She was right about it replacing the Rogue ...the smaller Rogue Sport. Unfortunately it retains the same underperforming 2.0L Rogue Sport drivetrain. It is essentially a revised Rogue Sport...no great shakes there. I don't see ANYTHING groundbreaking here... just rehashed old technology with a new body. If you're into headrest speakers this is your car. Other reviews refer to its performance, ride and handling as "adequate". Nissan could have done better...this vehicle is not enough to save them.
If really look at many of the CVT failures they were the result of owner abuse. Yes, CVT need there fluid changed often and were not designed to tow. I personally have my youngest driving a 20 Kicks SR I bought new back then. Changed the fluid at 40k. It’s the perfect vehicle for a CVT no issues.
It's a new, redesigned transmission. Yes, it's still a CVT, but it is a new one, and only time will tell. My local Nissan dealership finally got a few a couple of days ago, and I will be checking them out tomorrow.
Great Review Laura! This New Nissan Kicks is a huge improvement over the previous version of the Kicks. Nissan had a smart move to eliminate the Juke! My Only concern is the weak HP numbers since this a 2.0 Liter Four Banger. The multi color combinations is really unnecessary in my opinion. The Spare Tire is a must for me. The Rear Hatch could be more squared off to increase interior volume and storage. Thank you.
@@CarCoachReports TOYOTA is right behind them if they keep building overpriced trucks. I've always own Toyota...but, looked at Honda, Ford, GM lately. Plus, I want more competition in the USA. BRING BYD, NIO, XPENG, etc...TRUMP is OPEN to have them build cars in USA rather than MEXICO! MORE JOBs!
@@seymorefact4333 Would you dare to consider an electric car of Chinese brand? They always catch fire and explode in their country! The Chinese government is blocking information.
You might want to test your mic before recording, it is very low volume in the first few segments of the video vs when it jump way higher during the "technology" section.
Replace the Rogue, how is that when they just made a new RockCreek? Those about the CVT…180k+ mi and no such issue on my ‘13 Altima. 🤷♂️ wish they’d made it with the gas tank on the driver side.
If Nissan wants to be great again, they need to totally eliminate their cvt’s from all their lineups. I’ve owned 4, three had cvt’s , one was a traditional automatic, three failed, guess which one. I will never again support them
It's not the Mexicans that are the problem. It's the lowest cost bidder/lowest cost design/build to the warranty paradigm. When the focus becomes cost with little to no consideration for longevity, we get crap. From all of the manufacturers. The reason it's in Mexico is because of the labor costs. There's that word again: cost. Lots of poor management decisions driven completely by maximization of profit margin.
I still like the look, can't drive it anyways, far too small for me. And I absolutely don't trust Nissan's Asian CVT. THAT, and they're practically bankrupt
@@CarCoachReports If you're not very tall. Then yes. But I think that it would be a great car for our shop driver to pick parts up in, good for runabout work for the team that would fit into it.
CVT is a cost cutting measure. With that in mind plus the past record, I'll give this vehicle a wide berth. The styling seems very South Korean which doesn't appeal to me and I don't feel it will age well. As usual, your report is definitely on point. Keep um coming.
Thought to buy the youngest one of these. A 16 yr old with her Jr ops DRL. But she is stuck on a green 23 4Runner TRD. So my brother bought her that. She's extremely spoiled by her Uncles(all 9 of them), especially JD. After all, she is learning how to turn wrenches for us, her third year. So, shes a big asset to us here. currently have an 11 Nissan Max SE with 188k on it that runs great, but we keep our entire fleet well maintained. We also have replaced that CVT once at 131k miles. It's a great beater. We keep the rear seat back folded and we can get a lot of parts in that car. You'd be surprised just how much. And our 12 Armada can hold a lot more cargo. No CVT there, 208k miles. Our Raptor R has like 3300 miles, because our brother mostly drives it when he's not too bust admiring it and keeping it stored away. The RAM TRX is a 22 and it has 59k miles. It's an obvious choice for parts running around here. And the kicker is, that with the rear seat being removed and the driver AND passenger seat tracks custom built longer, I can drive the thing. Even if I am peering out the back windows to get a better view as I drive. I getva kick out of people wonder what's driving Big Red. My Ford SD 350 is also customized so that I can fit. And I don't look like I'm sitting in the back. Navistar H.O. pwr!.
@@magnoliap5824 Ha. Drove a Nissan I purchased brand new for 15 years and also a new Toyota 1 year later. Nissan's in the junk yard. Still driving the Toyota that's never been to a profession mechanic. Nissan constantly had something going wrong, parts failing, parts falling off, engine lights CAT failing, burning oil suspension parts failing etc... Gotta say there's a lot more owners/former owners of Nissan's with my opinion than yours. If Nissan manufactured reliable vehicles, you wouldn't be hearing Nissan may not be around much longer selling vehicles in the US...proof your opinion is the exception.
@@dbmn7571 Nissan's problems started with Carlos Ghosn at the helm who was notorious for cost cutting. Nissan got rid of him a few years ago and has been steadily improving since then and heading in the right direction.
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This doesn’t replace the old Rogue. It replaces the Rogue Sport, which was an entirely different car than the Rogue. The Rogue lives on.
She was right about it replacing the Rogue ...the smaller Rogue Sport. Unfortunately it retains the same underperforming 2.0L Rogue Sport drivetrain. It is essentially a revised Rogue Sport...no great shakes there. I don't see ANYTHING groundbreaking here... just rehashed old technology with a new body. If you're into headrest speakers this is your car. Other reviews refer to its performance, ride and handling as "adequate". Nissan could have done better...this vehicle is not enough to save them.
@ The Rogue and Rogue Sport are unrelated vehicles.
If really look at many of the CVT failures they were the result of owner abuse. Yes, CVT need there fluid changed often and were not designed to tow. I personally have my youngest driving a 20 Kicks SR I bought new back then. Changed the fluid at 40k. It’s the perfect vehicle for a CVT no issues.
Definitely better looking than the last kick, the last one that I never really got a kick out of
Agreed -big improvement
Kind of reminds me of Hyundai. But has it's Nissan DNA. AWESOME review, Lauren
I see that too. Thanks!
I’ll keep my 24 HRV EXL by Honda. It’s a very slow depreciating vehicle. Plus a reliable K 20 4 cylinder. So far I’ve had no issues.
I wonder if they improved the transmission
They claim they did
It's a new, redesigned transmission.
Yes, it's still a CVT, but it is a new one, and only time will tell.
My local Nissan dealership finally got a few a couple of days ago, and I will be checking them out tomorrow.
Great Review Laura! This New Nissan Kicks is a huge improvement over the previous version of the Kicks. Nissan had a smart move to eliminate the Juke! My Only concern is the weak HP numbers since this a 2.0 Liter Four Banger. The multi color combinations is really unnecessary in my opinion. The Spare Tire is a must for me. The Rear Hatch could be more squared off to increase interior volume and storage. Thank you.
Glad you liked it - thank you!
I don't like their CVT though.
Agreed
Is the engine Direct injected or not?
Awesome job Nissan, I was at my dealer for service and several have already sold.
With the history of Nissan/Jatco CVT failure, it's hard to be confident that the Kicks will be reliable.
Good point!
Nissan's current CVTs are much improved and should be more reliable.
@@marvinmurakami8828 that’s exactly right. All technical reviews and consumer reports have stated they are vastly improved.
Also you can lease it without worry
Lumbar makes it's return to a review😇
This new KICKS looks awesome, did you think the engine sounded "buzzy" when accelerating Lauren🤷♂️
🤩 I like the Kicks. Worried about how much longer Nissan will be in the US. Corolla X and HR-V is boring.
That is a real concern with Nissan and Stellantis too
@@CarCoachReports TOYOTA is right behind them if they keep building overpriced trucks. I've always own Toyota...but, looked at Honda, Ford, GM lately. Plus, I want more competition in the USA. BRING BYD, NIO, XPENG, etc...TRUMP is OPEN to have them build cars in USA rather than MEXICO! MORE JOBs!
@@seymorefact4333
Would you dare to consider an electric car of Chinese brand? They always catch fire and explode in their country! The Chinese government is blocking information.
@@CarCoachReportsas the owner of a Giulia that makes me sad
@@seymorefact4333LOL
You might want to test your mic before recording, it is very low volume in the first few segments of the video vs when it jump way higher during the "technology" section.
Really nice work on the car from Nissan. Needs 200-225 hp imho 🤷🏼
Replace the Rogue, how is that when they just made a new RockCreek? Those about the CVT…180k+ mi and no such issue on my ‘13 Altima. 🤷♂️ wish they’d made it with the gas tank on the driver side.
Good morning Lauren 👋
Good morning!
Would you buy this over the Trax or Mazda?
Chevy Trax has problem/ reliability issues according to owners, Mazda cx30 is probably the best choice but the Kicks looks very promising.
The video title says “2024”, this is a 2025 model.
This looks like it's the 2025 model tho, headline needs to be fixed
If Nissan wants to be great again, they need to totally eliminate their cvt’s from all their lineups. I’ve owned 4, three had cvt’s , one was a traditional automatic, three failed, guess which one. I will never again support them
They need to make the Nismo edition. No secret that their profits were flat. Bump the horsepower up with a small turbo and a hood with bump on it.
That would be awesome!!
This Kicks looks very good but...
Nissan + CVT = No $ale for me.
Made in MESSico.
It's not the Mexicans that are the problem. It's the lowest cost bidder/lowest cost design/build to the warranty paradigm. When the focus becomes cost with little to no consideration for longevity, we get crap. From all of the manufacturers. The reason it's in Mexico is because of the labor costs. There's that word again: cost. Lots of poor management decisions driven completely by maximization of profit margin.
@@SteveSabbai I have to agree with you here.
@@SteveSabbai don’t disagree but the HRV is made in MEX as well and it’s really reliable.
I still like the look, can't drive it anyways, far too small for me. And I absolutely don't trust Nissan's Asian CVT. THAT, and they're practically bankrupt
Great starter car
@@CarCoachReports If you're not very tall. Then yes. But I think that it would be a great car for our shop driver to pick parts up in, good for runabout work for the team that would fit into it.
CVT is a cost cutting measure. With that in mind plus the past record, I'll give this vehicle a wide berth. The styling seems very South Korean which doesn't appeal to me and I don't feel it will age well. As usual, your report is definitely on point. Keep um coming.
Would buying a Nissan be a risky proposition, because of their recently reported financial difficulties? Thx
no the dealers will always be around
You don’t answer whether it is better than the Honda…
The old Kicks was better than it, so the new one should be.
TYPO: 2025. not. 2024
Thought to buy the youngest one of these. A 16 yr old with her Jr ops DRL. But she is stuck on a green 23 4Runner TRD. So my brother bought her that. She's extremely spoiled by her Uncles(all 9 of them), especially JD. After all, she is learning how to turn wrenches for us, her third year. So, shes a big asset to us here.
currently have an 11 Nissan Max SE with 188k on it that runs great, but we keep our entire fleet well maintained. We also have replaced that CVT once at 131k miles. It's a great beater. We keep the rear seat back folded and we can get a lot of parts in that car. You'd be surprised just how much. And our 12 Armada can hold a lot more cargo. No CVT there, 208k miles. Our Raptor R has like 3300 miles, because our brother mostly drives it when he's not too bust admiring it and keeping it stored away. The RAM TRX is a 22 and it has 59k miles. It's an obvious choice for parts running around here. And the kicker is, that with the rear seat being removed and the driver AND passenger seat tracks custom built longer, I can drive the thing. Even if I am peering out the back windows to get a better view as I drive. I getva kick out of people wonder what's driving Big Red. My Ford SD 350 is also customized so that I can fit. And I don't look like I'm sitting in the back. Navistar H.O. pwr!.
The Nissan haters are out in droves.
Yeah happens every time. People don’t understand, Nissan has good quality cars now.
Quality is the problem with Nissan.
So no more Roque for 2025?
This is not replacing the Rogue.
The Rogue will be around and is a class larger than the Kicks.
Nissan quality sucks.
@@magnoliap5824 Ha. Drove a Nissan I purchased brand new for 15 years and also a new Toyota 1 year later. Nissan's in the junk yard. Still driving the Toyota that's never been to a profession mechanic. Nissan constantly had something going wrong, parts failing, parts falling off, engine lights CAT failing, burning oil suspension parts failing etc... Gotta say there's a lot more owners/former owners of Nissan's with my opinion than yours. If Nissan manufactured reliable vehicles, you wouldn't be hearing Nissan may not be around much longer selling vehicles in the US...proof your opinion is the exception.
@@dbmn7571 Nissan's problems started with Carlos Ghosn at the helm who was notorious for cost cutting. Nissan got rid of him a few years ago and has been steadily improving since then and heading in the right direction.
@@marvinmurakami8828 If that's the case and you have a quality-built vehicle that lasts 200+ k happy to hear it.