Thank You for addressing all the negative comments regarding the CVT I own a 2019 kicks great car! I had watched your videos and others after buying my kicks and was horrified by the comments that the nissan CVT would need to be replaced I was kicking myself for buying a nissan but now am not worried at all the older CVT's did have issues but the newer CVT are fine . Great video!
It's been 3 weeks since I took delivery of a 2020 SR Nissan Kicks, and I'm a happy camper....I hustle thru Tampa FL traffic easily, the 8 speaker Bose system is the real deal, and the youthful styling is appealing for this older guy who's over 50.
We got a Kicks SV for my Mom in 2018 and it's a great commuter vehicle. Easy in and out, every maintenance service bill at the dealership works out to only around $70 for oil/filter change with tire rotation and the 34 MPG is nice. A taller person can fit inside and the features though basic work as they are supposed to. If you accelerate a little harder than normal the CVT switches over to simulate shifts and operates far better than the CVTs of old and it does highway speeds just fine. Just remember that in Asia and South America, their vehicles usually have like 80HP to 90HP so the fact we get 122HP is actually a premium over what's offered elsewhere. Great work Zack and Andrea.... Well mostly Andrea ;)
Same my thoughts bro. Im from Asia and its our second family vehicle, we have a 2016 crv. We use vehicle for A to B. This one got sufficient power for what it needs. Great value
Agree 100 % . I live in Montreal, drive a GTI and have next to no issues in the winter ...because I have amazing winter tires . Its mandatory here for a reason, it works.
I am using nissan kicks here in qatar.. its the base model.. but the dealer here didn't give the fog lamp / rear parcel tray.. but it can be tolerated when the quality of the car is better.. its one of the best car...
Glad you mentioned about all weather tires...better than all seasons and a good compromise vs winters that require twice a year switchover. I use all weathers and they do perform better than all seasons during the snow/winter season!
Two key factors in favour of SUVs over sedans. 1) seating position. It's higher, visibility going down the road is improved. Think animals in the ditch. 2) ingress/egress. It's much easier (especially if you're a little older and have bad knees or back) to simply get in and out of a compact/mid-size SUV. The seat is already at the right height. No drop down/hop up. Every time I get in and out of a sedan, I remember a) how nice sedans feel to ride in and b) how much more I have to fold my body to get in and out of them. If my back is aching, it's tough. If my knee is bugging me, it's painful. It's just more comfortable to get in/out of an SUV.
Yeah I’m trying to choose between the Sentra and kick and I’m leaning a lot more towards the Sentra. The only thing leading me towards the kicks is going camping 3-4 a year with friends and it has nothing to do with the camping, except the kicks just look more like a travel car and the Sentra looks more like a city car. Imo
@@crowdedveins9210 The Sentra will handle and ride better than the Kicks on the highway... lower centre of gravity, longer wheelbase and all that. The Sentra also has slightly more power.
I believe Andrea may be on to something. I looked at the 2nd quarter sales figures for 2020 in the US. Nissan sold 9,193 Kicks, and 19, 907 Sentras! Over twice as many! And last year in the US, they sold 184,618 Sentras compared to only 58,193 Kicks. This may change with these newer models, but for now, looks like the Sentra is still “kicking” the Kicks’ butt! 😂
These suv and cuv cars are easier to load/unload you and your stuff in and out. Cars are lower and far more difficult to get small kids belted and buckled up. Also the seat heights of these types of cars is closer to the butt height of normally sized ppl which makes these easier to get out of.
Toyotas and Hondas used to be reliable. Now a days they are just milking it. Way too much money for their options. Their sales people are douches, because they think they can.
@@HLMAX Toyotas are still the most reliable and durable cars on the market, although I wouldn't be surprised if they are using some crappier components now like everyone else. Everyone picks on them for using old technology but I'd rather have old tech that lasts versus new tech that doesn't. Honda has slipped badly. They've both been overpriced for a long time for what you get, that isn't surprising. At least Toyota seems to be putting nicer interiors into their cars versus that period in the late 2000's when they were really plasticky and awful. I have no doubt about the douchebaggery you'd encounter at a dealership--typical among companies that own the market.
I have just bought this one in Ontario today and the dealership offered an overall good package including free winter tires and floor mats. Thanks for the review! It helped for sure and yes I agree it will out sell Sentra.
I have to admit the Kicks and particularly the Sentra are quite good-looking, especially since smaller vehicles typically have odd proportions. 👍 Great review and insights as always!
Andrea educating Master Motormouth.. love it lady... 23 years of pure bliss, do a Volg on that secret... so that steering wheel on the Kick is what they should of be doing for years I am sure moms will appreciate that, great informative review..
I like my 2023 Kicks SV. If I had time and the Sentra SV was in stock anywhere near me, I would likely have gotten one instead. I was initially concerned about Nissan's CVT after hearing horror stories about them needing replaced prematurely but after driving a Sentra and now my Kicks, I'm hopeful. I agree that the Sentra is more sporty and powerful, with its 2L engine vs the 1.6 in the Kicks. I agree that the lack of power in the Kicks causes slower acceleration and passing, which has caused me issues on crowded highways. I've had instances where I've lost my chance to pass or merge to the right because I was accelerating too slow (I was nearly flooring it). Once I get used to my Kicks, I am sure I can overcome the slow acceleration. I do like the cargo space. I don't like that for the SV (and S), the parcel shelf cargo cover is a $300 add on that you can only get from the dealer (I'm not getting one). In the SV, I am not a fan of the hard plastic trim but I am growing to like it more and more.
(Reason why people won't subscribe is because they are only looking for a certain model(s) at the time they are thinking of buying a new car lol At least for me I am not interested in any other cars on a regular basis but I do love your content!)
I'm just now finding your videos, but I really like that you guys make so many comparisons and make so many comments on various uses for the car instead of just talking about how powerful and fast the highest trim is like most of the other videos. I wish I'd found you guys earlier. I'm trying to decide now between a 2021 Kicks\Sentra or a 2022 Elantra.
I'd take the Sentra. The Kicks just doesn't have enough appeal. It really screams cheap, while the Sentra punches above its weight. And 23 years together!? Congratulations!
Maestro_T Yes, as I recall. It was after Jeremy Cato and Lisa Goertzen had left, and possibly Tony Whitney. I think he was opposite another young woman, but I forget her name.
@@mcrogerful I was out of the "car show loop" for a number of years, so I couldn't tell you. But when I started watching Driving Television, his co-host was Dagmar Midcap, so maybe it was her, or maybe not.
Yes, for one season but the producer was bad at one thing...paying me! Thanks for reminding me, I just realized I have been a host on all three national car shows, Driver's Seat, Driving TV and Motoring TV!
I just subscribed, love yall! I love my kicks it’s economical.. and it’s good on gas. It’s not a race car that’s for sure 😂 but I love it! I plan to keep it a year or two longer than I want a Volkswagen SUV! I’ll be watching yall!
Nissan Versa Note was a great bargain for a city commuter car. Kicks exterior I like. The look of the infotainment system & climate control cannot even compare to other brands. For the money and looks, I prefer the Hyundai Venue and would pay more for KIA Soul. I've only test drove the 2020 Soul. These smaller utility vehicles actually have smaller cargo space than hatchbacks with the seats up.
Sunny Saturday morning with tea and Team Andrea here in the Maritimes. Fun video, would love to see Nissan add the option of manual transmission in their small utes and cars.
I have looked at the Kicks, but I had a Versa for nine years. As good a car as the Versa was for that time in my life, I don't want a glorified Versa. I agree with Zack. I think the Kicks will outsell the Sentra because that's how we roll these days. But hands down, the Sentra is a way better car. Ride quality with the independent rear suspension along with a longer wheel base, interior quality, overall looks, a bit more horsepower, and some more content comparing the SV packages give the Sentra the nod. Oh... about the previous generation Sentra, I have a 2017. Zack and other auto journalists pan this generation, but I really like mine. I will say it is not my dream car, but for the money, it is a great car. It is not as much fun as my daughter's Mazda 3, but I love the interior space it offers for a tall guy like me.
I think too much is put into HP. Clearly if you are considering a compact SUV you have other options with more HP (Kona, CX30, RVR, etc.), but the Kicks offers a lot of additional options which I find are lacking with some of the others (climate control, push start, etc.). The one thing you completely left out is cargo space. The Kicks has 25 cu ft of trunk space which compared to the Kona (19 cu ft) and others is great. While the rear seats do not go down completely flat, they offer a lot more room. If you want to be able to pass trucks on the highway like a sports car, get something bigger. If you want to go 0-60 (100 km/h) is less than 7 seconds, go bigger. Otherwise, this will more than do for most people.
Zack lightly touched on it Andrea but basically you see lots of negative comments for Nissan cvt's specifically because of their reputation. It wasn't uncommon to see Nissan cvt's go out in 20-30k and at times need repair / replacement 3 times in 100k. According to reliability reports it hasn't been a standout issue in the last 3 years, but when you get that reputation year over year for so long it will be difficult for Nissan to kick it... so to speak.
But even then there were many complaints but I bet if there were statistics or a percentage you could find on people replacing them b4 100k it would b low but even if its at 15 percent that's still say 20k cvt replacements per year and say 1k people made complaints on ther internet. Still not a bunch. Just throwing numbers around though...
My Nissan CVT was replaced under warranty at 30k miles. At 100k miles I am praying everyday that it keeps going. I would love the Kicks with a 5 speed manual, 6 speeds is too much shifting for my liking. Ideally for me a 4 speed manual, as I used to drive a 3 on the tree.
I'm an early 30s, so a total millennial, and I would take a sedan over an SUV/CUV any day! Generally, the comparably engineered sedan will handle better and be more fun to drive due to the lower center of gravity. The X3M is quite fun to drive, however, as one exception, so car manufacturers are getting better at making the sport CUV class drive much more like sports sedans.
I bought a sedan (midsize). Never again. They are totally useless for putting things into them. Even something as small as a computer printer would need to come out of the box before you attempted putting it into the car. One time, I had a long box (about 5 feet) that was only about 6 inches high that wouldn't fit into the trunk even with the back seats folded. That had to come out of the box too. My previous two cars were hatchbacks and you could move decently large pieces of furniture in them. You are right about better handling and so on, but the cargo compromise is a deal-killer for me in the future. I'd love a world populated by more hatches and wagons, but no one else agrees, so an SUV it will be, I guess.
Sadly I think Nissan is in trouble it started with their CVT transmission debacle. I had a 2010 Nissan Altima coupe I loved everything but man I screwed up with the CVT. It was just so gutless merging onto the highway almost dangerous... I don’t get the CUV trend I truly just cannot stand the new vehicles they all look the same and they have zero soul. Ugg you mention snow tires living in Alberta my job to change over 2 Minis to there winter tires. I tell people all the time I drive a Mini Cooper S with winter tires all winter, they think I’m crazy. But Zack your so right winter tires make the difference. By the way how was that chicken 🍗 🙄🙄🙄🙄
From engineering POV, you can argue CVT is superior - it is more efficient, while delivering smooth, constant power. But in most passenger vehicle application, it can be “annoying” if it is not tuned properly. My first experience with CVT was with my wife’s current 2011 Rogue. Like you, I hated it (still don’t really like it). But now, I have a 2017 RAV4 Hybrid, and I absolutely love it’s eCVT. Partly (probably) because of its electric motors.
Dennis Xu I know they are mechanically different. I don’t think they suck, they are just different/people are not used to it. Both CVT and traditional auto, dual clutch have their pros and cons. I think a lot of the average consumers can’t tell the difference between these transmissions.
@@nickolastiguan It's the longevity that is most problematic with CVT's. The constant rpm thing when you stomp on the gas is irritating, but automatics that are shifting all the time where you can feel each shift are also very annoying.
This video is followed by the Nissan sponsored. For the confusion, I accidentally clicked next thinking as skip ads. Lovely review. Qashqai shined on me but Jetta 1.4 TSI [engine wise] is too good for Nissan Qashqai and Kick.
hi i loved your channel. your channel is one of my top 3 favourite car review channel that i always watch. because i really like your different side of feedback and the way you compare it to the other brand/ model cars like the way you did in this review wherein you compare it to sentra. just an info, after i watched some best car reviews for a small family 2 yrs ago and yet still affordable. to make it short we ended to our 1st car nissan kicks sr. and after a yr we're very happy and satisfied to it. we loved the 360 camera especially for new drivers like me and my wife. then just 2 weeks ago i bought another car but this time for my own service to work and i've got the nissan sentra sv 2020 and im very happy both in the interior and the exterior and yet the price still affordable. by the way we're doing also vlogging about our canada life but in our spare time only. keep on vlogging guys.
Yes there's a lot of blast about Nissan CVTs. But that was issues and a lawsuit from cars over years ago or so. People do that blasting bout Nissan but every car manufacturer has some sorta Transmission or engine issue. Honda the oil dilution issue example. Kia's fella apart years ago. Jeep now has issues with the 2.4L. Everyone has some sorta issue that just facts. Not sure y is a lot of just Nissan CVTs post and its older models not newer ones just like the other manufacturers has issues as well long time ago. Thank you for saying that bout CVTs at the end cause I see everyone saying that as well in reviews to commenters. And yes I've owned 3 nissans with high mileage with a cvt and never any issue. - Maintenance 👍🏾-
I’m definitely drawn to vehicles with a hatch, I love compact hatchbacks the most. But because of content and power, I’d definitely choose Sentra over this.
If your 70 and 75 years old whats easier to get in and out of the kicks by far over most vehicles it not truck high where you have to climb and its not sedan where you have to pull yourself out.
nissan kicks i have an 2021 nissan kicks in monarch orange i have had mine 8months and no wrecks yet i love all the safety features and space and controlls i can change music onto my steering wheel i can get my car to read my texts to me i can answer my phone and talk through my cars stero i will keep buying kicks!
Was just pricing these in Canada. Setting aside the lack of power the base model S which starts at approximately 25 grand and will easily be 30 by the time the dealerships are finished adding fees and BS doesn't even have heated seats. That's a major PASS.
There are so many things I like and despise about this car. I love that it's a small CUV that gets the job done. It has leather interior and has Nissan's famous gravity seats that just hugs you in every way. The driving dynamics are pretty good for what it offers and the value for this car is incredible. My issues with this car is the lack of power seats on the top trim, The ridiculously small engine on a car that needs more HP, the extremely gimmicky speakers on the headrest is the biggest of them all. Combining the likes and dislikes, it honestly makes it hard to pull a trigger on it. The value proposition is not as appealing but man oh man if you can get beyond the gimmicks and lack of features, it can be an extremely good car to buy...just not for me.
I just went on Instagram to follow Andrea´s profile. After that, the regular Motormouth profile surprisingly popped up in my recommendations. I thought I already did..! I follow tons of car profiles on IG, but somehow forgot Motormouth, even though I watch literally every video that goes up.
We are at Automotive clown school . CUVs are merely Small Hatchbacks on stilts. I was surprised how small the Kicks felt when I sat in it. Nice car though.
I would have bought this car if it had a manual transmission and independent rear suspension. I bought a 2020 Corolla that has both. Too bad for Nissan with their CVT stubbornness, they lost my business.
The analysis at 4:40 is spot on. With the rise of eCommerce, online shopping and delivery, is there a point to have a big car/suv? I mean it is useless because you are not going to carry that much stuff anymore. I mean sport/camping oriented families we need the space but the vast majority of people do not need these cars, but it is the trend these days. But hey, they are paying more =). Love how you two cover a lot of the demographics and gender related issues with cars as well. Keep up the good work =)
Again, so nice to have a point of view that doesn't come from a 50-year old white man who's opinion's already made. Keep it the good work, guys. Andrea's doing a terrific job. ...but man, does that car sounds and feels boring. :) How can people not see it's a beefed up Versa?
I think your opinions on all wheel drive are biased to West Coast lifestyle. In Northern Ontario I need all-wheel or I'm not getting up some dirt roads in the woods to get to the cottage.
Including an e-Power version, with the electric motor from the Leaf diving the wheels and the 1.2 3-pot from the Note acting as a generator to keep the battery under the front seats alive. No transmission at all, you drive electric all the time. Very interesting system but inly in Japan so far ― where it sells very well. Nissan now supply their 1.6 engine, naturally aspirated, together with the Leaf electric motor to Renault in Europe. Renault then adds a very complicated clutchless 6-speed transmission to this combination. Goes on sale in Europe in the last quarter of 2020, which may be a reason why Nissan don't sell their e-Power models in Europa.
I was giving a ride to a friend and his equipment in my Honda Civic and he said I should get a Jeep for more cargo space! I've never been impressed with the cargo space in SUVs. With the back seat down I can transport 2x4s with the Civic
Since nissan juke ,which has 188 hp with 1.6 l turbo charged engine, there is no other model has been released to replace it. Kick , quashkia have good exterior, interior but lack of power.
I agree with you, but you are probably a car person and are fine with it. A lot of people look at this as a grudge appointment. And they don't want to spend the extra $$$
Love this cute couple thing they got goin on here. Happy Canadians. :-) Btw, a dealership here local has like 4 2020 new Kicks for $16,000! SR and SV trims! I was gonna go with the Mazda 3 hatchback but, I can save literally $6,000 by going with the 2020 Kicks? Yeah I gotta do it
@@Motormouth... Thank you so much for that advice! I would have loved to have asked but I didnt think yall would see it. Yep, Im going for it. Thanks again.
I disagree about everyone wanting a SUV; im 28 yrs old and ppl around my age aren't looking to buy SUV's. I love sedans, hatchback or coupes. I would never buy a SUV.
The moose test was conducted on a Kicks without stability control. It would not happen on one that had it. Car manufacturers should be a little of ashamed of themselves for selling cars in other markets without a safety feature that is as crucial as that one.
I would chose a SUV over a car based only on ground clearance. Too many potholes and ruts on Newfoundland roads. Even when there is fresh pavement here there's always a place to go with a crap road in need of maintenance or snow clearing. It's why I think so many people buy pickups cause you don't need to worry about most obstacles rather than what can you carry (which is a nice side bonus)
Ground clearance is less of a concern in other parts of the country. But the versatility of the cargo area on "wagon-type" vehicles cannot be beat. The sedan I bought does not cut it at all! Never again.
@@bcluett1697 Yeah, it's pretty frustrating. Sometimes the trunk isn't "small," per se, but the opening isn't large enough to fit a typical box, rendering it pretty useless when you need it. (And then to make matters worse, the rear doors are usually oddly shaped and you can't squeeze the box in the back seat either.)
As a person who owns a 2020 Sentra and went to see the 2020 kicks, they’re both tolerable but of course the kicks is easier to get in and out of especially for larger people that “drop down” into their vehicle, or “slightly struggle” getting out of smaller vehicles.
I had a 2014 Versa Note and it was the worst car I have ever owned. The CVT had problems and was replaced under warranty. Also the drivers seat had to be replaced because the slider would not lock in place on one side. Even when the CVT worked correctly it was terrible, you step on the throttle from a start and it lagged a lot making it dangerous.
2012-2015 all NISSAN vehicles had CVT issues, unfortunately your 2014 was in those years I mentioned. Since 2019 and newer the CVTs performance is improved........
They are not direct competitors. Per insurance terms, the Kicks is a CSW (compact sport wagon) whereas the Soul is a CUV (compact utility vehicle). The Nissan is marketed to the everyday person whereas the Soul is marketed to young people but a way that ends up encouraging older women to buy it instead of young people.
@@matthewjbauer1990 That's strange because on the vehicle registration for my 2010 Kia Soul (I am the original owner), it is also listed as a "Station Wagon"... But that might be for the State, versus the insurance bureau. But, in 2010, the Soul only weighed about 2800 Lbs, so maybe that allowed it to be called a Station Wagon...
@@diegomontoya8889 My dad works for Progressive and his auto insurance is with Farmers and both classify the Soul as a CUV. State Farm classifies my Kicks as a Compact Sport Wagon. I haven't gotten my title yet on my Kicks so I did a couple of VIN lookups and they either list it as a hatchback/wagon or a passenger car.
Thank You for addressing all the negative comments regarding the CVT I own a 2019 kicks great car! I had watched your videos and others after buying my kicks and was horrified by the comments that the nissan CVT would need to be replaced I was kicking myself for buying a nissan but now am not worried at all the older CVT's did have issues but the newer CVT are fine . Great video!
It's been 3 weeks since I took delivery of a 2020 SR Nissan Kicks, and I'm a happy camper....I hustle thru Tampa FL traffic easily, the 8 speaker Bose system is the real deal, and the youthful styling is appealing for this older guy who's over 50.
We got a Kicks SV for my Mom in 2018 and it's a great commuter vehicle. Easy in and out, every maintenance service bill at the dealership works out to only around $70 for oil/filter change with tire rotation and the 34 MPG is nice. A taller person can fit inside and the features though basic work as they are supposed to. If you accelerate a little harder than normal the CVT switches over to simulate shifts and operates far better than the CVTs of old and it does highway speeds just fine. Just remember that in Asia and South America, their vehicles usually have like 80HP to 90HP so the fact we get 122HP is actually a premium over what's offered elsewhere. Great work Zack and Andrea.... Well mostly Andrea ;)
Same my thoughts bro. Im from Asia and its our second family vehicle, we have a 2016 crv. We use vehicle for A to B. This one got sufficient power for what it needs. Great value
As an ex tire tester and rally driver I can attest to the benefit of snow tires. Congrats on your 23 years!
Agree 100 % . I live in Montreal, drive a GTI and have next to no issues in the winter ...because I have amazing winter tires . Its mandatory here for a reason, it works.
Thank you so much!
I think this car would be great for older drivers who do mostly city driving and short trips
I am using nissan kicks here in qatar.. its the base model.. but the dealer here didn't give the fog lamp / rear parcel tray.. but it can be tolerated when the quality of the car is better.. its one of the best car...
congrats to these guys to 23 years
Thank you so much! :)
Glad you mentioned about all weather tires...better than all seasons and a good compromise vs winters that require twice a year switchover. I use all weathers and they do perform better than all seasons during the snow/winter season!
Big topic of conversation in our house for sure.
Two key factors in favour of SUVs over sedans. 1) seating position. It's higher, visibility going down the road is improved. Think animals in the ditch. 2) ingress/egress. It's much easier (especially if you're a little older and have bad knees or back) to simply get in and out of a compact/mid-size SUV. The seat is already at the right height. No drop down/hop up. Every time I get in and out of a sedan, I remember a) how nice sedans feel to ride in and b) how much more I have to fold my body to get in and out of them. If my back is aching, it's tough. If my knee is bugging me, it's painful. It's just more comfortable to get in/out of an SUV.
All seasons can't even compare to even a basic set of snow tires. 4WD is a bonus on top, NOT a replacement.
New Sentra, all day long!
The Kicks just blends into the background... The Sentra is sharp.
Can you ask the Nissan Manufacturers why they put literally no power in this car?
Facts. The Kicks can, frankly, go bye bye.
Yeah I’m trying to choose between the Sentra and kick and I’m leaning a lot more towards the Sentra. The only thing leading me towards the kicks is going camping 3-4 a year with friends and it has nothing to do with the camping, except the kicks just look more like a travel car and the Sentra looks more like a city car. Imo
@@crowdedveins9210 The Sentra will handle and ride better than the Kicks on the highway... lower centre of gravity, longer wheelbase and all that. The Sentra also has slightly more power.
Both incredible for the price. Im in an '18 Versa 4dr 5 speed for $12K. Im happy.
I believe Andrea may be on to something. I looked at the 2nd quarter sales figures for 2020 in the US. Nissan sold 9,193 Kicks, and 19, 907 Sentras! Over twice as many! And last year in the US, they sold 184,618 Sentras compared to only 58,193 Kicks. This may change with these newer models, but for now, looks like the Sentra is still “kicking” the Kicks’ butt! 😂
Opposite here in Canada, Kicks outsells the Sentra about 2-1. Sentra sales might also be driven by fleet sales like rental cars and other fleets.
These suv and cuv cars are easier to load/unload you and your stuff in and out. Cars are lower and far more difficult to get small kids belted and buckled up. Also the seat heights of these types of cars is closer to the butt height of normally sized ppl which makes these easier to get out of.
Excellent review Andea.
Thank you so much, glad you liked it!
In the choice between two Nissan products, the answer is always clear: buy a Toyota instead.
Chr all day.
Toyotas and Hondas used to be reliable. Now a days they are just milking it. Way too much money for their options. Their sales people are douches, because they think they can.
@@HLMAX Toyotas are still the most reliable and durable cars on the market, although I wouldn't be surprised if they are using some crappier components now like everyone else. Everyone picks on them for using old technology but I'd rather have old tech that lasts versus new tech that doesn't. Honda has slipped badly. They've both been overpriced for a long time for what you get, that isn't surprising. At least Toyota seems to be putting nicer interiors into their cars versus that period in the late 2000's when they were really plasticky and awful. I have no doubt about the douchebaggery you'd encounter at a dealership--typical among companies that own the market.
I have just bought this one in Ontario today and the dealership offered an overall good package including free winter tires and floor mats.
Thanks for the review! It helped for sure and yes I agree it will out sell Sentra.
Glad our review helped you with your purchase. Thanks for watching!
I have to admit the Kicks and particularly the Sentra are quite good-looking, especially since smaller vehicles typically have odd proportions. 👍
Great review and insights as always!
I agree with you and thank you for watching, glad you like the review.
Andrea educating Master Motormouth.. love it lady... 23 years of pure bliss, do a Volg on that secret... so that steering wheel on the Kick is what they should of be doing for years I am sure moms will appreciate that, great informative review..
Thanks Roy, always great to hear from you. :)
I 100% agree on the winter tires, go AWD and winter tires and you are set for 8 months of winter!
I like my 2023 Kicks SV. If I had time and the Sentra SV was in stock anywhere near me, I would likely have gotten one instead. I was initially concerned about Nissan's CVT after hearing horror stories about them needing replaced prematurely but after driving a Sentra and now my Kicks, I'm hopeful. I agree that the Sentra is more sporty and powerful, with its 2L engine vs the 1.6 in the Kicks. I agree that the lack of power in the Kicks causes slower acceleration and passing, which has caused me issues on crowded highways. I've had instances where I've lost my chance to pass or merge to the right because I was accelerating too slow (I was nearly flooring it). Once I get used to my Kicks, I am sure I can overcome the slow acceleration. I do like the cargo space. I don't like that for the SV (and S), the parcel shelf cargo cover is a $300 add on that you can only get from the dealer (I'm not getting one). In the SV, I am not a fan of the hard plastic trim but I am growing to like it more and more.
It’s just mind boggling what parent forgets there child in the backseat???
Scary!
Have you ever juggled a child with household crap, errands, bills while doing meth? Thats what I thought..
@@metaldreams3595 perhaps the meth is the issue
@@jamiecraswell9368 You are quite observant Young Grasshoppa.
if you cannot remember a kid in the backseat maybe not have kids?
(Reason why people won't subscribe is because they are only looking for a certain model(s) at the time they are thinking of buying a new car lol At least for me I am not interested in any other cars on a regular basis but I do love your content!)
I'm just now finding your videos, but I really like that you guys make so many comparisons and make so many comments on various uses for the car instead of just talking about how powerful and fast the highest trim is like most of the other videos. I wish I'd found you guys earlier. I'm trying to decide now between a 2021 Kicks\Sentra or a 2022 Elantra.
congrats on 23 years of marriage! great review as usual...great attire again Andrea!
Wonderful, thank you so much! :)
I'd take the Sentra. The Kicks just doesn't have enough appeal. It really screams cheap, while the Sentra punches above its weight. And 23 years together!? Congratulations!
I love the CVT. And the current CVT is nothing like the old one.
Hi guys.... We owned 2 rogues 2015 and 2020 and we had absolutely zero issues with it.... A great and affordable suv
Awesome!
Wow! 23 years. I remember when you first became a host on The Driver’s Seat!
Zack was a host on Driver's Seat? The show with Tony Whitney and Ted Laturnus? (And Jeremy Cato at one point.)
Maestro_T Yes, as I recall. It was after Jeremy Cato and Lisa Goertzen had left, and possibly Tony Whitney. I think he was opposite another young woman, but I forget her name.
@@mcrogerful I was out of the "car show loop" for a number of years, so I couldn't tell you. But when I started watching Driving Television, his co-host was Dagmar Midcap, so maybe it was her, or maybe not.
Yes, for one season but the producer was bad at one thing...paying me! Thanks for reminding me, I just realized I have been a host on all three national car shows, Driver's Seat, Driving TV and Motoring TV!
Boy, do I feel old now!!!! It’s was Tony Whitney and Jeremy Cato, when I first started watching!
I just subscribed, love yall! I love my kicks it’s economical.. and it’s good on gas. It’s not a race car that’s for sure 😂 but I love it! I plan to keep it a year or two longer than I want a Volkswagen SUV! I’ll be watching yall!
My first car will most likely be a Sentra
Nissan Versa Note was a great bargain for a city commuter car. Kicks exterior I like. The look of the infotainment system & climate control cannot even compare to other brands.
For the money and looks, I prefer the Hyundai Venue and would pay more for KIA Soul. I've only test drove the 2020 Soul.
These smaller utility vehicles actually have smaller cargo space than hatchbacks with the seats up.
Sunny Saturday morning with tea and Team Andrea here in the Maritimes. Fun video, would love to see Nissan add the option of manual transmission in their small utes and cars.
Glad you enjoyed it Peter, always nice to hear from you. Glad it's sunny where you are :)
I have looked at the Kicks, but I had a Versa for nine years. As good a car as the Versa was for that time in my life, I don't want a glorified Versa. I agree with Zack. I think the Kicks will outsell the Sentra because that's how we roll these days. But hands down, the Sentra is a way better car. Ride quality with the independent rear suspension along with a longer wheel base, interior quality, overall looks, a bit more horsepower, and some more content comparing the SV packages give the Sentra the nod. Oh... about the previous generation Sentra, I have a 2017. Zack and other auto journalists pan this generation, but I really like mine. I will say it is not my dream car, but for the money, it is a great car. It is not as much fun as my daughter's Mazda 3, but I love the interior space it offers for a tall guy like me.
Cute This would appeal more to young buyers especially with women Nice review
Glad you liked it, thank you.
You’ve been married for 23 years?! You both could pass for 23.
I love it when you talk dirty like that
Motormouth lol, what? It’s a lighthearted compliment to both of you.
It's a light hearted reply. Saying we are only 23 is a nice compliment
Super nice compliment, thank you so much!
I think they look great for their age but they don't look that young.
"Once you get going..." said every CVT buyer... not even a year before they sold their cars 🤣
Perfect for that mom who has no taste in vehicles and thinks she's sporty. Mom jeans and adult diapers on the heated seats, baby I'm so sporty.
I think too much is put into HP. Clearly if you are considering a compact SUV you have other options with more HP (Kona, CX30, RVR, etc.), but the Kicks offers a lot of additional options which I find are lacking with some of the others (climate control, push start, etc.). The one thing you completely left out is cargo space. The Kicks has 25 cu ft of trunk space which compared to the Kona (19 cu ft) and others is great. While the rear seats do not go down completely flat, they offer a lot more room. If you want to be able to pass trucks on the highway like a sports car, get something bigger. If you want to go 0-60 (100 km/h) is less than 7 seconds, go bigger. Otherwise, this will more than do for most people.
Thanks for your valued opinions Andrea. Great job reviewing. Oh and Zack too.
Thank you so much, we appreciate the support! :)
Walmart charges 20 bucks to swap your seasonal tires. It's a great deal.
Very good review on the Kicks. The Kicks needs a 1.8 engine to survive the QEW @ US expressways
Zack lightly touched on it Andrea but basically you see lots of negative comments for Nissan cvt's specifically because of their reputation. It wasn't uncommon to see Nissan cvt's go out in 20-30k and at times need repair / replacement 3 times in 100k. According to reliability reports it hasn't been a standout issue in the last 3 years, but when you get that reputation year over year for so long it will be difficult for Nissan to kick it... so to speak.
Yes, that's exactly what I hear from people. It's difficult to forget the past especially when you are spending hard earned money.
But even then there were many complaints but I bet if there were statistics or a percentage you could find on people replacing them b4 100k it would b low but even if its at 15 percent that's still say 20k cvt replacements per year and say 1k people made complaints on ther internet. Still not a bunch. Just throwing numbers around though...
My Nissan CVT was replaced under warranty at 30k miles. At 100k miles I am praying everyday that it keeps going. I would love the Kicks with a 5 speed manual, 6 speeds is too much shifting for my liking. Ideally for me a 4 speed manual, as I used to drive a 3 on the tree.
I'm an early 30s, so a total millennial, and I would take a sedan over an SUV/CUV any day! Generally, the comparably engineered sedan will handle better and be more fun to drive due to the lower center of gravity. The X3M is quite fun to drive, however, as one exception, so car manufacturers are getting better at making the sport CUV class drive much more like sports sedans.
Appreciate your feedback, I feel the same way. Plenty of time to get an SUV when you have a family.
I bought a sedan (midsize). Never again. They are totally useless for putting things into them. Even something as small as a computer printer would need to come out of the box before you attempted putting it into the car. One time, I had a long box (about 5 feet) that was only about 6 inches high that wouldn't fit into the trunk even with the back seats folded. That had to come out of the box too. My previous two cars were hatchbacks and you could move decently large pieces of furniture in them. You are right about better handling and so on, but the cargo compromise is a deal-killer for me in the future. I'd love a world populated by more hatches and wagons, but no one else agrees, so an SUV it will be, I guess.
@@MaestroTJS i've only owned sedans and i love them. granted, i don't haul around things regularly other than groceries and a passenger or two.
@@MaestroTJS Yes, all true!
@@andreaspencer9813 Glad we agree! Great job on these reviews by the way.
Sadly I think Nissan is in trouble it started with their CVT transmission debacle. I had a 2010 Nissan Altima coupe I loved everything but man I screwed up with the CVT. It was just so gutless merging onto the highway almost dangerous... I don’t get the CUV trend I truly just cannot stand the new vehicles they all look the same and they have zero soul. Ugg you mention snow tires living in Alberta my job to change over 2 Minis to there winter tires. I tell people all the time I drive a Mini Cooper S with winter tires all winter, they think I’m crazy. But Zack your so right winter tires make the difference. By the way how was that chicken 🍗 🙄🙄🙄🙄
From engineering POV, you can argue CVT is superior - it is more efficient, while delivering smooth, constant power. But in most passenger vehicle application, it can be “annoying” if it is not tuned properly.
My first experience with CVT was with my wife’s current 2011 Rogue. Like you, I hated it (still don’t really like it). But now, I have a 2017 RAV4 Hybrid, and I absolutely love it’s eCVT. Partly (probably) because of its electric motors.
@@nickolastiguan
They're both CVTs but they're worlds different. In conclusion, CVTs still suck.
Dennis Xu I know they are mechanically different.
I don’t think they suck, they are just different/people are not used to it. Both CVT and traditional auto, dual clutch have their pros and cons. I think a lot of the average consumers can’t tell the difference between these transmissions.
@@nickolastiguan It's the longevity that is most problematic with CVT's. The constant rpm thing when you stomp on the gas is irritating, but automatics that are shifting all the time where you can feel each shift are also very annoying.
Maestro_T I agree with the longevity part. that’s probably why Toyota hasn’t widely adopted CVT, even though their own seems to be quite reliable.
This video is followed by the Nissan sponsored. For the confusion, I accidentally clicked next thinking as skip ads.
Lovely review. Qashqai shined on me but Jetta 1.4 TSI [engine wise] is too good for Nissan Qashqai and Kick.
Thank you, glad you like it.
hi i loved your channel. your channel is one of my top 3 favourite car review channel that i always watch. because i really like your different side of feedback and the way you compare it to the other brand/ model cars like the way you did in this review wherein you compare it to sentra. just an info, after i watched some best car reviews for a small family 2 yrs ago and yet still affordable. to make it short we ended to our 1st car nissan kicks sr. and after a yr we're very happy and satisfied to it. we loved the 360 camera especially for new drivers like me and my wife. then just 2 weeks ago i bought another car but this time for my own service to work and i've got the nissan sentra sv 2020 and im very happy both in the interior and the exterior and yet the price still affordable. by the way we're doing also vlogging about our canada life but in our spare time only. keep on vlogging guys.
Thanks for watching and we will be looking at the new Kicks soon.
Yes there's a lot of blast about Nissan CVTs. But that was issues and a lawsuit from cars over years ago or so. People do that blasting bout Nissan but every car manufacturer has some sorta Transmission or engine issue. Honda the oil dilution issue example. Kia's fella apart years ago. Jeep now has issues with the 2.4L. Everyone has some sorta issue that just facts. Not sure y is a lot of just Nissan CVTs post and its older models not newer ones just like the other manufacturers has issues as well long time ago. Thank you for saying that bout CVTs at the end cause I see everyone saying that as well in reviews to commenters. And yes I've owned 3 nissans with high mileage with a cvt and never any issue. - Maintenance 👍🏾-
I have 306k miles on my cvt right now but it started choking today and I limped to the dealership. Hope its the fuel pump and not the cvt! Pray!!!
Oh that CVT drooooone, it sounds terrible
Zack if you can allow you wife to talk without constant interruptions that would make the video more interesting. All the same your videos are lovely
Put it in "s" for "subscribe"! Good one Zack!
I got Kicks, and Kicks in India slightly bigger than those in North America.
No it’s not.
@@DoctorSkillz yes bro, it is, you can check the dimensions and also 5-speed manual.
jatinanand1910 Did you just assume my gender?
@@DoctorSkillz I thought you are my brother, else nothing to say........
@@jatinanand1910 only comes auto here I would have prefer manual.
I’m definitely drawn to vehicles with a hatch, I love compact hatchbacks the most. But because of content and power, I’d definitely choose Sentra over this.
Wow this car is pumped up
SUVs are also popular now because they aren't gas guzzlers that they were 20 years ago
SUVs today are still gas guzzlers compared to the CUVs (read lifted cars) that are all the rage today ;)
If your 70 and 75 years old whats easier to get in and out of the kicks by far over most vehicles it not truck high where you have to climb and its not sedan where you have to pull yourself out.
nissan kicks i have an 2021 nissan kicks in monarch orange i have had mine 8months and no wrecks yet i love all the safety features and space and controlls i can change music onto my steering wheel i can get my car to read my texts to me i can answer my phone and talk through my cars stero i will keep buying kicks!
Great review. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Was just pricing these in Canada. Setting aside the lack of power the base model S which starts at approximately 25 grand and will easily be 30 by the time the dealerships are finished adding fees and BS doesn't even have heated seats. That's a major PASS.
Thanks for this good review
There are so many things I like and despise about this car. I love that it's a small CUV that gets the job done. It has leather interior and has Nissan's famous gravity seats that just hugs you in every way. The driving dynamics are pretty good for what it offers and the value for this car is incredible.
My issues with this car is the lack of power seats on the top trim, The ridiculously small engine on a car that needs more HP, the extremely gimmicky speakers on the headrest is the biggest of them all. Combining the likes and dislikes, it honestly makes it hard to pull a trigger on it. The value proposition is not as appealing but man oh man if you can get beyond the gimmicks and lack of features, it can be an extremely good car to buy...just not for me.
I have the Sentra and a kicks I goat to say I love the kick’s better than the Sentra, the kicks is a lot of fun to drive.
CVT is the ONLY reason I won't even consider buying a Nissan. Period.
Ron Cosby, I would never own a Nissan...period!
Nissan's problems extend beyond their CVT's.
Toyota has a starter gear on their CVTs. You could get a manual transmission :-)
Same Jatco CVT is found in Dodge, Mistubishi, Suzuki and Jeep brands. So stop watching Scotty Kilmer vids and learn to think for yourself
@@v10moped Well, who wants to buy a Dodge, Mitsu, or Jeep either? (Suzuki doesn't sell in North America anymore.)
Your wife is getting to be a good reviewer. You have groomed her well.
I just went on Instagram to follow Andrea´s profile. After that, the regular Motormouth profile surprisingly popped up in my recommendations. I thought I already did..! I follow tons of car profiles on IG, but somehow forgot Motormouth, even though I watch literally every video that goes up.
Thanks for following on Instagram!
Thanks for following me, appreciate it and glad you found Zack's too.
Comments are basically ppl ranting about cvts, probably none of em has driven a cvt
*_I love One Pedal Technology used in smart mode (e-Power Version)!_*
I'd take the Sentra. The Kicks just looks dinky and is too weak. The Sentra actually looks pretty cool and a bit more "premium" than the Kicks.
Thousands of a/c issues with the 2020 Sentra.
We are at Automotive clown school . CUVs are merely Small Hatchbacks on stilts. I was surprised how small the Kicks felt when I sat in it. Nice car though.
I would have bought this car if it had a manual transmission and independent rear suspension. I bought a 2020 Corolla that has both. Too bad for Nissan with their CVT stubbornness, they lost my business.
Front wheel drive is better gas mileage. Just put some Duratrac tires on they are great all year!
I use royal purple oil and k&n air filter and is way better on performance.
This oil is the best.
The analysis at 4:40 is spot on. With the rise of eCommerce, online shopping and delivery, is there a point to have a big car/suv? I mean it is useless because you are not going to carry that much stuff anymore. I mean sport/camping oriented families we need the space but the vast majority of people do not need these cars, but it is the trend these days. But hey, they are paying more =).
Love how you two cover a lot of the demographics and gender related issues with cars as well. Keep up the good work =)
Thank you so much, glad you like the reviews!
Us Americans like the commanding ride height.
Again, so nice to have a point of view that doesn't come from a 50-year old white man who's opinion's already made.
Keep it the good work, guys. Andrea's doing a terrific job.
...but man, does that car sounds and feels boring. :)
How can people not see it's a beefed up Versa?
Thank you so much, glad you liked the review! :)
I love my Versa, roomy and simple, no distractions. Some of us want simplicity.
I think your opinions on all wheel drive are biased to West Coast lifestyle. In Northern Ontario I need all-wheel or I'm not getting up some dirt roads in the woods to get to the cottage.
You better stay away from the Nissan Kicks Doc
His and Her NISSANS. Not a bad choice. 😎
The kicks actually got updated in other markets this year
Including an e-Power version, with the electric motor from the Leaf diving the wheels and the 1.2 3-pot from the Note acting as a generator to keep the battery under the front seats alive. No transmission at all, you drive electric all the time. Very interesting system but inly in Japan so far ― where it sells very well. Nissan now supply their 1.6 engine, naturally aspirated, together with the Leaf electric motor to Renault in Europe. Renault then adds a very complicated clutchless 6-speed transmission to this combination. Goes on sale in Europe in the last quarter of 2020, which may be a reason why Nissan don't sell their e-Power models in Europa.
Let your wife talk and finish the sentence. You're so impatient to interrupt her and say what you want.
Great videos though.
I am agree, I think he has a little ADD. Andrea is always gracious, a good wife.
I think the rogue is keeping nissan afloat.
Forgetting kids in the back seat!! Human mind is becoming more and more distracted. Go figure.
if she thinks snow tires are good then i'm onboard. too bad only have 2 weeks a year that i would really need them.
I was giving a ride to a friend and his equipment in my Honda Civic and he said I should get a Jeep for more cargo space! I've never been impressed with the cargo space in SUVs. With the back seat down I can transport 2x4s with the Civic
Um, you can do that with all cars with fold down seats
Since nissan juke ,which has 188 hp with 1.6 l turbo charged engine, there is no other model has been released to replace it. Kick , quashkia have good exterior, interior but lack of power.
and AWD
Since when did two tire appointments per year become the most arduous thing in the world? Plus a lot of places store the tires for you.
I agree with you, but you are probably a car person and are fine with it. A lot of people look at this as a grudge appointment. And they don't want to spend the extra $$$
Love this cute couple thing they got goin on here. Happy Canadians. :-) Btw, a dealership here local has like 4 2020 new Kicks for $16,000! SR and SV trims!
I was gonna go with the Mazda 3 hatchback but, I can save literally $6,000 by going with the 2020 Kicks? Yeah I gotta do it
The changes for 2021 are really only cosmetic, save the money and run, or drive...
@@Motormouth... Thank you so much for that advice! I would have loved to have asked but I didnt think yall would see it.
Yep, Im going for it. Thanks again.
@@Motormouth... and guess what?First thing this morning they raised those prices by $4k :-0
@@metaldreams3595 Jerks! Keep looking.
@@Motormouth... I think Im gonna just get the best deal I can outta my local Mazda dealerships on a hatchback..select trim.
Great cars huh?
The Kicks has a smaller footprint while providing more interior space.
I disagree about everyone wanting a SUV; im 28 yrs old and ppl around my age aren't looking to buy SUV's. I love sedans, hatchback or coupes. I would never buy a SUV.
Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated. I asked one of our son's the same question and he said, he would prefer a car over the Kicks
GREAT NISSAN.
Normal cars are too low and keep getting lower.
What I hate about Nissan is that they won’t get new cars by the next year
My CVT transmission broke down on my Nissan Sentra SR after 6 years :-( & 4k to fix
Check out the moose test for this car. This thing seems very likely to roll over in an emergency driving circumstance.
The moose test was conducted on a Kicks without stability control. It would not happen on one that had it. Car manufacturers should be a little of ashamed of themselves for selling cars in other markets without a safety feature that is as crucial as that one.
I would chose a SUV over a car based only on ground clearance. Too many potholes and ruts on Newfoundland roads. Even when there is fresh pavement here there's always a place to go with a crap road in need of maintenance or snow clearing. It's why I think so many people buy pickups cause you don't need to worry about most obstacles rather than what can you carry (which is a nice side bonus)
Ground clearance is less of a concern in other parts of the country. But the versatility of the cargo area on "wagon-type" vehicles cannot be beat. The sedan I bought does not cut it at all! Never again.
@@MaestroTJS Yeah, sedans are really just runabouts the way they are built now. Not like the big trunk cars in the 80s and before.
@@bcluett1697 Yeah, it's pretty frustrating. Sometimes the trunk isn't "small," per se, but the opening isn't large enough to fit a typical box, rendering it pretty useless when you need it. (And then to make matters worse, the rear doors are usually oddly shaped and you can't squeeze the box in the back seat either.)
Wow, what a dream woman.
What about getting in and out of car for tall person. How comfy was kicks as compared to Sentra ?
As a person who owns a 2020 Sentra and went to see the 2020 kicks, they’re both tolerable but of course the kicks is easier to get in and out of especially for larger people that “drop down” into their vehicle, or “slightly struggle” getting out of smaller vehicles.
I had a 2014 Versa Note and it was the worst car I have ever owned. The CVT had problems and was replaced under warranty. Also the drivers seat had to be replaced because the slider would not lock in place on one side. Even when the CVT worked correctly it was terrible, you step on the throttle from a start and it lagged a lot making it dangerous.
2012-2015 all NISSAN vehicles had CVT issues, unfortunately your 2014 was in those years I mentioned. Since 2019 and newer the CVTs performance is improved........
It's starting to catch up to the KIA Soul, but I'm not actually sure if they're even direct competitors...?
They are not direct competitors. Per insurance terms, the Kicks is a CSW (compact sport wagon) whereas the Soul is a CUV (compact utility vehicle). The Nissan is marketed to the everyday person whereas the Soul is marketed to young people but a way that ends up encouraging older women to buy it instead of young people.
@@matthewjbauer1990 That's strange because on the vehicle registration for my 2010 Kia Soul (I am the original owner), it is also listed as a "Station Wagon"... But that might be for the State, versus the insurance bureau. But, in 2010, the Soul only weighed about 2800 Lbs, so maybe that allowed it to be called a Station Wagon...
@@diegomontoya8889 My dad works for Progressive and his auto insurance is with Farmers and both classify the Soul as a CUV. State Farm classifies my Kicks as a Compact Sport Wagon. I haven't gotten my title yet on my Kicks so I did a couple of VIN lookups and they either list it as a hatchback/wagon or a passenger car.
@@matthewjbauer1990 Is do not think that it is a weight thing anymore... The 2023 KIA Soul weighs 2844 Lbs.
the only nissan young ppl want is the GTR
The Versa was boring as hell. The Kicks is way more attractive.... Young buyers don't want sedans, they want SUVs; but they can't afford them.