm awd-ed , for SR it is nice

[@OctavianKaijage]

Interesting car

[@cleverdood]

Shame they didn’t keep the physical buttons for the climate like their other current gen products. Looks like it’ll be a winner though.

[@67keyakaren68]

A lot better than the HR-V

[@naveenthemachine]

Hrv is a bit nicer and more refined. And it has a more expensive feeling cabin like the civic

[@67keyakaren68]

@@naveenthemachine no it’s not. HR-V is awful. Kona is even better

[@Johnny_Socko]

I was thinking that this makes about the same power as the CR-V (both with CVTs), and has the same amount of space, but I wonder if the Kicks is a little quieter? Hondas have loud interiors.

[@fibonaccisequence2891]

I was debating for long time between Kona, Corolla Cross, Crosstreck and HRV, Kona did not like plastic feeling, Corolla Cross was not available in large quantities and price was the factor, Subaru did not have trim for price range I was looking for, end up with HRV Sport that I really liked, insurance went down $300 for six months compared to my previous 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport.

[@chrissimmons9969]

Oddly the Honda HRV is their most reliable vehicle.

[@4x4R1]

Poor Taos didn''t even get a mention!

[@tjs114]

The rear hatch of the Kicks reminds me of the Kia Soul with that floating color panel on the rear hatch. I'm not sure that's a compliment. Just another lease Nissan vehicle that will see more miles as a rental than anything a person would own, considering Nissan transmission reliability.

[@EdgarRenje]

Kinda remind me of the Alfa Romeo Junior we get here in Europe.

[@CandycaneBeyond]

I'm surprised that you didn't mention that the Soul has a longer warranty and in the long term probably a better value

[@magnoliap5824]

This is bigger and better looking. Soul has no AWD option.

[@tifreakhachey]

Wanted to trade in my kicks 2022… Paid 36000$ with the loan and extras the dealer tacked on saying it “came” with the accessories… well, they offer 14000$ for my 2 year old car! Next car definitely won’t be nissan.

[@JoshRyO97]

Thats crazy. Last year I paid 23,000 for a 2022 two tone kicks it only had 4k miles on it.

[@tifreakhachey]

@@JoshRyO97 yeah, I got suckered in during covid and that no other dealership had cars available. Corolla cross was my first pick, there were none to be had.

[@fibonaccisequence2891]

Is it least SR with Bose speakers in headrest part of the seat?

[@tifreakhachey]

@@fibonaccisequence2891 i wish. Bottom s model. :(

[@paul8956]

I'd like to see a comparison between the Kicks and the HRV.

[@apb1236]

Very Renault/Citroen look about it. Looks good

[@cheapme1850]

I’d still go with the Trax, mainly based on appearance and value. One of the main reasons people buy a car (along with reliability and price) is how it looks and the Trax is just a better looking car, and Nissans aren’t know for being the most reliable of Asian vehicles.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Owner's of the Chevy Trax have been reporting numerous problems.

[@SEUQRAM55]

The camera resolution is awful, it continues to be Nissan's weakness

[@baronvonjo1929]

Seems like its impossible to find a good small car these days. All hatchback and sedan options are thrown out for me because they are far too low beyond reason and just impractical. So many small CUVs are so inefficient in the deisgn. Maximize the car by making it more boxy. Stop with the curved tailgate. Heck a boxy car like the Bronco Sport looks significantly better. Then you have horrid powertrains. I owned a Honda Fit once and dont recommend ever getting a car under 180 hp again. Its not pleasant. Its insulting automakers still make such pathetic powertrains. I dont want any turbos or a CVT again either. Hope it jas good build quality and durability. My Honda Fit was so badly made and unreliable. Looking at that cheap carpet you mentioned kinda shows how low quality they whole car is. Cheap materials these days means no durable and poorly built. Then how does all this age? What to do when those fancy LEDs go out, all the safety tech, sensors, and cameras? It will be pricey to fix when its supposed to be a cheap affordable car. Cars are increasingly only for rich folks. Not a single reliable, cheap to run/maintain, durable car on offer in the United States it looks like. Im so incredibly bitter. Im only 23. There will be nothing for poorer folks to own in 20 years. Idk what Ill do when my 4Runner finally dies. There is seriously no options. I want something smaller but just as boxy and versatile. But looks like Im asking for too much.

[@deviouslaw]

Too low beyond reason? And what's that reason? What does your car need to be up high for, besides your ego?

[@kevinW826]

I have had under 100 horsepower cars and I never had any problems getting up to speed or getting through traffic. Last year I drove my wife’s old Honda fit from Milton Ontario to Halifax Nova Scotia after we moved and I had no issues across the 401 which is the busiest highway in north America, 18 lanes at its widest, where peoples average speed is 130/140 kph in any lane as they cut everyone off without indicating, and through Montreal that is known for some of the worst drivers in Canada. 32 hours on 5 hours of sleep with a car full of stuff and my cat and his litter box. The drivers seat was so comfortable I had no issues that entire time. Currently have a 2019 Crosstrek 2.0. We have no issues on the highway getting up to speed. Lose the ego buddy, you’re better off without it.

[@dtay8913]

I can't decide if i like this or the Buick Envista more.

[@markwilliams6378]

I really like the look of the Kicks but I think the Buick has a traditional automatic not a CVT like the Kicks does

[@Johnny_Socko]

That's basically where I am, lol. The Kicks seems to have more cargo practicality, but the quiet ride of the Envista is really appealing, and you get a LOT for your money. It's down on HP from the Kicks, but makes a lot more torque. I'd probably have to drive them back-to-back to decide.

[@ravisagar2508]

I think Nissan is targeting more Rogue sport replacement than Kicks. It would be nice if video compared with existing Rogue sport also.

[@JohnnyUkeOfficial]

The SV trim is probably the best value at $25k.

[@yusukeo2130]

Can you still get a spare tire in the AWD version? Or does that only fit in the FWD version?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It looks like it’s only standard in the AWD model but you can get it from a dealer in the FWD model. I’m asking for clarity on that, but it will be available via a dealer and will fit in any Kicks.

[@lolotus4borderless]

I want my Kiks lifted pro4X to match my pickup 😊

[@mark_r49]

I see all the experts had to comment negatively.

[@bradley7506]

If it sells well they will do what all dealers do….they will mark the price up and then it wont be the deal it is now….

[@danhall3450]

If one is in the market for low priced AWD, for a few hundred more one can get a Subaru Impreza. Arguably the Impreza has a better AWD, CVT, and definitely better resale value. Kicks has a more youthful look but otherwise I'm not sure it offers anything over the Impreza.

[@MrReynoso562]

The vehicle is very good in its segment, the only thing I can criticize is why the brand uses this color for the roof of all its vehicles? Why don't they use dark colors, it gets dirty less, they have been that light gray color for decades, deviersb ussr black. More elegant, better vision from the inside and less reflections

[@bradyb9929]

Seems pretty competitive for the segment. I have a hard time complimenting any in this segment

[@maurom6891]

That was going to be my next car, i wanted so bad! But the central console is too high! That doesn't allow me to extend my knees over the width of the seat because it bumps against it! I'm 6'3"; a lower central console would make the car more comfortable for tall people. That was the deal breaker at the test drive. After visiting Nissan, I went to VW to check the Taos, which is a similar size but with a lower central console, and the driving position was way better.

[@cubedtothex]

Great package minus that screaming engine 😂

[@BenjaminRodriguezReyes]

I don't like the boxy look. The side profile still looks good but I don't like the front or back end. I don't like those rims either 😢

[@springertube]

The rims truly drag it down.

[@sachemrock]

The rims look like they belong on a matchbox car. 😂

[@MrAlanhl]

The rear remembers me the Prius

[@danieldornes8416]

I like the lower price and value with this Kicks. I wonder how it compares to the Jeep Compass?

[@JoshRyO97]

Tbh y’all a used or new 2023 Rogue is a much better deal. It’s faster, bigger, and you get most of the Kicks SR features in a Rogue SV or maybeeee a S base model.

[@batgele2796]

decent exterior design but nissans dna of including a pound of piano black plastic in critical high touch areas delivered again.

[@av8tor461]

Sorry, not for me. Here we go again, it has a CVT! Hasn’t Nissan learned their lesson?

[@faheemabbas3965]

The next Murano is expected to ditch the CVT for the Pathfinder’s 9-speed, amazingly. So maybe they slowly are learning their lesson.

[@GBcommander]

They've had new CVT's in some of their vehicles since 2020 and there's been no major issues so far. Most companies are moving to CVT's anyway, not just Nissan.

[@BigAltimaEnergy719]

@@GBcommander Their CVTS are made with a stronger chain instead of the belt, that was the main reason why they failed so early and known for it

[@HALWG51]

Then stay off of ft these reviews.

[@av8tor461]

@@HALWG51 Wow! Did I hurt your feelings sweetie? My comment was based on the fact that a Nissan CVTs have not been reliable. Just like they did with the Pathfinder, I was hoping they would continue to use conventional engine and improve their lackluster reliability. Let me give you a life lesson, don’t take small things like a comment personal. That is why they have a comment section, so people can give their opinion. It’s called 1st Amendment. Cheers…

[@maxwella2079]

Nissan, just develop a torque converted 8 speed already. This cvt is killing your sales. It's not the way to go. It's killing reliability. It's killing enthusiasm. This could have been a lot more peppy. Increase your cost by 1000 to 2000 with a better transmission and you'll still be profitable i imagine.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The industry is moving toward CVTs, not away from them. Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and GM have all introduced new CVTs replacing traditional automatics over the past decade and the trend is only ramping up.

[@docsanti8971]

I don’t understand the obsession of car brands with panoramic roofs, the heat is increasing all over the world and you get toasted with those things. The same applies to the leather seats.

[@daveluo3111]

Looks like better than HRV😅

[@jsundberg5542]

i never use my lumbar support and im the only one that drives my car so why gripe about power seats. we want affordable cars but we want all the bells and whistles! seriously!

[@BoopSnoot]

24:10 This is not correct, the '25 FWD Kicks SV is not available with alloy wheels, those are 17" steel wheels with "flex covers" on them. Only the AWD SV gets the 17" alloy wheels. Its another reason to go AWD, at least with the SV as you're getting AWD traction, a better rear suspension, and alloy instead of steel wheels.

[@1225KPH]

Nicks! (sic)

[@ZZZZ-mkv]

Nice value prop, but honestly, I'd pay more for a car that doesn't have a hideous back end.

[@keyner111]

Nissan should've put the 1.5T I3 on the X-Trail E-Power on this, it would be a fun little SUV.

[@thomasbordi8726]

I really liked those led lights as everone says they are great, , i have a 2020 nissan sentra i went with the LEDs for headlights in the SR. Those automotive reviewers say their great, well i had a pice of 1' of 2" x 4" fly up and hit my headlight now $1267.00 I cant afford that at all. Guess i will be installing a flash light on the light as a fix. And call it done..😢😮😢

[@robertsn6584]

Carolla cross lokms like it was designed 10 years ago.. one of the most blah design ive seen in years This nissan is sharp . And so you know , your toyota cost 5 grand more than the sr kicks . You eould havto own that cross for 10 years to mske up the price difference in fuel savings

[@joec1774]

I love this, but Alex, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is not $8,000 more than a $31K Kicks SV AWD. Comparing apples to apples, the top trim XSE Hybrid AWD with convenience pkg and accessories like floormats prices at $35,709 including destination. That's $4,500, nowhere near 8k.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Base to base, the Corolla cross hybrid is $7,000 more than a Kicks S, and when you factor in the average discount the Kicks should be 8k less.

[@joec1774]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide At best that's a stretch to make a point; it's just hitting showrooms so its hard to tell about the available discounts, and if we're comparing base to base it should be gas vs. gas, where the Toyota rings in at just over $25K. Again, nowhere near $7K. I'd definitely still buy a gas Kicks over the Corolla Cross gasser, just noting your comparisons are typically a little more apples-to-apples.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The point here is that the kicks is made for a price sensitive shopper while a Corolla Cross hybrid is not. The 2024 CCH is $28,220 vs the Kicks at $21,830. In our area the 2025 Kicks already has $750 off, but more critically we don’t have final 2025 pricing on the Toyota hitch which is expected to start around $29,000.

[@joec1774]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Fair, but if that's the point here the Kicks buyer is probably not cross-shopping a CCH to begin with, and is likely limiting to base powertrains.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

That was more or less our point, but this was to address the questions about “why doesn’t/didn’t Nissan put a hybrid in the Kicks” which is a frequent question. The answer is because it would have been more expensive and case in point: Corolla Cross Hybrid.

[@chrissetina1107]

Nissan NICKS? at 0:20 on the opening banner.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

lol

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Ugh. We edited this late at night with too little sleep.

[@michaels3003]

Named after Stevie Nicks.

[@Metalpazallteway]

​@@michaels3003the Stevie Nicks Kicks Butt version with Sky Blue exterior. 😂😂😂