After we first noticed camouflaged prototypes of the next-generation Nissan Kicks in July 2023, we knew vital modifications had been coming to Nissan’s small crossover. Now, the covers are lifted and we’re handled to a really symmetrical design that is a little bit greater and packs an amazing punch. Say hi there to the 2025 Nissan Kicks.
Immediately, you may discover Nissan’s signature V-Movement grille is gone. In actual fact, there is not a single reference to V-Movement anyplace within the Kicks press launch. Look carefully on the new face, nonetheless, and you will see vestiges of the previous design language. The openings on the bladed grille slant inwards, culminating in a ridge atop the fascia. On the high, slender headlights additionally angle downwards on the interior edges. It is a very clear, squarish look that extends rearward with a excessive, straight beltline.
Issues are a bit extra fascinating on the again. Nissan retains the floating roof motif with an out there two-tone look, and the Kicks “kink” within the pillar remains to be there too. It offers option to a much less blocky rear gate with outstanding vertical taillights mounted excessive on the corners. General, it is a very totally different look in comparison with the outgoing Kicks. The brand new model has a bigger, extra upright look.
It isn’t simply an look, both. Nissan says the 2025 Kicks is greater, although precise specs aren’t out there but. We’re informed there’s simply over an inch extra shoulder room for entrance and rear passengers, with these within the again getting just below an additional inch for knees. With the rear seats up you get 30 extra cubic ft of cargo house, or 60 extra cubes with them folded. Nissan says the house is best-in-class, and the rear opening house of 40.3 inches can also be listed as best-in-class.
House actually issues in a small SUV, however we suspect occupants can be extra within the Kicks’ digital improve. The brand new inside is radically totally different because of a pair of show screens for the motive force heart infotainment system. That heart display screen measures as much as 12.3 inches, with a 7-inch display screen put in as commonplace. It controls an array of tech that features optionally available 360-degree surround-view cameras and an out there Bose 10-speaker sound system. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are constructed into the system.
Beneath all of it, you may discover a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, managed by a CVT. And for the primary time, you may ship that energy to all 4 wheels with Nissan’s Clever All-Wheel Drive system. Thus outfitted, Nissan provides a snow mode that’s designed particularly for all-paw efficiency on slippery surfaces.
Additional aiding drivers are options resembling computerized emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, rear computerized braking, and lane departure warnings, all a part of Nissan’s standard-issue Security Defend 360 System. Step as much as the SR trim and you will get ProPilot that provides steering help. Nissan is eager to say that is additionally a primary for the Kicks.
How a lot will all this price? Nissan is not prepared to debate pricing however guarantees info will come earlier than the on-sale date later this summer time. For reference, the 2024 Kicks begins at $22,440, together with the vacation spot payment. With the hefty design modifications and energy improve, it is protected to imagine the 2025 Kicks will begin someplace within the mid-$20,000 vary.
