The 2025 Nissan Kicks is Nissan's smallest SUV to date on the market.

Bolder styling, better interior materials and optional all-wheel drive make the Kicks a compelling subcompact SUV. The styling resembles that of a sneaker.

The interior refinements significantly improve the passenger experience. The Kicks does replace the Rouge Sport and the old Kicks SUVs.

Standard safety shield 360 driver assistance features includes blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking and more. Only the most expensive SR trim has top safety aids such as lane departure prevention, traffic sign recognition and oncoming traffic assist.

Also, Nissan's ProPilot Assist takes over the steering, throttle and braking at low speeds — great for when you're stuck in traffic. Predictive intelligent forward collision detection Inside the improvements include a 7-inch touchscreen in the S trim, SV upgrades the infotainment screen to a larger 12.3-inch unit.

An optional panoramic sunroof, available on SV and higher wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a wireless charging pad and a Bose audio system with head rest speakers are some of the available options.

Price: $21,830 - SV $23,680 SR $26,180 Add AWD $1500 all boxes check is just about $29,630

Competes with:

Chevy Trax - https://youtu.be/C4BOpSMS6JI

Mazda CX30 - https://youtu.be/hdXvPOf7Lxs

Hyundai Kona - https://youtu.be/18jOVkMDZFI

Kia Seltos - https://youtu.be/iEknH0ba6jI

Honda HR-V - https://youtu.be/dLKY1enXTok

Kia Soul - https://youtu.be/XuEA4GaSlhY

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