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Introduced back in 2016, the Kicks eventually replaced the Juke in the United States market as the Japanese automaker's B-segment crossover. The subcompact utility vehicle has recently entered the 2024 model year with little in the way of upgrades, yet pricing has gone up from $19,700 to $20,790.
Not including the $1,335 destination fee, said retail price includes a three-year trial of NissanConnect Services on the SV and SR trim levels. Only the entry-level S misses out on NissanConnect Services. The telematics system is directly connected to the MyNissan smartphone app (for both iOS and Android), which allows the owner to remotely lock or unlock the doors and start or stop the engine.
NissanConnect Services further sweetens the deal with emergency calling and vehicle health reports. As ever, the Kicks is available in three distinct flavors: the entry-level S, mid-range SV, and SR. All of them are front-wheel drive, and there's no all-wheel-drive option to speak of. A naturally-aspirated 1.6 powers all three grades. The four-cylinder lump cranks out 122 horsepower at 6,300 revolutions per minute and 114 pound-feet (155 Nm) at 4,000 revolutions per minute.
Internally referred to as HR16DE, said engine uses multi-point electronic fuel injection rather than direct injection. As expected from the Japanese automaker, a lousy CVT will have to suffice. More efficient than a torque-converter automatic or a dual-clutch transmission, the Xtronic continuously variable transmission helps the Kicks return up to 33 miles per gallon (7.1 liters per 100 kilometers) combined.
Not exactly the most exciting crossover in the B segment, the 2024 model year Nissan Kicks does come with plenty standard goodies. The S, for example, packs a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of safety features, cruise control, two USB ports in the rear, one USB port in the front, Easy-Fill Tire Alert, and 16-inch wheels.
Equipped with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, the Kicks gets better with the SV. Not only does it level up to 17-inch alloys rather than steelies with plastic wheel covers, but also enhances the crossover with an electric parking brake, rear disc brakes instead of drums, Intelligent Cruise Control, and an additional USB port for the front occupants. Other highlights include Rear Door Alert, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, a 7.0-inch Advance Drive-Assist Display, Nissan Intelligent Key, as well as silver-painted roof rails.
Available with black-painted alloys, the SV is bettered by the SR with the likes of automatic climate control, Intelligent Around View Monitor, dark chrome for the radiator grille, LED headlights and fog lights, a roof-mounted spoiler, black mirror caps and roof rails, and unique seat fabric. Customers who intend to spruce things up even further can specify the aforementioned black-painted alloys and the Premium Package, which bolsters the SR with PrimaTex upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and eight audio speakers from Bose (including speakers in the driver's seat headrest).
NissanConnect Services further sweetens the deal with emergency calling and vehicle health reports. As ever, the Kicks is available in three distinct flavors: the entry-level S, mid-range SV, and SR. All of them are front-wheel drive, and there's no all-wheel-drive option to speak of. A naturally-aspirated 1.6 powers all three grades. The four-cylinder lump cranks out 122 horsepower at 6,300 revolutions per minute and 114 pound-feet (155 Nm) at 4,000 revolutions per minute.
Internally referred to as HR16DE, said engine uses multi-point electronic fuel injection rather than direct injection. As expected from the Japanese automaker, a lousy CVT will have to suffice. More efficient than a torque-converter automatic or a dual-clutch transmission, the Xtronic continuously variable transmission helps the Kicks return up to 33 miles per gallon (7.1 liters per 100 kilometers) combined.
Not exactly the most exciting crossover in the B segment, the 2024 model year Nissan Kicks does come with plenty standard goodies. The S, for example, packs a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of safety features, cruise control, two USB ports in the rear, one USB port in the front, Easy-Fill Tire Alert, and 16-inch wheels.
Equipped with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, the Kicks gets better with the SV. Not only does it level up to 17-inch alloys rather than steelies with plastic wheel covers, but also enhances the crossover with an electric parking brake, rear disc brakes instead of drums, Intelligent Cruise Control, and an additional USB port for the front occupants. Other highlights include Rear Door Alert, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, a 7.0-inch Advance Drive-Assist Display, Nissan Intelligent Key, as well as silver-painted roof rails.
Available with black-painted alloys, the SV is bettered by the SR with the likes of automatic climate control, Intelligent Around View Monitor, dark chrome for the radiator grille, LED headlights and fog lights, a roof-mounted spoiler, black mirror caps and roof rails, and unique seat fabric. Customers who intend to spruce things up even further can specify the aforementioned black-painted alloys and the Premium Package, which bolsters the SR with PrimaTex upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and eight audio speakers from Bose (including speakers in the driver's seat headrest).
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