It was revealed ahead of the upcoming New York International Auto Show that the Nissan Kicks will be significantly improved for 2025.
This year is a big year for Nissan's compact crossover. Not only does it have some impressive styling upgrades for the next generation, but it's also expected to include more technology. However, the Kicks comes standard with a more powerful engine and available with all-wheel drive for the first time.
From there, all trim levels of the new Kicks have the option of all-wheel drive, an upgrade from the standard front-wheel drive layout. This new system should provide better control over a variety of surfaces and conditions, but all of his AWD Kicks now feature an additional snow driving mode in case the bad weather persists. Both drive configurations are powered by his 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine rated at 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque. This is a reasonable increase over his 122 horsepower and 114 pound-feet produced by his new 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, but power is still sent to the drive system via a continuously variable transmission. This is the latest generation of Nissan's Xtronic CVT, which is said to be responsive and well matched to the engine's “strong low-to-mid-range torque.”
among us Nissan Kicks final road test, the results weren't terrible considering the segment, so we didn't find the previous powertrain to be all that powerful. But something remained to be desired. We're hoping this new engine and available all-wheel drive will wake things up.
What opened our eyes wide was the new discovery of Kicks. Aesthetics is certainly a subjective game, but we imagine most people on the street would agree that the new Kicks look more appealing if you're passing through an intersection you're about to cross. doing. The design is bolder and draws a little more from Nissan's recent design language (see: nissan versa). The grille consists of strong horizontal lines blended with LED daytime running lights at the edges. At the rear, you can see a small roof spoiler that wraps around the rear fenders and full-width taillights. Growth is gradual, but the kickoff in 2025 will be longer and broader. Specifically, it measures 171.9 inches long and 70.9 inches wide on various wheelbases, 104.6 inches long on front-wheel drive models, and 104.9 inches on all-wheel drive models. By comparison, the previous model had a wheelbase of 103 inches, a body length of 169 inches, and a width of 69 inches.
This growth will lead to additional space for both cargo and passengers. For example, Nissan claims an extra inch of second-row legroom and 1.5 inches of shoulder room. With both rows folded, total cargo capacity is 30 cubic feet, and with the second row folded, it doubles to 60 cubic feet.
Another area of growth is screen size. The S trim comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen, while the SV and SR come standard with a 12.3-inch unit. Both the S and SV feature a 7-inch digital instrument panel, but the SR gets a 12.3-inch unit for larger infotainment. SR also introduces touch capacitive switches for environmental control functions. Regardless of trim, all Kicks are equipped with Nissan's 'Zero Gravity' seats in both rows, which are said to better distribute weight and pressure for more comfort and reduce fatigue.
This great comfort is enhanced by Nissan's Safety Shield 360 suite of safety and driver convenience features. Automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and high beam assist are all standard, but stepping up to SR adds ProPILOT Assist for the first time to the Kick, which helps keep the steering on center. Assist is included. On the highway.
So that's it. The 2025 Nissan Kicks is scheduled to arrive at dealers this summer. Unlike yesterday's announcement, 2025 Infiniti QX80, full pricing details have not yet been revealed. We will confirm as the release date approaches.
