1st Time - 2025 Nissan Kicks S - "the best value in the car industry!"

[@AutoJeffReviews]

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[@johnbarone8948]

I got a real Kicks watching this, nice vehicle and a great review. Keep up the singing, you have a good voice!

[@Frontier2022]

Bought my youngest a 2020 SR new now at 44k it’s runs great. People bash the CVT as long as you change the fluid you wont any issues.

[@racineurr.8924]

Please tell me, is your son's (Lucky boy to have such a generous dad btw) Kicks so damn underpowered that it can't merge with traffic? Is that true that the old Kicks is so underpowered it's becoming dangerous? It's all over the Web in car reviews.

[@Frontier2022]

@@racineurr.8924 is it a Mustang GT No it’s not but it has no problem merging into traffic and if you need a little more it has a sport mode switch.

[@DesertRailProductions]

​@racineurr.8924 I have a 2022 nissan kicks sv, and I have no problem merging onto interstate 10 in tucson arizona, the only time where it's sluggish is when their are steep on or off ramps and your tires are low on PSI, aside from that it runs pheomenal!

[@TheGigaburn]

@@racineurr.8924 Ive had a 2021 SV and a 2023 SR, and yes. They are so heavily underpowered you have to make sure to think ahead before you merge. There are some moments you really are waiting for the powerband to pickup and get some speed, i hesitate to bring it on the highway sometimes for that reason.

[@racineurr.8924]

@@TheGigaburn Wow! Sorry and not sorry. Thanks a lot, I'll think about it twice then. The last gen Kicks is the exact car I want to have. Size, looks, it's "my" perfect car. I like small vehicles. But I understand what you say.

[@kevinW826]

I like this one. My neighbour has the old one, he is a retired navy veteran and it’s easy for him to get in and out of. I worked on one of the kicks yesterday and it had lots of room for me and was very comfortable. I would consider this as my next car. I only need basic transportation to and from work with awd.

[@benjochs]

It’s cute! I love my Altima. Have had 2. Also a Sentra

[@magnoliap5824]

The next generation Pathfinder is going to have a similar front grill…😂…love this!

[@magnoliap5824]

So cool! Great job Nissan!

[@loe7901]

Great video

[@Jan96106]

Most of the dealers in my area have gotten in a lot of S versions first and a few SV versions. SR's are taking longer to arrive. I was surprised at all the S Kicks. Maybe they think the SR won't sell as well with the higher price. I have yet to find an SR with a moon roof and few SR's period. I thought the moon roof would be a feature people would like and want. With the 2024 Kicks, dealers are copying other dealers and adding on all kinds of extras to up the price. I'm glad that wasn't happening when I purchased a 2023 SV Kicks. Neither the SV or SR back then had all kinds of add on's, just the floor mats and mud flaps, and I wish they'd given me a choice of what kind of floor mats I wanted. I ended up replacing the front carpeted floor mats and cargo area with Husky all weather mats, so the carpeted mats were a waste of my money. I've also added a tonneau cover to hide my groceries in the back when I go shopping. It was easy to install on my own, cheaper than the Nissan one, and it looks exactly the same. Thus far, I'm very happy with my Kicks. It gets outstanding gas mileage, better than Nissan advertises. I like the panoramic moon roof and 12-inch screen on the new Kicks, and the totally digital info screen. The analog speedometer takes up a lot of space, and I never use it. I always set the digital screen for the digital speedometer. The Kicks is comparable to the Corolla Cross, but with more tech features and fewer problems. Per NTSA, many Cross owners are having problems with the car dying out at traffic lights or on the expressway. It is also affected by air bags problems. So was the 2023 Kicks, but not my Kicks. It was not included in the recall. Thus far, all I've had to do are oil and filter changes and tire rotation. My sensors work beautifully (unlike on a lot of other brands, Honda included). Only time will tell about the CVT. But others report no CVT problems at much higher mileage than I have.

[@racineurr.8924]

So you're trading you perfectly working 2023 Kicks for the sale of trading or you're succumbing to the sirens chants when you saw a bigger Kicks with a big moonroof and Cube like boxing shape with a Sentra engine? Am i Reading you wrong?

[@Jan96106]

@@racineurr.8924 Yes. I'm perfectly happy with my current Kicks, and I am keeping it. You totally misread me.

[@racineurr.8924]

@@Jan96106 OK sorry then.

[@tedneanderthal7373]

It appears that Nissan has moved the Kicks from the Versa platform to the larger Sentra platform. And, Nissan has discontinued the Versa and Altima, leaving its only car offering as the Sentra. The new larger Kicks is an improvement over the last version and, like the Sentra, it's such a deal!

[@carlosgamez6230]

Rumor is the Sentra will be heading for the sunset after 2024, it’s a shame what’s happened to Nissans sedan lineup

[@Jay-j6m2l]

What CVT are they using?

[@tradefxer7037]

I love the back. The ground clearance is great too. Overall its a pretty cute small SUV. Id look at this and the buick encore. The wheels are all pretty bad. Nice to see Nissan catering to the lower to middle class at the price point. Thanks nissan.

[@marcohde19]

Amazing design, looks like a mini Rogue at an amazing price

[@Toyotajeff]

ok that looks really cool!

[@youtoobe169]

Thanks for showing the S trim. Can we see a driving video?

[@danclark2079]

Is there a hybrid ?

[@Eiran423]

Nissan is notorious for installing "options" like splash guards, spare tire, floor mats, etc on every vehicle that rolls down the assembly line. Good luck trying to purchase a new Nissan without that stuff.

[@matthewgaines10]

Wow…floor mat gouging. I’d definitely take the spare tire, thank you!

[@caseymcculloch5027]

Reviewers excited about 20hp bump but don’t mention the extra 300lbs curb weight lol

[@Frontier2022]

If they come out with a retro version honoring the B210 they couldn’t keep them on the lot.

[@j2themac778]

No keyless entry on S version? It is 2024 ya know.

[@ttinnovations3310]

nice kicks bro

[@kmckenzie2461]

Top trim SR AWD with Premium Package is in the $31,000.00 range. Its loaded.

[@AutoJeffReviews]

I can’t wait to see that one again

[@tinhinnh]

id step up to a rogue for that, even in lower trim

[@Jan96106]

That's the SR starting range in my area.

[@suz702]

I spoke to a dealer today in my area (Las Vegas) and they had an SR with premium package moonroof, FWD etc advertised at. 30,650 MSRP…..they told me they are selling them for 3,000 over MSRP, but he would talk to his manager about selling it to me at MSRP….I told him I’ll pass. If they’re gonna pull that kind of bait and switch,I’ll wait till the 2026’s come out and get a brand new 2025 at a discount.

[@Eiran423]

@@suz702 Smart move - these will be heavily discounted next summer.

[@AutoJeffReviews]

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[@jamesm568]

Spending $30,000+ on a economy car is pointless. By the base model as that is where the value is at.

[@racineurr.8924]

Ah someone who has seen the light! The goal of the manufacturers is clear: 30,000 is the new 20,000K. Fortunately, for them, the younger generation doesn't have a clue that 15 years ago, 25,000$ could buy you a very well Loaded Corolla, Civic, Sentra or 30,000K would have bought a Fully Loaded (Fully) Kicks SR (if it existed) with maybe 4 snow tires, liefelong oil changes, tainted glasses and probably 12 months (not 3) of free Sirius radio. Yeah it's one Century ego...😅

[@jamesm568]

@@racineurr.8924 in 2020 I could buy a Nissan Frontier for $20,000 and now the exact same truck is $41,000.

[@slumy8195]

@@racineurr.8924 I remember seeing brand new honda and toyota eco boxes at dealer sticker price from 17-22k this was way back in 2008 looking thru the yellow bus windows as a child

[@Frontier2022]

Painted steelies would look good kind of like the Bronco Sport retro version.

[@Eiran423]

I thought the same - IDK why car manufacturers rely so heavily on plastic wheel covers. What ever happened to stamped steel "rally wheels"?

[@barneyboyle6933]

Thanks for pointing out the 12V port. I exclusively play my music over a Bluetooth to FM transmitter in order to keep my phone data quarantined from my car

[@seesaw5916]

It is ridiculous that the SV trim comes with steel wheels and covers.

[@garrettyamada9821]

I'm thinking that the SR trim with all the bells and whistles will probably run somewhere between $32,000-$35,000.

[@AutoJeffReviews]

Maybe if you get extra option packages and stuff I suppose that’s possible

[@garrettyamada9821]

@@AutoJeffReviews , I'm thinking fully loaded with all of the possible options available, plus windows tinting. I'm waiting for my local Nissan dealership here in Hawaii to finally get their first shipment of the 2025 model year Kicks. Was told that it will probably arrive either late September, or Sometime in October.

[@Jan96106]

With the extra packages, you are correct. The SR starts at $31,000 in my area without any packages.

[@racineurr.8924]

@@Jan96106 With taxes and transport a Kicks at near 35-38K $? Never in a Thousand years. So outrageons I'd take the bus and the Subway. Good luck Nissan selling a Kicks the Price of a Civic.

[@raymondwalden7341]

This looks like a solid redesign but it falls apart with that gauge cluster. Other automakers (chevy) can have a respectable looking 7 or 8 inch gauge cluster to go with the big 11 inch infotainment screen. This just cheapens the whole look of the interior (which minus the gauge cluster looks really good).

[@Eiran423]

That tiny display is only on the base "S" trim. Higher trims get a much larger display. Kudos to Jeff for featuring the base trim. There are already a gazillion videos on YT showing the top-end SR.

[@SandeepSaggu-h1c]

Well mpgs are same when we compare it with rogue 1.5 litre

[@taylor-li4zx]

same old Xtronic cvt

[@Cornbread-gi6kt]

Competes with the Toyota Corolla Cross.

[@geyser3445]

Does Nissan still have terrible CVTs?

[@magnoliap5824]

They have eCVT’s like many other brands. Plenty reliable.

[@joshuawang5859]

I think so, they are still using the belt instead of more reliable chain

[@magnoliap5824]

@@joshuawang5859 CVT uses a chain?????

[@kevinstarski1598]

@@magnoliap5824 This it not eCVT, like in toyota hybrid. This is your regular cvt, and no, it's not very reliable

[@icantdecideahandle]

@@magnoliap5824eCVT’s are hybrids only iirc. Ans this gen’s CVT is more reliable than say 2015’s

[@S.L.S-407]

This car is NOISEY ! When you are inside it is the 3rd noisiest car on the market. It would be nice to know if this car has a timing CHAIN or timing BELT ? This car have a DIRECT INJECTION & is NOT NATURALLY ASPIRATED ❓ These are REALLY important items to know bc they affect how long your engine will last ❗ PLUS, Nissan has a HUGE amount of inventory bc no one is buying Nissan, so you can get a deal.

[@jonb7597]

Why would you want such low horsepower and such a low km on a fill up only get like 360 that's terrible😅

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

No apple / android in base trim is a deal breaker. Higher trims are overpriced.

[@carlosborrasetaylor7630]

100 ❤

[@sooncho5469]

❤

[@thomasb4093]

Pumped up kicks....dude be careful when quoting songs. That one is fairly morbid

[@sunflowerdeath]

Fuck I want this car! Its sick 😂

[@BoopSnoot]

They really missed with those wheels, yikes.

[@franciscorodrigez7650]

I believe those are hubcaps.

[@barneyboyle6933]

I’m so sick of people whining about vehicle costs rising and then also complaining every time a manufacture chooses a cost effective option instead of making every luxury feature standard

[@BoopSnoot]

@@barneyboyle6933 The Hyundai Kona has 17" alloys standard, the CX30 has 17" alloys standard, the Chevy Trax has 17" alloys standard. The Kicks has steel wheels with horrible looking hubcabs on the S trim, and the SV trim STILL has steel wheels (albeit with better looking hubcaps).

[@racineurr.8924]

@@barneyboyle6933 Because the top trim should'nt be so fcking expensive. If I follow your reasoning one day an affordable car Will be 4 wheels, a body, one drive Seat, an engine and a transmission. So that Will cost effective! For the manufacturer only. That's where this reasoning leads.

[@DesertRailProductions]

​@@BoopSnootalmost evrybody who are buying these cars could give a fuck about what the wheels look like. Also, their are optional upgrades to them too.

[@alloysiusvoon8592]

😅 it's fascinating to watch from a 3rd world country like malaysia. I couldnt believe my eyes at first, are those steel wheels with plastic covers??? Gosh, even our cheapest, smallest, most economical car had a alloy rims!

[@racineurr.8924]

This is America (and Canada) now my friend. Forget about the old America.

[@slumy8195]

america is now a 5th world country. Karma got em for life

[@snivy_fan]

0:04 do you know what the song Pumped Up Kicks is about 😭

[@AutoJeffReviews]

Yep I do. Just doing a play on words to a popular song :)

[@cliffdariff74]

Looks dirty... did Jeff even wash the wheels first?

[@kevinstarski1598]

Armrest is too far back, hard to rest your arm on longer drives

[@prescottlange]

Those wheels are tragic. Not the size, but the design. Done intentionally to compel buyers to go up trim. Oldest trick in the book. No sale. Ever. Time to learn a new trick.

[@bradley7506]

And they stuck 141 HP under the hood….

[@MrNiceGuy500]

Scion Xd but bigger…it’s always bigger these days!

[@racineurr.8924]

Yeah. Someone thinks there a re still nuclear families like in the 1060 and 1950. A dan, a mon and 4-5 kids with a dog, and going on road trips and taking 2 months vacations in the Summer or spending it at the camping. They should be told Most of buyers of such a Kicks are singles (OK for the dog) and live downtown. But I guess bigger is Better is still the way to go.

[@vlatov2953]

NO spare tire, no glass holder. less practicality, more cheesy

[@sarfrazsae9226]

Too much fictionality in between the front seats. Need simple set up

[@ishmamrahman877]

No android auto and carplay on a new vehicle in 2024 is unacceptable

[@Eiran423]

This is the carrot on a stick that Nissan uses to compel you to move up the trim ladder. For some people, it's not a deal breaker.

[@lincolnosiris222]

would never buy "all new" first year nissan.

[@SteveSabbai]

KICKS can kick dirt. I am not buying that crap.

[@racineurr.8924]

Nwither am I. It's a dilater. Not as cute and useful as the old one and going into Corolla Cross and Civic Territory is a big mistake.

[@ddk80]

Nissan CVTs are absolute trash if you are not on top of the fluid changes

[@Jan96106]

I think the fluid changes are super important, but that's not necessarily true. I know someone with a Versa with 70,000 miles and no transmission fluid changes and no problems. I did tell them to get a fluid change soon.

[@kevinstarski1598]

Crosstrek has higher ground clearance, so no, it doesn't have best in class ground clearance.

[@magnoliap5824]

CrossTreck is not a subcompact. lol

[@anthonylee2566]

@@magnoliap5824yes, it is!

[@kevinstarski1598]

@@magnoliap5824 Neither is this lol and both have 2 liter engines and equal width and virtually identical wheelbase. This vehicle is considerably larger than previous gen...

[@slumy8195]

@@kevinstarski1598 this is a subcompact, its in line with a corolla cross and hrv or trax.