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Introduced in the United States for the 2018 model year, the 2019 Nissan Kicks isn’t cheap anymore. Pricing starts at $18,540 plus $995 for destination and handling, making the subcompact crossover more expensive than the Hyundai Kona. Considering how conventional the exterior styling is, Nissan might be too ambitious with the pricing point of the Kicks.
To make matters worse, the Kona comes with more standard equipment than the Nissan and more output (147 horsepower from a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine compared to 122 horsepower from a 1.6-liter four-cylinder). Even worse, the Hyundai can be had with all-wheel drive while the Kicks can’t do better than front-wheel drive.
For 2019, the Nissan is available in seven exterior colors plus five two-tone combinations. Nissan Intelligent Mobility is embodied by the RearView Monitor, seven air bags, and Automatic Emergency Braking system, which comes standard regardless of trim level. The SV and SR are priced at $20,250 and $20,870, and these trim levels add Rear Cross Trafic Alert plus Blind Spot Warning.
The Kicks offers up to 53.1 cubic feet of usable cargo space, but if you want to seat three people in the rear, we wouldn’t recommend it. Customers who want the ultimate audio experience can choose the Kicks SR Premium Package, which adds Bose Personal Plus audio with UltraNearfield neodymium speakers integrated into the driver’s seat headrest.
As for the highlight of the Gliding Wing dashboard design, the 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system sweetens the deal with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The Intelligent Auto Headlights might be standard, but the LED low-beam headlights with LED signature lighting are optional.
One of the strongest points of the Kicks is fuel economy, rated at 33 miles per gallon on the combined cycle. As much as we hate the Xtronic continuously variable transmission, the wide ratio spread is the secret to this efficiency. But at the end of the day, Nissan isn’t selling too many Kicks in the United States.
In October 2018, no more than 3,264 examples of the breed were delivered in this part of the world. Hyundai managed to sell 4,330 units of the Kona in the same period while Honda sold 4,961 examples of the HR-V.
For 2019, the Nissan is available in seven exterior colors plus five two-tone combinations. Nissan Intelligent Mobility is embodied by the RearView Monitor, seven air bags, and Automatic Emergency Braking system, which comes standard regardless of trim level. The SV and SR are priced at $20,250 and $20,870, and these trim levels add Rear Cross Trafic Alert plus Blind Spot Warning.
The Kicks offers up to 53.1 cubic feet of usable cargo space, but if you want to seat three people in the rear, we wouldn’t recommend it. Customers who want the ultimate audio experience can choose the Kicks SR Premium Package, which adds Bose Personal Plus audio with UltraNearfield neodymium speakers integrated into the driver’s seat headrest.
As for the highlight of the Gliding Wing dashboard design, the 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system sweetens the deal with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The Intelligent Auto Headlights might be standard, but the LED low-beam headlights with LED signature lighting are optional.
One of the strongest points of the Kicks is fuel economy, rated at 33 miles per gallon on the combined cycle. As much as we hate the Xtronic continuously variable transmission, the wide ratio spread is the secret to this efficiency. But at the end of the day, Nissan isn’t selling too many Kicks in the United States.
In October 2018, no more than 3,264 examples of the breed were delivered in this part of the world. Hyundai managed to sell 4,330 units of the Kona in the same period while Honda sold 4,961 examples of the HR-V.
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