| Subcompact crossovers are gaining a following in the modern automotive marketplace due to their small size and modern convenience features. The 2025 Nissan Kicks incorporates those traits and an optional AWD drivetrain, peppy performance, and impressive gas mileage ratings. | ![]() |
Upgraded Engine
The 2025 model year brings many changes to the Kicks, and none is more noticeable than its upgraded engine. The previous Kicks used a 1.7-liter engine, but the 2025 model has a standard 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder that churns out 141 horsepower and 140 foot-pounds of torque. The improved powerplant is paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission, and drivers can choose between the standard FWD or an optional AWD drivetrain.
Stellar Safety Ratings
There’s a good reason the 2025 Kicks earned the Insurance Institute of America’s “Top Safety Pick” designation. It’s one of the most highly rated subcompact crossovers available. With a full complement of front, rear, side, and curtain airbags, the Kicks was designed to protect its occupants during a collision. It also has a standard ABS and Driveline Traction Control System (TCS) and a Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
Modern Infotainment Features
The Kicks has many infotainment amenities to keep you connected on the road. The base S trim has a 7.0-inch reconfigurable multi-function information display and a 7-inch NissanConnect touchscreen, but the SR trim has a 12.3-inch display. The Kicks S has a 4-speaker sound system, with an available 6-speaker Bose Personal Plus audio system in the SV and SR trims. The SV and SR trims also have wireless charging and built-in smart device integration.
Convenience Features for an Enhanced Driving Experience
The Kicks embraces the trend towards driver convenience with features that enhance the driving experience. Those features include an Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, a Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Rear Automatic Braking, Hill Start Assist, Brake Assist, High Beam Assist, Blind Spot Warning, a Lane Departure Warning, and Intelligent Driver Awareness.
For those in the market for a subcompact crossover, the 2025 Kicks provides the modern features, safety rating, and gas mileage that drivers seek. To learn more about the Nissan Kicks, schedule a test drive today by contacting Ed Martin Nissan in Indianapolis, IN.



