The More Powerful 2025 Nissan Kicks Makes Affordable Look Cool
The Nissan Kicks is one of the best small SUVs on the market. However, the 2025 Nissan Kicks includes exciting new features and a more modern look that enhances the subcompact SUV. Additionally, it’s more powerful than the 2024 Nissan Kicks and beats the Chevrolet Trax in this regard. This is an SUV that proves affordable doesn’t have to mean bland.
Here’s how the 2025 Nissan Kicks makes affordable look cool.
The 2025 Nissan Kicks could be one of the best small SUVs for performance
The 2025 Nissan Kicks could be one of the best small SUVs for performance in a few ways despite not being the most powerful. According to Nissan, the new Kicks uses a 2.0-liter inline-four engine that makes 141 horsepower. This model also includes optional intelligent all-wheel drive, which has a drive mode for snow. Notably, this is the first time all-wheel drive has been an option for the Nissan Kicks.
For comparison, the 2024 Nissan Kicks uses a 1.6-liter engine with a maximum output of 122 horsepower. As mentioned, the new model is also more powerful than the 2024 Chevrolet Trax. Regarding speed, the new model Kicks should surpass the outgoing model, but probably not by much. Additionally, the new SUV has a ground clearance of 8.4 inches.
The new Kicks is more spacious
The 2025 Nissan Kicks could also be one of the best small SUVs because it’s spacious. The new Nissan Kicks has a larger interior than the 2024 model, as the automaker reports that the new model has 1.7 more inches of front shoulder room. The vehicle also allows for more space for rear passengers.
The 2025 Nissan Kicks also includes class-leading cargo space. It has 30 cubic feet with the seats in place and an impressive 60 cubic feet with them folded. For comparison, the 2024 Nissan Kicks only has 53.1 cubic feet of cargo storage. Regarding interior technology, the new model has an available 12.3-inch touchscreen. It also offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
This will also be a safe vehicle as it comes standard with Nissan Safety Shield 360, which includes the following standard features:
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Automatic Braking
- Blind Spot Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning and High Beam Assist
Buyers should also know that the S and SV trims include Intelligent Cruise Control. However, the 2025 Nissan Kicks SR comes with ProPILOT Assist. This feature helps keep the driver centered by using steering assistance. Nissan is yet to announce a price for the new Kicks model. However, the automaker still refers to it as entry-level, which means it should still be affordable.
