Versa Note owner here. This was what I've been waiting for. I was ready to jump to an audi Q3, but if this is priced right and the interior is not too loud, I'm staying with Nissan. - AWD - pano roof - a little more horsepower
Are you sure about a Pano Roof. You have to deal with potential leaks, draining the tubes. I had a sunroof car before and it leaked causing the sunroof frame to crack causing over 2 k in repairs. I never want another car with a sunroof. Not worth it. Plus it takes away headroom.
@@michaelswchanI owned a 2017 Honda civic ex-l with a sunroof and never had an issue with leaks. Owned that car for 5 years, then traded it in for. 2023 nissan kicks sr. I'm so excited for this new one.
@@RenamonandLuna good to hear people are buying Nissan cars. On forums people trash Nissans. I have a Cube and Altima. I like the Kicks. Easy to get in and out of. Easy sightlines. Easy u turns and just easy to drive.
Great review. Many of the negative comments about the product are both stupid and patently false. Nissan (like Hyundai and Kia) have done their homework and actually listened to consumer preferences over time (e.g., ICEs, feature-rich content, modern cutting-edge design and notable warranty programs). American and German automakers should be looking over their shoulders.
What a difference! I was a little ‘too optimistic’ with the last/first generation. I’m not sure it exactly lived up to my/people’s expectations. It was a value offer that had a questionably weak CVT. This one is a whole different animal. I’m impressed, despite its almost cartoonish looking (but original) rear hips. Perhaps, I’ll reserve judgment this time around… at least for now. Thanks for the video
I would never expect a power tailgate in this class of vehicle. I don't think most people purchasing a regular non-luxury vehicle care that much about it.
Yes. Everyone wants a low price and excellent mileage, but then they want exactly the same features of a much more expensive car, and they want a power engine that gobbles gas. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
Yes, and missing some other luxuries makes me think they're going to try to be the price leader. Good strategy I think for a company without the reputation to demand a high price.
@@DM72513no one needs this really, I rather have less options and pay less. They can offer that on the top trims for those who can't use their arms to open or close a little tailgate 😂
Great first look video. I think you are correct in saying it will bring a lot of new buyers to the brand. Personally, I think first time buyers and empty nesters in particular are going to be drawn to it. Thanks Nissan for making the Sunroof part of an optional package and not too much piano black. I am not fan of either.
Likely a good idea to consolidate the Kicks and Qashqai/Rogue Sport offerings into the new Kicks. I see a lot of Kicks around here and some Qashqais (but not a lot, I think most move to the Rogue instead). I'm sure they will price it right and it will likely sell quite well as it looks to be well equipped. If I had to pick something I didn't like, I find the wheels on that SR trim seem a bit off. Not the design, but having a 19" low profile wheel on a vehicle like this seems kind of "boy racer" to me. I'm not sure what this new model has in the way of suspension set up, but if it has oversized wheels with low profile tires and a torsion beam rear suspension, it's likely not the best combination. I think a smaller wheel size with a meatier tire (larger side wall) would help smooth the ride out and maybe match the vehicle proportions a bit better.
I've been driving a 2017 Sentra for a while now but I would definitely consider upgrading to this new Kicks once it is made available. This new SR trim is impressive but I'm excited to see what the S and SV trims would look like as these would be the ones I would be most inclined to buy. If the speculated pricing of $23-$28k was true it would definitely be competitive with hot selling rivals like Honda HR-V, Subaru Crosstrek, Chevy Trax, Mazda CX-30, Toyota Corolla Cross and Hyundai Kona
Great review guys like always!👍👍👍👍i am disappointed that the qashqai is being dropped in the North America market! That’s what i am leseing awd version but the kicks will bring both models together!!!!👍👍👍🤩😎
their transmissions with problem stopped with the new generations, all their new cvt are actually pretty good. I still don't know why people are still stick to stuff that are not true and keep spreading them. Would you say Kia is still as bad as early 2000's? @@melissasmess2773
Thank you guys for your presentation on new kicks, hopefully we'll see you testing it soon to give us your impression on power and driving feel, but for now I'd like to ask you of front seat comfort. You mentioned that they 1.5 in longer, but is it related to cushion length or seat travel?
Pretty nice car! I think they're gonna do pretty well with this one! I still hope Nissan implements some hybrid models in their vehicles but they're heading in the right direction these past few years with the new Sentra, Rogue, and Pathfinder.
Did you notice the legendary automotive journalist Sidharth Vinayak Patenkar in the background in your video. He is also part of the team of jury of the World Car Awards.
Is it the same size as QASHQAI, same motor and CVT? It looks GREAT 👏👏👏 I drove Nissan car since 2010, Altima,Sentra and 2 QASHQAI but I changed mid-march for the KONA EV ULTIMATE 🤔🤔🤔
After watching this post we went to the same auto show. Unfortunately the Kicks was locked. It would be a great car for NYC street parking. Very interested.
Thanks for the coverage guys. Looks cool. Hooefully they give it more horsepower at some point. Needs to be Minimum 200 hp too. Most US Roads are 65 and 75 mph.
Design looks nice, but touch capacitive buttons are a big let down, the 19” and 17” wheels even are probably too much for a safe drive on pothole riddled streets. Love that they at least have an optional spare. Legroom doesn’t look good considering you fit in the back only with the front seat moved forward so much that the front passenger doesn’t have the armrest anymore. So overall, nice looking car, for one person, on smooth roads, who doesn’t care about touching the hvac controls or radio.
Last gen Kicks and the GM Korean 3cyls were on my short list before buying a '23 Soul S. The last gen Kicks' cvt and 1.6 engine combo was thrashier and the interior way under the Soul's quality. Looks like this gen more than caught up and would be at the top of my sub compact CUV list.
Andrea, this or the Chevy Trax? I think I would pick this with the 4 cylinder and the infotainment in this looks better too. Was not expecting this from Nissan, wow!
What do you think of pricing? I am personally disappointed at Canadian pricing for SR prem. at almost 39000$CAD it is same as Seltos SX, CX30 GT, Crosstrek limited and Kona N. Given the pricing I might skip it to be honest, I think it was a miss by Nissan
You’d be crazy to buy this over a Mazda CX-30 unless you need it for hauling people in the back seat. It’s down 51HP and 46TQ and has a CVT instead of an automatic. Cmon Nissan…😂
People must want more distracting and hard to use screens instead of real switchgear and CVT's. Not bad looking if you can opt out of the red accents, but I'll have to pass due to the CVT and the screens. I have a new Grand Highlander and had to pull off the road recently to change radio stations because I couldn't make solid contact with the screen while in motion.
They have really changed the front and back, alot. I kinda like it, but like that they didn't change the inside alot and glad to see they don't have an pad resting in the middle of the front console. I like how these cars handle and I may just go for the newer version.
I think you are missing the point. We are talking about the value of what one subcompact vehicle offers versus another for possibly the same price. The Kia Seltos offers every feature the Kicks is missing, that may be important to some people although it's not important to you. I have no problem with a vehicle missing features compared to its competitors if it's priced correctly. If it's priced the same with less, we let our viewers know so they can make an informed decision. At this time, we don't know the price of the Kicks but Nissan says they are going to price it competitively. The subcompact class is a highly competitive category, why not add some extra features if you are gong to produce a brand new vehicle. It's not about using your hands to open the lift gate, it's about its about some of its competitors offering this feature like the Mazda CX-30, Toyota Corolla Cross and the Kia Seltos.
Nissan missed the boat on this small SUV. Compared to Mazda’s smallest SUV the CX30, with a base 186 hp, and optional 250 hp turbo, the measly 141 hp doesn’t cut it. I like the dual screens though.
lol that’s your take? This car is strictly meant for taking you from point a to point B. The engine is small, but you will average 7L/100km which nobody else even comes close to. And the top trim is cheaper than the Mazda, looks nicer than the Mazda, and has a TON more features than the Mazda. Definitely a winner, in fact all Nissan dealerships in my city are sold out through December/january
Touch capacitive buttons? No analog gauges, and now a more expensive to repair screen? Thr AWD and 2L engine now doesnt matter. I can see my in-laws, and my self, not considering this new kicks for a future purchase
Why wouldany anyone buy a bmw or merc this checks alll the boxes for an average buyer at much lower price. Well done Nissan! I can see a huge wait list for this CUV.
Looked nice but you lost me at CVT, especially a Nissan CVT. I know they probably improved the CVT but I’m not willing to roll the dice with my money, nice review
It needs a hybrid option...period! Also, have they fixed their transmission issues yet? Hybrid options for nissan vehicles exist outside n. America so why not here. What are we? Chopped liver? Overall, it is nicer than the prior model but Nissan missed the boat totally not offering a hybrid. A hybrid = fuel economy and usually much better performance as the power of this mill, imo, is inadequate for anything but inner city driving.
Don't like the CVT, but the smallish engine and probably low bar of entry on price, would be great for parents that might want to buy new car for their kid.
Got that exact 2tone 2025 Kicks SR in Oct.2024!! I'm in love! The Redesign, Gas mileage, roominess and Tech! I say Nissan did Good!!
Versa Note owner here. This was what I've been waiting for. I was ready to jump to an audi Q3, but if this is priced right and the interior is not too loud, I'm staying with Nissan.
- AWD
- pano roof
- a little more horsepower
Are you sure about a Pano Roof. You have to deal with potential leaks, draining the tubes. I had a sunroof car before and it leaked causing the sunroof frame to crack causing over 2 k in repairs. I never want another car with a sunroof. Not worth it. Plus it takes away headroom.
@@calgary2800 You've given me some pause. I will consider whether this upgrade is worth it. Thank you for the tip
@@calgary2800true, but when you buy this car, it'll have warranty to help mitigate the potential cost of repairs.
@@michaelswchanI owned a 2017 Honda civic ex-l with a sunroof and never had an issue with leaks. Owned that car for 5 years, then traded it in for. 2023 nissan kicks sr.
I'm so excited for this new one.
@@RenamonandLuna good to hear people are buying Nissan cars. On forums people trash Nissans. I have a Cube and Altima. I like the Kicks. Easy to get in and out of. Easy sightlines. Easy u turns and just easy to drive.
That's quite the upgrade. Thanks for the info!
This is the very striking Nissan I saw on your Instagram Andrea, seeing this video really shows it in real big 4k beauty 🎉
Great video!! Love the look and overall package.. no power lift-gate is a big miss! As a work vehicle this feature is at the top of my list.
I'd buy one just for Kicks
Kicks S
I would like to kick it, lol. Nah, I’m sure many would like this vehicle.
😂😂
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Great review. Many of the negative comments about the product are both stupid and patently false. Nissan (like Hyundai and Kia) have done their homework and actually listened to consumer preferences over time (e.g., ICEs, feature-rich content, modern cutting-edge design and notable warranty programs). American and German automakers should be looking over their shoulders.
But capacitive buttons for AC? Huge mistake !
Transmission CVT, that's an issue, fact
Great review guys! I like the new look and direction Nissan is taking their designs.
I currently have a 21 Kicks and I'm excited for this one and can't wait to see the color options!
Those dudes video-bombing your video to film their own was very inconsiderate. They have no class. They should have waited. Great video regardless.
Thank you for this comprehensive review! Love your channel!
What a difference! I was a little ‘too optimistic’ with the last/first generation. I’m not sure it exactly lived up to my/people’s expectations. It was a value offer that had a questionably weak CVT. This one is a whole different animal. I’m impressed, despite its almost cartoonish looking (but original) rear hips. Perhaps, I’ll reserve judgment this time around… at least for now. Thanks for the video
Yay!!! Thank you so much! Loved the video! What a great looking SUV! Hope you enjoy New York! Can’t wait to see more videos❤
I would never expect a power tailgate in this class of vehicle. I don't think most people purchasing a regular non-luxury vehicle care that much about it.
Yes. Everyone wants a low price and excellent mileage, but then they want exactly the same features of a much more expensive car, and they want a power engine that gobbles gas. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
Yes, and missing some other luxuries makes me think they're going to try to be the price leader. Good strategy I think for a company without the reputation to demand a high price.
CX-30 has one.
I just purchased a Subaru Forester Premium model with a power lift gate. When you get older in life it is a necessity. We love it.
@@DM72513no one needs this really, I rather have less options and pay less.
They can offer that on the top trims for those who can't use their arms to open or close a little tailgate 😂
Great first look video. I think you are correct in saying it will bring a lot of new buyers to the brand. Personally, I think first time buyers and empty nesters in particular are going to be drawn to it. Thanks Nissan for making the Sunroof part of an optional package and not too much piano black. I am not fan of either.
ProPilot assist is fantastic. Love seeing this in this class.
Likely a good idea to consolidate the Kicks and Qashqai/Rogue Sport offerings into the new Kicks. I see a lot of Kicks around here and some Qashqais (but not a lot, I think most move to the Rogue instead). I'm sure they will price it right and it will likely sell quite well as it looks to be well equipped. If I had to pick something I didn't like, I find the wheels on that SR trim seem a bit off. Not the design, but having a 19" low profile wheel on a vehicle like this seems kind of "boy racer" to me. I'm not sure what this new model has in the way of suspension set up, but if it has oversized wheels with low profile tires and a torsion beam rear suspension, it's likely not the best combination. I think a smaller wheel size with a meatier tire (larger side wall) would help smooth the ride out and maybe match the vehicle proportions a bit better.
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I've been driving a 2017 Sentra for a while now but I would definitely consider upgrading to this new Kicks once it is made available. This new SR trim is impressive but I'm excited to see what the S and SV trims would look like as these would be the ones I would be most inclined to buy. If the speculated pricing of $23-$28k was true it would definitely be competitive with hot selling rivals like Honda HR-V, Subaru Crosstrek, Chevy Trax, Mazda CX-30, Toyota Corolla Cross and Hyundai Kona
Great review guys like always!👍👍👍👍i am disappointed that the qashqai is being dropped in the North America market! That’s what i am leseing awd version but the kicks will bring both models together!!!!👍👍👍🤩😎
I wonder will this vehicle replace the Qashqai model sold in non-US markets.
Great video!!
Why a Cvt transmission , cheaper built and higher reving for the engine . Great review , thanks Andrea and Zack.
Less expensive to build and will be dead around 100,000 miles like all their cheap transmissions. 😅
their transmissions with problem stopped with the new generations, all their new cvt are actually pretty good. I still don't know why people are still stick to stuff that are not true and keep spreading them. Would you say Kia is still as bad as early 2000's? @@melissasmess2773
Super awesome looking!
I currently have a Kicks 2019 and will be getting the new one especially since it has awd now. Great review!!
Thank you guys for your presentation on new kicks, hopefully we'll see you testing it soon to give us your impression on power and driving feel, but for now I'd like to ask you of front seat comfort. You mentioned that they 1.5 in longer, but is it related to cushion length or seat travel?
The guage cluster and infotainment system design/setup is lightyears ahead of the ones currently on the rogue and pathfinder.
I've just got a nissan qashqai e power and it's great
Looking good
Good to have you in the Mid Atlantic region 😊
Good looking vehicle.
Something tells me that Kicks will do well kicking off.
Looks like a good off-roader design for the value conscious.
Non powered Liftgate - WONDERFULL !!
I was gonna lease this car, but I think it's a keeper. love how it looks
Small, Wide, Great Ground Clearance, AWD, Decent Power and I'm Assuming Good MPG & Price. 😎 Cool Video 😎🇺🇲
I love it.
Just what the world needs, another tall hatchback!
More to come bro
I wanna lower one and put it on some nice wheels, it is just a lifted hatchback
Would love to see normal height, affordable, AWD hatchbacks on the market.
At least it's AWD now
@@BCJDM kia K5 hatchback is coming
Nissan really gives us a lot for your money. This is one of them.
What competitor in this class has a power liftgate, power seats, and a rear air vent? Buick?
Trax
CX-30
Kia Seltos has all the features including power front seats and driver seat memory.
I think the Corolla Cross?
Pretty nice car! I think they're gonna do pretty well with this one! I still hope Nissan implements some hybrid models in their vehicles but they're heading in the right direction these past few years with the new Sentra, Rogue, and Pathfinder.
Did you notice the legendary automotive journalist Sidharth Vinayak Patenkar in the background in your video. He is also part of the team of jury of the World Car Awards.
Nice! 👍🏻👍🏻
Does the Kicks have a timing CHAIN or timing BELT ? Thanks. : )
Is it the same size as QASHQAI, same motor and CVT? It looks GREAT 👏👏👏 I drove Nissan car since 2010, Altima,Sentra and 2 QASHQAI but I changed mid-march for the KONA EV ULTIMATE 🤔🤔🤔
After watching this post we went to the same auto show. Unfortunately the Kicks was locked. It would be a great car for NYC street parking. Very interested.
Oh that's too bad it was locked and you didn't get to see the inside.
It’s almost as big as a RAV4 so not good for city street parking
@@johnkonde1975it is supposed to be 172 inches which is 10 inches shorter than RAV4. 10 inches shorter makes finding a parking spot a lot easier.
@@mikiyoshiura8185 according to Alex on Autos, the 2025 Nissan Kicks is almost the size of a RAV4 and can in fact be an option for families
Comes down to the JATCO thing.
BS. I have a friend who has a 2018. 4 1/2 years, zero problems.
Very nice that’s what I am looking for AWD but not a cup holder coffees spilled everywhere Thank you your video
Thanks for the coverage guys. Looks cool. Hooefully they give it more horsepower at some point. Needs to be Minimum 200 hp too. Most US Roads are 65 and 75 mph.
Do they have different suspension set up in FWD and AWD models like in Taos and Kona? Or is it same?
Design looks nice, but touch capacitive buttons are a big let down, the 19” and 17” wheels even are probably too much for a safe drive on pothole riddled streets. Love that they at least have an optional spare. Legroom doesn’t look good considering you fit in the back only with the front seat moved forward so much that the front passenger doesn’t have the armrest anymore. So overall, nice looking car, for one person, on smooth roads, who doesn’t care about touching the hvac controls or radio.
Last gen Kicks and the GM Korean 3cyls were on my short list before buying a '23 Soul S. The last gen Kicks' cvt and 1.6 engine combo was thrashier and the interior way under the Soul's quality. Looks like this gen more than caught up and would be at the top of my sub compact CUV list.
Is this a pre production model ?
Hear that Toyota a spare tire option not a stand alone tire repair kit.
Wish they had different color options for the top and interior
When is the review for the Dodge Hornet 2.0 L turbo . Gt or GT plus
The CVT is what drawn Nissan. I can’t understand that they still didn’t address that. Well actually they did it with the pathfinder but still.
Thanks...Do you know when the 2025 Golf R will arrive?
Estimated MPG?
How reliable is this 2025 Nissan kick?
Looking forward to the Rav4 Reveal!!!
Great looking ride Nissan is on a roll practical affordable reliable rides that make sense.
Looks like a winner. Test drives will tell the rest of the story.
I wonder how much it will cost?
Nissan really saw the Kona and were like fuck we need to do this too. All down to the interior. Looks the same.
Very nice I like it
We need price and mpg
Does it comes with Hybrid ? Thanks for the answers!
There is no hybrid option.
I got a 2020 sv , 48.3 mpg highest mpg but mostly 35-40 on average so yea they just need to make it taller
Great overall design, MAIN FAILURE for a 2025 is NOT having the power hatch like the TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS!
Andrea, this or the Chevy Trax? I think I would pick this with the 4 cylinder and the infotainment in this looks better too. Was not expecting this from Nissan, wow!
The Trax looks a bit weird especially the rear tail lights. It's reliability is questionable.
@@davidjym agreed. I don’t mind the look of it at all. Given this has AWD and a 4 cylinder I’m willing to be the Kicks will outperform it
Winner
What do you think of pricing? I am personally disappointed at Canadian pricing for SR prem. at almost 39000$CAD it is same as Seltos SX, CX30 GT, Crosstrek limited and Kona N. Given the pricing I might skip it to be honest, I think it was a miss by Nissan
It’s awesome, I’m in the US and my dealer is already selling them..
You’d be crazy to buy this over a Mazda CX-30 unless you need it for hauling people in the back seat. It’s down 51HP and 46TQ and has a CVT instead of an automatic. Cmon Nissan…😂
Price point…
This is going squarely at the Subaru Crosstrek 2.0l. If it's price competitive with the Subaru, they'll sell a bunch of them.
Mazda all day
@@jemtec1 They're in the same price bracket.
CX 30 is pathetic excuse of sub compact crossover that is very cramped. What is mazda thinking?
Jatco CVT, nice vehicle and it would be great for a low budget and only own it until just before warranty expires !!
I have no idea why this new model is still using the notorious cvt.
People must want more distracting and hard to use screens instead of real switchgear and CVT's. Not bad looking if you can opt out of the red accents, but I'll have to pass due to the CVT and the screens. I have a new Grand Highlander and had to pull off the road recently to change radio stations because I couldn't make solid contact with the screen while in motion.
Large screens should only be used as displaying information only. Need physical buttons for 'everyday' controls.
Almost every car in the subcompact and compact class has a cvt
a 2.0L and a CVT and AWD can it towing something? probabli not! And they copied the Hyundai/Kia digital control panel
They have really changed the front and back, alot. I kinda like it, but like that they didn't change the inside alot and glad to see they don't have an pad resting in the middle of the front console. I like how these cars handle and I may just go for the newer version.
Love the design of kick. Love front lights. If it's hybrid i buy it. If it's full EV forget it.
OMG , YOU GOT TO USE YOUR HANDS ………TO OPEN THE BACK , That’s a kids car 🚗. ‘ back to the future.
I think you are missing the point. We are talking about the value of what one subcompact vehicle offers versus another for possibly the same price. The Kia Seltos offers every feature the Kicks is missing, that may be important to some people although it's not important to you. I have no problem with a vehicle missing features compared to its competitors if it's priced correctly. If it's priced the same with less, we let our viewers know so they can make an informed decision. At this time, we don't know the price of the Kicks but Nissan says they are going to price it competitively. The subcompact class is a highly competitive category, why not add some extra features if you are gong to produce a brand new vehicle. It's not about using your hands to open the lift gate, it's about its about some of its competitors offering this feature like the Mazda CX-30, Toyota Corolla Cross and the Kia Seltos.
Its realy cool I want one
A really good and awesome addition it will be a manual transmission it would be fun and a funky vibe
It may do better than Rogue because of the over complicated 3 cylinder the rogue has
Cost too
Good city car
If only they made it as a Full EV would have replaced the Leaf. That’s why I purchased a MG4 65 kWh trophy model. Have had 12 Nissans over 25 years.
It will be a good seller. It looks good, and people have less money to spend. So it will appeal to people needs and emotions.
Nissan missed the boat on this small SUV. Compared to Mazda’s smallest SUV the CX30, with a base 186 hp, and optional 250 hp turbo, the measly 141 hp doesn’t cut it. I like the dual screens though.
lol that’s your take? This car is strictly meant for taking you from point a to point B. The engine is small, but you will average 7L/100km which nobody else even comes close to. And the top trim is cheaper than the Mazda, looks nicer than the Mazda, and has a TON more features than the Mazda. Definitely a winner, in fact all Nissan dealerships in my city are sold out through December/january
Touch capacitive buttons? No analog gauges, and now a more expensive to repair screen? Thr AWD and 2L engine now doesnt matter. I can see my in-laws, and my self, not considering this new kicks for a future purchase
would be great little SUV if they have more power and get rid of the CVT
Great Kicks
I really like the manual lift gate. We have to stop relying on higher tech that adds to the high prices of cars today.
It’s definitely… going to get attention. Good, bad.. any attention
Better than the Koreans ...
Why wouldany anyone buy a bmw or merc this checks alll the boxes for an average buyer at much lower price. Well done Nissan! I can see a huge wait list for this CUV.
Disappointed there’s no hybrid option
Looked nice but you lost me at CVT, especially a Nissan CVT. I know they probably improved the CVT but I’m not willing to roll the dice with my money, nice review
It needs a hybrid option...period! Also, have they fixed their transmission issues yet? Hybrid options for nissan vehicles exist outside n. America so why not here. What are we? Chopped liver? Overall, it is nicer than the prior model but Nissan missed the boat totally not offering a hybrid. A hybrid = fuel economy and usually much better performance as the power of this mill, imo, is inadequate for anything but inner city driving.
They should have made it Turbo like it's predecessor had (Juke)......
Don't like the CVT, but the smallish engine and probably low bar of entry on price, would be great for parents that might want to buy new car for their kid.
This sub compact SUV will sell very well. Can't go wrong with Japanese quality
better to have 2.5 liter and 3 liter as an option