2025 Nissan Kicks Trim Levels: Which Subcompact SUV is Better for You?
Bring on the fun with the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks. This redesigned subcompact crossover SUV is sure to spice up your daily commute and weekend adventures, bringing a fresh new look and feel to every journey.
From its sneaker-inspired design to its Zero Gravity seats, this small SUV stands out in the crowd. No matter what your next adventure calls for, the 2025 Nissan Kicks invites you to take full advantage of its generous cargo space, comfortable cabin, and excellent fuel economy.
Trim Levels | 2025 Kicks S | 2025 Kicks SV | 2025 Kicks SR |
MSRP* | $23,330 | $25,330 | $27,680 |
Body Style | Small SUV | Small SUV | Small SUV |
Drivetrain | AWD (also FWD trim options) | AWD (also FWD trim options) | AWD (also FWD trim options) |
Engine | 2-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine | 2-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine | 2-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine |
Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT |
Horsepower | 141 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 141 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 141 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
Torque | 140 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 140 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 140 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded Gas | Regular Unleaded Gas | Regular Unleaded Gas |
Fuel (MPG)** | 27 city / 34 hwy / 30 combined | 27 city / 34 hwy / 30 combined | 27 city / 34 hwy / 30 combined |
Tank Capacity | 11.81 gal. | 11.81 gal. | 11.81 gal. |
Interior Space | |||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Volume | 23.9 cu.ft. | 23.9 cu.ft. | 23.9 cu.ft. |
Front Headroom | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. |
Front Legroom | 42.7 in. | 42.7 in. | 42.7 in. |
Rear Headroom | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. |
Rear Legroom | 34.5 in. | 34.5 in. | 34.5 in. |
Size & Dimension | |||
Height | 64.0 in. | 64.0 in. | 64.0 in. |
Length | 171.9 in. | 171.9 in. | 171.9 in. |
Width (w/out mirrors) | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. |
Wheelbase | 104.9 in. | 104.9 in. | 104.9 in. |
Turning Diameter | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
Curb Weight | 3,174 lbs. | 3,208 lbs. | 3,252 lbs. |
Max Payload Capacity | 916 lbs. | 959 lbs. | 959 lbs. |
Drive Modes | Sport, Standard, Eco, and Snow | Sport, Standard, Eco, and Snow | Sport, Standard, Eco, and Snow |
Wheels | 16 in. steel wheels | 17 in. aluminum-alloy wheels | 19 in. aluminum-alloy wheels |
Recognition:
- 2024 Nissan Kicks Won Best Value for Subcompact SUV (Cars.com)
- 2023 Best Buy Award (Consumer Guide Automotive)
Advantages and Disadvantages of the 2025 Nissan Kicks
2025 Nissan Kicks Advantages
- Attractive price point
- Roomy, comfortable cabin
- Excellent fuel economy
Possible Disadvantage
- No Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ with the base trim level
What's New?
- Bold redesign: The Nissan Kicks has been revamped for 2025, offering an all-new exterior and interior.
- Available All-Wheel Drive: AWD is now available on all of the Nissan Kicks models for improved performance in challenging driving conditions.
- Intelligent Around View® Monitor: This feature is standard on the SR and offers a virtual 360-degree, bird's-eye camera view, making parking easier than ever.
- 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels: Now available on the SR trim level.
- LED front exterior accent lights & headlight beam: Now offered on all Nissan Kicks models.
- 12.3-inch touchscreen: This larger touchscreen is standard in the SV and SR.
- Larger size: The 2025 Nissan Kicks is larger than the 2024 model year, offering a roomy cabin.
Best Trim
If you want a more premium driving experience, the top trim level, the SR, might be the best option for you.
This trim offers features like leatherette-appointed seat trim with sport cloth inserts, an optional ten-speaker Bose Personal® Plus Audio System, and an Intelligent Around View® Monitor. However, the middle trim level, the SV, still offers many of the same features as the SR, like wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen display. If you have any questions about a specific trim level, feel free to contact us today and we’ll be glad to help.
Trim MSRP*
S FWD $21,830
S AWD $23,330
SV FWD $23,680
SV AWD $25,330
SR FWD $26,180
SR AWD $27,680
Popular Features
- Nissan Safety Shield 360
- Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
- 7-inch multi-function information display
- Available 12.3-inch multi-function information display
- 7-inch touchscreen display
- Available 12.3-inch touchscreen display
- Available Intelligent Around View® Monitor
- LED headlights
- Available LED front fog lights
- Available 10-speaker Bose Personal® Plus Audio System
- Available interior ambient light
- Available heated steering wheel
- Available panoramic moonroof
Kicks S Package
- Remote keyless entry
- 7-inch touchscreen display
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
- 4-speaker audio system
- Cloth seat trim
- 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
Kicks SV Package
- Optional Remote Engine Start
- Premium cloth seat trim
- Intelligent Key with approach unlock and walk away lock
- 12.3-inch touchscreen display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
- Wireless charging
- 17-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
Kicks SR Package
- Optional ten-speaker Bose Personal® Plus Audio System
- Intelligent Around View® Monitor
- Leatherette-appointed seat trim with sport cloth inserts
- 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
Performance
- Engine Specifications
- Engine Type: 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine
- Previous Model: 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engine
- Horsepower: 141 hp
- Previous Model: 122 hp
- Torque: 140 lb-ft
- Previous Model: 114 lb-ft
- Engine Type: 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine
- Drivetrain
- Standard Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
- Optional Drivetrain: All-wheel drive (AWD)
- AWD available for all three trims: S, SV, SR
- Transmission
- Transmission Type: Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- Performance Improvements
- Larger Engine Size: upgraded from 1.6 liters to 2.0 liters
- Increased Power Output: higher horsepower and torque than the previous model
Technology
- Display Screens
- Base Model Screens:
- 7-inch touchscreen display
- 7-inch multi-function information display
- Higher Trim Screens:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen display
- 12.3-inch multi-function information display (SR)
- Base Model Screens:
- Connectivity
- Wireless Smartphone Integration:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™: Standard on SV and SR
- Wireless Charging: Standard on SV and SR
- Wireless Smartphone Integration:
- Audio System
- Standard 4-speaker audio system
- Optional 10-speaker Bose Personal® Plus Audio System (SR trim)
Appearance
Interior
- Cabin Design
- Spacious
- Modern look with cloth seat trim, premium cloth seat trim, or leatherette-appointed seat trim with sport cloth inserts
- Interior ambient lighting is available
- Seating
- Zero Gravity Seats: front and outboard rear seats
- Panoramic Moonroof: available on SV and SR
- Connectivity
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™: standard on SV and SR
- Wireless Charging: standard on SV and SR
- Storage and Cargo Space
- Center console with two cup holders and a storage compartment
- Bottle holders in doors
- Cargo Space:
- Up to 30 cubic feet with the seats up
- Up to 60 cubic feet with the seats down
- Small storage compartment located below the trunk floor
- Interior Space
- Roomier than 2024 model
- More front and rear shoulder room and more rear knee room than the 2024 model
Exterior
- Design
- Modern, bold new look with a wide stance
- Sneaker-inspired
- LED front exterior accent lights
- Integrated rear spoiler
- Body-colored grille with chrome surround (S and SV)
- Colored grille (SR)
- Size
- Larger than the 2024 model
- 171.9 inches long
- 70.9 inches wide
- 64.2 inches high (FWD); 64 inches high (AWD)
- Ground Clearance
- Increased Ground Clearance: Now 8.4 inches, up from the 2024 model’s seven inches.
- Exterior Colors
- Super Black
- Deep Blue Pearl
- Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
- Canyon Bronze Metallic
- Gun Metallic
- Aspen White TriCoat
- Fresh Powder
- Two-Tone Deep Blue Pearl / Gun Metallic
- Two-Tone Arctic Ice Blue Metallic / Super Black
- Two-Tone Scarlet Ember Tintcoat / Super Black
- Two-Tone Yuzu Yellow Metallic / Super Black
- Two-Tone Gun Metallic / Super Black
- Two-Tone Gun Metallic / Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
- Two-Tone Aspen White TriCoat / Super Black
Safety
- Safety Recognition
- Standard Safety Features
- Nissan Safety Shield 360 driver assistance technologies include:
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection: This feature keeps track of your speed and the distance between your car and the one in front of you, alerting you if you need to slow down. If a collision is likely, it can brake automatically.
- High Beam Assist: This feature can automatically switch off the high beams if a vehicle is approaching and then switch them back on after the vehicle has passed.
- Lane Departure Warning: This feature will alert you if you start to drift from your lane.
- Blind Spot Warning: This feature will keep you aware of any vehicles in your blind spot.
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert: This feature will give you more peace of mind when you’re backing up, alerting you if a car is approaching the rear.
- Rear Automatic Braking: This feature can automatically apply the brakes if you are about to back into an object.
- Forward Collision System
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking mitigation
- Front Pedestrian Detection
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection prevention
- Rear Collision System
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Rear Automatic Braking mitigation
- Nissan Safety Shield 360 driver assistance technologies include:
- Other Driver Assistance Features
- Brake Assist
- Available Traffic Sign Recognition
- Available Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
- Available Intelligent Around View® Monitor
- Available Intelligent Lane Intervention
- Intelligent Driver Alertness
- Intelligent Cruise Control
- ProPilot Assist (Standard on SR Trim)
- Hands-on driver assist system
- Combines Intelligent Cruise Control and Steering Assist
- Includes stop and hold function
Warranty
- Basic Coverage
- 36 months / 36,000 miles
- Corrosion Perforation Coverage
- 60 months / Unlimited miles
- Powertrain Coverage
- 60 months / 60,000 miles
- Federal Emission Performance Warranty
- 24 months / 24,000 miles
- Federal Emission Defect Warranty
- 36 months / 36,000 miles
- Federal Emission Long-Term Defect Warranty
- 96 months / 80,000 miles
- Seat Belt Warranty
- 120 months / Unlimited miles
- Roadside Assistance
- 36 months / 36,000 miles
2025 Nissan Kicks: Which Do You Choose?
Ready to get behind the wheel of the bold new 2025 Nissan Kicks but not sure which trim level you should choose?
The team at Nissan of Orangeburg is here to answer your questions and tell you more about each model. Explore our inventory online to see the different trim levels and colors we have in stock, then stop by our dealership for a test drive. We’ll also be happy to discuss the financing or leasing process with you.
You can count on us for a positive shopping and buying experience, so come see us soon!
FAQs
Is the Nissan Kicks being discontinued?
No. The Nissan Kicks is back for 2025 with a fresh new look, offering an affordable starting price, sporty style, and lots of driving fun. Test-drive a 2025 Nissan Kicks today at your local Nissan dealer: Nissan of Orangeburg!
Is the Nissan Kicks gas or electric?
The Nissan Kicks is a gas-powered SUV that offers excellent gas mileage. The FWD models get an EPA-estimated 28/35/31 MPG (City/Highway/Combined),** and the AWD models get an EPA-estimated 27/34/30 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).**
Is the Nissan Kicks reliable?
Yes. As long as you care for it properly, keep up with its routine maintenance, and promptly address any issues that arise, the Nissan Kicks should last at least 200,000 miles. The 2025 Nissan Kicks earned an 83/100 in the category of Quality & Reliability from J.D. Power.
What drive modes are available for 2025 Kicks?
There are four drive modes available for the 2025 Nissan Kicks. The four drive modes are:
- Sport
- Standard
- Eco
- Snow
You can choose the best mode to fit the current driving conditions.
Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks bigger than the 2024 model?
Yes, the 2025 Nissan Kicks is bigger than the 2024 Nissan Kicks. The 2025 model measures 171.9 inches long, 70.9 inches wide, and 64 inches high for AWD models and 64.2 inches high for FWD models.
The 2024 model measures 169.1 inches long, 69.3 inches wide, and 63.3 inches or 63.4 inches high, depending on the model. Rear-seat passengers get a little more legroom for the 2025 model year — 34.5 inches compared to the 2024 model’s 33.5 inches.
What kind of car is the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
The all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks is a subcompact crossover SUV that seats up to five, offering a comfortable, spacious cabin.
Where are Nissan Kicks models built?
Nissan Kicks models are built in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
What are the trim levels for the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
The 2025 Nissan Kicks offer three trim levels to choose from:
- 2025 Nissan Kicks S
- 2025 Nissan Kicks SV
- 2025 Nissan Kicks SR
FWD comes standard, but AWD is now available for all of the trim levels.
Is the Nissan Kicks a small or midsize SUV?
The Nissan Kicks is a subcompact crossover SUV with a wheelbase of 104.6 inches on FWD models and 104.9 inches on AWD models.
*Disclaimer by Nissan of Orangeburg:
Nissan of Orangeburg believes the information and specifications in this website to be correct at the time of publishing.
Model specifications provided may vary based on selected trim, options, and installed accessories. Specifications, standard features, options, fabrics, accessories, colors, and other features related to the vehicles are subject to change without notice. Values are based on MSRP and exclude taxes, fees, and adjustments. Please visit certified dealers for more accurate pricing.
Images of vehicles are for illustrative purposes only. Please see the dealer for details and availability.
**EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions — use for comparison only.