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the kicks is nissan's smallest crossover
fit for urban commuters on a budget
fresh off a mid-cycle update for the
2021 model year the kicks carries over
into 2022 unchanged with the exception
that it receives nissan's new brand
badging
in terms of its size the 2022 nissan
kicks is the smallest suv in the
automaker's lineup slotting in below the
rogue sport
in terms of its price the 2022 kicks is
the most affordable of nissan's suvs yet
it still offers as standard equipment
the infotainment and safety technologies
it's cash-strapped buyers want most
but in terms of its performance
an underpowered engine and lack of
all-wheel drive might make you question
whether the nissan kicks is an suv at
all
the kicks has plenty of competitors from
established models including the kia
soul and honda hrv to newer players like
the hyundai venue and mazda cx-30
if you're considering the nissan kicks
know that it's an affordable and
practical small suv
it's frugal boasting strong fuel economy
numbers and a low starting price yet it
offers lots of features for the money
including an impressive amount of driver
assistance tech
and despite its small dimensions there's
plenty of room to fit full-sized adults
in the back seats
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inside interior styling is less trendy
than the exterior design of the kicks
but it is well built looks grown up and
has a user-friendly interior
an adult-sized rear seat means it can
haul people and cargo without the
cramped feeling one might experience in
rivals such as the chr
splashes of color throughout the cabin
do a nice job of breaking up the
monotony of what would otherwise be an
all-black interior
despite its small size the kicks
impressed with its results in our cargo
tests matching and beating some large
arrivals
nissan's infotainment system is not
among the most beautiful interfaces on
the market today but it's intuitive and
easy to learn
the base kicks s comes with a 7.0 inch
touchscreen
a six-speaker audio system and bluetooth
connectivity while the mid-range sv
and the topspec sr get an 8.0 inch
display
an extra usbc port
and access to nissan's nissanconnect
telematics and concierge system
buyers of the sr can order the optional
premium package which adds a bose stereo
system and a wi-fi hotspot
every 2022 kicks model is powered by a
122 horsepower 4-cylinder engine that
provides adequate but far from thrilling
acceleration
a continuously variable automatic
transmission handles shifting duties and
drives the front wheels all-wheel drive
is not offered
the kicks has earned excellent epa fuel
economy ratings of 31 miles per gallon
city and 36 miles per gallon highway
the kicks is nimble and more fun to
throw around than some larger suvs
but it's not exactly a thrill ride on a
twisty road
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