The 2025 Nissan Kicks is a subcompact SUV that competes with rivals like the Honda CR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Seltos, and Chevrolet Trax, among others. As a smaller, value-oriented 5-passenger SUV, vehicles in this class are highly appealing to younger drivers, small families, and even empty nesters. The 2025 Nissan Kicks is for buyers seeking a small and stylish SUV with ample cargo space and high fuel efficiency at an excellent price.
The Nissan Kicks is all-new for 2025, which marks its second generation. This model should not be confused with the Nissan Kicks Play, which is a slightly less expensive model from the prior generation. This all-new Kicks brings fresh technology like an available 12.3-inch touchscreen, Nissan’s ProPilot semi-autonomous driving technology, and — for the first time in a Kicks — available all-wheel drive (AWD). The 2025 Nissan Kicks is offered in three trims: S, SV, and SR. We prefer the upper two trims since they include the 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Nissan’s keyless entry with walk-away auto lock. No matter which 2025 Kicks you choose, you’ll get surprisingly generous cargo space considering this vehicle’s tidy footprint: Up to 30 cubic feet behind the rear seats, or 60 with them folded.
2025 Nissan Kicks
- Vehicle segment: subcompact SUV
- Passenger capacity: 5
- Trims: S, SV, SR
- NHTSA safety rating: 4-Star
- Combined mpg: 31
- Top Competitors: Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Kona, Chevrolet Trax
Learn more about the 2025 Nissan Kicks in our Expert Review