Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks SR a better AWD SUV to buy than a Subaru Crosstrek?

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @User-J-f9t
    @User-J-f9t Месяц назад +88

    The interior of this car feels more premium than premium car brands 😅

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Месяц назад +15

      You are so very right about tgst

    • @L_Series1996
      @L_Series1996 26 дней назад +1

      That’s why I bought it

  • @mauriciomartinez600
    @mauriciomartinez600 Месяц назад +55

    Can I be honest with you Joe? I like it. People hate on the Nissan cvt but all of my family have Nissan cvt powered cars, and with the right maintenance, they’re not bad

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Месяц назад +17

      I appreciate the honest and trust me I get where you are coming from.

    • @lexusnissian
      @lexusnissian Месяц назад +2

      I still got one. The old CVT are bad. You get use to it but when you drive another car you really notice how bad it is.

    • @marvinmurakami8828
      @marvinmurakami8828 Месяц назад +18

      Nissan has vastly improved their newest CVTs and are proving to be much more reliable.

    • @AlexAlex-gs1xh
      @AlexAlex-gs1xh Месяц назад +2

      ​​@marvinmurakami8828 I agree.

    • @HansDelbruck53
      @HansDelbruck53 Месяц назад +2

      CVTs don't power the car. The engine does. Most auto experts consider the CVT to be an affliction, not a transmission.

  • @jraheemjefcoat429
    @jraheemjefcoat429 Месяц назад +37

    The panoramic roof is what sold me to the Kicks. And their infotainment setup looks more modern than an HR-V or a Corolla Cross. It's just a better package for the money.

    • @jamisonz3365
      @jamisonz3365 5 дней назад

      I trust the 2 litre engine more in both the Corolla Cross and the HRV.

    • @jraheemjefcoat429
      @jraheemjefcoat429 5 дней назад

      @@jamisonz3365 Good for you!

    • @34JOSH212
      @34JOSH212 3 дня назад

      Dude u would get 2020 Cadillac Escalade ! Why u threw your $31k to this thing man , after 3 year you will not even able to sell for $10K

    • @jraheemjefcoat429
      @jraheemjefcoat429 3 дня назад

      @34JOSH212 I'm just stating what I like. And what a panoramic sunroof has anything to do with an Escaldae. It's not only a luxury feature. You sounded like a deranged baby boomer who is still stuck in 2004!

  • @RobsRetroGaming
    @RobsRetroGaming Месяц назад +34

    Nissan knocked it out the park with the new KICKS!!!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Месяц назад +5

      BIG improvements

    • @Tragick_Sin
      @Tragick_Sin 28 дней назад

      Except with that horrible jatco cvt transmission, nissan always makes good looking vehicles and decent engines, but can't fit their horrible transmissions

    • @Erdie5
      @Erdie5 22 дня назад

      @@Tragick_Sin Shouldn't be an issue anymore. They finally put chain driven CVTs in the '21 Rogue, '19 Altima, '24 Sentra and now '25 Kicks. Since going to the chain driven one, reports of CVT issues are basically gone. Neither the '19+ Altimas nor the '21+ Rogues have a single logged NHTSA complaint for Transmission yet. It took a friggin decade and a half, but it seems like they've finally figured out that belt driven CVTs are just not good.

  • @osemuohan-smarties5203
    @osemuohan-smarties5203 Месяц назад +16

    This Nissan Kicks has got me Reimagined!

  • @LuisUrbieta
    @LuisUrbieta Месяц назад +26

    I love this Nissan Kicks & as an affordable SUV I feel like this is a cool cool SUV.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Месяц назад +2

      I’m glad you are digging this Luis!

    • @LuisUrbieta
      @LuisUrbieta Месяц назад +4

      Yeah I feel like this a sweet sweet SUV. I wish it had a 6 speed Automatic transmission.​@@RaitisRides

  • @haydenxp3553
    @haydenxp3553 Месяц назад +5

    Bought an sr 3 weeks ago when it first got shipped to the dealer. Love everything about it and the luxury it brings only being around 32k is unmatched. Only thing I wish for is more hp but one car can’t have it all lol.

  • @BrandonRalstonUSA
    @BrandonRalstonUSA Месяц назад +13

    Can’t go wrong with Bose. 🎵

  • @kingjulien9525
    @kingjulien9525 Месяц назад +8

    The previous design grew on me. Great upgrade. Favorite car RUclipsr.

  • @kevinW826
    @kevinW826 Месяц назад +10

    For a commuter car, it’s not bad. My wife and I are in a new Sentra for a rental and that 2.0 is fine for highway and has been good on gas. 5.8 Litres so far on our 120 kms so far. This Saturday we have to drive from St. Catherines Ontario to Alliston Ontario to see my family, a 200 km drive and 200 kms back. Will see what we get for gas mileage and how far on the tank.
    This should be able to get close to what I suspect in real world conditions. This would be a good next vehicle for my highway driving. And would be very comfortable to drive.

    • @adiraval
      @adiraval Месяц назад

      Just had a Sentra for a rental as well and seriously considering getting it, was very impressed for a daily driver

  • @DominionAnako-bb7ry
    @DominionAnako-bb7ry Месяц назад +8

    The Nissan Kicks is a pretty cool compact SUV! It's known for its stylish design, good fuel efficiency, and a bunch of tech features.

  • @JRPGGUY
    @JRPGGUY Месяц назад +10

    This would've been a great first car during my highschool years

  • @AlexAlex-gs1xh
    @AlexAlex-gs1xh Месяц назад +3

    I am glad they got awd option in this kicks which was preventing me from considering a kicks but now its under my rader

  • @omarcortes5754
    @omarcortes5754 Месяц назад +7

    Nice to see they updated the interior.

  • @njdad2476
    @njdad2476 Месяц назад +10

    Nissan actually has one of the best CVT out there. Btw, Toyota, Honda, Subaru all use CVT. Lexus uses CVT as well. Do your regular maintenance and you’d be fine.

    • @Erdie5
      @Erdie5 22 дня назад

      It's finally chain driven, that's the biggest takeaway. CVT issues should no longer be a thing.

  • @Letsberealish
    @Letsberealish Месяц назад +10

    31k isn't bad at all. The 360 cameras are impressive for that price point. The interior is nice. I mean it's not big enough for my banana hammock, but its pretty nice.

    • @BoopSnoot
      @BoopSnoot Месяц назад

      For about the same price though you can step into a bigger Chevy Equinox that also has a 360 camera.

    • @robertosoto8580
      @robertosoto8580 Месяц назад

      I saw this SR model in Miami for less than 26k. Once Nissan begins giving incentives, it will go lower.

  • @rudfil
    @rudfil Месяц назад +2

    When I was a kid in the early 80s 0 -60 in 9.5 seconds was considered a decent performer even for a V8.

  • @DarkJediChrisG-1425
    @DarkJediChrisG-1425 Месяц назад +7

    This 2025 Nissan Kicks Joe makes me even more glad that they made the right decision to discontinue the Juke with it's horrendous design. The Kicks started out a little funky, but now has proved itself a worthy contender in the segment. (Minus CVT, of course)

    • @barbeecue
      @barbeecue 21 день назад

      The Juke was an ugly sports car. The 2025 kicks is an attractive minivan.

    • @gringott12-y7m
      @gringott12-y7m 17 дней назад

      @@barbeecue I have a Juke Nismo. Great car.

  • @magnoliap5824
    @magnoliap5824 Месяц назад +3

    Love this Kicks my Nissan dealer is selling them like crazy already.

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood Месяц назад +6

    Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Месяц назад +2

      We appreciate you as always!

  • @lionbeast178
    @lionbeast178 Месяц назад +4

    This is a great looking Nissan Kicks, but CVT is a no-go. If Nissan wants customers back, they need to ditch the CVT completely and give a hybrid as an option.

  • @leroyt73
    @leroyt73 Месяц назад +3

    I’m impressed! I would actually consider this

  • @jaguarsbeast4020
    @jaguarsbeast4020 Месяц назад +1

    Nissan is kicking it up across the full lineup of vehicles, love the new looks and tech great job Nissan I’m a big fan of the Nissan brand, great job Joe and Lori!!

  • @VelocityVerdictReviews
    @VelocityVerdictReviews Месяц назад +3

    its an awesome car and I am glad they now offer AWD with it I am considering it for my next car.

  • @salesperson66
    @salesperson66 Месяц назад +1

    Had my daughter in two Subaru Impreza's and went to the new design Sentra. Thought about now with AWD going to this new Kicks but Subaru's AWD just feels overall safer with better handling.

  • @derek89273
    @derek89273 Месяц назад +4

    Nothing wrong with this SUV, price and looks are good.

  • @THEECOVA
    @THEECOVA Месяц назад +9

    I guess the car isn’t that bad I just wish it had At least 160 horsepower and a 6 speed auto

  • @karpebuyit1227
    @karpebuyit1227 Месяц назад +10

    You got me with the pair of balls in the middle 😂

  • @luisherbert3920
    @luisherbert3920 Месяц назад +4

    This car is nissans best looking

  • @Sno-re-lax
    @Sno-re-lax Месяц назад +4

    Joe @4:37 you forgot pathfinder ... but Im not gonna zonk you for that ... what Im gonna zonk is the lack of power seat adjustment... its not a dealbreaker though

  • @oscarfpleitez1632
    @oscarfpleitez1632 Месяц назад +3

    That is a nice car and on tpp the price point makes it even better! Thanks for the amazing review. Much love ❤

  • @creepingbert
    @creepingbert Месяц назад +3

    The only thing that would give me pause is the CVT. Otherwise, I really like what they did with the Kicks. And that blue..😍😍

  • @chiemekaa
    @chiemekaa Месяц назад

    This Kicks hasn't even been out 3 months and I'm starting to see them quite a lot. The two-toned color combos are really attractive.

    • @Jan96106
      @Jan96106 Месяц назад

      That's nice. I have a 2023 Kicks, and I only see a Kicks on the road or in a parking lot once in a while. However, the parking lots and roads are loaded with other Nissan cars.

  • @Erdie5
    @Erdie5 22 дня назад +1

    Let's all just take a moment and be thankful that Nissan has finally put *CHAIN* driven CVTs in their Sentras, Altimas, Rogues and Kicks.
    I think I speak for everyone (including Nissan) when I say *GOOD RIDDANCE* to belt driven CVTs!

  • @barbeecue
    @barbeecue 21 день назад +2

    I had 3 Jukes. I just got the 2025 Kicks AWD. The kicks is a great little micro suv but it doesn't have the power or handling that the Juke did. Nissan should have given the Juke a facelift and avoided the Kicks project completely.

  • @SupremeGodSon
    @SupremeGodSon Месяц назад +1

    Joe this is hands down the best looking Compact SUV in it's class in my opinion. However, the Mazda CX-30 is still crushing the competition when it comes to the driving dynamics.

  • @jovani6044
    @jovani6044 Месяц назад +3

    Good looking suv inside and out

  • @user-ox8ix6lf4r
    @user-ox8ix6lf4r Месяц назад +1

    I love the sound of Nissan engines

  • @glendavid3648
    @glendavid3648 Месяц назад +4

    Wheels are really nice

    • @marvinmurakami8828
      @marvinmurakami8828 Месяц назад

      @glendavid3648 they are but they're the 600 dollar optional 19" wheels on the SR trim. I'd still get them though.

  • @tomdulaney4552
    @tomdulaney4552 Месяц назад +1

    Good job Joe!

  • @calvinsay1134
    @calvinsay1134 Месяц назад

    I passed at “you’re not gonna win any race” Joe is the most honest car guy in this segment 😂

  • @shopwithaaron
    @shopwithaaron Месяц назад +1

    Just drove a friends Crosstrek...2024 Red over black and it was OK! Seems very similar inside and CVT was ok. Lots of jump off the line but no REAL power! Funny orange accents in the CT too!

  • @re14437
    @re14437 Месяц назад +1

    Probably all the vehicle that 95% of people with less than 3 kids need. Good value.

  • @rickjames6867
    @rickjames6867 Месяц назад +1

    Great car for the youngsters. Affordable fun and looks sporty. This car and Joe's style made for a fitting review. 👍

  • @Ciler1038
    @Ciler1038 Месяц назад +1

    The horsepower and torque is just not enough to sell me on it. 140hp vs the Crosstrek’s 180hp makes it an easy decision for me. Neither is too quick but a 9 second 0-60 is just too slow. But either way, great review Joe!

  • @bradcorbett7574
    @bradcorbett7574 17 дней назад +1

    What is the part number for the spare tire kit tell me

  • @Curtistv680
    @Curtistv680 Месяц назад +2

    Love raiti s rides when do the bloopers video go live

  • @alengreen589
    @alengreen589 Месяц назад +2

    I like it, the interior looks nicer as my 2023 Sportage ( European modell ) and the trunk is the same size even tough the car is 6 inch shorter as my Sportage 😞

  • @gustavobc2072
    @gustavobc2072 Месяц назад +1

    The front is very common, back is old fashioned , only the size improved.
    Nothing like the Juke design or the Kicks first generation.

  • @angrypenguin956
    @angrypenguin956 Месяц назад +1

    I like the design and reduced dimensions of this vehicle.

  • @N2LADIES55
    @N2LADIES55 Месяц назад

    I plan on getting one in a couple of years and it will be even better if they offer a hybrid model then.

  • @mag318
    @mag318 Месяц назад +4

    I keep seeing RUclips videos talking about Nissan going bankrupt, I hope not as I really have had great luck with Nissans.

  • @jamesmaccari9128
    @jamesmaccari9128 4 дня назад +2

    This is going to hurt Mitsubishi with the Sport...
    I'm going to buy one as a runabout. It's cheaper than a sport and more modern .
    These are great, and i can leave my German drama queen vehicles at home 😂

  • @AngelaBravo-z7p
    @AngelaBravo-z7p Месяц назад

    I just bought it. Just perfect to me.
    Me encanto! Im so happy! 🙏😀

  • @mattmekhaeil
    @mattmekhaeil Месяц назад

    This generation is way better than last gen. They got you covered with technology. Interior is much better. Im shocked to see a panoramic sunroof especially at this price point. The one thing im not sold on is the cvt. Nissan cvts arent great

  • @richardmaksanty1812
    @richardmaksanty1812 Месяц назад

    Joe: nice style/and good awd but they missed the mark with no turbo and 8 speed auto trans. I've viewed so many reviews that you have to think way ahead when merging in traffic- this is a safety concern !! Would you want to merge on a skate board? I noticed very loud cabin noise. Bose is great!

  • @TRPTUGLY
    @TRPTUGLY Месяц назад +1

    Perfect time to pick up a new 2024 kicks for a low as 18k

  • @fabiolavazquez3103
    @fabiolavazquez3103 Месяц назад

    Absolutely in love with it.. Santa, me wants!!!!!!

  • @eugentanase3766
    @eugentanase3766 Месяц назад +1

    Joe, you are reviewing the Kicks not the Juke...at 18.45 you said it is Juke...

  • @Christopher-f9b5n
    @Christopher-f9b5n Месяц назад

    What about the ambient lighting Joe? Is it not standard in the SR Premium Package?

    • @cncoasters
      @cncoasters Месяц назад +1

      It is standard on the SR trim

  • @brianporter4352
    @brianporter4352 Месяц назад

    Seems like a nice small SUV. Would you cross shop this with the Buick Envista/Encore GX? I would, and the Buicks offer more amenities for similar pricing. Thanks for the review. Something to consider

  • @RobertoSoto-kj2ts
    @RobertoSoto-kj2ts 17 дней назад

    If CVT on Nissan are better now, I will buy one of these.

    • @slumy8195
      @slumy8195 16 часов назад

      just buy the 8 year warranty it costs 2.7k

  • @Dac54
    @Dac54 Месяц назад

    Good job by Nissan with this new Kicks, but it would be nice if a power driver's seat, power lift gate, and dual-zone climate control were available. Also, find a way to get ten to fifteen more horsepower out of that engine. Finally, while the CVT has improved, it would still be better if a conventional automatic took its place. If Nissan would implement these additions, they'd really have something special.

  • @n0xxm3rcyxx
    @n0xxm3rcyxx Месяц назад +2

    doesnt sound too bad. but i just don't know about them CVTs

    • @derek89273
      @derek89273 Месяц назад +4

      I have a Nissan cvt with appx 160k on it, no issues

    • @marvinmurakami8828
      @marvinmurakami8828 Месяц назад +2

      Nissan's current CVTs have been improved and now much more reliable.

    • @1225328
      @1225328 Месяц назад

      You’re talking about the Nissans of the 2015-2018

  • @knute445
    @knute445 Месяц назад

    Joe, I love the way you can put so many Twinkies in the bins. You're too funny!

  • @AndresSalazarAutos
    @AndresSalazarAutos Месяц назад

    It should have rear A/C vents

  • @rubenrosales1667
    @rubenrosales1667 Месяц назад

    Will you be doing a review on the Kia K4?

  • @nextdoortroll9032
    @nextdoortroll9032 Месяц назад +1

    Nice mpg on this compact family car

  • @jvazquez7160
    @jvazquez7160 13 дней назад +1

    That looks like Franklin TN

  • @stephenangel_a
    @stephenangel_a 24 дня назад

    Nissan did great one❤❤❤ wonderful interior and exterior

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  24 дня назад

      You are so very right about that!

  • @cbotten106
    @cbotten106 Месяц назад

    The Kicks is definitely better (than before) but the Crosstek is still a bridge too far. Better but not quite to the Subie's level. It's actually nice to see a freshing of the Kicks this early considering how the rest of Nissan's lineup is so long in the tooth. Surprised me, tbh. This is actually the type of car that the market needs.

  • @Widerrodriguez5624
    @Widerrodriguez5624 Месяц назад +1

    They improve the CVT transmission? So yes, it can be bought.

    • @marvinmurakami8828
      @marvinmurakami8828 Месяц назад

      Nissan's current CVTs have been vastly improved and are being proven to be much more reliable.

  • @Marvinbarsa14
    @Marvinbarsa14 Месяц назад

    9.5 seconds 0-60 i would be late to work everyday w this thing 😂

  • @robsullivan85
    @robsullivan85 Месяц назад

    You can get it with panoramic moon roof, speaker in the head rest and heated seats but can’t get a power driver seat? So strange. Just add power seats.

  • @KhrissyDaDon
    @KhrissyDaDon Месяц назад

    Inline 4? Isn’t that a transverse mounted engine?

  • @xiondFirst
    @xiondFirst Месяц назад +1

    This kick seems 100% better than last kicks. Last gen Kicks seems so outdated.

  • @khmerbraveheart
    @khmerbraveheart Месяц назад

    That interior is sick af for it's Price. I got a big family. So it's a no go for me. I'm more for the Pathfinder.

  • @fibonaccisequence2891
    @fibonaccisequence2891 Месяц назад

    5:47 reminded me on Nizamuddin Awlia Leepu😅

  • @Superpat9595
    @Superpat9595 Месяц назад +1

    I loved my 2020 Nissan Kicks. Hated the CVT.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Месяц назад +3

      Maybe that made some positive changes since then

    • @Superpat9595
      @Superpat9595 Месяц назад +1

      @ agreed! But only if they are using the Jatco 3 CVT to where they don’t tell you to not change the fluid. I have a 22 Mitsubishi Outlander with that one and haven’t had any problems or struggles with it thankfully!

    • @marvinmurakami8828
      @marvinmurakami8828 Месяц назад +1

      Nissan's current CVTs are much improved and are proving to be much more reliable.

  • @lexusnissian
    @lexusnissian Месяц назад

    Not being picky but still 31K. Could offer driver power seat and the gas inlet move to the driver side for the American market.

  • @michaelholmes8350
    @michaelholmes8350 Месяц назад

    It kicks ass Joe

  • @demianv751
    @demianv751 Месяц назад

    When I saw this car when it first came out I went to go do a recall on my car and saw it for the first time I told the tech that’s the ugliest interior I’ve seen it looked like a European Taxi . I’m glad they updated it .

  • @chriskoloski8881
    @chriskoloski8881 Месяц назад +2

    Pathfinder

  • @fscottgray9784
    @fscottgray9784 Месяц назад +1

    I thought Nissan would have learned their lesson about cvt transmissions.

  • @brett_frondorf
    @brett_frondorf Месяц назад +3

    Day 33 asking for the BMW M5 Touring Review

  • @jessiejusino7865
    @jessiejusino7865 Месяц назад +1

    31 SR WITH THE CVT PLEASE NISSAN PUT A Automatic transmission hear ussss!!!

  • @TrazimDollare1982
    @TrazimDollare1982 Месяц назад

    Nissan Sticks-To its CVT Kicks

  • @janisianjusino9961
    @janisianjusino9961 Месяц назад +1

    It will look better if it has a black headliner and no cvt.

  • @DWK33
    @DWK33 Месяц назад +1

    While this as tested is 31k, you can get one for a lot cheaper too

  • @CaliPaliGuy
    @CaliPaliGuy Месяц назад

    Those should be all over the road soon.
    Great first car,
    Great car for females
    Great car for old
    Great car dor budget minded

  • @annitkamr475
    @annitkamr475 Месяц назад

    People who are saying 'the design is great!' -- do you not see all the cheapo plastics around the bottom skirt of the car, around the dual screens and climate controls? How is that premium, in any sense of the word?

  • @williamadams4843
    @williamadams4843 Месяц назад +1

    Ummm no nothing does AWD better then Subaru. Audi and Evos are up there. Neck and neck. Nothing else compares

  • @SpringfieldTony
    @SpringfieldTony Месяц назад

    Joe - I sure do get a kicks out of your cool reports. will Nissan survive? what kind of future do you think they have? I kinda like Datsun/Nissan. did Suzuki stop selling in America? thanks brother

    • @marvinmurakami8828
      @marvinmurakami8828 Месяц назад +1

      I think Nissan's future is much brighter ever since ousting cost cutter CEO Carlos Ghosn a few years ago.
      The Frontier truck kept its v6 and is selling well, the Kicks is already selling well, so is the Rogue, the Pathfinder is competitive, the new Armada is a huge improvement.
      Nissan is on the right path.

  • @bigdoggy6650
    @bigdoggy6650 Месяц назад

    Nice!!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Месяц назад +2

      I am so glad that you like this new Kicks!

    • @bigdoggy6650
      @bigdoggy6650 Месяц назад

      ​@@RaitisRidesRaitisRides for life!!

  • @Paul-cx4gm
    @Paul-cx4gm Месяц назад

    It might be a great improvement but I'd still take the Subaru.

  • @jeffb.6642
    @jeffb.6642 Месяц назад

    19 inch wheels on a car like this serves no purpose but to make the ride harsher and the tires a lot more expensive. Even 18 inch would be pushing it.

    • @marvinmurakami8828
      @marvinmurakami8828 Месяц назад +4

      The entry level and midlevel SV trim have 16 and 17 inch wheels respectively.

  • @rakhsiprayogo82
    @rakhsiprayogo82 Месяц назад +3

    This is Slower Than a Toyota CHR, Right?

  • @feltonwilliams3351
    @feltonwilliams3351 Месяц назад

    All cars companies are doing the same thing it’s like Mercedes did the dual screen years and years ago and now all car companies have the same dual screen layout from Kia to Nissan to genesis all the cars look exactly alike

  • @TheeNoobPolice
    @TheeNoobPolice Месяц назад

    Spacious, but missing the typical storage of an SUV, major zonk.

    • @jermainec2462
      @jermainec2462 Месяц назад

      It's a subcompact 😂... How big though it was gonna be

    • @Mb2IseeU
      @Mb2IseeU Месяц назад +1

      It’s not a mid or full size suv though. It’s a little larger than a car. That’s it.

  • @n.s.7574
    @n.s.7574 Месяц назад

    Would still prefer a crosstrek