2019 Nissan Kicks
What We Like
Huge cargo area for a car its size; lots of equipment for a low price; high seating position with good visibility; excellent fuel economy
What We Don't
Slow and unusual steering; highway on ramps are not its forte; AWD is unavailable
Ratings
Consumer Rating
3.6/ 5Overview
What's New in the 2019 Nissan Kicks?
Other than a $200 price increase, the 2019 Kicks sees no major changes.
Which Kicks is the Best?
Skip the base model. For less than $2,000 more, you get a variety of desirable safety, infotainment and convenience features with the SV. However, even a fully loaded SR comes way under most comparably equipped competitors in the subcompact SUV segment, so it's really hard to go wrong from a value perspective.
How Much Does a 2019 Nissan Kicks Cost?
The 2019 Nissan Kicks is available in three trim levels: S, SV and SR. The price gap between them isn't that considerable, and there's only one optional package, making your selection rather easy.
The base Kicks S ($19,535) comes standard with 16-in steel wheels, a spare tire, roof rails, automatic headlights, a backup camera, automatic emergency braking, cruise control, a height-adjustable driver's seat, cloth upholstery, a 60/40-split folding back seat, Bluetooth, a 7-in touchscreen, three USB ports and a 6-speaker sound system with a CD player, auxiliary audio jack and a media player interface.
The SV ($21,245) adds 17-in alloy wheels, heated body-colored mirrors, proximity entry and push-button start, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic assist, automatic climate control, a color digital instrument display, a cargo cover, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and satellite radio.
The range-topping SR ($21,865) gains special exterior trim, a rear spoiler, LED headlights, fog lights, surround-view parking cameras, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and simulated leather dash trim. Optional only on the SR is the Premium package, which includes heated front seats, Prima-Tex simulated leather upholstery, a security system and an 8-speaker Bose sound system.
Kicks Trims
| Sport Utility | Original MSRP / Price | Engine | Horsepower | City MPG / Hwy MPG | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks S FWD | $18,640 / $17,970 | 4 Cylinder | 122 | 31 / 36 | Continuously Variable Automatic | FWD |
| Kicks SR FWD | $20,970 / $20,210 | 4 Cylinder | 122 | 31 / 36 | Continuously Variable Automatic | FWD |
| Kicks SV FWD | $20,350 / $19,615 | 4 Cylinder | 122 | 31 / 36 | Continuously Variable Automatic | FWD |
Is the 2019 Nissan Kicks a Safe Car?
Every Kicks comes standard with seven airbags (front, front-side, side-curtain, driver's knee), antilock brakes (front disc, rear drum), stability and traction control, automatic emergency braking and a backup camera. The SV and the SR add blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert systems into the mix.
The government has not yet crash tested the Kicks, however the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the Kicks a Top Safety Pick for its performance in crashworthiness, crash avoidance and headlight testing.
$28,256 ($0.38 per mile)
Original Warranty
| Basic | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
| Drivetrain | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
| Corrosion | 5 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
Safety Features & Equipment
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
- Brake Assist
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Traction Control
- Child Safety Locks
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Rear Side Curtain Airbags
- Side Air Bag
- Side Head Air Bag
- Bluetooth, Hands-Free
- Rearview Camera
- Vehicle Anti-Theft System
- Exterior Pkg
- Electronics Pkg
- Electronics Pkg
Competition
2019 Nissan Kicks vs the competition
2019 Honda HR-V -- If you like the Kicks' combination of maximum interior space in a minimum exterior package, the HR-V is your best alternative. Its available AWD system gives it a potential advantage.
2019 Hyundai Kona -- The Kona can't match the Kicks' interior space, but from a driving perspective, it's the more engaging and the considerably quicker car. It's one of our favorites.
2019 Honda Fit -- The Fit has basically the same interior space as the HR-V, but comes at a lower price that's more akin to the Kicks' and is only offered in FWD. It would be more fun to drive, but has no SUV pretenses about it.
Used Kia Niro -- Though you could consider a new Niro, this hybrid crossover would be pricier than the Kicks. Still, some should be available used, and with it, you get big-time fuel economy, a pleasant driving experience and plenty of interior room.
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