2018 Nissan Kicks S
Nissan Kicks Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 1.6L
Super Black
FWD
Gasoline
94,695 Miles
Charcoal
JL517252
3N1CP5CU8JL517252
Cloth
S
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2018 Nissan Kicks
Located in Statesboro, GA -
? Standout Features
Low price point = EASY approvals ?
Great fuel economy
Push-button start + smart key
Basic safety
Compact SUV look
?? Safety & Core Features
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
RearView Camera
Vehicle Dynamic Control (stability system)
Hill Start Assist
7 Airbags (solid safety coverage)
? Technology & Connectivity
Touchscreen Display
Bluetooth® hands-free + audio streaming
Smart key + push-button start
? Standout Features
Low price point = EASY approvals ?
Great fuel economy
Push-button start + smart key
Basic safety
Compact SUV look
?? Safety & Core Features
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
RearView Camera
Vehicle Dynamic Control (stability system)
Hill Start Assist
7 Airbags (solid safety coverage)
? Technology & Connectivity
Touchscreen Display
Bluetooth® hands-free + audio streaming
Smart key + push-button start
Features & Options
- Carpeted Floor Mats with Cargo Mat
- Splash Guards (4 Piece)
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) forward collision mitigation
- RearView Monitor rear mounted camera
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- 1.6L I-4 DOHC
- CVTCS variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 125HP
- 1.6L I-4 DOHC
- Push-button
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Smart key with push button start
- Immobilizer
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- External memory control
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) electronic stability control system
- Hill start assist
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Roof rails
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- Full wheel covers
- 16 x 6-inch front and rear steel wheels
- P205/60HR16 AS BSW front and rear tires
- Cloth front seat upholstery
- 7 airbags
- Driver front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- Curtain first and second-row overhead airbags
- Passenger front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
- Airbag occupancy sensor
- Driver side knee airbag
- Auto-locking doors
- CVT
- Selectable mode transmission
- Cloth rear seat upholstery
- Manual climate control
- Cabin air filter
- Exterior temperature display
- Transmission electronic control
- Automatic
- Reflector headlights
- Halogen headlights
- Intelligent Auto Headlights (I-AH) auto on/off headlight control
- Bucket front seats
- Driver seat with 6-way directional controls
- Front passenger seat with 4-way directional controls
- Sport steering wheel
- 4-wheel antilock (ABS) brakes
- Rear bench seat
- Fold forward rear seatback
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2018 Nissan Kicks SV Review
Nissan has a history of producing quirky little runabouts such as the Cube and Juke; beaming with their own unique personality, you can’t help but smile when you see one on the road. So what’s next? Well, this is. It’s called the Kicks but this time around Nissan isn’t playing it nearly as daring. This guy is actually pretty mainstream.Nissan has a new entry point into their crossover and SUV lineup. With a starting MSRP of less than $19,000 the front-drive-only Kicks is a raised up 5-door hatchback. Think of it as a Versa Note crossover. They share a powertrain and a similar wheelbase. The biggest difference is that the Kicks provides more cargo room – and of course ground clearance - while the Versa Note favors rear seat legroom. It should also be noted that he Note starts at $16,500.
So I was excited about this going in. It looks pretty cool in the TV spots and the proliferation of color contrasting roofs continue – a $545 option that I really dig. The Monarch Orange paint really pops and the 17” alloys provide a fitting stance. But the Juke possessed cutting edge design, an available 215 horsepower engine and a manual transmission. The Kicks offers none of that and that’s where the disappointment begins. The next wet blanket comes after you land in the driver’s seat. A gutless 1.6-liter engine tuned for the Kicks heavier body is mated exclusively to a Nissan staple – a continuously variable transmission. No turbo, no drive modes, no paddle shifters…just a fun-sapping driving experience that’s designed with one thing in mind – MPGs. It garnishes a 33mpg combined rating which is considerably better than the Juke’s.
The 125 horsepower engine, CVT and nondescript steering presents the Kicks as merely an appliance. Though not quite as cheap nor fuel efficient, the Ford EcoSport I recently tested is a much more satisfying experience.
The Kicks comes in 3 flavors. This is the mid-trim Kicks SV with a sticker price of $21,425 and everything you see here minus the black roof is standard. The content level is notable – Touchscreen navigation with CarPlay and Android Auto, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, backup cam, auto climate control, and remote start. The fabric seats are comfy and include a cool design and the touchpoints speak to a quality level that exceeds the Kicks’ price tag.
For about $21,000 the Kicks SV – the mid-trim model – offers some pretty cool stuff…
Geared towards singles and couples living in the city and on a budget, the Kicks shrunken size, small turning radius, 7” of ground clearance and 33mpg play to the urban commuter. But unlike the Juke, the Kicks lacks nearly any endearing personality traits. Other than the catchy 2-tone paint job, it’s rather boring. It’s not much to look at and the drive is completely uninspired. Its mileage and low sticker price are its best selling points.
It’s quiet enough inside, the ride quality is sufficiently forgiving and the voluminous cargo room is attractive. But for me, I’m punting on the Kicks.