There was a day when four-door sedans dominated the auto industry, but there was also a day when dinosaurs ruled the earth, so things change. Today, subcompact crossover SUVs have come to replace sedans in our driveways, thanks to sporty and nimble handling that comes with more room inside to enjoy than most of the cars they replaced. The 2024 Nissan Kicks is a perfect example of this, with a beautifully appointed interior that includes a host of great features for you to enjoy. If you are looking for something larger, then Nissan has you covered there, too, with a variety of SUVs to choose from, but for a small and sleek design, the Kicks is a solid choice with a lot to offer.
You get engineering with the Kicks that ensures you enjoy yourself on the road and that you can go a long time without stopping for gas. The 122 hp, four-cylinder engine gives you a surprising amount of power for such a sleek and modest vehicle, with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that ensures you have a smooth and responsive driving experience. You get front-wheel drive in the Kicks, which is perfect for a vehicle this size, and either 16- or 17-inch wheels, depending on the trim you choose. This is one of the most efficient crossovers on the market, with an estimated 33 MPG of combined fuel economy, letting you get through your daily routine and enjoy your time off without worrying about frequent stops for gas.
Inside the 2024 Kicks, you will find a sophisticated interior that includes comfortable seating and great features to make every drive enjoyable. A six-way driver’s seat is standard along with cloth seating, though Prima-Tex-appointed seating is available, as are heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Available options inside also include a 7.0-inch advanced Drive-Assist display along with an 8.0-inch NissanConnect Infotainment screen, and you can get an eight-speaker Bose Personal Plus sound system. Best of all, every Kicks comes with Nissan Safety Shield 360 technology, which includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, a Blind Spot Warning, and much more. These safety features all come together to help keep you and your family safe no matter which trim you choose.
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To be completely upfront, the Nissan Kicks is not a powerhouse, nor does it have a loud beast of an engine, but that is not something it needs. What the Kicks has is a sporty engine that is perfect for its small size, giving you a great driving experience that ensures you have fun every time you hit the road. Perhaps more importantly, this is also a highly efficient vehicle, making it perfect for your daily commute, running errands, getting your kids to school, and enjoying days off with few stops for gas.
Powering the 2024 Kicks is a 1.6L four-cylinder engine that delivers 122 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque, which is plenty of power for such a compact vehicle. You are not about to do any towing with the Kicks, but that is what larger SUVs are for—instead, the Kicks gives you a subcompact model that is incredibly fun to drive with. Nissan’s Xtronic Continuously Variable Timing transmission(CVT) provides a smooth experience on the road. This is a joyful little vehicle designed for drivers who need something to help get you through your day and can still put a smile on your face.
Not only is the Kicks fun to drive, but it is also one of the most efficient conventionally fueled vehicles out there, giving you fantastic gas mileage. With the 2024 Nissan Kicks, you get an estimated 31 MPG in the city, 36 MPG on the highway, and 33 MPG of combined fuel efficiency. This means you can go a long time between stops for gas, which is not only convenient but also helps keep your costs down. Ultimately, this is a subcompact model designed to help you get your kicks—it is right there in the name, after all.
Although this is a subcompact crossover, Nissan has not overlooked anything when it comes to the interior of the 2024 Kicks. You will find two rows of seating inside for up to five passengers, making this a terrific choice for a small family or anyone looking for a great vehicle that will not take up too much space in your life. The Kicks gives you just over 40 inches of headroom and nearly 44 inches of legroom up front, along with more than 38 inches of headroom and 33 inches of legroom for rear-seat passengers. You get more than 25 cu.ft. of cargo volume behind the rear seats inside the Kicks and with more than 32 cu.ft. of total cargo space when the rear seat is folded down. This makes the Kicks fun to own and quite functional despite its modest size.
You have three different trim levels available for the Kicks, and all of them come with an array of exciting features inside. The standard S trim, for example, has a six-way adjustable driver’s seat, cloth seat trim, and remote keyless entry with push-button start. You also get a 7.0-inch color touchscreen Infotainment system in the Kicks S, with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker sound system, and illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls. These features come together to ensure the starting trim is a lot of fun to drive.
Choosing a higher trim unlocks a number of upgrades; for example, the SR trim comes with sport cloth seat trim that features orange accents and stitching for an added touch of style, with Prima-Tex-appointed seating available. You get a leather-wrapped steering wheel in the SR, with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel available, plus chrome details inside. The SR trim features a 7.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display for you as the driver, a NissanConnect 8.0-inch touchscreen Infotainment display, additional USB ports, and an available Bose Personal Plus audio system with eight speakers. Every Kicks is remarkably fun to drive; the available features simply elevate your experience even further.
No matter what kind of vehicle you are interested in, nothing is more important than how well it can help keep you safe on the road. A great engine and fuel economy are important, and the kinds of features you get inside matter, but that is meaningless if a vehicle is not safe when you are behind the wheel. Nothing can replace careful driving, but the 2024 Nissan Kicks does a lot to support safe driving habits with advanced technology designed to help protect you and the people you care about.
Every 2024 Kicks comes with Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of advanced driver assistance technologies that help keep you safe on the road. This includes a Forward Collision Warning to alert you to the risk of a collision and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, which helps you avoid a crash or striking an unexpected pedestrian ahead of you. You get standard cruise control in the starting Kicks trim, plus a Lane Departure Warning, a Blind Spot Warning, and Rear Automatic Braking. A Rear Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist, and a Rear Sonar System are all standard.
If you want to take safety even further, there are several additional options available. You can get Intelligent Cruise Control, which adjusts your speed to maintain a safe distance from traffic, as well as an Intelligent Around View Monitor that gives you a virtual 360-degree view around your vehicle while driving at low speeds. Intelligent Driver Alertness is available to warn you if your attention shifts or you might be drowsy, as is an Automatic Brake Hold system that maintains braking force for you while stopped to help reduce foot fatigue. All of this comes together to make the 2024 Kicks incredibly fun and safe to drive.