The panoramic roof is what sold me to the Kicks. And their infotainment setup looks more modern than an HR-V or a Corolla Cross. It's just a better package for the money.
@34JOSH212 I'm just stating what I like. And what a panoramic sunroof has anything to do with an Escaldae. It's not only a luxury feature. You sounded like a deranged baby boomer who is still stuck in 2004!
Can I be honest with you Joe? I like it. People hate on the Nissan cvt but all of my family have Nissan cvt powered cars, and with the right maintenance, they’re not bad
Except with that horrible jatco cvt transmission, nissan always makes good looking vehicles and decent engines, but can't fit their horrible transmissions
@@Tragick_Sin Shouldn't be an issue anymore. They finally put chain driven CVTs in the '21 Rogue, '19 Altima, '24 Sentra and now '25 Kicks. Since going to the chain driven one, reports of CVT issues are basically gone. Neither the '19+ Altimas nor the '21+ Rogues have a single logged NHTSA complaint for Transmission yet. It took a friggin decade and a half, but it seems like they've finally figured out that belt driven CVTs are just not good.
Bought an sr 3 weeks ago when it first got shipped to the dealer. Love everything about it and the luxury it brings only being around 32k is unmatched. Only thing I wish for is more hp but one car can’t have it all lol.
For a commuter car, it’s not bad. My wife and I are in a new Sentra for a rental and that 2.0 is fine for highway and has been good on gas. 5.8 Litres so far on our 120 kms so far. This Saturday we have to drive from St. Catherines Ontario to Alliston Ontario to see my family, a 200 km drive and 200 kms back. Will see what we get for gas mileage and how far on the tank. This should be able to get close to what I suspect in real world conditions. This would be a good next vehicle for my highway driving. And would be very comfortable to drive.
Nissan actually has one of the best CVT out there. Btw, Toyota, Honda, Subaru all use CVT. Lexus uses CVT as well. Do your regular maintenance and you’d be fine.
Nissan is kicking it up across the full lineup of vehicles, love the new looks and tech great job Nissan I’m a big fan of the Nissan brand, great job Joe and Lori!!
31k isn't bad at all. The 360 cameras are impressive for that price point. The interior is nice. I mean it's not big enough for my banana hammock, but its pretty nice.
Say NO to 18 or 19 inch wheels! With the lousy road infrastructure here in the U.S., you will incur a flat and/or broken or cracked rim(s) eventually! Why can't the consumer have a choice of 17" wheels as well?
This 2025 Nissan Kicks Joe makes me even more glad that they made the right decision to discontinue the Juke with it's horrendous design. The Kicks started out a little funky, but now has proved itself a worthy contender in the segment. (Minus CVT, of course)
This is a great looking Nissan Kicks, but CVT is a no-go. If Nissan wants customers back, they need to ditch the CVT completely and give a hybrid as an option.
That's nice. I have a 2023 Kicks, and I only see a Kicks on the road or in a parking lot once in a while. However, the parking lots and roads are loaded with other Nissan cars.
Had my daughter in two Subaru Impreza's and went to the new design Sentra. Thought about now with AWD going to this new Kicks but Subaru's AWD just feels overall safer with better handling.
Joe @4:37 you forgot pathfinder ... but Im not gonna zonk you for that ... what Im gonna zonk is the lack of power seat adjustment... its not a dealbreaker though
Joe this is hands down the best looking Compact SUV in it's class in my opinion. However, the Mazda CX-30 is still crushing the competition when it comes to the driving dynamics.
Let's all just take a moment and be thankful that Nissan has finally put *CHAIN* driven CVTs in their Sentras, Altimas, Rogues and Kicks. I think I speak for everyone (including Nissan) when I say *GOOD RIDDANCE* to belt driven CVTs!
I like it, the interior looks nicer as my 2023 Sportage ( European modell ) and the trunk is the same size even tough the car is 6 inch shorter as my Sportage 😞
Just drove a friends Crosstrek...2024 Red over black and it was OK! Seems very similar inside and CVT was ok. Lots of jump off the line but no REAL power! Funny orange accents in the CT too!
Great looking suv. Too bad about the manual seats and hard plastics. Does it run on regular unleaded? How does it stack up to the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport? Would love to see a comparo or read comments. Thanks in advance!
Joe: nice style/and good awd but they missed the mark with no turbo and 8 speed auto trans. I've viewed so many reviews that you have to think way ahead when merging in traffic- this is a safety concern !! Would you want to merge on a skate board? I noticed very loud cabin noise. Bose is great!
The horsepower and torque is just not enough to sell me on it. 140hp vs the Crosstrek’s 180hp makes it an easy decision for me. Neither is too quick but a 9 second 0-60 is just too slow. But either way, great review Joe!
This is going to hurt Mitsubishi with the Sport... I'm going to buy one as a runabout. It's cheaper than a sport and more modern . These are great, and i can leave my German drama queen vehicles at home 😂
Seems like a nice small SUV. Would you cross shop this with the Buick Envista/Encore GX? I would, and the Buicks offer more amenities for similar pricing. Thanks for the review. Something to consider
This generation is way better than last gen. They got you covered with technology. Interior is much better. Im shocked to see a panoramic sunroof especially at this price point. The one thing im not sold on is the cvt. Nissan cvts arent great
I had 3 Jukes. I just got the 2025 Kicks AWD. The kicks is a great little micro suv but it doesn't have the power or handling that the Juke did. Nissan should have given the Juke a facelift and avoided the Kicks project completely.
@@AlJay-v4h The 2025 Kicks is much better looking than the Juke. The 2016-2024 Kicks did not look cool at all and the reduction in power/performance compared to the Juke made it a waste of time. The current Kicks finally has AWD. Now it just needs turbo or EV. Something to make it zippier.
Good job by Nissan with this new Kicks, but it would be nice if a power driver's seat, power lift gate, and dual-zone climate control were available. Also, find a way to get ten to fifteen more horsepower out of that engine. Finally, while the CVT has improved, it would still be better if a conventional automatic took its place. If Nissan would implement these additions, they'd really have something special.
You can get it with panoramic moon roof, speaker in the head rest and heated seats but can’t get a power driver seat? So strange. Just add power seats.
@ agreed! But only if they are using the Jatco 3 CVT to where they don’t tell you to not change the fluid. I have a 22 Mitsubishi Outlander with that one and haven’t had any problems or struggles with it thankfully!
The Kicks is definitely better (than before) but the Crosstek is still a bridge too far. Better but not quite to the Subie's level. It's actually nice to see a freshing of the Kicks this early considering how the rest of Nissan's lineup is so long in the tooth. Surprised me, tbh. This is actually the type of car that the market needs.
When I saw this car when it first came out I went to go do a recall on my car and saw it for the first time I told the tech that’s the ugliest interior I’ve seen it looked like a European Taxi . I’m glad they updated it .
People who are saying 'the design is great!' -- do you not see all the cheapo plastics around the bottom skirt of the car, around the dual screens and climate controls? How is that premium, in any sense of the word?
Joe - I sure do get a kicks out of your cool reports. will Nissan survive? what kind of future do you think they have? I kinda like Datsun/Nissan. did Suzuki stop selling in America? thanks brother
I think Nissan's future is much brighter ever since ousting cost cutter CEO Carlos Ghosn a few years ago. The Frontier truck kept its v6 and is selling well, the Kicks is already selling well, so is the Rogue, the Pathfinder is competitive, the new Armada is a huge improvement. Nissan is on the right path.
The interior of this car feels more premium than premium car brands 😅
You are so very right about tgst
That’s why I bought it
The panoramic roof is what sold me to the Kicks. And their infotainment setup looks more modern than an HR-V or a Corolla Cross. It's just a better package for the money.
I trust the 2 litre engine more in both the Corolla Cross and the HRV.
@@jamisonz3365 Good for you!
Dude u would get 2020 Cadillac Escalade ! Why u threw your $31k to this thing man , after 3 year you will not even able to sell for $10K
@34JOSH212 I'm just stating what I like. And what a panoramic sunroof has anything to do with an Escaldae. It's not only a luxury feature. You sounded like a deranged baby boomer who is still stuck in 2004!
Can I be honest with you Joe? I like it. People hate on the Nissan cvt but all of my family have Nissan cvt powered cars, and with the right maintenance, they’re not bad
I appreciate the honest and trust me I get where you are coming from.
I still got one. The old CVT are bad. You get use to it but when you drive another car you really notice how bad it is.
Nissan has vastly improved their newest CVTs and are proving to be much more reliable.
@marvinmurakami8828 I agree.
CVTs don't power the car. The engine does. Most auto experts consider the CVT to be an affliction, not a transmission.
Nissan knocked it out the park with the new KICKS!!!
BIG improvements
Except with that horrible jatco cvt transmission, nissan always makes good looking vehicles and decent engines, but can't fit their horrible transmissions
@@Tragick_Sin Shouldn't be an issue anymore. They finally put chain driven CVTs in the '21 Rogue, '19 Altima, '24 Sentra and now '25 Kicks. Since going to the chain driven one, reports of CVT issues are basically gone. Neither the '19+ Altimas nor the '21+ Rogues have a single logged NHTSA complaint for Transmission yet. It took a friggin decade and a half, but it seems like they've finally figured out that belt driven CVTs are just not good.
This Nissan Kicks has got me Reimagined!
Can’t go wrong with Bose. 🎵
The previous design grew on me. Great upgrade. Favorite car TH-camr.
I love this Nissan Kicks & as an affordable SUV I feel like this is a cool cool SUV.
I’m glad you are digging this Luis!
Yeah I feel like this a sweet sweet SUV. I wish it had a 6 speed Automatic transmission.@@RaitisRides
Bought an sr 3 weeks ago when it first got shipped to the dealer. Love everything about it and the luxury it brings only being around 32k is unmatched. Only thing I wish for is more hp but one car can’t have it all lol.
For a commuter car, it’s not bad. My wife and I are in a new Sentra for a rental and that 2.0 is fine for highway and has been good on gas. 5.8 Litres so far on our 120 kms so far. This Saturday we have to drive from St. Catherines Ontario to Alliston Ontario to see my family, a 200 km drive and 200 kms back. Will see what we get for gas mileage and how far on the tank.
This should be able to get close to what I suspect in real world conditions. This would be a good next vehicle for my highway driving. And would be very comfortable to drive.
Just had a Sentra for a rental as well and seriously considering getting it, was very impressed for a daily driver
The Nissan Kicks is a pretty cool compact SUV! It's known for its stylish design, good fuel efficiency, and a bunch of tech features.
This would've been a great first car during my highschool years
Nice to see they updated the interior.
I just bought it. Just perfect to me.
Me encanto! Im so happy! 🙏😀
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
We appreciate you as always!
That is a nice car and on tpp the price point makes it even better! Thanks for the amazing review. Much love ❤
I am glad they got awd option in this kicks which was preventing me from considering a kicks but now its under my rader
Nissan actually has one of the best CVT out there. Btw, Toyota, Honda, Subaru all use CVT. Lexus uses CVT as well. Do your regular maintenance and you’d be fine.
It's finally chain driven, that's the biggest takeaway. CVT issues should no longer be a thing.
I’m impressed! I would actually consider this
Nissan is kicking it up across the full lineup of vehicles, love the new looks and tech great job Nissan I’m a big fan of the Nissan brand, great job Joe and Lori!!
Love this Kicks my Nissan dealer is selling them like crazy already.
31k isn't bad at all. The 360 cameras are impressive for that price point. The interior is nice. I mean it's not big enough for my banana hammock, but its pretty nice.
For about the same price though you can step into a bigger Chevy Equinox that also has a 360 camera.
I saw this SR model in Miami for less than 26k. Once Nissan begins giving incentives, it will go lower.
When I was a kid in the early 80s 0 -60 in 9.5 seconds was considered a decent performer even for a V8.
Say NO to 18 or 19 inch wheels! With the lousy road infrastructure here in the U.S., you will incur a flat and/or broken or cracked rim(s) eventually! Why can't the consumer have a choice of 17" wheels as well?
This 2025 Nissan Kicks Joe makes me even more glad that they made the right decision to discontinue the Juke with it's horrendous design. The Kicks started out a little funky, but now has proved itself a worthy contender in the segment. (Minus CVT, of course)
The Juke was an ugly sports car. The 2025 kicks is an attractive minivan.
@@barbeecue I have a Juke Nismo. Great car.
This car is nissans best looking
Nothing wrong with this SUV, price and looks are good.
The only thing that would give me pause is the CVT. Otherwise, I really like what they did with the Kicks. And that blue..😍😍
its an awesome car and I am glad they now offer AWD with it I am considering it for my next car.
You got me with the pair of balls in the middle 😂
I passed at “you’re not gonna win any race” Joe is the most honest car guy in this segment 😂
This is a great looking Nissan Kicks, but CVT is a no-go. If Nissan wants customers back, they need to ditch the CVT completely and give a hybrid as an option.
I guess the car isn’t that bad I just wish it had At least 160 horsepower and a 6 speed auto
Mazda cx30
@BoopSnoot Yep and its 187 HP makes it go Zoom Zoom
Probably all the vehicle that 95% of people with less than 3 kids need. Good value.
This Kicks hasn't even been out 3 months and I'm starting to see them quite a lot. The two-toned color combos are really attractive.
That's nice. I have a 2023 Kicks, and I only see a Kicks on the road or in a parking lot once in a while. However, the parking lots and roads are loaded with other Nissan cars.
Good looking suv inside and out
Great car for the youngsters. Affordable fun and looks sporty. This car and Joe's style made for a fitting review. 👍
Had my daughter in two Subaru Impreza's and went to the new design Sentra. Thought about now with AWD going to this new Kicks but Subaru's AWD just feels overall safer with better handling.
Joe @4:37 you forgot pathfinder ... but Im not gonna zonk you for that ... what Im gonna zonk is the lack of power seat adjustment... its not a dealbreaker though
Joe this is hands down the best looking Compact SUV in it's class in my opinion. However, the Mazda CX-30 is still crushing the competition when it comes to the driving dynamics.
Truth and the Mazda interior
I love the sound of Nissan engines
Good job Joe!
What is the part number for the spare tire kit tell me
Wheels are really nice
@glendavid3648 they are but they're the 600 dollar optional 19" wheels on the SR trim. I'd still get them though.
Let's all just take a moment and be thankful that Nissan has finally put *CHAIN* driven CVTs in their Sentras, Altimas, Rogues and Kicks.
I think I speak for everyone (including Nissan) when I say *GOOD RIDDANCE* to belt driven CVTs!
I like it, the interior looks nicer as my 2023 Sportage ( European modell ) and the trunk is the same size even tough the car is 6 inch shorter as my Sportage 😞
Just drove a friends Crosstrek...2024 Red over black and it was OK! Seems very similar inside and CVT was ok. Lots of jump off the line but no REAL power! Funny orange accents in the CT too!
Love raiti s rides when do the bloopers video go live
Great looking suv. Too bad about the manual seats and hard plastics. Does it run on regular unleaded? How does it stack up to the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport? Would love to see a comparo or read comments. Thanks in advance!
Absolutely in love with it.. Santa, me wants!!!!!!
I like the design and reduced dimensions of this vehicle.
This kick seems 100% better than last kicks. Last gen Kicks seems so outdated.
Joe: nice style/and good awd but they missed the mark with no turbo and 8 speed auto trans. I've viewed so many reviews that you have to think way ahead when merging in traffic- this is a safety concern !! Would you want to merge on a skate board? I noticed very loud cabin noise. Bose is great!
The horsepower and torque is just not enough to sell me on it. 140hp vs the Crosstrek’s 180hp makes it an easy decision for me. Neither is too quick but a 9 second 0-60 is just too slow. But either way, great review Joe!
Nissan did great one❤❤❤ wonderful interior and exterior
You are so very right about that!
I keep seeing TH-cam videos talking about Nissan going bankrupt, I hope not as I really have had great luck with Nissans.
They are supposedly merging with Honda, which would be great for Nissan
This is going to hurt Mitsubishi with the Sport...
I'm going to buy one as a runabout. It's cheaper than a sport and more modern .
These are great, and i can leave my German drama queen vehicles at home 😂
I plan on getting one in a couple of years and it will be even better if they offer a hybrid model then.
What about the ambient lighting Joe? Is it not standard in the SR Premium Package?
It is standard on the SR trim
Seems like a nice small SUV. Would you cross shop this with the Buick Envista/Encore GX? I would, and the Buicks offer more amenities for similar pricing. Thanks for the review. Something to consider
Perfect time to pick up a new 2024 kicks for a low as 18k
This generation is way better than last gen. They got you covered with technology. Interior is much better. Im shocked to see a panoramic sunroof especially at this price point. The one thing im not sold on is the cvt. Nissan cvts arent great
Joe, you are reviewing the Kicks not the Juke...at 18.45 you said it is Juke...
If CVT on Nissan are better now, I will buy one of these.
just buy the 8 year warranty it costs 2.7k
doesnt sound too bad. but i just don't know about them CVTs
I have a Nissan cvt with appx 160k on it, no issues
Nissan's current CVTs have been improved and now much more reliable.
You’re talking about the Nissans of the 2015-2018
Will you be doing a review on the Kia K4?
Nice mpg on this compact family car
I had 3 Jukes. I just got the 2025 Kicks AWD. The kicks is a great little micro suv but it doesn't have the power or handling that the Juke did. Nissan should have given the Juke a facelift and avoided the Kicks project completely.
Dont you think Kicks looks much better. It's very aggressive looking
@@AlJay-v4h The 2025 Kicks is much better looking than the Juke. The 2016-2024 Kicks did not look cool at all and the reduction in power/performance compared to the Juke made it a waste of time. The current Kicks finally has AWD. Now it just needs turbo or EV. Something to make it zippier.
Joe, I love the way you can put so many Twinkies in the bins. You're too funny!
That looks like Franklin TN
It kicks ass Joe
They improve the CVT transmission? So yes, it can be bought.
Nissan's current CVTs have been vastly improved and are being proven to be much more reliable.
Inline 4? Isn’t that a transverse mounted engine?
9.5 seconds 0-60 i would be late to work everyday w this thing 😂
It should have rear A/C vents
Good job by Nissan with this new Kicks, but it would be nice if a power driver's seat, power lift gate, and dual-zone climate control were available. Also, find a way to get ten to fifteen more horsepower out of that engine. Finally, while the CVT has improved, it would still be better if a conventional automatic took its place. If Nissan would implement these additions, they'd really have something special.
Pathfinder
You can get it with panoramic moon roof, speaker in the head rest and heated seats but can’t get a power driver seat? So strange. Just add power seats.
Nice!!
I am so glad that you like this new Kicks!
@@RaitisRidesRaitisRides for life!!
Day 33 asking for the BMW M5 Touring Review
This is Slower Than a Toyota CHR, Right?
About the same
I thought Nissan would have learned their lesson about cvt transmissions.
It will look better if it has a black headliner and no cvt.
That interior is sick af for it's Price. I got a big family. So it's a no go for me. I'm more for the Pathfinder.
31 SR WITH THE CVT PLEASE NISSAN PUT A Automatic transmission hear ussss!!!
5:47 reminded me on Nizamuddin Awlia Leepu😅
I loved my 2020 Nissan Kicks. Hated the CVT.
Maybe that made some positive changes since then
@ agreed! But only if they are using the Jatco 3 CVT to where they don’t tell you to not change the fluid. I have a 22 Mitsubishi Outlander with that one and haven’t had any problems or struggles with it thankfully!
Nissan's current CVTs are much improved and are proving to be much more reliable.
The Kicks is definitely better (than before) but the Crosstek is still a bridge too far. Better but not quite to the Subie's level. It's actually nice to see a freshing of the Kicks this early considering how the rest of Nissan's lineup is so long in the tooth. Surprised me, tbh. This is actually the type of car that the market needs.
While this as tested is 31k, you can get one for a lot cheaper too
When I saw this car when it first came out I went to go do a recall on my car and saw it for the first time I told the tech that’s the ugliest interior I’ve seen it looked like a European Taxi . I’m glad they updated it .
Not being picky but still 31K. Could offer driver power seat and the gas inlet move to the driver side for the American market.
Nissan Sticks-To its CVT Kicks
Those should be all over the road soon.
Great first car,
Great car for females
Great car for old
Great car dor budget minded
Ummm no nothing does AWD better then Subaru. Audi and Evos are up there. Neck and neck. Nothing else compares
People who are saying 'the design is great!' -- do you not see all the cheapo plastics around the bottom skirt of the car, around the dual screens and climate controls? How is that premium, in any sense of the word?
Joe - I sure do get a kicks out of your cool reports. will Nissan survive? what kind of future do you think they have? I kinda like Datsun/Nissan. did Suzuki stop selling in America? thanks brother
I think Nissan's future is much brighter ever since ousting cost cutter CEO Carlos Ghosn a few years ago.
The Frontier truck kept its v6 and is selling well, the Kicks is already selling well, so is the Rogue, the Pathfinder is competitive, the new Armada is a huge improvement.
Nissan is on the right path.
Do you play tennis Joe?
No apple car play on the cheap one.
It might be a great improvement but I'd still take the Subaru.
19 inch wheels on a car like this serves no purpose but to make the ride harsher and the tires a lot more expensive. Even 18 inch would be pushing it.
The entry level and midlevel SV trim have 16 and 17 inch wheels respectively.