The Nissan Kicks receives a new look, new technologies, an increase in power (now rated at 141 hp) and optional all-wheel drive for 2025. A great-sounding audio system and class-leading cargo space are also part of the mix. Alas, these changes have substantially bumped the subcompact SUV’s price. If you still like the old, cheaper Kicks, you’re in luck: Nissan will continue to sell it alongside the new one under the name Kicks Play.
U.S. magazine WardsAuto has released its top 10 list of the best car interiors and user experiences of 2025. Once again, the staff based their decisions on several criteria including design aesthetic, comfort, ergonomics, materials, fit-and-finish and the user-friendliness of displays and controls. Not all vehicles were considered, mind you—only …
Cars big and small now account for less than 15 percent of all new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada as consumers continue to migrate toward SUVs and crossovers. Automakers sure aren’t complaining. After all, these are more expensive and therefore more profitable vehicles. But what if you’re on a budget?
If you're shopping for a small SUV or crossover, the Nissan Kicks is the newest star on the block. Not only is the second generation completely transformed from the ground up, but it has also grown in size and power to make up for the loss of the Qashqai while …
Santa Barbara, California— Competition is fierce among small crossovers. These vehicles are the next best thing for drivers who can’t afford a larger SUV or hesitate to go all-electric. Then again, like so many, they’re definitely not as cheap as they used to be a few years ago. For 2025, …
The new Nissan Kicks was unveiled last week, but The Car Guide was able to get up close and personal with this revamped crossover a few days ago at the New York Auto Show. Here are five things you should know about the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks. It Gets a …
Nissan ’s decision to keep selling the first-generation Kicks alongside the second-generation model for 2025—the former using the name Kicks Play —was a pretty smart one. As we reported in early April, the old crossover outsold the new one both in the final quarter of 2024 and the first quarter …
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25-percent tariff on all foreign-made automobiles and parts has now come into effect. Vehicles from Canada and Mexico that meet CUSMA's trade rules will be hit by the tariff only on the non-American content. But make no mistake: this will result in significant price hikes all …
Vehicle sales results for the first quarter of 2025 are now available and a few numbers jump out. Nissan is one example—just look at its cheapest crossover. As you know, the company has decided to keep selling the old, first-generation Kicks alongside the new, second-generation model for 2025, the former …
Looking for a reliable used car, truck or SUV? J.D. Power has just published its 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, which is based on responses from more than 34,000 original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. The study covers more than 180 specific problem areas across nine …
The 2025 Montreal Auto Show at Palais des congrès features a trio of new Nissan SUVs, two of which are making their official Canadian debut. The struggling Japanese automaker, which recently launched merger talks with Honda in a bid to save itself, is banking on them to find new momentum …
The announcements and teasers keep coming as we get closer and closer to the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Nov. 5-8). Nissan is the automaker we want to focus on here, with a one-off concept called TARMAC that embodies the spirit of slammed muscle trucks of the past. It …
So, this new 2025 Nissan Kicks is pretty expensive, eh? The company has increased the base price to the point where you now have to minimally spend just shy of $30,000 (including freight and PDI) to get one. Well, good news: the first-generation Kicks will continue to be sold in …
Nissan has unveiled full on the 2025 Kicks, including prices for Canada. With a new styling and boasting a more generous format, the urban crossover now receives an optional all-wheel drive system for the first time. Bigger and more spacious than the outgoing model, the Kicks promises more room for …
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Subcompact cars have rapidly evolved in recent years, offering more refinement, comfort and options than ever before. But at what price? We believe subcompact cars must remain affordable, simple and easy to maintain, and the Nissan Micra checks all these boxes. It also happens to be super fun to drive, …