All-New 2025 Nissan Kicks review // Is style enough?

[@timwinkel72]

I'm loving this new Kicks

[@bobbrown5951]

A decent vehicle that is fairly affordable too. Nicely done.

[@davidjym]

Pricing too expensive

[@philliprumans753]

had a 2019 Kicks trouble free. After the hurricanes had to replace and bought a 25 SR Kicks. The 25 is so much of an upgrade. Love it.

[@Paulsplight]

I'm a first time viewer and just subscribed. I've never seen people so joyful and pleasant while reviewing a vehicle. You're a good-looking, fun couple that seem like you'd make great friends. I think Nissan has a big win with the new Kicks, it's a definite contender for my next vehicle.

[@olivierilunga5624]

I love this new 2025 Nissan Kicks 🧡

[@denajacobs9949]

@@olivierilunga5624 did you purchase?? How does it ride on the road?

[@Mrsaittout]

I drove 4 differents models Nissan during 2010-2024…In march 2024, I made a big change……I rent my first ever Hyundai KONA EV…. The Kicks should be my second choice….Merci Nissan for the goods cars 2010-2024.👍👍🤘

[@elsaandnoah]

Really attractive car inside & exterior!!! Very nice

[@angrypenguin956]

Nice design inside and out!

[@craigo2142]

Everyone wants an affordable car and this is it. But, being affordable, it lacks many of the "things" we consider essential that are really more convenient. Affordable=less amenities. Good for Nissan bringing out an suv in this price range.

[@davidjym]

The Kicks needs to be $7000cad less

[@justinandout]

What a sad world we live in where 30k+ price is "affordable"

[@gronet75]

To be affordable has to be 21k

[@justinandout]

@@gronet75 this!

[@RedzJackz]

Love the interior. Way better than my x3

[@markb3866]

Get rid of you 1980 x3

[@tino5271]

​@@markb3866 😢😂

[@rachellelynn9406]

Another fantastic review! Thx for posting my q. Def a huge improvement but glad I didn’t decide to wait for it and got something else

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

The first time I saw the Kicks while visiting my local dealership, I thought that they had a winner, design wise. I presently own a 2023 Qashqai, bought used around 3 months ago. Prior to that, I had an 18 Qashqai that we took on a 12K trip to Eastern Canada and back this past August. I have only good things to say about these cars. I don't mind the CVT transmission. If a person does the recommended maintenance, they should work fine, IMHO. I enjoy the 23 model over the 18 one more because it is a bit quieter and has memory driver's seat, automatic high and low beam thanks to a camera mounted on the center top of the windshield.

[@VincentBuono]

Hey i lease 2022 qashqai sv awd i enjoy very well especially our Quebec winters awd is fun to have !! I saw the kicks at my dealer and i find a car that has both models combined i have drove it but ot on my list when my lease is up… cheers!!😁😁😁

[@davidjym]

The Qashqai was a class above the Kicks when it was first launched

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Style is all it really needed; and a bit more power. The 2.4l is naturally aspirated; far better than the 1.2/1.3 liter turbos of most of its competition. Nissan, even now in its worst times, has never made crappy engines; their engines are still among the most reliable in the entire market. It has enough torque now to get out of its own way; yes the CVT is a problem----can't argue with that----but most of its competitors use them too so is it really a disadvantage? I think it will sell well for Nissan; if they can survive long enough to move them.

[@timphillips4147]

Been waiting a while too for this one 🎉

[@G.Uppercut123]

Saw this at the NYIAS this spring It’s not for me, but it’s a really good package! Gonna be a hot seller for a simple urban commuter and small family whip

[@omarhakimi4099]

This is the kicks i would highly get

[@squirreldriver]

I think they are taking the right approach with options. The market is starving for inexpensive entry models. Keeping the list price (barely) under $30K U.S. for the top AWD trim is a good move.

[@briancorreia2923]

I do agree with you on the design. Bold is something Nissan isn’t afraid of but sometimes veers toward ugly, not this Kicks, it’s attractive. Maybe if sales are huge they might consider improving the power train.

[@bradley7506]

Unfortunately if sales are huge they will simply increase the price with dealer markups and thereby force us to stop buying it…..

[@briancorreia2923]

@ You could be right. I’m hoping that Nissan and Stelellantis have learned a lesson about profit taking without reinvestment and that cost cutting alone leads to Here’s an example of a good outcome: Ford added all wheel drive to its hybrid powered Mavericks.

[@MugatuJag]

Amazing video, I've been waiting for you to get this one. I love the new kicks Honestly though I haven't driven it but I drove the old one. I will admit though it would be difficult to choose this over the Taos. I recently had a 2024 Taos SE for a few weeks not even the top trim and it was fantastic. I'd have to drive them back to back

[@anthonyb755]

Yay they finally added AWD woohoo!!

[@diegoelet]

Imagine IF Nissan was launching this new Kicks with their fantastic ePower technology that many many people would consider buying just because Hybrids are the trend today. But NO, here's another absolutely boring CVT😭😭. It's super SAD to see the great and reliable Nissan going Down with their GIGANTIC LAC OF HYBRIDS🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Snerdles]

The E-Power stuff really isn't doing all that well because it's nowhere near as efficient as a parallel hybrid. As it turns out, running an engine to spin a motor to charge a battery to extract that power to spin a motor to drive the wheels is less efficient than just driving the wheels with the engine.

[@GoOp790]

@@Snerdlesiv heard it phenomenal in city driving but getting it on the highway does worse than a regular ICE. Doesn’t sound like that will work well in the US

[@Snerdles]

@GoOp790 it's worse than a parallel hybrid in every case. Just go look at the Mitsu Outlander PHEV vs a RAV4 Prime/plugin. The Mitsu has only a single gear that can only engage at high speed so if what you heard is true the city MPG of the Outlander should be just a little less than the RAV4 (since it's bigger, but should be 'phenomenal' as you say)... But that's just not the case. The Outlander is a gas hog in comparison and actually isn't really much better than the straight up gas Outlander when in hybrid mode.

[@Flying-Fox19]

I guess teaming up with Honda, they may get to share their hybrid system one day (2026 is the target). Toyota is doing that with Mazda and Subaru. Looks like a trend for auto companies need to combine their efforts and share tech to improve.

[@Snerdles]

@magnoliap5824 yeah, like a Prius, no need to make small vehicles hybrid... Oh wait.

[@cleverdood]

Cool looking car. I just sold my 2023 Rogue which was great, and if you cover the badge, it could pass as an Infinite. Great interior, phenomenal seats and extremely user friendly. The CVT was my only complaint. Very quick around town, very quiet at speed and comfy, but it’s loud, raspy and runs out of steam at highway speeds like you mentioned. No doubt this would jump to the top of the class with a conventional transmission.

[@cehuffman]

Big fan here ...love your reviews. Could you please bring back your night view segment 😁. I love the dark perspective to show the lights. Even miss the music !Appreciate your work!

[@Offensively-normal]

Yes. That was a very cool segment. Armchair travelers love that stuff.

[@VincentBuono]

I love that Nissan combine both models to make one !! I lease a qashqai sv awd and this maybe my next one! Sr trim of course!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Awesome vehicle! To my surprise no one is kicking it. Just kidding! 😆 You pass the school bus! wow! 😆 I am give this Kicks an 8 because of missing features like power seats. Great show Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️

[@Fuentes6544]

Love this compact SUV......i would've gotten this and not my 2024 Sentra, should've waited an extra month but the dealership guy didn't tell anything about the kicks refresh :( 😍😮‍💨

[@gregkramer5588]

Nice job once again! The Kicks is cool looking. My wife commented on it also! I agree, hybrid is the big miss.

[@pd1648]

Looks amazing - previous version dull - 2 tone grey and red roof look spot on

[@siddcairn688]

Cool little SUV, good on Gas, no hybrid or EV toaster needed, no range anxiety, fill up in 3 minutes and Go!

[@blairbelch9807]

Would you choose this over the Chevy Trax?

[@Ssccootttt]

AWD. Personally I wish they’d cut the trailblazer and put the AWD system into the Trax.

[@BoopSnoot]

@@Ssccootttt cant, no transmission tunnel or space for differential.

[@magnoliap5824]

Yes, no question.

[@harleybigdadbiker9503]

I did,loving my kicks!

[@blairbelch9807]

@@Ssccootttt Unless you live in the mountains, front wheel drive and winter tires should be all most people need.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Great looking car.

[@fl6934]

Very nice

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

“After just 6 months on Ozempic I have a zero-gravity seat!” 😊

[@Jasper0o0]

This is probably a stupid question, but do any cars have a am fm radio, & cd player?

[@janoycresnova9156]

AM FM - all cars have that. CD player, not so much anymore.

[@Jasper0o0]

@ That’s great to know, but I do miss the audio quality of a cd player.

[@Snerdles]

​@@Jasper0o0you can play uncompressed audio from a phone if you want quality, but since there is road noise any compressed audio that is a decent bit rate will sound just fine. You probably would never tell the difference.

[@ColJonSquall1]

I'm not wild with the exterior styling, but the interior is much better than some of the others in the class. Finally a new car with a normal shifter, wish the rest of the industry would get the hint, that a lot of us hate the weird shifters being used.

[@TheJ1s]

I really do like the look.

[@doziershaw9765]

Good vehicle price wise in base and mid trim. Honda HRV may be a safer pick at $25k to $30k is USD without all the Nissan negative press about its future

[@trustinghim2393]

What do you think the reliability will be with the Jatco cvt, since it is a notoriously bad transmission.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Nissan's current CVTs have been improved and are proving to be much more reliable.

[@trustinghim2393]

@@marvinmurakami8828 I hope you are right, but too many people have been bitten by Nissan's cvt transmissions.

[@chatshd]

8:48 no memory seats is a deal breaker, they have it in Sentra top model I thought ?

[@ramonahumada4]

Hi from Commifornia! I saw your review on the 2025 Jetta GLI. I always wanted a Golf GTI, but test drove both last week. They were both new 2024, tha GLI is 2k less worth all the bells and whistles and GTi is base! Why did you choose the GTI instead of the GLI? I’m still considering getting the GLI!

[@rodgood]

Is it built on the same platform as an Renault?

[@ricardogil7665]

Yes, it is.

[@FinancialStorm7]

I kind of hate how analog/physical gauge clusters are going away. I understand for a budget car like this, but even on higher end cars.

[@Technocrat.]

Displays are cheap to the auto mfg, but when they fail, whatcha out mega bucks to consumers. I prefer buttons and knobs less distracting that look for a setting while driving on a display.

[@slumy8195]

one minor crash and your car is literally unusable due to that screen being cracked

[@cavavision5547]

Hi there! What about an extended range E power version? Are so equipped Kicks being sold in the U.S. or Canada in the future?

[@somejackball]

sweet ride

[@lgbunbury]

Great Review! Small favour to ask! I have limited garage space and I would love to know the exterior length/width/height of each vehicle you Review. Can you just put them up on the screen even if you don’t talk about them! Thanks!!!

[@FGTony]

This car should have a 200hp option

[@magnoliap5824]

That’s the Rogue! 😂

[@Offensively-normal]

That's also funny.

[@reserva120]

Price .. so stupid

[@oralpowers7932]

How about some hover seats with no up or down side to side motion, just ocean motion?

[@denajacobs9949]

can't wait to test drive and maybe trade in my 2019 Honda hrv. thanks for the info.

[@davidjym]

HR-V would be better even for a 2019 model

[@CalgaryGuy71]

Keep your HRV! That will last forever.

[@denajacobs9949]

@@davidjym I have 200,000 miles trans sensor went out. Husband fixed but dealer wants new trans with labor 9500. Getting rid of before something more expensive goes wrong.

[@denajacobs9949]

@@davidjym out of warranty, high mileage, long commute to work.

[@KobeGangNay24]

Can you get some night time shots with those headlights? Would look cool in all black with those lights at night .

[@citibear57]

I really like the new Nissan Kicks! I rented/drove a Nissan (2024 Rogue) for the first time this past summer and loved it, so I am hoping that the new Kicks is almost as good. I was curious as to why your tester had snow tires (in Vancouver!) but then I saw the Quebec license plate, which for those that did not know, are mandatory in that Canadian province.

[@SuperMattMuah]

This is well done! If Nissan could pivot to affordable smaller vehicles, particularly hybrids, I feel like they could emerge in the market again. Kind of like what Scion tried to do.

[@davidjym]

This Kicks isn't affordable anymore

[@dajusta87]

Pretty sure CVT technology has improved

[@briankay5384]

It couldn’t any worse

[@stephenwierzbicki4463]

Andrea & Zack, Off Topic, Michael my Little Brother Loves ❤️ the CX-50 Hybrid & Mazda App for the Remote Start & Heated Seats +Blindspot w/RCTA. Never had it Before. 😊 THANX 😊

[@Motormouth...]

Nice!

[@vicp8772]

Interesting uodate. Like it. But wirried about their future. Kona might be the more solid choice. See makers, we like smaller rides, not 90k suvs. Great team

[@davidjym]

Crosstrek beats this Kicks hands down 😅

[@DVinCanada]

I had to go back and hear it again when you said 4 speaker audio system. Only 4. That’s unbelievable.

[@justinandout]

Yeah, that's terrible ! How am I supposed to drive to Costco with only 4 speakers !!! Do they want me to die in this box of death ??? The cruelty!

[@DVinCanada]

@ I understand some people just need a car to have an engine and 4 wheels but there are people who wants more as well. Keep lowering the bottom line to increase profit margin is not the way to go.

[@justinandout]

@@DVinCanada "but there are people who wants more as well" - that's why Premium/Luxury segment exists - for the rich. But you demand normal cars for normal people to become more expensive just so you can blast your Spotify playlist on 128 speakers while sitting in drive-through at Starbucks

[@DVinCanada]

@@justinandout that’s extreme. Normal people have different normal needs as well. For a regular SUV, 7-9 speakers are not uncommon. Again lNissan is lowering the standard to cut corners. Not sure why you think getting less with same money is a good thing.

[@justinandout]

@@DVinCanada cars are so expensive right now because of people like you - "I want premium/luxury features in a budget segment right now!". YOU want luxury - YOU pay for it, no need for all of us to subsidize luxury for you.

[@nicholassmith7048]

2:52 kudos to Nissan for still knowing that rear turn signals are separate amber lamps. So many manufacturers such as the United Statesian, European and Korean ones have somehow forgotten this basic fact and/or nonsensically remove them from their USDM vehicles.

[@CarletonLee]

Amen! Amber should be mandatory in U.S. and is a safer color.

[@PatrickJTezak]

As soon as they say "CVT" and we know it's a JatCo CVT that Nissan likes to use unfortunately, anyone that can do a quick search should know to NOT buy one. They just need a new CVT brand or use automatic transmissions!

[@SuperMaxf1]

what new Taos?

[@usafcabledawg]

The CVT still has such a bad reputation, I wish they would phase it out sooner than later. Also, nice GS!

[@PatrickJTezak]

Exactly! Those JatCo CVTs are the downfall of Nissan. If they used the same CVT as Toyota, people would trust them. JatCo just isn't reliable at all.

[@saiya25]

Love this new kick, but i share a lot the car with my wife, no auto driver seat adjustments is a no go for us😢

[@joshb2812]

Neat looking little car, but Nissan won’t be around long enough for it to matter.

[@hermesliteratus882]

Before long, Nissan wouldn't have enough money to pay for car review channels like this to promote their products.

[@leonblack751]

This vehicle smoke all the other vehicle in this class.

[@palebeachbum]

It's a compelling product. Interesting styling. Cheaper than Kia Seltos. More expensive than Kia Soul. On video, it appears to be sized between those two models. Given Nissan's dubious CVT reputation and my horrible experience with one, I'm leery of any CVT-equipped Nissan. I'm also leery of the long-term reliability and repair costs of these digital gauge clusters and bespoke infotainment head units. I see a future of cheap cars with black screens on the used market because people aren't going to drop 4-figures to repair them out of warranty. As it is, many are experiencing glitches within the warranty.

[@CarletonLee]

OK BuickEnvista and Chevy Trax, the competition has come to roost. Time to give us the 360 cameras, dual 11' screens, dual rear pockets, rear air vents, fold-down armrest, and pano roof like you offer in Asia. We now have other vhicles to consider!

[@PaulStephenson-lf2dw]

This is the only Nissan product I would have any interest in based on the exterior design. Unfortunately, no hybrid option or power seats would be a deal breaker for me.

[@gobear83]

I know that you’re trying to compare Apples to Apples…but please don’t recommend the 2.0 Crosstrek …that engine is such a slug…2.5 is so much better… Great review BTW…

[@AL-kc4kg]

Def need the e-power for some kicks.

[@wetzel82]

While I’m no expert.. i’d assume a pano glass roof or even the headrest speakers costs nissan more than a power drivers seat.. wierd that they chose not to integrate it especially seeing as this crossover will be more popular than their sedans for older people with mobility issues. Not a make or break for the vehicle tbh but i’d gladly take that silly pano roof away and have a power seat.

[@Snafu2346]

I'd like to add something else that gets manufacturers into trouble as well besides product. Because few months ago I was looking at Nissan's, it was actually an Ariya that I had tested and rented and I came to really like it. In fact, I had decided to get one of my own. What stopped me? It wasn't product product. It was DEALER NETWORK, DEALER NETWORK, DEALER NETWORK. The dealers are ATROCIOUS, their treatment of their customer are horrible , and I shopped through the city and the next and some were better than others, but overall, they were horrible and I eventually moved on to something else.

[@MRElPage]

Agree. Average height and under person type car. It's okay for small Mom and younger kid ride in rear.

[@arcturusme2630]

Still no rear AC vents.

[@Technocrat.]

But I hate the drop down rear. On all mfg that do it, takes away precious space for the rear door and packing height. Keep it straight, gives more head room as well.

[@lemuelalberto5563]

I wish they had one with out the pandemic roof , captains chair and automatic trunk

[@brucekalter4206]

"Pandemic roof"??? The roof has COVID?!

[@janoycresnova9156]

No thanks, I don't want a pandemic roof

[@omarhakimi4099]

I keep seeing all media saying that nissan is going downhill , cutting down in production opinions ??

[@magnoliap5824]

Don’t believe everything you see

[@omarhakimi4099]

@magnoliap5824 I figured it wasn't true

[@magnoliap5824]

@ Nissan has issues no doubt but they’ve been around for a very long time long time, IMO they will continue on.

[@tundrav8georgia]

Nissan will not survive.

[@magnoliap5824]

@ says all the experts.

[@En-Route1]

Nice looking Buggy

[@magnoliap5824]

No that’s the Juke!

[@rickgarcia8481]

I looked and drove the new kicks. First glance you say wow nice. Then I drove it. A decent city car but on highways no thanks, I thought the ride was rougher and felt like the motor was noisy. Anemic pickup after 40 miles per hour. I think it's a nice try but why they didn't offer a little more power with this model and sound insulation. I went from driving this to a subaru sport with the 2.5 motor and it's just a more solid car, better highway acceleration and ride, for essentially the same price as the SR. I think nissan should have offered a little more power in the SR model, they dropped the ball here

[@owenmcdonald5922]

E Power is not a traditional hybrid system. It's a range extender type set up and is on the qashqai and x trail (rogue) here in Europe. It has not received favourable reviews. Economy is below expectations.

[@amitahuja7673]

Best Looking indeed compared to Ugly RAV4🐂

[@davidjym]

Rav4 will be redesigned

[@RigiLiquid945]

yes to hybrids and PHEV, even better without turbo engine

[@doug7745]

Much better looking. The older models just looked weird

[@LifeIndex360]

Agree, good suburban / urban / affordable, good looking all wheel drive option....but alas, keyboard warriors still complain. Silly.

[@ndychung007]

I cringe when I hear Nissan and CVT in one sentence. I hope Nissan CVT is better now.

[@justabreeze460]

Compared to all the other Kicks I’ve had, this is the most annoying so far lol. The mirrors seem further away, the sensors are now on the mirrors which is pointless because you can barely even see them, seems like the back seat has less room now since the front is a bit bigger. The display screen is nice but you have to reach further to touch certain things. But still great on gas lol.

[@CedroCron]

Nissans are "Buy and enjoy but dump when the warranty is up" vehicles. My aunt keeps buying this brand and keeps having problems but she just trades it in when the major problems happen and is on a perpetual payment machine with Nissan. Why I don't know, but that has been her experience for the last 30 years. It's too bad they don't put just a little more into their vehicles because they would have a good market. It's their CVT's and general vehicle quality that is an issue toward the end of the warranty.

[@davidjym]

No thanks Nissan 😢

[@hotrod5853]

It looks sharp! Nissan CVT big mistake for reliability from their history.

[@randywalton993]

Gotta get rid of that CVT.

[@Offensively-normal]

Interesting little car. It looks about the size of the Chevy Trax. A little shorter maybe. Hopefully it will sell as well. Nissan could use a vitamin B shot. Or a kicks start.

[@davidjym]

Overpriced, not for me 😮

[@tonyson8721]

In this price group, it's better to take away the glass roof and offer dual power seats and power lift gate.

[@suzukiman8964]

No power driver & pasanger seats 😢 i believe mazda cx30 comes with driver & pasangr

[@davidjym]

Cx30 also costs more

[@kc5077]

Love the looks but I'd choose a Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, and Ford over a Nissan anything. I'm sure Nissan will recover or someone will buy Nissan but there could be a lot of disruptions for Nissan owners down the line. Why give yourself the headache?

[@EduardoMartinez-et1tv]

*JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU AND CARES FOR YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE*

[@josephpanozzo4815]

Looks nice, but I would avoid this or any model in its first year of production. I think the Chevrolet Trax and Trailblazer, the Buick Envista, the Honda HRV, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and the Hyundai Venue are also direct competitors. Unbelievably, Ford and Stellantis have no model in this market segment.

[@justinandout]

Stats - 8.4 Liters in the city ... but at 8:58 time mark we see it's 10.2 Liters LOL

[@maxdcorgi]

love it, but this is not affordable!

[@racineurr.8924]

In Canada, what I think too.

[@stevenstewart1308]

It's 30-38K car, what do you consider affordable?

[@racineurr.8924]

@@stevenstewart1308 I get it. You're 25 and you honestly think a near 40K vehicle is an affordable vehicle. And of course you have a near 100k $ job. Then if it's the new normal for you, end of the discussion.

[@stevenstewart1308]

@@racineurr.8924 I'm 42 moron and I don't make 100K but in this day 30-40K car is cheap when you consider the average transaction price in Canada Is well over 40K and in the US well over 50K. Maybe if you can't afford a 30-40K car you should get a better paying job.

[@BertrandRacicot]

The Qasqai was very popular in Québec. I think the new Kicks will not be a good idea. Near me there are 15 kicks 2024 and 15 kicks 2025 still at the dealer. Nissan have to find millions in 6 to 12 months to survive. They have no phev,no hybrid and not yet a new leaf. They lost market in China and they did not made profit in 2024 compared to 2023.

[@rickm8456]

It’s a compelling option in that segment, but I’m not sure I trust that CVT.

[@davidjym]

I am not sure if I trust Nissan

[@Snerdles]

'sufficient' . . . That basically describes Nissan and that's the problem.

[@Michael-ur5qb]

To be fair this whole segment is “sufficient”.

[@janoycresnova9156]

​@@Michael-ur5qbnot true. CX30, Seltos, Taos all have turbo models that are quite peppy. Corolla Cross hybrid is also much quicker than this Nissan.

[@nicholassmith7048]

10:22 that just proves how inexpensive and easy it is to fit some big screens to the interior of cars today, rendering luxury marques feel pedestrian and unspecial.

[@sansinutube]

The main problem is, its made by Nissan, a company that may not survive long enough to service these vehicles.