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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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
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 😞
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
@ 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!
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.
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
Nissan really has done a better job with their designs and not going forced induction on everything. If I were them I would undercut all their prices by a few more thousand to really pressure the competition. Remember though people that Nissan has an ongoing class action/lemon case on their CVT transmissions. It doesn't effect this year, but just food for thought.
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
#WHEELS ARE GOOD❤ & BIG SIZE, BACK LOOKS MORE BEAUTIFUL❤, PRICE IS REASONABLE & 12 INCHES SPEEDO METER IS BEAUTIFUL BUT ON THROTLE NO ACCELRATION NO SPEED ONLY MAKE ENGINE NOICE, I MEAN ACCELRATION IS VERY SLOW, I PREFER ❤HONDA ❤CRV ON KICKS .
I drove an older Kicks model from few years ago for few days and did not like it. Not impressed - clumsy, clunky, slow car. That being said they may have improved it in 2025
The interior of this car feels more premium than premium car brands 😅
You are so very right about tgst
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
I appreciate the honest and trust me I get where you are coming from.
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.
Nissan has vastly improved their newest CVTs and are proving to be much more reliable.
@marvinmurakami8828 I agree.
CVTs don't power the car. The engine does. Most auto experts consider the CVT to be an affliction, not a transmission.
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.
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.
I love this Nissan Kicks & as an affordable SUV I feel like this is a cool cool SUV.
I’m glad you are digging this Luis!
Yeah I feel like this a sweet sweet SUV. I wish it had a 6 speed Automatic transmission.@@RaitisRides
This Nissan Kicks has got me Reimagined!
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.
Just had a Sentra for a rental as well and seriously considering getting it, was very impressed for a daily driver
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.
Nissan knocked it out the park with the new KICKS!!!
BIG improvements
The previous design grew on me. Great upgrade. Favorite car RUclipsr.
This would've been a great first car during my highschool years
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.
You got me with the pair of balls in the middle 😂
Nice to see they updated the interior.
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)
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
We appreciate you as always!
That is a nice car and on tpp the price point makes it even better! Thanks for the amazing review. Much love ❤
I guess the car isn’t that bad I just wish it had At least 160 horsepower and a 6 speed auto
Can’t go wrong with Bose. 🎵
Nothing wrong with this SUV, price and looks are good.
Love this Kicks my Nissan dealer is selling them like crazy already.
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
Wheels are really nice
@glendavid3648 they are but they're the 600 dollar optional 19" wheels on the SR trim. I'd still get them though.
This car is nissans best looking
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 😞
The only thing that would give me pause is the CVT. Otherwise, I really like what they did with the Kicks. And that blue..😍😍
When I was a kid in the early 80s 0 -60 in 9.5 seconds was considered a decent performer even for a V8.
I am glad they got awd option in this kicks which was preventing me from considering a kicks but now its under my rader
Great car for the youngsters. Affordable fun and looks sporty. This car and Joe's style made for a fitting review. 👍
I keep seeing RUclips videos talking about Nissan going bankrupt, I hope not as I really have had great luck with Nissans.
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.
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!
What about the ambient lighting Joe? Is it not standard in the SR Premium Package?
It is standard on the SR trim
They improve the CVT transmission? So yes, it can be bought.
Love raiti s rides when do the bloopers video go live
I plan on getting one in a couple of years and it will be even better if they offer a hybrid model then.
Ummm no nothing does AWD better then Subaru. Audi and Evos are up there. Neck and neck. Nothing else compares
Joe, I love the way you can put so many Twinkies in the bins. You're too funny!
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
I thought Nissan would have learned their lesson about cvt transmissions.
This kick seems 100% better than last kicks. Last gen Kicks seems so outdated.
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!
Will you be doing a review on the Kia K4?
I like the design and reduced dimensions of this vehicle.
9.5 seconds 0-60 i would be late to work everyday w this thing 😂
Day 33 asking for the BMW M5 Touring Review
It kicks ass Joe
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.
Pathfinder
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.
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.
Perfect time to pick up a new 2024 kicks for a low as 18k
It will look better if it has a black headliner and no cvt.
It should have rear A/C vents
doesnt sound too bad. but i just don't know about them CVTs
I have a Nissan cvt with appx 160k on it, no issues
Nissan's current CVTs have been improved and now much more reliable.
You’re talking about the Nissans of the 2015-2018
Not being picky but still 31K. Could offer driver power seat and the gas inlet move to the driver side for the American market.
I loved my 2020 Nissan Kicks. Hated the CVT.
Maybe that made some positive changes since then
@ 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!
Nissan's current CVTs are much improved and are proving to be much more reliable.
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.
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
Nice mpg on this compact family car
This is Slower Than a Toyota CHR, Right?
About the same
I would pay more and get the Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV , and Mazda Cx5
Nissan Sticks-To its CVT Kicks
I’ll take the Subaru. At least their cvts don’t explode in 30k miles.
oh nissan woke up this year
Nissan really has done a better job with their designs and not going forced induction on everything. If I were them I would undercut all their prices by a few more thousand to really pressure the competition. Remember though people that Nissan has an ongoing class action/lemon case on their CVT transmissions. It doesn't effect this year, but just food for thought.
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
141 horsepower for something this size just feels like a insult....even a 2007 Kia Magentis has more horsepower than this 😂😂😂
Spacious, but missing the typical storage of an SUV, major zonk.
It's a subcompact 😂... How big though it was gonna be
It’s not a mid or full size suv though. It’s a little larger than a car. That’s it.
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.
The entry level and midlevel SV trim have 16 and 17 inch wheels respectively.
Nissan should adopt that front end for all their cars looks great. Nice interior too. Shame about the lame engine
#WHEELS ARE GOOD❤ & BIG SIZE, BACK LOOKS MORE BEAUTIFUL❤, PRICE IS REASONABLE & 12 INCHES SPEEDO METER IS BEAUTIFUL BUT ON THROTLE NO ACCELRATION NO SPEED ONLY MAKE ENGINE NOICE, I MEAN ACCELRATION IS VERY SLOW, I PREFER ❤HONDA ❤CRV ON KICKS .
While this as tested is 31k, you can get one for a lot cheaper too
I like your channel and videos, but the short answer to the title's question is "no".
At that price civic hybrid sport all the way 😊
I avoid anything with a CVT like I avoid marriage.
No apple car play on the cheap one.
I drove an older Kicks model from few years ago for few days and did not like it. Not impressed - clumsy, clunky, slow car. That being said they may have improved it in 2025
🤎🤎🤎
Why can't they just use a 6 speed seriously why smh 🤦 it would help they sales
Nissan and better in the same sentence will never work.
Makes the gm siblings look dated .
141 horsepower…..
It might be or it might not be, but it has a silly name.
Underpowered with a CVT….pass
How do u even merge onto the freeway with that gerbil of a motor? Terrible
Very easily.
kick kick bye bye
Awful field of view.😢
Nissan Kicks the competition off it's Trax.
But subaru doesn’t have so much problem with they cvt like nissan have
Subaru #1 , Nissan is garbage.