Forget The Versa, The Kicks Is A Better Deal | 2021 Nissan Kicks

The Kicks may not have AWD (sad trombone) but on the other hand it's quite simply the more practical Nissan Versa. With just enough tech to make bargain hunters happy, the Kicks also boats some stellar discounts, high fuel economy and a big cargo area. Sadly if you need AWD, you need to look somewhere else.
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[@timbrooks6538]

Gotta love the “Pump Up Kicks” in the digital display. We see what you did there. Well played sir. Well played.

[@Channel-gz9hm]

Never will understand the hyper obsession car journalists have with AWD. I remember when only 3 or 4 cars that cost over $50,000 (back when money was worth something) were AWD and everyone else still got to work and to the grocery store in one piece and on time.

[@jayhiggins5239]

Winter Tires

[@davesecx]

I bought this car 3 months ago. I really really love it. Things like a 360 camera system is not common on cars 5k more expensive. It's just a fun little car.

[@braetonwilson4296]

How much did you pay for it?

[@davesecx]

@@braetonwilson4296 24K fully loaded.

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@davesecx Nice!

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@davesecx How is the Bose speakers on your head rest? Does it sound good?

[@davesecx]

@@braetonwilson4296 it's honestly not great. You gotta crank the volume pretty high to really notice it. More of a gimmick really.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

20:22 Hamsters not being included with the Soul was a huge deal breaker

[@kmckenzie2461]

I just purchased a 2023 Nissan Kicks SR With the Premium Package. I traded my 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage SE (top trim) with 7,300 miles on it. What a great car it was and I owned 3 Mirages (2015, 2017, 2021) and never had 1 issue. My Mirages also had the Jatco CVT-7 which the Kicks uses also. I had been with Mitsubishi since 2015 but since they are not bringing out a new Mirage and it will be discontinued for 2025 I had to switch brands and I hated that. After months of research I was down to wanting a Nissan. I looked at the Versa, Kicks, Sentra and Altima. Clearly the Kicks was the one for me and I knew it the moment I was behind the wheel. I could not find any other vehicle close to its price ($26,130.00 was my Kicks SR with Premium Package) that came with so many features. I researched the Kicks alot and Nissans CVT issues they had. Since then they have been much better and are not having the issues like they used too and have redesigned many of their CVT’s and the Kicks uses the Jatco CVT-7 RE0F11B which I mentioned was in my Mirage with slightly different tuning of course. The CVT-7 overall has been a pretty good little CVT. So as far as features goes this super little CUV is packed full and really like a quality vehicle. It is loaded and I mean loaded with things like a surround view 360 camera (no one else had this for the price), heated front seats, heated steering wheel, sharp looking zero gravity primatex seats, 8 speaker Bose Audio with build in speakers in drivers headrest (head rest speakers unique to Kicks and no competitors have it), led headlights, led fog lights, led tail lights, led daytime running lights, 8 inch touch screen with wifi, apple car play, android auto, sirius xm, Nissan Connect with emergency services and SOS button, push button start, auto climate control, remote start with intelligent climate control that auto adjust interior temperature, digital gauge cluster screen, adaptive cruise, heated side mirrors, electronic park brake, forward collision alert and braking with pedestrian braking, rear auto brake so you don’t hit anything backing up and it works I tested it and also I could find no competitors that had this feature in this price range, lane departure warning with lights and vibrating steering wheel, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, rear park assist, warnings on camera screen all the way around vehicle to objectives or pedestrians, active ride management module with trace assist and active engine braking (SR), 17 inch alloys, 2 front and 2 rear usb ports, vehicle security system, Nissan Connect app and so much more. The SR Premium is loaded. The Kicks feels like a larger vehicle than it is. It’s extremely roomy inside and has a high SUV like seating position front and rear with loads of head and leg room. It has a huge 25 cubic foot cargo bay which is big for its size. It has a very substantial feel to it while driving and feels safe with some heft to it. It has pretty good ground clearance too at 7 inches for a FWD Crossover. I got it in the Boulder Gray Pearl which is so sharp and unique looking and I got the Titanium Silver like color wheels not the Black. The visibility is very good all the way around and material quality inside is very good. In the cargo bay the whole area is lined and carpeted on the sides its very nice. Another thing is the headlights, wow! They have a great beam pattern and shine very far. I came from a 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage SE (top trim) and it had led headlights but they were the projector beam style. Personally I have always liked reflector style leds vs projector style leds because the projectors have such a sharp cut off on low beam. I love led headlights and could never go back to halogen lol. I have tested the RAB (rear automatic braking) a few times and it works. Backing into my driveway once ai get to the red line on the back up camera and maybe 12 inches from my fence you feel the brake pedal go down and hear that funny ABS like automated noise lol and it displays a message that its ben activated. So cool. Very few cars have RAB. The Kicks is not available with a sunroof which I did not want as I am always hot in the Summer and blast the A/C on high all Summer. My Eclipse Cross I had came with the dual Panoramic Roof and I had it closed and the shades closed 90% of the time and do the same when I drive the other Eclipse Cross we still have. Competition: I would consider the Hyundai Venue, Kia Soul and 2024 Chevy Trax the closest competitors to the Kicks. They are working on a new Kicks to come out as a 2025 but I would wait 1-2 years before getting one until all the bigs are worked out as with an all new model they always have some issues. For example the 2024 Nissan Sentra was refreshed for 2024 with styling and feature updates (mid cycle refresh) and they also updated the transmission. Well a Sentra they had in transit was not coming until December as they were called back in due to a transmission software or module issue as it was a newly updated CVT. So ai skipped right over the Sentra. Anyway back on point. The Hyundai Venue is a good little SUV and I had looked at them and looked at the top trim Venue Limited and it was nicely equipped and was like $24,500.00 for a loaded top trim. I just felt the styling was a little plain, it was much smaller especially in the rear. With the Kicks it has extremely long front seat tracks so in a lot of the pics and vids online it looks like the Kicks does not have much rear seat room and thats not the case. I am 5’11” and I sit half way back in the tracks so in the rear seat sitting behind my self I still have several inches between my knees and the front seat and same with the passenger side so test out the front t seat position then check the rear seat. I slid the driver seat all the way back and I could not reach the pedals and I have long legs lol. Between the Venue and Kicks it more so comes down to styling as they are very closely comparable. I think the Kicks is quieter and felt nicer. The Denim color in the Venue in top trim Limited gives it a neat matching Denim interior which is the one I would go for its really premium looking inside for the price point! Now as for the all new 2024 Chevy Trax its an extremely nice vehicle and has a neat Turbo 3 cylinder. It has a massive interior and the rear seat is limo like. It has been getting top reviews too online. I just worried about GMs build quality and it being an all new model I was a little nervous in case of bugs needing worked out. The top trim Trax Activ or Trax 2RS came in around $27,000.00 when fully equipped and adding the packages to the top trim. Plus on the Trax, Soul or Venue you cannot get a surround view 360 camera or RAB rear automatic braking which were 2 of the main things that impressed me with the Kicks. The Soul is a pretty good vehcile and we had one when they first came out a 2010 Alien Green Soul Exclaim top trim and being its first year out in the USA it was a great vehicle for usb with no issues the 3.5 years we owned it. Its boxy and has a super nice interior. But the main thing that scares me with Hyundais and Kias is all the engine, brake and fire recalls and them all being related to one another. Plus alot of their engines burn oil. I had a relatives 2018-or 2019 Kia Sportage burst into flames months after being bought new. Was a total loss. I take my dogs with me everywhere and leave them in the car locked for like 2 mins at most to run in post office for our works mail and would worry about a fire as they state that it can happen while the cars driving or after it parked. Plus my Sisters 2019 Kia Optima S had to have a full engine replacement due to knocking and hot smells. It just seems like Kia and Hyundai cant get the Fire issue sorted as its been going on so long and still going on with new car recalls for similar issues. I did not want to go full on SUV but I like a hatch for its rear wiper and cargo area. Well the Kicks is a CUV and FWD only and it really feels more like an SUV to me than it does a Car. Thats a good thing! I decided on the Kicks SR over the Versa SR due to the added ground clearance, rear wiper, surround view 360 cameras (was a main selling point for me as our Red Eclipse Cross has it and my Blue Eclipse Cross I had also had it and loved it), and the Bose audio system with headrest speakers and wow it is a really good system. The Nissan Sentra and Versa sat very low to the ground even way lower than my Mirage and it was way too low for me. So the Kicks is perfect if you want a sharp looking and safe little CUV that is packed with features galore than the Kicks is a great choice!!!

[@dirpbirp6747]

Your reviews are so helpful. Thanks!

[@leefrost9744]

The Kicks has been out since 2018 & No CVT problems

[@kylemas2005]

That's because the vast majority of 2018 Kicks aren't even close to 40k miles. I'd like to see how many Kicks make it to 200k miles without their JATCO CVT grenading.

[@leeh9520]

@@kylemas2005 200,000km well that applies to any car brand

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

miles not klm.@@leeh9520

[@Jan96106]

I own a Kicks and I like it, but I know that's not true. I have not had CVT problems, but owners have had them.

[@letsdiscussit1]

Great video. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@phillm156]

Getting a song on the infotainment to match every car your review can not be easy? Well done👍

[@jsonlee01]

I missed this Easter egg. I went back though a couple other AA reviews and sure enough, the song on the screen relates to the car. Awesome hidden gem, Alex!

[@gordonslippy1073]

How can the Kicks integrate the display into the dash so nicely, while so many expensive cars simply tack theirs on?

[@neubauerjoseph]

That’s a good question 🙋‍♂️ I think people like it integrated and I think the worst are Tesla.

[@delinsam]

How run this car sofar. Any troubles?

[@Jan96106]

That was one of the reasons I liked the Kicks better than the Venue.

[@tavopasquali]

Great vid! Unfortunately the standard version we get here in Argentina doesn't feature any of the available safety options you're offered with in your country.

[@brucegraner5901]

Alex, like the review but "ten-thousand dollars more" at 16:37. I always recommend your reviews to people who are in the market. I would like to hear your impressions of rear window visibility in all the models you review, however.

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Nissan.

[@watershed44]

*The newest Versa is a really good car, and if you buy it with a manual transmission it's an excellent value and it will be totally reliable without the CVT transmission. Versa is about 15k with the manual, you don't NEED the optional things*

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Why does Nissan CVT needs to imitate shifts? If it doesn’t, it will be quicker. Sofyan from redline review just test drove Subaru Ascent, it’s also faster if it didn’t imitate shifts.

[@Jan96106]

I agree. I own a Kicks, and I'd prefer not to have the simulated shift. I find it annoying.

[@alextube1101]

In Canada we still have a Rio and Forte in manual. The rio at under 20k Canadian with 7 inch screen and wireless carplay/androidauto even heated seats and leather wheel is the best choice for manual drivers!

[@markw1123]

I like the length comparisons. I keep my car in the garage during the winter and there isn't much space. Most newer cars won't fit with my other toys also inside.

[@frednance3988]

I owned a 2010 and 2012 Nissan Versa S Hatchback. I got the 2012 Versa using only the rebate an 0 down payment. The 2012 versa replaced a 2011 Nissan Sentra S sedan, which got totalled as it sat on the side of the freeway while i went to get gas.. I'm glad is had GAP insurance. The versa's engines were the same as the Cube and the kick. The 2011 Sentra's engine was 140 hp.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Gap is much cheaper to include in your insurance policy then to have it included in a car loan.

[@wagonron]

I drove a rental Kicks. I was really impressed. It drove down the highway with a less busy steering wheel than the 2015 Honda CRV.

[@amantupar888]

Nice video, if we could substitute the Searl Effect Generator to the gas engine, then this will be the ferfect car. 😊

[@lynel2765]

Hi. Are there any changes for the 2023 Kicks ? I like the look and the roomy interior but it didn't have a good feel when driving ( like you said, the engine noise even when riding 65mph on the fwy.) but as long as the noise doesn't mean that the engine is overworked/stressed all the time & that it's mostly cus of thinner insulation, I am fine with that. I do drive on fwy with traffic everyday and take roadtrips so I like a car that will last a long time. How is this compare to the Toyota CHR ? thx

[@Jan96106]

I really enjoy my Kicks. The dealer I purchased it at seems to be selling them like hot cakes. I hesitated initially, and that car got sold. When I got my car, they had two others that sold a week or two later. Then late March, fourteen came in. They now have six left out of the 14.

[@texanfournow]

I am waiting for the Vice edition of the Versa.

[@RandomVideos-re9ux]

badum-tssss

[@bobdylan9117]

I see what you did there.

[@garrettw99]

Versa Vice

[@dominicfong6341]

By the same token, Nissan Kicks S edition will be a great idea too.

[@garrettw99]

@@dominicfong6341 they have that! www.nissanusa.com/interactivebrochures/suvs/kicks/kicks-trims/m/index.html?nav=top

[@e.l.4409]

Do you think Nissan will do a pumped up Kicks?

[@vson201]

I love my Kicks

[@ttinnovations3310]

Very Nice for the price, mmm too bad for the CVT Trans. but understood for the price ; 6 speed manual would be nice with 122hp

[@thomas-aherne]

My mom owns the 2019 kicks base, it’s very good value and no problems the standard features are so great especially front collision warning, ppls complain about the cvt but it doesn’t seem to be a problem my mom has like no idea it has a cvt. I kinda want the new one for me lol

[@alextube1101]

Long term expensive cvt fluid changes make them less than stellar. Literally another 300 service every 40k miles

[@payrocoin]

GM definitely brought the pain with that Trailblazer. Would love to see a hybrid version in the future.

[@jum.878]

The new Juke is Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice and the X terra, is the real Pathfinder but we're not getting them I assume.

[@chrisblake1918]

I like mine a lot!

[@EvendimataE]

NISSAN YOUR CARS ARE BEAUTIFUL...WOULD BE NICE IF THEY COULD BRING BACK THEIR GOOD RELIABILITY, BEFORE THE NISSAN RENAULT MERGER TIME

[@swanblake]

Honda Civic hatch for the as tested price of the Kicks makes more sense to me.

[@braetonwilson4296]

Difference is, you can score a $3,000 discount minimum on the Kicks while you have to pay $3,000 more than MSRP as dealer markup for the Civic hatch.

[@janoycresnova9156]

Civic hatch base trim costs more than a fully loaded Kicks and that's without any potential discounts.

[@occckid123]

A loaded kicks is about 23k. A loaded civic is over 30k but you get what you pay 4!

[@mahirbalushi3953]

Thanks

[@Johnoines]

I may have to trade my Versa Note for one of these.

[@computerboy2k]

A full size spare will not fit. I found that out when one of my tires went flat…

[@dforrest4503]

Not sure why it gets an “A” for cabin noise when you said it was average. Even in the video it sounded horrible.

[@braetonwilson4296]

I would consider the 2021 Chevrolet Spark as an option for Nissan Kicks shoppers. Yes the Spark is smaller with less cargo space but it's also a lot cheaper. When you consider the discounts on the Spark, you can realistically pay 7K less for a Spark than a Kicks. If all you want is a basic sub-compact FWD city vehicle, the Spark could offer better value than the Kicks.

[@alextube1101]

I mean if you can fit in it...and or think under 100hp is acceptable. The spark handles substantially worse than a rio, or fit yards for contrast. I think a used yaris or fit would be a better long term prospect

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@alextube1101 I weigh over 500 pounds and I fit comfortably in my 2020 Chevrolet Spark. Yes it's 98 HP but it also only weighs 2000 pounds. It actually handles great and is fun to drive, very nimble tossable car!

[@alextube1101]

@@braetonwilson4296 I'd like to see it. I am no where near that but leggy and also fat and couldn't make it work. Also power to weight ratio, I don't think you could take a passenger with you. They should have aligned it with you in it and God help you if you total it 🙏

[@occckid123]

I doubt you can get a spark for that much less. But maybe if they're giving them away! Spark is wayy 2 small though. I think the kicks is 2 small for me and I weigh 160lbs. It's about the width. That's why I drive a midsized sedan. I need width and

[@clarencetaylor7455]

Topical choice of music to be streaming

[@rjc9537]

I’m thinking of purchasing this vehicle used with less than 60k miles for my son. Do you think it’s a good buy?

[@martinmartin5904]

6:46 : this is why that should be a 2 doors . Very good rearward track travel of the front seat for very tall driver ... but longer doors for elbows comfort & an unobstructed peripheric vision should be there too .

[@christopherhernandez78]

I added a knn engine filter and added acceleration and power. If you drive strictly calm you can do more mpg.

[@joa8593]

These inexpensive cars are hilarious right now. I saw a Mitsubishi Mirage at like $15k

[@martinmartin5904]

These inexpensive people in expensive cars are more hilarious right now

[@Meetoon733]

@@martinmartin5904 nothing like people making 50k spending 50k on a car. At only 600 a month for 8 years how could they resist?!

[@janoycresnova9156]

It's insane how pricey everything got

[@dnlcast2]

$30k is inexpensive?

[@gif24gt60]

Does the kicks come in manual transmission?

[@knotquiteawake]

I made it through only one day of renting one of these while my car was in the shop. I took it back the next day and begged for ANYTHING else they could put me in. It was the most uncomfortable, slowest, and hilariously underpowered vehicles I’ve ever driven. The only person I’d recommend this to is a brand new teen driver because it will be impossible for them to do anything g stupid in it.

[@knotquiteawake]

Also Enterprise Rental charged me EXTRA because they called this a “SUV”

[@kens97sto171]

I'm not surprised by the underpowered aspect of it. I'm a little surprised by the uncomfortable. Alex is a pretty tall dude and is pretty specific about seats that he likes and dislikes. Of course he was driving a high-end trim model and I'm sure your rental was a low-end trim model maybe the seat design is a little bit different. The big thing for me on this vehicle would be the CVT transmission. I don't mind them I drive a Prius myself. But Nissan CVT transmissions are absolutely total garbage when it comes to long-term reliability. And the Prius while not fast 0 to 60 has decent electric torque to get you up to 30 or 40 miles an hour. And it's not really a CVT. And it's reliable.

[@MuitoDaora]

May I ask what's your car?

[@knotquiteawake]

@@MuitoDaora an 8th generation Camry. It’s okay I’m comfort. Better that the kicks by far. Thankfully that’s what the rental agency put me in after the kicks.

[@knotquiteawake]

@@kens97sto171 it wasn’t the height issue. I am also 6’1”. It was the ride quality. Like the stiff ride of a Mazda 3 without any of the zoom zoom. Everything felt cheap and plasticy. The safety features were fantastic for the price point though. I’d buy a 16yo new driver one in a heartbeat.

[@pernell4351]

Nice like the car but wish came in a manual transmission

[@FARFolomew]

I'm resolute to never buy a traditional Automatic or a CVT ever again. Unless it's a bulletproof Prius-like eCVT (also found on Ford Hybrids and Pacifica), or even better, a full electric drive train, I just don't like the idea of dealing with the complexities of everything else. (I might get a Honda Hybrid, even though it has a clutch, because it's mainly a serialized, electrically driven, drivetrain)

[@janoycresnova9156]

I don't understand how a hatch with 25 cu ft only fits 3 suitcases while a sedan trunk that's half the size at 13-14 cu ft also fits 3.

[@braetonwilson4296]

I'll tell you why. When they tell you the cargo space of a hatch/CUV, they're including the top space which almost no one uses because it blocks rear visibility for the driver. So in reality, the usable cargo space of the hatch is about the same as the cargo space of the sedan trunk.

[@janoycresnova9156]

@@braetonwilson4296 yeah but the top space won't fit another 2-3 suitcases. If it could fit them, Alex would have shoved them in there and counted the total as 5-6. Once you put in 3 suitcases there is basically no more space. I think the SUV manufacturers are rigging these numbers.

[@mgee7837]

Hasn’t Kia had a lot reliability problems with the Soul lately?

[@mustafanaji6591]

GREAT NISSAN.

[@bradyb9929]

I would still rather get a Corolla or Civic hatch.

[@charlestsai8026]

agreed. one or two grands more you have a way better vehicle

[@garrettw99]

Nissan’s cars have the potential to be really great. It’s just the CVT that absolutely kills their appeal and reputation. They would come close to the reliability of Toyota if they didn’t have the CVTs.

[@v10moped]

Wow sheeple still complaining about CVT problems from over ten years ago. Stop watching Scott Kilmer videos.

[@braetonwilson4296]

Versa will handle better and be more fun to drive than the Kicks. Versa has a lower center of gravity than the Kicks because it's a sedan. Small sub-compact sedans/hatchbacks are surprisingly fun to drive due to their small size and light curb weight.

[@watershed44]

@Braeton Wilson 100% correct, Alex is questionable when it claims the Kicks is a better vehicle for the money. Get the Versa in manual for 15K a very good car with everything you need and more, an excellent value.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

I always get a kick out of you standing next to cars and calling them crossovers

[@mark_u]

Kia Soul is the pick among this class of lower end subcompact crossovers

[@dtay8913]

The trailblazer is my top pick in the segment. Excellent vehicle, wish they would've chosen a different name.

[@braetonwilson4296]

Trailblazer has a tiny overworked 3 cylinder turbo engine which won't last long.

[@pbentsonable]

@@braetonwilson4296 wow did your crystal ball tell you that?

[@sinisterwraith7050]

@@pbentsonableikr mans acting like he just saw the future.😆

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@pbentsonable No, expert master mechanic Scotty Kilmer told me that. Makes sense too, turbocharger already strains the engine, making the engine tiny and 3 cylinders only will strain it even more.

[@xnopyt13]

@@pbentsonable when a 1.2 has similar hp and torque as a 1.4 it is relatively overboosted. Just like how the Fiat 1.4 turbo has similar hp and torque as the VW 1.8 turbo, it’s a disaster waiting to happen.

[@Florida_Norm]

Have you reviewed the trailblazer?

[@jdm1039]

Yes he has

[@tjj5337]

It has plenty of power.

[@kevinstarski1598]

Funny, I was just saying how Kicks is a horrible deal, Versa stickers for 18, Kicks like 24...and the lack of power is more obvious because of increased weight and lack of aerodynamics of an suv, its louder, it's pretty much just raised up Versa for thousands more...there are way better vehicles for 24 grand

[@davesecx]

Better performance for sure but I think the Kicks have a really good combo of MPG and tech. I shopped all the other competitors before buying my Kicks and I didn't find anything at this price that was better.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

For $24K I would take a mint condition 2018 Hyundai Elantra and save $14K

[@martinmartin5904]

it's this trend that will make the Corolla Cross a better seller than the normal Corolla

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@martinmartin5904 Crazy thing is the Corolla Cross will just be a grand or 2 cheaper than the RAV4 and yet people will still buy the Corolla Cross rather than the RAV4 SMH!

[@watershed44]

Versa with manual is just 15k. A really good deal and very reliable too.

[@arevee9429]

I cross-shopped Buick Encore against the Kia Soul EX and the Soul was the much nicer car. The Encore felt and drove like a pile compared to the Soul.

[@midnightexpress1567]

That's interesting. I rented a soul before and liked it. Soul would be my 2st pick. Trailblazer gets real pricey real fast and there is very few in stock here in AZ.

[@arevee9429]

@@midnightexpress1567 Everything is pricey now. Glad I got it before new car prices sky rocketed.

[@v10moped]

Don't know why sheeple complained about the so-called drone of the CVT. It is optimized acceleration at optimized fuel economy. Now Nissan gave in and gave us simulated shifting at the cost of slower acceleration. WTF do consumers want?

[@randyw.8781]

At the Kicks price point shouldn't it be Sentra vs Kicks?

[@dedreandixon4620]

And this is why manufacturers are feeding into the CUV trend. Profit. You're right, the Kicks is essentially a SLIGHTLY lifted hatchback Versa, yet its priced almost exactly the same as the Sentra. And on the inside, the Sentra is a much more "premium" product than the Kicks. But I guess that's the premium for cargo space.

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@dedreandixon4620 You're spot on! For manufacturers, making these small unibody CUVs doesn't cost them anymore than making a unibody sedan like the Versa or Sentra. Yet they can charge a higher price just because they call it a CUV and there's a high demand for CUVs. I would much rather buy the Sentra than this Kicks.

[@watershed44]

​@@dedreandixon4620 Yup...profit margins are far higher in a CUV compared to a sedan. I'd rather have the better handling vehicle instead of the extra room I'll never use and save thousands too.

[@kevinW826]

Still not a fan. The versa I’m partial to it.

[@lucasa7093]

I am sorry, but the MPG is not good for what it is. My Hyundai Elantra N-Line 6MT gets 33 combined, (real world), it weighs 500 LBS more, and has 80 more horsepower. So yeah this mileage is not as good as he makes it seem.

[@Jan96106]

My Kicks get 35 combined. It gets 29-36 MP around town and 38-48.6 on the expressway.

[@ouch1011]

Cue the “dangerously slow” comments from those who apparently don’t remember cars from before the 1990s. Alex, I really like your videos, but there are editing errors in almost every video you put out, including this one. Please consider having someone watch the videos start to finish before releasing them.

[@dailyrant4068]

It is dangerously slow because we're not longer in the 1990's. Also we don't have nearly as many cars with that slow of speed anymore. All the base family sedans are getting like mid 7 second now. The car simply not efficient for what it is. I know because my father owns a 2019 accord 1.5T. It is way more powerful, and averages 33.8MPG over 27K miles. Obviously the accord is also much heavier and is much more comfortable. Simply put, I see little value in cars like this unless your budget really cannot go anymore. Where you start losing value is when you get into premium/luxury segment, that's where dollar for dollar value slips. Family sedan is the best value proposition these days, not these tiny fake SUVs. Family sedans generally give you far more standard equipment (like active safety systems) or other nice touches that are optional in the subcompact segment, for not much more $.

[@stevee8318]

There was a national 55mph speed limit until the early 90s. Times change.

[@AlaskaErik]

Without AWD this vehicle is DOA in Alaska.

[@nicksgarage2]

Why oh why do idiots require a CVT to have shift points? Then complain when the CVT craps out early.

[@claudew5582]

Why don’t they have a manual? Won’t touch a Nissan with automatic transmission.

[@karlo9535]

Their AT's are fine its their CVT is the problem. The at in their trucks and SUVs are quite reliable.

[@MARTINRIGGSS]

I’m not gonna lie. I actually like how this car looks. I can’t believe I just said that about a Nissan. A few things. 1) that rear bumper should have had some black treatment. It looks weird all body colored 2) they should have added another motor. A 1.8 or 2.0 would have been nice. Even a small motor with a turbo. For 25k and top trim. That’s a slap in the face 3) No AWD :/ 4) Why no sun roof option? 5) that shifter area looks very cheap and boring. 6) interior looks cheap. For a 25k vehicle that’s a bit ridiculous.

[@elai3147]

with the versa you can avoid the cvt

[@mauriceetal1426]

There is no avoiding the cvt with Nissan

[@occckid123]

@@mauriceetal1426 you can get a manual is what he is saying

[@watershed44]

@@mauriceetal1426 Very good and totally reliable manual transmission in the Versa and the price is just 15k for a car with everything you need and more.

[@mauriceetal1426]

@@watershed44 I need that adaptive cruise control (only on the kicks),hopefully these kicks will be worth nothing like the versas in a couple years

[@watershed44]

@@mauriceetal1426 But see you forget that you're buying an "economy car". You WANT adaptive cruise control, you don't NEED it. lol

[@shishigumi]

I am surprised Seltos didn't make it to the best selling list.

[@miraphycs7377]

their dct seem to overheat when doing tough work like off-roading

[@reenachauriya4931]

@@miraphycs7377 I think you meant just slightly steep roads because that's how bad it is at overheating and no one is taking them off roading anyway.

[@garrettw99]

Most Seltos shoppers are people that don’t know what a DCT is. They probably think the transmission feels broken on the test drive.

[@kristians2704]

Before people start complaining about the CVT, remember that most cars in this segment have a CVT.

[@mountainhobo]

Most people have bad teeth. Does it make it desirable?

[@braetonwilson4296]

No one's complaining. We know almost all Nissans except the Pathfinder have a CVT. It's old news.

[@trent7080]

@@braetonwilson4296 Frontier, Titan, Armada, Z, GTR, and NV as well.

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@trent7080 Yes, those too but my point is that most mainstream Nissan vehicles (with the exception of sports cars and trucks) have CVTs and that's well known by now.

[@miraphycs7377]

​@@braetonwilson4296 i guess only in the usa. Versa and Sentra can be had it in stick. In other countries, instead of CVT you can get Nissan-DCT like in Juke, X-trail etc

[@greggrusnak6094]

LED Headlighhts do not MELT Snow or Ice, Halogens Do. If you are buying a Car because of Lights you should take a Bus. AWD although handy at times is not a Necessity, FWD works just fine so does RWD. If you Need AWD buy a 4x4 you can turn it on and off and the Maintenance for AWD is more costly. How you say? Why, you can not Buy a single Tire or a Pair of Tires for AWD, If you do it throws off Stabilitrac and you get bad sensor readings which cause other systems to turn on or off leaving your cars computer confused and you not knowing what is wrong, so back to the shop you go. Only to find out you needed 4 tires and now your sensors are all messed up and your cars Computer may be Damaged. That all costs Money. 4x4 you can install 1 Tire or 2 Tires on the same Axle and it will be just fine. If you are so worried about Jamming your entire Wardrobe into the back of this car including 50 pairs of shoes, your dog and 2.5 kids you need a Truck not a Kicks. However as a Mom Mobile or Grocery Getter/School Drop off you are fine. Not designed to Carry a Rock and Roll Bands Equipment, the 4 stooges in the band yes. Be Smart, Don't buy Gimmicks they put on Cars like Ultra cool super duty extra heavy duty LED lights that do absolutely Nothing but attract you like a Moth. It's a Safe Car with Safety in it already. It's not a Dance Hall. It's a car..

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

GM? I'll pass. That corporate mentality.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

This or venue?

[@janoycresnova9156]

Kicks

[@tomdrummy4984]

It needs a 14 gallon fuel tank

[@xanth987]

I’ve ranted on this vehicle previously. The only thing I like is the Bose speaker on the headrest. Wish it was standard on all cars. To sum up this Kicks - Been there done that No thanks.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Buying a Nissan is never the better deal.

[@garrettw99]

I’d buy a nice used car over the Kicks, like a 3rd gen Mazda 3 hatchback. Much nicer car and more reliable.

[@cw4623]

False. The Versa is a VASTLY better car. Better handling, better acceleration (tuned better).

[@OnTourWithPattiSmith]

BUT you’re stuck with a defective Nissan CVT ... Add the price of fixing that down the road and you can just buy a Toyota or Honda without the transmission failure.

[@occckid123]

I love when I see these comments and still got an altima with with cvt anyways 362k miles and still floor it everyday. Thanks for the advice though...

[@watershed44]

@@occckid123 Did you win the Powerball Lottery as well, you must have. Lucky you.

[@occckid123]

@@watershed44 nope I know multiple people with over 200k on the original cvt.

[@watershed44]

@@occckid123 liar.

[@DizzyMan24]

Not all CVTs have issues. These Kicks for example, have 0 CVT issues. Source? I work at a Nissan dealer.

[@baronvonjo1929]

Definitely better looking than the Versa.

[@watershed44]

No

[@baronvonjo1929]

@@watershed44 Yes.

[@watershed44]

@@baronvonjo1929 No. Looks like a poser CUV lol

[@baronvonjo1929]

@@watershed44 Yes. It's just more interesting to look at and more practical.

[@watershed44]

@@baronvonjo1929 LOL no, it's fugly and while it does have a bit more space most people will only use it rarely, it's not worth the extra $10,000. If you need the extra space once or twice as most people might rent an P/U or SUV for a few hundred bucks those times.

[@kylemas2005]

I'm so sick of these reviewers not having the balls to come out and say Nissan's Xtronic JATCO CVTs are very unreliable. They duck and dodge this obvious elephant in the room for no reason.

[@devilsrighthandman769]

They made it look worse.

[@bradyb9929]

How tiny is that things gas tank? The gauge was over half full with 150 left. And my god that engine sounds bad. Trash.

[@asamyers4572]

10.8 gallons. And at the EPA combined of 33 mpg, that’s 356 mile range

[@mountainhobo]

5:45 "The seat moves pretty far rearward, so you could definitely sit in here if you are 6'5"" - Sit? Maybe. How about drive? Why do reviewers keep repeating this silly stunt with moving seat backwards? Try resting your arms on the steering wheel in a driving position and turn the wheel. Without it, it is just an irritating stunt. Come on Alex, you are better than this.

[@Lifeof728]

What do you mean?

[@thundergato84]

It's slow, underpowered, and has a JATCO CVT. Nope.

[@MP-zb9vm]

I would never buy a Nissan. They are not quality cars. Better options- Hyundai, Toyota, Honda. Watch scotty kilmer channel.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

This is garbage, Kia Soul is much better

[@braetonwilson4296]

Yep, Kia Soul is faster, cheaper, and has the same if not more cargo capacity. Plus the Soul comes with a 10 year warranty.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

I always get a kick out of you standing next to cars and calling them crossovers