As Nissan enters Grasso’s Storage for the primary time in 2025, they convey their entry-level, prime of the road, $30K commuter SUV to get a slice of the overview pie. Wrapped in two-tone Arctic Ice Blue, the redesigned 2025 Nissan Kicks SR is right here with futuristic styling and design that proves Nissan is in it to win it.
With a $26K base worth, the Kicks SR gives a 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine with 141 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. Paired with the Xtronic CVT transmission and 3-drive mode choices, the Kicks SR boasts a panoramic moonroof, Bose 10-speaker audio, heated entrance seats, steering wheel and mirrors for a further $2K. Additionally we observed Splash guards, 19-inch wheels, and 2-tone paint. Included as an added bonus is 3 scheduled oil modifications inside the 2 12 months / 24,000 mile vary. NissanConnect options embody wi-fi Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, hands-free textual content messaging, and a 12.3-inch color-touch display screen middle show system.
Whereas Nissan continues to push the “Compact Meets Confidence” mantra for the Kicks, we definitely agree that the compactness exceeds expectations, whereas nonetheless sustaining that beneath $30K base price ticket for a 5-seater SUV. For Nissan and their big range of car choices, the Kicks delivers properly for commuters as the scale is simplistically designed for good gas mileage and nice pricing. As house is proscribed with the compact SUV class, it’s a nice choice for faculty college students, small households, or metropolis utilization for simple parking. Lastly, the Kicks has a variety of competitors with the Chevrolet Trax, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-3 and Kia Soul. These different choices have related commonplace options and choices, however mostley lack in styling and design. The compact SUV class is easy; it’s all about worth, reliability and house. The Kicks SR will get accolades for its futuristic look, measurement and value, whereas reaching a very good base worth and historical past of reliability. We did discover some elevated cabin noise coming from the CVT transmission, however that is frequent amongst all the class because the CVT is budget-friendly and client common.
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2025 Nissan Kicks SR
MSRP: $26,180
MPG: 28 metropolis / 35 freeway / 31.7 as examined
As Examined: $30,705
