Completely redesigned, the 2025 Nissan Kicks moves up from the urban crossover segment to the group of subcompact crossovers. It did so thanks to greater dimensions, more upscale features, available all-wheel drive and, well, a higher price range. It now competes in the space previously occupied by the Nissan Qashqai in Canada.
Meanwhile, the Japanese brand still has a presence in the urban crossover category, as the previous-gen Kicks is still sold in Canada, now called the Nissan Kicks Play.
2025 Nissan Kicks Changes and Updates
As mentioned above, the Kicks has been redesigned from tip to tail. The crossover’s new bodywork rides on a longer wheelbase, while being longer and wider. It boasts a taller roofline as well, explained in part by the significant ground clearance increase.
The new Kicks also offers a more spacious cabin, with gains in rear-seat legroom as well as front and rear shoulder and hip room. And there’s more cargo room, too. From a mechanical standpoint, the Kicks benefits from a more powerful engine and available AWD for the first time, while wheel choices range from 16 to 19 inches.
There are also newly available comfort and convenience features compared to the outgoing Kicks, such as a panoramic sunroof, an updated Nissan Safety Shield suite of advanced safety driving aids and ProPILOT Assist semi-autonomous driving. Heated front seats, a 12.3-inch infotainment system touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring and are fitted as standard.
2025 Nissan Kicks Trim Levels and Pricing
Five trim levels are available in Canada, including S, SV, SV Premium, SR and SR Premium. The S and SV are both offered with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, while AWD is standard on the rest of the lineup.
Every Kicks is equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.0L four-cylinder engine that develops 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, managed by a continuously variable automatic transmission.
| Engine | Trans | Drive | MSRP | Freight & PDI | A/C Tax | Dealer Fees | Net Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2.0L I4 | CVT | FWD | $27,199 | $2,030 | $100 | $621 | $29,950 |
| S AWD | 2.0L I4 | CVT | AWD | $29,199 | $2,030 | $100 | $621 | $31,950 |
| SV | 2.0L I4 | CVT | FWD | $28,749 | $2,030 | $100 | $621 | $31,500 |
| SV AWD | 2.0L I4 | CVT | AWD | $30,749 | $2,030 | $100 | $621 | $33,500 |
| SV Premium AWD | 2.0L I4 | CVT | AWD | $31,549 | $2,030 | $100 | $621 | $34,300 |
| SR AWD | 2.0L I4 | CVT | AWD | $33,249 | $2,030 | $100 | $621 | $36,000 |
| SR Premium AWD | 2.0L I4 | CVT | AWD | $34,899 | $2,030 | $100 | $621 | $37,650 |
2025 Nissan Kicks Specifications
| S | S AWD | SV | SV AWD | SV Premium AWD | SR AWD | SR Premium AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L I4 | 2.0L I4 | 2.0L I4 | 2.0L I4 | 2.0L I4 | 2.0L I4 | 2.0L I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT | CVT | CVT | CVT | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Output (hp @ rpm) | 141 @ 6,000 | 141 @ 6,000 | 141 @ 6,000 | 141 @ 6,000 | 141 @ 6,000 | 141 @ 6,000 | 141 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 140 @ 4,000 | 140 @ 4,000 | 140 @ 4,000 | 140 @ 4,000 | 140 @ 4,000 | 140 @ 4,000 | 140 @ 4,000 |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio (kg/hp) | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| City/Highway/Combined Fuel Economy (L/100 km) | 8.1 / 6.6 / 7.4 | 8.4 / 6.9 / 7.7 | 8.1 / 6.6 / 7.4 | 8.4 / 6.9 / 7.7 | 8.4 / 6.9 / 7.7 | 8.4 / 6.9 / 7.7 | 8.4 / 6.9 / 7.7 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 45 | 47 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Required Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Standard Wheels and Tires | 215/60R16 | 215/60R16 | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 | 225/45R19 | 225/45R19 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (m) | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,656 | 2,665 | 2,656 | 2,665 | 2,665 | 2,665 | 2,665 |
| Length (mm) | 4,365 | 4,365 | 4,365 | 4,365 | 4,365 | 4,365 | 4,365 |
| Width Excluding Mirrors (mm) | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Height (mm) | 1,630 | 1,625 | 1,630 | 1,625 | 1,625 | 1,625 | 1,625 |
| Track Width Front/Rear (mm) | 1,563 / 1,562 | 1,563 / 1,562 | 1,557 / 1,556 | 1,557 / 1,561 | 1,557 / 1,561 | 1,559 / 1,563 | 1,559 / 1,563 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 214 | 214 | 214 | 214 | 214 | 214 | 214 |
| Approach/Breakover/Departure Angles (degrees) | 18.0 / 19.5 / 29.5 | 18.0 / 19.3 / 26.7 | 18.0 / 19.5 / 29.5 | 18.0 / 19.3 / 26.7 | 18.0 / 19.3 / 26.7 | 18.0 / 19.3 / 26.7 | 18.0 / 19.3 / 26.7 |
| Headroom Front /Rear (mm) | 1,008 / 989 | 1,008 / 989 | 1,008 / 989 | 1,008 / 989 | 989 / 966 | 989 / 966 | 989 / 966 |
| Legroom Front/Rear (mm) | 1,083 / 876 | 1,083 / 876 | 1,083 / 876 | 1,083 / 876 | 1,083 / 876 | 1,083 / 876 | 1,083 / 876 |
| Shoulder Room Front/Rear (mm) | 1,389 / 1,391 | 1,389 / 1,391 | 1,389 / 1,391 | 1,389 / 1,391 | 1,389 / 1,391 | 1,389 / 1,391 | 1,389 / 1,391 |
| Hip Room Front/Rear (mm) | 1,330 / 1,273 | 1,330 / 1,273 | 1,330 / 1,273 | 1,330 / 1,273 | 1,330 / 1,273 | 1,330 / 1,273 | 1,330 / 1,273 |
| Cargo Volume Min/Max (L) | 850 / 1,700 | 677 / 1,419 | 827 / 1,419 | 677 / 1,658 | 677 / 1,658 | 677 / 1,658 | 677 / 1,658 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 1,356 | 1,440 | 1,367 | 1,456 | 1,456 | 1,476 | 1,476 |
| Towing Capacity (kg) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 Nissan Kicks Warranty Coverage
In Canada, the Nissan Kicks is covered by a 3-year/60,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty (whichever comes first) and a 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Limited Warranty. In addition, the Kicks is backed by a 3-year/60,000 km Corrosion Surface Limited Warranty and a 5-year/unlimited km Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty.
24-hour roadside assistance is offered on the Kicks for 3 years and unlimited km in Canada.
What the 2025 Nissan Kicks Does Well
- The new Kicks benefits from a well-crafted cabin, at least in the higher trim levels.
- We like that every Kicks is equipped with a big infotainment system touchscreen, not just the more expensive variants. Kudos for offering standard heated front seats, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and blind-spot monitoring as well. Simply put, the essential survival features are accounted for.
- It may not be the most powerful subcompact crossover on the market, but it’s one of the most fuel-efficient. Actually, its combined average of 7.7 L/100 km is beaten only by hybrid-powered rivals—the Kia Niro and Toyota Corolla Cross.
- Ride quality is quite good, with a strong blend of comfort and handling, while steering is well tuned and the brakes are up to the task of immobilizing the crossover swiftly.
What the 2025 Nissan Kicks Doesn’t Do Well
- As mentioned above, the Kicks won’t blow its doors off at wide-open throttle, at least compared to some of its rivals. With 141 horsepower on tap, it concedes 49 ponies to the Kona with its turbocharged engine, 50 to the Mazda CX-30 and its base powerplant and up to 109 with its turbo engine, 54 to the Seltos with its turbo engine, and 127 horses to the Hornet GT. Otherwise, for the daily urban commute, it’s fine.
- Like many of its competitors, the Nissan Kicks can’t tow anything.
- The Kicks’ cabin isn’t the quietest in the segment, as engine and road noise seep in. It’s not bad, just not as good as in certain similar models.
- Though we generally applaud climate and audio controls that aren’t relegated to the infotainment system, those in the Kicks are housed in a touch-sensitive panel that isn’t any less distracting to use while driving. We’ll take rotary dials and hard buttons, thank you.
2025 Nissan Kicks Competition
The Nissan Kicks competes with the Buick Encore GX, the Chevrolet Trailblazer, the Dodge Hornet, the Honda HR-V, the Hyundai Kona, the Kia Niro, the Kia Seltos, the Mazda CX-30, the Mitsubishi RVR, the Subaru Crosstrek, the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Volkswagen Taos.
