Pros

• A lot of the tech that helps drivers is common.
• Prices were fair.
• Very good fuel economy.
• Easy-to-use controls.

Cons

• Slow speeding up.
• Seating that is not comfortable.
• Not enough space in the back.
• You can’t get all-wheel drive.

What moves do you do with a Kicks? People need to notice how good the Kicks are on stage. Our 10.7-second time from 0 to 60 mph is one of the slowest in the class. The car moves slowly. The pedals move softly and strangely, but the brakes are easy to use and stop the bike smoothly. When tested for emergency stopping, the Kicks did very well.

The Kicks, on the other hand, are better in some ways. It’s fun to drive on roads that wind around because the suspension acts quickly and keeps the car stable. When we go a lot, we really like how easy and quick it is to change the gear ratio on this transmission. It gets rid of the hassles that come with gears changing all the time.

How do you feel about the Kicks? It’s normal for a cheap small car to have some comfort issues, but you should get rid of these awful seats, especially the back bench. There may need to be more support for your upper back in the front seats, depending on where you sit. The bench is strong and flat, and the backs of the seats are very straight up. We’ve never seen seats like these before.

Also, the Kicks are known for being very loud. On the highway is the only place where wind noise can really be heard. On the other hand, the Kicks can feel loud road noise. The Kicks’ smooth ride is the only good thing about these shoes; they block out a lot of road noise without being too springy.

How is the inside? It’s easy to get in and out of Kicks’ house and get to know them. It’s easy to use the touchscreen choices and the climate control. The front and sides are easy to see thanks to the large windows and low hoodline. The wide rear roof beams make it hard to see out the back, but they’re not a disaster.

However, people who are taller or have bigger feet might need help getting into a driving stance. When you sit low and straight, the accelerator pedal is pushed up against the side of the footwell, which can be painful. We also noticed that the Kicks’ back seats aren’t as roomy as those in similar ultra-compact SUVs.

How is the technology? If you drive with a smartphone these days, the Kicks has almost everything you need. There are four USB ports and smartphone communication for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also comes with a 7- or 8-inch touchscreen, based on the trim level. We did notice, though, that the touchscreen has a lot of glare, which makes it hard to see in bright sunlight.

You get a lot of high-tech driving aids with the Kicks as normal. The Kicks do a great job overall, but the traffic-adaptive cruise control keeps them a little too close to the car in front of them. The surround-view parking camera system is an odd add-on at this price, but it’s useful when there aren’t many spots to park. The car has a lot of great technology for a reasonable price.

How is the storage situation right now? There are 25.3 cubic feet of room behind the rear seats of the Kicks, which is more than many other subcompact SUVs. Adaptability for goods falls a little short. You could have carried bigger things through the center pass-through without having to fold down the seats, but the back seats don’t fold all the way down. The best places to store personal things are in small rooms. There is a good-sized bag in front of the gear shifter, and the area with the cupholders can be moved around and turned into a medium-sized storage space if needed. Small items can be stored in the door pockets and the center armrest.

Since you have little kids, do you need to put in child safety seats? The Kicks have three top tether anchors and four lower seat hooks that are easy to reach and clearly marked. Because the Kicks have little backspace, it will be hard to get the seat to fit backward.

How well does the fuel work? Different driving styles make the Kicks use different amounts of gas, but it only takes a little to keep the average above 30 mpg. When we filled up our test car, we got an average of 33.4 mpg and a high of 37.4 mpg. The EPA says that the total gas mileage is 33 mpg (31 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway). In general, this extra-small SUV is a great deal.

Are the Kicks worth the cash? The Kicks are the best in this category because they are easy on the wallet, and the price of upgrading to a better trim with more features is reasonable. Even though the dash and door panels feel too much like plastic, the inside is made of enough high-quality materials to make it a more comfortable place to be.

The typical duration of a warranty is either three years or 36,000 miles. The powertrain is covered under warranty for up to five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. A lot of people in the field do this. You can get roadside assistance for three years or 36,000 miles.

There are a lot of small SUVs on the market, so a car needs to be unique to stand out. The Kicks makes a strong case for itself with a nice-looking exterior and a modern cabin with a big touchscreen. It’s fun to drive along a winding stretch of road, even if you’re going slowly. If the Kicks had better handling and less plastic on the inside, it would be a more appealing choice.

It is suggested that you get the middle-level SV trim because it has some features that make it better in its class. Besides better brakes, you get extra safety, comfort, and ease features. This year’s model has a Wi-Fi router and can be monitored and controlled from afar.

Nissan Kicks type

The 2024 Nissan Kicks is a small SUV that comes in three trim levels: S, SV, and SR. All of them come with front-wheel drive, a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), and a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque.