2022 Nissan Kicks | Affordable Crossover!!

Overview

The Nissan Kicks is the brand's smallest and most affordable crossover. It sits in the heart of the compact crossover class, offering seating for five, impressive cargo space, and a low starting price. Its stand-out styling gives the Kicks a fun, youthful vibe. It provides plenty of standard features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, blind-spot warning, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Its small engine doesn't have thrilling acceleration, but it's extremely fuel efficient, making the Kicks perfect for commuters. More powerful rivals include the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Venue, Honda HR-V, and Toyota Corolla Cross.

 

 

 

What's New for 2022

This year the Nissan Kicks wears the brand's updated logo on its grille.

 

Approximate MSRP might be changed based on location

Model	Engine Type	MSRP
Nissan Kicks S	1.6L I4 Engine (AWD)	$22,215.00*
Nissan Kicks SV	1.6L I4 Engine (AWD)	$23,075.00*
Nissan Kicks SR	1.6L I4 Engine (AWD)	$23,775.00*

Trims and Pricing

The 2022 Nissan Kicks is available in three trim levels: S, SV, and SR. Front-wheel drive and a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine are standard. The most popular trim is the SV, and that's our choice, too. We'll explain why.

S

The base S trim starts at $21,025 (including a $1,225 destination fee). Standard features include 16-inch wheels, a six-way manually adjustable driver's seat, cloth seats, a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Options include a rear roof spoiler, stainless exhaust finisher, and a premium Rockford Fosgate audio system.

SV

Priced at $22,875, the SV adds 17-inch wheels, heated outside mirrors, silver roof rails, automatic temperature control, rear-seat heating ducts, remote start, a rear door alert, intelligent cruise control, automatic brake hold, and an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen. Options include black aluminum-alloy wheels. The SV is our pick of the lot for its larger touchscreen, automatic temperature control, and intelligent cruise control.

SR

The top SR, priced from $23,565, has standard cloth seating surfaces with orange sport accents and stitching, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, black roof rails, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, around-view camera, and LED fog lights, running lights, and headlights. The optional SR Premium package includes an eight-speaker Bose audio system, upgraded seat fabric, heated front seats and steering wheel, a vehicle security system, cargo cover, and Wi-Fi hotspot.

Engine and Performance

The Nissan Kicks is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. It's rated at 122 horsepower, sending power to the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This small engine isn't much of an issue in city driving, but it's a challenge on highways. The Kicks takes its time getting up to speed so drivers must plan accordingly. Extra power for highway passing isn't readily available. There's a fair amount of noise from the engine and the CVT. Road and wind noise is also noticeable, especially at highway speeds. The ride is generally comfortable, but uneven pavement and potholes will make themselves known. Steering isn't responsive, but the Kicks tracks well, so it doesn't require constant inputs.

The Hyundai Venue has better steering and is more responsive when you're heavy on the gas. The Kia Seltos has more horsepower and an available turbocharged engine for its top trim. The Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross are considerably more powerful.

Fuel Economy

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the 2022 Nissan Kicks will get 31 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. That makes the Kicks a good choice for drivers with long commutes.

The Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos, Honda HR-V, and Toyota Corolla Cross all post lower fuel economy figures. If fuel economy is your priority, then the Kicks is the one to pick.