IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
31 City / 36 HWY
Horsepower
125
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mona J
Fun, sporty and fuel efficient.
Haven't had any issues with my vehicle since purchasing. Rides great. Includes apple carplay which works with my iPhone. Do wish it had a center console and an armrest on the passenger side. Back seat is roomy. Includes a covered back section for purchases.
accountCircle Jessica L
Great for traveling and work!
This was the best car for my lifestyle. I am a graduate student, living a couple hours away from my parents, and I like to travel. It has excellent gas mileage; I often make four hour trips on one tank of gas. The trunk is good for everything, it has lots of space for several bags and some sports equipment (I like to ski). It does really well going through the mountains. I also have a dog, of which there is plenty of space for him.
accountCircle Sara P
I love my kicks! Safety, style, and affordability!
I love my kicks! I got the orange trim inside and it is really pretty. My favorite feature is the apple car play. It is so easy to hook up my phone for music and navigation and with the controls on the wheel I feel much safer while driving. And the trunk holds a surprising amount for how little the car looks from the outside!
accountCircle Priscilla G
Great car, I would recommend it.
It is a very good vehicle. The trunk is big, it is comfortable. I find it comfortable in the front. Maybe it is not that comfortable in the middle back seat. I haven't had a problem with it yet. Would recommend buying. The service at the dealership is also very good.
accountCircle Michelle L
I absolutely love this car!
I have found the Nissan kicks to be a reliable vehicle. The features that the car offers are very helpful. The car informs me of when I am running low on gas. The warning usually occurs when I have about 50 miles to the gallon left. I found this very helpful while on a road trip with my daughter. I was unfamiliar with the area and I was able to determine when I needed to stop for gas when a station was close by. The car also tells me how much gas I have used to the gallon on every trip. A feature very helpful when budgeting for gas. The car is very economical when it comes to gas. The kicks offers a smooth ride. My passengers have commented on how comfortable the car is. The car may look small but offers a lot of space. The back seat is spacious and the trunk has a lot of room for your goods. I had two adults and one child in the back seat and there was plenty of room for all. No one complained. I have had beach chairs, beach bags and a cooler in the trunk and still and room for more. The only complaint I have is the arm rest on the driver's side. Do not get me wrong, I like the arm rest for myself. However, I have found it tends to get in the way at times. The rest does move. Moving the armrest at times may not be convenient while driving. The passenger side does not offer an arm rest. Some passengers may not like this. I have had some passengers complain about not having a place for their arm. Honestly, if there were two armrests the front would be much too crowded. I have to say with all the cars I have owned this is my favorite.
accountCircle Nina R
Nissan kicks is worth buying.
My Nissan kicks drives very smooth, as a new driver I prefer to drive this car than older models because it is a smoother drive. Also, it has a back camera so it is very helpful when driving on reverse. Finally, the driver seat is high so there's more view in front of the car, again better than other cars because I feel more secure with more vision ahead of me.
accountCircle Dariza R
Overall this is the best beginner car and is comfortable to drive around.
This vehicle is extremely fuel efficient and does not spend a lot of money. However, the gas tank is pretty small, but it makes up for it in the fact that $18 will fill it right up. Although it looks small it is very spacious especially the back seats. This car is very affordable for the product being received. The driving assistant features help keep the driver safe as it warns of vehicles nearby. It also comes with a 360 camera that makes parking extremely easy. Overall, this is the first car I have ever owned and it truly exceeded all my expectations as to what kind of car I wished to buy.
accountCircle Tara H
Would recommend to anyone.
We've owned the Nissan kicks for a little over a year now and we love everything about it. The back up camera is amazing, the spacious trunk is good for taking our medium size dog with us places. The stop system scared me at first as I wasn't expecting the beeping as we got close to the car in front of us but we got use to it. I would absolutely recommend this car to all my friends and family.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cynthia Bassett
2018 Kicks Issues
Computer issues, key missing light glows With key in vehicle. Vehicle cuts off when idle at traffic lights. Pulls hard when on an incline. Overall this vehicle is trash. I advice do not buy.
accountCircle Kelly S
I automatic braking system is faulty in my vehicle.
The automatic braking system does not work. It drags during acceleration. There is not enough room for leg space in the rear seats. The beeping notification does not properly register objects in its path. Sometimes it detects objects, and sometimes it does not.
accountCircle James F
Compact car for single person. Too small for couple or family.
I love the performance and fuel rating. The car drives well and the ride is smooth. The logistics ate terrible and it is very cramped for two people. The cup holders are inconvenient and the conse is s very narrow. Storage space is limited. The passenger seat is uncomfortable and no armrest. Good sound system and display that connects to phone.
accountCircle Teagan R
The vehicle is a FWD, compact SUV/crossover.
The Nissan kicks is a very light compact SUV/crossover. It is very reliable but it does not handle bad weather well. Since it is so light, it gets pushed around in the wind a lot which can be dangerous during snow or rain. There are not very many features to this car, it is all very simple. I do have problems with the Bluetooth turning off and back on randomly while driving. It is also a front wheel drive car as well as a hatchback. It only has 125hp so this is not a car you want to race around in. It also takes quite a long time for the car to warm up so be prepared to start your car very early during winter mornings. It does idle high at about 2000 rpms as soon as you start it so you do need to let it rest for about 5-10 minutes before driving.
accountCircle Michaella G
The speakers and sound in the car is great. Has come good features.
There have been many manufacturer problems. The space in very small on the inside. Get the full warranty so you can be covered. In the last 18 months, mine has been in the shop four times for miscellaneous manufacturing errors or problems. If I didn't have full warranty they would have been out of pocket.
accountCircle David Duhamel
Failure
Front grill melting 2nd grill installed and that one melted too looks like c**p and dealer won't do anything about it. At least they could run some tests on it.
accountCircle Tania G
Review on 2018 Nissan kicks sv.
The only good thing about this vehicle is that, it is great on gas. Everything else had have problems with the radio, sensors, break alert, back up camera, weird sounds when driving above 60 mph and so much more. I been wanting to change vehicle and definitely it will not never be the Nissan kicks.
accountCircle Michelle Y
My car that I kind of like.
This is the car that I drive to work every day. I like it because it helps me get to work. I feel that this is a safe car. I enjoy the way it feels when I drive it. I do not have any complaints about this car. It is a good car. It is not the best car I have ever had though, I wouldn't say that! It is not the worst car I have ever had, I wouldn't say that either. It is a good car and it gets the job done.

Nissan Kicks Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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125 HP 33 MPG 5 Seats
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SV
125 HP 33 MPG 5 Seats
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125 HP 33 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 Nissan Kicks Owner Reviews

4.24
96 Reviews
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5 stars 51%
4 stars 32%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 2%
1 star 4%
accountCircle Janice M on June 25, 2021
SUV with great mileage and lots of room.
Nissan kicks is a smaller size vehicle with great mileage. Sits high enough to see all around and yet low enough you don't have to climb in. Seating is comfortable, radio is good and there is all kinds of room for stuff when you need it. Extra storage space in back under mat.
accountCircle Daisha G on June 17, 2021
Oreo is white with black trimming.
I call her oreo I love her but kicks come with plenty complications. The ride is smooth but I always come across a problem with her other than the problems I love the way she drive and I love how spacious she is and also convenient. I’d rather get her fixed than give up on her. She may be a reason why my pockets shrink but she has been my transportation in the toughest times I have been through in life.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Mona J.

Sporty color and trim package, energy efficient gets great gas mileage, roomy backseat with plenty of leg room and room for three passengers, roomy covered storage area for shopping, back seats fold all the way down for larger items.

likeFilled Parnia R.

It drives nice, it has technology, backup camera, apple carplay, it is a nice color I like how it drives it is smooth it has sensors and blinker sensors it blinks when I turn on my signal it is a good nice car.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Mona J.

Does not have a center console for storage, only has an armrest for the driver and none for the passenger side. Is on the smaller size which is great if you do not have children. We often transport my mother who is on a walker. If we wanted to go on a short trip there is not enough room for the 3 of us and her walker and luggage.

dislikeFilled Parnia R.

It is too small, it is not too good on gas, I think it lies to me about the gas, the sensor does not always work there is not enough room it is tiny on the inside I feel cramped and have to put gas in too often.

Ranks #20 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2018 Nissan Kicks has an average owner rating of 4.36 out of 5 which ranks it #20 of 29 other Compact SUVs.

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4.71
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4.69
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4.24

Ranks #3 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Nissan Kicks has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #3 of 29 other Compact SUVs.

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46 MPG
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38 MPG
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36 MPG

Is The 2018 Nissan Kicks A Good Car?

It is good for the price. It is missing many of the features that I am used to in a car, like GPS, front camera, heated seats etc. A big plus is it does have great safety features for this class of... Read More
Theresa M.
It is adequate. It is cute and sporty. It does not have all the bells and whistles but it is sufficient and affordable. It does need an armrest on the passenger side and a center console.
Mona J.
Yes, my family enjoys riding around in this vehicle and it handles well through weather of all sorts.
Nicole J.
Yes. Very nice little speed crossover with plenty of storage space. It has very comfortable seats and a pretty good sound system. This is much better than a car because now I can just step into the... Read More
Bonnie N.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Nissan Kicks?

Yes so far, I have driven it for a year with no mechanical problems at all. Seems very reliable like most Nissans I have owned.
Theresa M.
It has been relatively reliable. I did have to have the front automatic braking sensor replaced and there has been a recall on the rear backup camera. Other than that it drives great and no issues.
Mona J.
There are not enough storage spaces in this vehicle. And it is not very roomy for those times that you would like to travel with 5 people in the car.
Devon S.
The vehicle is fairly new and I haven't experienced any problems with so far. The vehicle was very clean inside and out. It has great breaks and really jumps when you step on the gas whenever... Read More
Amy B.

Is The 2018 Nissan Kicks A Good Value?

I believe it was around $23,000. Yes it is a good value because of the reliability and safety features included.
Theresa M.
I believe we paid a little over $23,000. Definitely a good value. The Nissan brand is reliable and it has top safety ratings.
Mona J.
Yes, this car was a good choice for my family as well as offer a great value for upgrading from an older vehicle.
Timothy S.
It cost a round 21,000. This is a much better value than a full-size sedan which usually comes in at $25,000 or more without even being fully loaded. The vehicle has been a joy to drive.
Shay B.

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2018 Nissan Kicks: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

Answer: The Vehicle has a max towing capacity of up to 1400 lbs, or just a little under. The engine on the car is able to generate between 185 foot-pounds of torque, depending on which version of the engine You have....

2018 Nissan Kicks: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2018 Nissan Kicks takeS4.1 liters (4.4 quarts) of 0W-20 engine oil. This is a pure synthetic fluid that is less viscous than other varieties. It is designed to increase performance, boost fuel economy, and...

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Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety