Does the 2025 Nissan Kicks FINALLY Have the Goods to Take on Toyota & Honda?

[@pilotblue6535]

What a great-looking vehicle. Looking forward for the test drive

[@VincentBuono]

Wow! Nissan did a nice job on the new kicks!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@jnmaher1967]

SoCal Nathan. Nice seeing you buddy.

[@joshc606]

Looks very good! For the segment maybe the best. CVT no CVT I don’t care. Do the maintenance it’s fine. Boring I don’t care I want the MPG.

[@nelsdale1137]

Agreed. Why don’t people just understand so many problems are caused when you don’t keep up with maintenance?

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Looks great 👍👍👍 way nicer than the previous models. I wonder when the new Murano is coming 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Cool car. The interior is definitely a nice place to be. And the squared off exterior looks good.

[@jonzaremba]

That's a fine looking car. I liked the last generation Kicks and hope this one does well. Nissan gets "kicked" around alot and that's unfortunate.

[@michaelbates8660]

They get kicked around because of their own actions, inaction, and poor dealer experience. They made their bed.

[@OrdinaryG33K-SF]

I think these are going to sell well (GLOBALLY, if not in the States).

[@pcthayer]

I like the looks, almost looks like an EV. Yesterday I was on a car-buying website looking for all the AWD vehicles under $30K and the Kicks showed up and I was surprised since I knew it was a FWD vehicle, until this new one came along. It sounds very promising.

[@michaelbates8660]

This is literally the same as the old Rogue Sport, for better or worse.

[@pcthayer]

@@michaelbates8660 Interesting. At least it has a much better looking exterior.

[@michaelbates8660]

@@pcthayer, totally agree, but the rest of this 'all new' and 'competitively priced' is nonsense and why Nissan is literally on the brink of bankruptcy. A looker, but will it last, and will Nissan be around to fix it if it doesn't?

[@pcthayer]

@@michaelbates8660 I don't mind them re-skinning a vehicle, if it lasts. By re-using the drivetrain, that may allow them to have the cheap price to compete with the Kia Seltos and the Subaru CrossTrek, etc. (I would take the Subaru for longevity but for looks the Kicks gets my vote.) Just because it's cheap it doesn't make it good though, since Mitsubishi has made some cheap cars (Mirage) that are undrivable due to the lack of power.

[@jonascampelo871]

I'm not a Nissan lover, but looks good, and the price is very competitive.

[@michaelbates8660]

It was until this year. The Kicks went way up in price and new contenders to the market do value much better (see Buick Envista, new Chevrolet Trax). For this money, you can get a much more reliable and efficient Corolla Cross.

[@livefreeordie6863]

The "price is very competitive" as a pro, doesn't give an answer or solve the problem to the fact that cars cost way too much in the first place.

[@krashnpa]

Someone is going to buy this specifically because it's called Kicks and is designed with a shoe in mind 😂 (not this cat). Great beginner ride!

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Car❌ Cat✅

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Car❌ Cat✅

[@paul8956]

I like it, but my main concern is the power train. It's clearly larger and heavier, will a 2.0L cut it?

[@johnkonde1975]

great point! Sure this 2025 Kicks has 19 more hp but it's also 400 pounds heavier when you get the AWD model, this means the 2025 Kicks is actually slower than the old Kicks!

[@jonb7597]

Ya the power sucks

[@moeanthony9308]

@@johnkonde1975correct

[@JogBird]

its like they purposely avoided sayinng that this has a CVT

[@lcann251]

Why do they need to? now days that's like pointing out that the car has tail lights. No need to point out the obvious.

[@cashkenterprises5584]

@@lcann251because Nissan is notorious for their Jatco CVTs. It’s not a problem with having a CVT. It’s Nissan’s history with them.

[@lcann251]

@@cashkenterprises5584 so what were you expecting here? For them to point out during their product launch to tell you, please don't buy this because it's got a CVT? They have also greatly improved their CVTs in the last few years. Once a bad apple doesn't mean always a bad apple

[@cashkenterprises5584]

@@lcann251 apples don’t come back from sickness

[@ks-vq5er]

Subaru “ any problem with CVT? “

[@seesaw5916]

I don't understand. The 2025 is in showrooms now and is available for sale. Why is there an embargo on how it drives?

[@johnkonde1975]

exactly! Nissan Corporate really messed up when it comes to the embargo on driving reviews. American dealerships started receiving 2025 Kicks over 10 days ago. Regular people have been visiting dealerships and making videos on them! Ben Hardy released a video today where he drove a 2025 Kicks and talked about how it drove! Nathan's too late!

[@311daydreamer]

Constructive criticism. This interview/review would of been better if you didn’t talk over or try to finish everything he was saying. Sorry pet peeve of mine

[@taylor-li4zx]

It's all fine and good that the new Nissan kicks is a little bigger and that it's nice to look at ....but what they fail to mention is it still has the same old unreliable xTronic cvt

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

MUCH BETTER THAN… THE JUKE & Kicks Gen 1 ……. Question how were the CVT hold up? Beautiful.

[@peculiarpeople9211]

Great but would be more great with spare tyre

[@corey6541]

Has a side profile of the nissan juke just a bit more square and modern

[@michaelvella8511]

Very nice change.

[@toyota420xp]

The only thing is is you have to know what is leave the TV standing upright. I was told that Best Buy voids your warranty if you lay down.

[@davefigore7843]

Older drivers will also appreciate the Value of what is offered.

[@palebeachbum]

I love the new front and rear. Very sharp and distinctive. Great job designers. Saying a car looks like a shoe is usually an insult. No spare tire standard is a miss. This recent trend of manufacturers putting OEM-specific infotainment systems (goodbye, affordable double-DIN) and integrated digital gauge clusters into entry-level cars will cost owners a fortune to replace should they fail outside the warranty. As a result, unfortunately, this may prove to not be an affordable car long-term. Let's not even go into Nissan's history with JATCO transmissions. Been there. Done that. Learned my lesson.

[@DLK262]

If Nissan would make a hybrid in this model they would sell so many. But it has to be reliable.

[@DaleWilly]

It is Japanese, so of course it is reliable

[@MugatuJag]

It’s so weird as they have a Nissan rogue and a Nissan Qashgai with the hybrid in the UK, but not in the states so stupid. And then, of course, the Nissan outlander has had the plug-in hybrid for years, which is literally based on the Nissan rogue….🤯

[@TJ-mn1gx]

Exactly! Where is Nissan’s e-POWER option? Why was it never incorporated into the U.S vehicle lineup?

[@DLK262]

@@TJ-mn1gx I’m not a fan of all electric by any means. Il

[@HSstudio.Ytchnnl]

@@DLK262 e-power ain't an full EV, it's an EV with gas range extender

[@volvo09]

I had no idea the kicks was still being made.

[@Walruski]

Why oh why can't it be available with a 5 speed manual. I know they don't make sense in the market but man would it be benficial.

[@NBAfast-breakPODCAST]

You got to have a hybrid option period.

[@georgearevalo781]

Great stuff...

[@miggyspain3218]

I think the only thing its missing is rear vents and lumbar support but other than that i think its a really good looking car!

[@Floreypottery]

So it’s a rogue s size wise and I really like my 2024 kicks but the 2025 release was dragging

[@kevinstarski1598]

Embargo? A lot of dealerships have already received few of these, and there's couple of reviews out there talking about the drive/ride...and to be honest I dont think they said a lot...like it's the 2 liter engine the same as in Sentra...or really anything exciting to mention

[@BoopSnoot]

Its just as slow as the old kicks, more power, but more weight. Don't expect high performance, but do expect good fuel economy and a low price.

[@johnkonde1975]

@@BoopSnoot low price? A fully loaded 2025 Kicks SR AWD is over 31 thousand dollars and around 34 thousand dollars out the door. You're absolutely right that it's as slow as the old Kicks

[@N2LADIES55]

I'll probably buy one in about 3 years, it has lots of safety features and I like it.

[@robertcsmith7773]

Please refrain from false advertising. Saying that this is the cheapest AWD vehicle is not true - Subaru Impreza is at least $2,000 cheaper in the base model and all Subarus come with arguably the best AWD system made. Having said that, this looks to be a great entry level SUV.

[@DaleWilly]

Best in class, will sell just as well as any Japanese car do.

[@mitchstein288]

This looks great! I especially like the headlight (running light?) stack. A lot of tech, AWD, panoramic sunroof for about $30K? That's very compelling. I would surmise that the Mitsubishi XForce and this are based on the same platform? Will the XForce be making it's way to the USA as well?

[@evankatz2893]

Time for a cigar chat with George!

[@kevinbarry71]

Still using that awful CVT. This will be the base model at a lot of rental counters. And I hope Peter has an up-to-date CV.

[@robertsn6584]

Nissan fixed the cvts almost half decade ago but people keep harping on it

[@schubertepaulausa]

is it the one with 17"? I noticed it has a 19" option but hasn't seen it yet (I believe it is a black wheel version)

[@marvinmurakami8828]

The 600 dollar option 19" wheels are a grayish black and look really good.

[@jeffer1101]

They've nailed everything, except maybe the wheels. At least on the top trim, they look too big, a more normal sized tire would look better, IMO. Like maybe 17" max? Just reminds me of people who put oversized low profile tires on large trucks/SUVs (they look stupid).

[@marvinmurakami8828]

The SV trim comes with 17" wheels and the S trim comes with 16" wheels.

[@WW-wf8tu]

So here is your next run about Nathan over that behemoth you bought from TFL and used as a U-haualer. I know you like Nissans. I know you need good to great MPG when going all over CA. to get to press releases and do reviews. Could this be in your basket of choices? 🤔

[@BoopSnoot]

Everything is good until you try to put an adult in the back seat behind an adult, its tight! That said, I like this interior design better than the Rogue, its just a shame that a lot of the features I want are exclusive to the SR, and things like the headrest speakers require you to go so fully loaded that its really not price effective for the class. I think the SV is the sweet spot for this vehicle.

[@michaelbates8660]

Across Nissan, S"V" represents the best "value."

[@BoopSnoot]

@@michaelbates8660 "Super Value"? LMAO!

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Why do people hate the CVT so much? Nissan fixed it and they have a good warranty on it. By technological standards, Nissan is far ahead in CVT reliability and efficiency now. Y’all have your head stuck in the sand. “Hyundai problematic CVTs:🥰 Honda problematic CVTs:🥰 Nissan fixed reliable CVTs:💩” Tf is wrong with you haters?

[@darell8310]

You answered your own question 😂

[@jeffrey-r8o]

@darell8310 yeah you just answered your own question fool!. Nissan still has problematic cvt troubles

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@darell8310Yeah, well they must be haters.

[@lilpeppa117G]

Hyundai ivt is the best on the market besides subaru wrx cvt

[@michaelbates8660]

Because they're expensive to maintain, more expensive to replace, and Nissan's 60k warranty--that's a fight to get honored--isn't impressive. Many are offering 80k, 100k powertrain warranties now. Nissan's is basement-standard grade and the service experience if you do have a problem is poor.

[@robertsn6584]

The reason it's not a hybrid are a few things . Is cost. This same car as a hybrid your adding 3 or 4 k in price . That price increase will never justify the gas mileage increase . You will havto Iwn this car for 10 years just to break even

[@baruti3405]

Is it cvt

[@gennasmithers]

Wheres the driving experience video

[@jeffrey-r8o]

Yeah but no rear ac vents😮!

[@reserva120]

Which sub 30 k cars do ?? Or just running your mouth !!??

[@jeffrey-r8o]

@@reserva120 you running your damn mouth and?

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

No adults are going to be sitting back there.

[@damilolaakanni]

I don't think this is large enough to need rear A/C vents. On the Rogue it would make sense if rear vents were added, but I just don't see the need for those on a car this small (or smaller).

[@jeffrey-r8o]

Look all I'm saying is this could stand rear ac vents and who cares if they're aren't people sitting back there or not. If I want a vehicle, I want rear ac vents enough said

[@nathanmccown1966]

Did he say 8.4 inches of ground clearance is best in the segment? Because it definitely isn't

[@grahamstefaan]

Right? Dosent crosstrek beat it?

[@nathanmccown1966]

@grahamstefaan crosstrek is the leader at 8.7 (9.2 on the wilderness), but the jeep compass and outlander sport also have more than 8.4

[@05Forenza]

@@nathanmccown1966 I believe this is a class below Crosstrek

[@kevinstarski1598]

Where in the video he said it?

[@nathanmccown1966]

@@05Forenza If that's what they say, I call bs. The crosstrek is 3 inches longer, but this is taller and wider. And on the interior, they are the exact same essentially from what I could find

[@rickm8456]

It’s an intriguing car, lots of tech, but I can tell you how it drives without driving it. It shares the same engine as the Sentra and its heavier. Also, it has a CVT. So it’s slow.

[@johnkonde1975]

Good point Rick. It technically has 8 less hp than the Sentra and it's 400 pounds heavier than the old Kicks. So yes, it's slow. BTW, please make an update video on your 2023 Corolla LE!

[@caseymcculloch5027]

Before finishing video, the excitement of bigger more powerful engine but it’s gained couple 100lbs hmm

[@greghedrick1775]

If you do your own service go with the 2024 from a ase tech

[@timandsuea.8846]

Nice new exterior design. Not a fan of the large digital display, too many other manufacturers have the same thing, more gimmicks to increase the price and more that can go wrong. Nissan is missing the boat again with no hybrid, apparently their e-power is coming to the US in 2026.

[@cliffdariff74]

Sooo ... they figure out how to jack up the price on what was an inexpensive, practical vehicle??

[@michaelbates8660]

So, in reality, they killed off the "cheap" Kicks and the Juke and renamed the Rogue Sport the Kicks. It's got the Rogue Sports' (not all that impressive or reliable) powertrain and is the same price. If we are to believe it really is a Kicks, then they increased the pricing by like 25%. I can't imagine why Nissan's on the brink of bankruptcy.

[@1antisupercat]

Designed after a shoe 😂. I wouldn’t use that to sell a car.

[@davidmcelfresh3024]

I still miss the Juke! Loved my 2012. Not really a fan of the Kicks looks.

[@TheSara200424]

Whats with the small HP numbers 140hp its a dog getting to highway speeds and with a cvt and heavy weight its not a great drivers suv but probably fuel efficient 🙁

[@johnkonde1975]

you're right and what's deceptive is both Nathan and the Nissan employee are talking like there's a powertrain upgrade and the car is faster when it's not!

[@TheSara200424]

@@johnkonde1975 I say it's a dog because my chevy Cruze had a 1.4 turbo with the same horsepower 138 and it was terrible accelerating to highway speeds and this Nissan is a bit heavier and a CVT. Is TfL just kissing nissans butt most likely lol 😆

[@tom11zz884]

Nissan scared to overstrain the weak CVT

[@TackKeyNack]

US still not getting the e-power is pathetic

[@HSstudio.Ytchnnl]

no e-power in US huh

[@VRoma-k2s]

Might as well buy a 2 seater. An average adult STILL cannot fit in rear seat, just no leg room. Very dissappointed

[@normanli7085]

Well, it's a subcompact SUV, after all. Subcompact should give u an idea of the space in the back.

[@HONDANSXDUDE]

Why does it have less power than my 2001 Honda Accord 2.3 ex

[@damilolaakanni]

🤷‍♂️

[@LetMeCook86]

So it’s Peter’s fault for such a lackluster menu of Nissans for the past 25 years. Got it!

[@jnmaher1967]

Once he said CVT I lost interest. Great seeing SoCal Nathan.

[@DaleWilly]

we don't care

[@BoopSnoot]

Its a new CVT called the CVT-XS, introduced to the Sentra for '24. Nissan had some bad CVTs back in the day, but they improve them every generation.

[@Lukkas1996]

Why would you watch this knowing it’s coming from a company who only ever uses CVT’s let alone it being a subcompact suv. Almost every car this size has a CVT…

[@johnkonde1975]

Most affordable cars use CVTs

[@seriousnesstv7902]

Cvt is actually more common now among many brands but Nissan has the best cvt

[@bassw1758]

Not bad, three grand less then the HRV, better gas mileage, and faster.

[@tom11zz884]

Not with that CVT it doesn't.....

[@Sports4All-kw5vm]

Nossan lost the War against Toyota in the 90's!

[@sukhrajjhawar6644]

45 years and nothing to remember lmao

[@jamesonpace726]

I luv Mr Nathan, but gawd, this is 1 damn dull car....

[@chalegend7248]

Don’t matter!!! Nissan is on a nose dive down to hell because of their CVT!!! 👃🏼🔥 😂😂😂😂

[@celiafedeandada2771]

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[@grantboucher9342]

more more more bigger

[@WheresHerb]

As much as I like Nathan, he just isn't being effective for TFL now. He's just doing reviews and test drives.

[@mav4516]

That’s what he’s supposed to do, what do you mean…

[@grahamstefaan]

This car woulda been better to have Chase review. This guy is old and I don't like his choppy style. Maybe Filipo over at cars and bids will review.

[@WheresHerb]

@mav4516 I liked better when he was at the ranch doing things and doing off-roading and those budget contests

[@enjoylife7030]

And yes Nathan this was an embargo video and no the nice man from Nissan did not make it any more exciting. I do like the overall design of the vehicle however that Red upper paint just looks terrible. At the end you mentioned proper ground clearance but I missed the actual figure. Neat little car if it is priced right.

[@Mr-pn2eh]

No Toyota will always be better at everything

[@raymond_sycamore]

Expensive BOX! Bring back a manual versa with roll down windows. BAD! HOW ABOUT A MANUAL NO SCREENS AND ROLL DOWN WINDOWS!?! UNDER $20k!

[@xxxpensive1415]

A girl's dream 😂

[@Floreypottery]

Hope it’s gets advertised mileage by 2024 sure doesn’t city mileage wise

[@roydonesdavidson836]

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[@zarbon700]

Nissan = No buy

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

I agree, but will be a nice lease or short term rental.

[@larshamilton40]

"sneaker culture" car...so cringe 😂🤣 culture vultures

[@Paul-cx4gm]

No thanks. A chintzy tin can Nissan.

[@ChrisXif1]

Does the 2025 Nissan Kicks FINALLY Have the Goods to Take on Toyota & Honda? Easy answer is a huge NO. Nissan makes absolute garbage.

[@volvo09]

They only move because they sell to people with low credit.

[@carlosovni7100]

Buick is much much better

[@cormaro13]

A Nissan 😂

[@이효성-z8d]

킥스ㆍ이번에 진짜 멋지게 나왔다ㆍ다크실버가 제일 멋지다

[@이효성-z8d]

닛산 기술력 장난아니지ㆍ 고성능 의 특하된 브랜드

[@이효성-z8d]

단단해보이고 멋지다ㆍ

[@이효성-z8d]

앞 보닺ㆍ뒤가 진짜 멋지다ㆍ 닛산 이제 정신 차렸나ㆍ 디자인 좋네

[@이효성-z8d]

옆에 노년 아저씨 멋지다ㆍ이차 소유자신가

[@이효성-z8d]

대한민국은ㆍ왜 출시 안하냐ㆍ대박 날텐데

[@이효성-z8d]

일본차는ㆍ진짜 잔고장 없는게 좋다ㆍ독일 차 ㆍ벤츠는 이제 삼류 차ㆍ

[@rc9110]

Very overpriced car for a heightened Renault Clio @nissanusa

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