Correction- nissan kicks is not at all popular in India. Less than 100 kicks sell a month compared to more than 15000 kia seltos and hyundai creta in a month.
Now is that because you don’t understand them? Or because you can’t afford them? Luxury and sports cars are what allow this tech to trickle down to the shitboxes like this. Absolutely junk quality vehicles - NNA dealer tech
Honestly mad respect to you for honestly reviewing this car in its price point and taking into account what the typical buyer in this segment is looking for. Most other car channels would be taking this through the corners and going on and on about how its slow and the interior isn't as good as the 250k McLaren they tested last week.
Thank you for not treating a 20K car like it's a Lexus, some reviewers make no allowance for price. We need more affordable options and the Kicks is a good one.
Some enjoy watching mozart playing his piano, some are content with watching a toddler bang on the keys. It‘s good that everybody can enjoy what he wants these days
I love that you do reviews on a diverse selection of cars. This particular model is probably closer to reality for me than a Lambo (although, I'll continue to to try to split the difference on the used market). Middle class people deserve great car reviews, too! Keep up the good work.
I actually just bought one yesterday. I bought the sr premium. I really like it. It's an upgrade from my last car big time. So far I don't mind it at all. The small engine is fine really. I don't need a sports car. This will serve my wife and me well.
Its damn impressive what you can get in a "base" level car these days. This thing being sub-$20k for a middle range is crazy good value. Considering most cross overs and trucks are $40k new.
Mgoblagulkablong vor 1 Sekunde NO. wth? It's absolutely horrible value. There are PLENTY other, much better models in this price range. Kia Soul, Kia Seltos, Honda HRV, Subaru Crosstreck, Hyundai Kona, etc. And pretty much all mainstream brand sedans are far superior value. The Kicks basically just a Versa hatchback but way overpriced. People blindly throw money at "adventure" marketing. 23k for a cheaply built hatchback with a 1.6 naturally aspirated engine is insane.
I just want to thank you so much for this thorough and honest video. Car shopping has been overwhelming but this video helped me make the choice to buy a Nissan Kicks. Test drove it today and it was great!
Just doing my last research before i buy this one, i know i’m gonna love this! Thanks for being so clear and transparent while talking about any vehicle. Respect
Had one of these as a rental last year and to be honest I haven't been in a modern car (2012+) in a very long time. I was a little surprising how well it handled and power delivery for the everyday driving. I guess I been out of the loop experiencing newer cars and only do so when I drive other family member's cars such as their '18 toyota highlander. I daily a 2000 subaru impreza 2.5rs and a lexus gx470 so I was fairly impressed.
Loved your final thoughts.. i have many family members that can barely pay there bills and your exactly right bout that aspect of pricing for some. sadly from comments on here i can tell alot don't understand not everyone makes over $60-70k a year. These low price cars are just a piece of the market for them.
If someone can barely pay their bills they should not be purchasing/leasing/financing new vehicles. That's how broke people stay broke. Leasing is the most expensive way to drive a vehicle by the way.
@@barryf5479 how do you know it will go out at 60k? your spreading missinfotmation there bro. just repeating what others so with no direct knowledge. yes ive owned nissans with cvts and put many miles and no issues so i can say what ive seen.
It's incredible how much you get in the low end. The fit and finish looks great for a budget car. Compared to a used previous Gen Equinox or similar the kicks is a completely separate class.
I definitely like fast cars of course, but these types of videos are valuable. I’d feel really good about making recommendations to friends and family off these, thanks Goose!
Looking at a premium Mazda 3, and then jumping to this video really puts things into perspective. Thanks for reviewing all of these different kinds of vehicles. They're really interesting.
🙋🏻♀️ total girl here...the mechanical overview and time stamps are helpful. I know my cars at basic best so your short and detail vids are awesome. Love the content. .....and I'm subbing. Saving up for a car so I'll trust this channel to give me direct answers without all long unnecessary info like other channels. Thank you
As an old school Nissan fan, I liked the previous gen kicks, Miles over the rouge sport, so I’m glad they are stepping it up. We need more decent affordable vehicles.
I planned to buy kicks but I ended up buying rogue sports. Why do you think its miles over rogue sport? I thought they are similar price size and power?
This just popped into my suggested list. Considering a Kicks; thank you for doing your review in snow country, for those of us who live in cold climates. Want a smaller SUV for less than $30k OTD in this current auto market.
Thanks for doing this. I'm sure as an automotive journalist, it's more fun to review sports cars. But I usually pay more attention to a car that a normal person can afford. Too bad this one doesn't come with a regular automatic transmission.
Anecdotal evidence in coming... wife drives a 15 year old / 180,000 kms X-Trail (100+ in freedom units). It has a POS Jatco CVT which behaves similarly to this. All we've had to do is replace the fluid 5,000 kms ago. Only thing gone wrong is the driver's side door hand fell off recently. :)
This is the only channel where I will actually watching econo car reviews because I feel I will always take something away that’s valuable. Great to have a difference from all the over produced meme fest that a lot of review channels have turned into.
Sweet review. Glad I watched this one. Looks like CVTs and driving pleasure shouldn't be used in the same sentence. It's a great car for the masses and especially a student or new graduate. We all need help to start out in life and from your review, it seems this car fits the bill very well.
Watching the whole video + liking as always just to support the channel, even tho i would never touch suvs or other piles with a 100 foot pole. Keep Up the Great Work!!
Nissan sales took a 30% kicking in 2020, I wonder if they will still be here next year. BTW I don't think you are being fair to dumpsters when you mention them in connection to the EcoSport.
Ecosport is not bad. I like that the Ecosport has 4WD and a traditional 6 speed automatic transmission, no CVT. Two huge advantages over this Nissan Kicks. All the Ecosport owners I talked to love their cars.
IDK why but I hated in the beginning when he was sitting on his hands. He won me over by the end of the video. Who knew that would be a trigger? lol subscribed!
This car is tons of fun good looking and very popular. I'm actually surprised it took this long for the review to come out. Been in the US for a year or two now.
I know it’s a little more expensive but idk why anyone would consider the ecosport, trax, or kicks when the Honda hrv, crv, and Mazda cx3 exist. Those cars just seem way better in every way. Shit I’ll even throw the Honda Ridgeline in there. I think that “truck” is extremely underrated
My recent Lyft driver picked me up in one of these. As someone who has owned an original KIA Soul for 11 years, I still think the box on wheels is a very practical choice. This isn't quite as content rich as the KIA Soul, but the ride isn't as harsh either.
This vehicle is intended to be a vehicle meant for city driving. It can be had with a 360 degree camera, which is rare for vehicles at this cheap price point. With the small size and 360 camera, it's easy to park. It gets great fuel economy. Nissan just introduced a new small crossover called the Magnite for India and other markets like that, which is similar to the Kicks but is actually better looking. It will have a 999cc inline 3-cylinder engine with a manual trans, or the same engine with a turbo with a CVT.
@@braetonwilson4296 Hardly enough to make the Ecosport a decent car. It's slow, homely inside and out, and has an extremely cheaply made interior. And no, it isn't reliable, either. The Kicks has a POS transmission, but is otherwise decent.
@Moe Waste or not, AWD is a desirable trait for most consumers who buy crossovers, even small crossovers. For example, the Honda HRV became more desirable when they included AWD.
The Rouge and the smaller Rogue Sport (basically the same size as the Kicks) both offer AWD. They keep the price down and also increase interior volume by not offering AWD on the Kicks----and for most parts of the USA, there's no reason to even have the AWD.
I received one of these as a rental while my car gets fixed, I was curious as to what I was driving and watched this video. I’m not a huge fan of Nissan and their design elements but this has been a satisfactory vehicle so far
I just bought a brand new 2001 Nissan kick it is a beautiful car even people on the sidewalk now the car is really look at it it's really unique looking and real good paint on it shines like glass it is sure it's a beautiful car I'm glad I bought it
My wife and I bought her a 2017 6mt corolla iM hatch brand new at the end of 2017 for 14,600, the list price was right around 20,000, but I'm a cheap SOB and it was the only manual on the lot that had been sitting there for a while. It has DWB rear suspension, a full suite of drivers aides (which we turn off), dual zone climate control, and of course Toyota reliability it's been a great car. The reason I bring it up is because deals can be had if you buy at the right time and keep emotions out of the negotiations. We were only half looking for a car when we bought it; her 2007 5mt Yaris had about 130k on it at the time, the rear wheel speed sensors had died and the AC compressor had just died; basically repairs we're going to cost more than the car was worth, but it was still mechanically functioning so I started looking, when this deal came along we went for it, and traded the Yaris in towards the corolla. Don't settle for a CVT equipped Nissan, you'll regret it once the warranty is up.
What your sayin makes no sense... why? used car dealership would get a " used " car with only little warranty first off.. then they would add the little theres will give the customer.. well people tend to blame the dealership and not the car itself so your dealership could end up loosing money depending on the wording in the warranty to get the cvt fixed ectra.. The customer would see you selling them junk and not come back.. yet your dealership gets Nissans and usually needs to get the cvt replaced.. im just sayin your comment sounds odd to me as a customer. If i knew a dealer made the comment you just said id not shop there, not cause of the car but what you said.. " you purposely sale junk?"
I think the Kicks is closest to a Versa note replacement than the Juke. That Juke had weirdly high horsepower for its class, more than most midsize sedans back then. They really wanted it to be a Pulsar GTi-R successor for North America
@@Zonno5 lol, I’m thinking of trading my Altima for the top trim one if I can find it. I saw a DudeinBlue video on a tuned one and the idea of crusing in that became infectious
I don't floor it, so as far as feel, I don't have any problems with the CVT. I am extremely happy with the feel of the ride and the gas mileage. The seats are also comfortable. I drive a 2023.
Nissan Kicks in Thailand is called Epower because it uses gasoline engine as a generator to produce electricity which changes the battery and power the electric motor which drives the car.
The weird cvt movements is such a total bummer. This car has everything I want and need. Love the look and design. The price is amazing for everything you get with this vehicle. But the CVT is a deal breaker. I’ve been driving a 2015 versa note for 4 years. It’s the highest trim with the additional tech package offered at the time. I love this car and wouldn’t even be thinking about trading it in, except for the CVT! It’s never failed or had to be replaced, but for someone that drives the interstate everyday, I feel like I’m playing with fire. There’s a constant delay with accelerating that makes it very dangerous when switching lanes or getting on the ramps. I am by no means an aggressive or fast driver. So if I’m having issues with this, then there is a problem. I was hoping Nissan had improved this in the 6 years since but I guess not. Nissan if your listening FIX THIS ISSUE!!
They say to change the transmission fluid and filters every 30,000 miles. Otherwise, the transmission will fail due to metal shards. I imagine it has two filters just like the Kicks.
Just test drove one of these this weekend, my wife liked it. This car was the most uncomfortable thing I've ever driven. I'm 6'2" and the seats are so high my head was almoat on the ceiling and I couldn't see past the rear view mirror. One more important thing, it has less power than a 80s chevette. Slammed the gas down just to test it out and it screamed really loud but did nothing except ramp up the rooms. The transmission does shift very smoothly.
These companies can honestly save billions by having 2 suv's, 2 sedans and a pick up reducing the cost of making so many models and trims and still cover 90% of their customer base as well as lowering the MSRP of said vehicles because you don't need to cover so many models with so many different specs etc. Really feel like these car companies are copying samsung with having a phone at every 20$ price point.
You don't get it. Americans are so crazy about crossovers/SUVs that manufacturers can sell five different crossovers and they will all sell well. Plus these manufacturers can sell these crossovers for higher prices than sedans despite similar production costs so this is a huge profit making operation for these car manufacturers.
They would probably save more money buying aisin transmissions for there cars then replacing hundreds of thousands of them for free as a warranty fix every year..
I recommend royal purple oil it changed the engine performance and torque Also protects your engine. Always check your year and model of your kicks when you use royal purple You can change your oil every 6 months with royal purple.
I notice there is a "sport mode" button on the shifter. At least on my Sentra, sport mode tells the CVT to act a little more like a traditional auto transmission. IMHO, the "something is not right" sensation comes from the CVT doing what it thinks is logical without trying to pose as a 6-speed auto. If I had never heard of a CVT and floored my car, I would assume the auto trans was failing. Great review, thanks!
I know you really liked this 2021-2024 first generation of the Nissan Kicks. I own a 2023 Nissan Kicks SR with Premium Package. Identical to the vehicle in this video exactly except mine is Boulder Gray Pearl. I love it. My question is now that you have tested the redesigned second generation 2025 Nissan Kicks which do you like better? The new or the old as an overall package and value play. The first generation Kicks (2018-2024 USA) was such a value play for every trim from the Base S all the way up to the top trim SR with Premium Package. Now on the second generation 2025 Kicks the Base S is still a great value but the SV and SR with Premium Package have jumped thousands in price here in the USA. You could get a loaded 2024 Nissan Kicks SR with Premium Package for under $27,000.00 and now a 2025 Nissan Kicks SR with Premium Package will run you $32,000.00 and thats quite a jump. I know that $32,000.00 one has AWD, a panoramic roof, 10 Bose Speakers vs 8 Bose Speakers, a slightly larger engine, upgraded materials and a new larger platform but I am just curious of your thoughts. They also took away some things like the SV only have 4 speakers and remote start is not as standard as it was in the 2024 Kicks SV and SR. Thanks for the amazing videos.
Thank you for getting these videos out, I really appreciate your productivity. Also appreciate the level of detail you go into for every review, from luxury to economy.
10:14 Rarely have I seen Mark so baffled over what the car is doing. It's bordering on being dangerous because you just don't expect the power delivery to fall flat on its face while the CVT lurches around like a drunk. This car would be acceptable if it weren't for the JATCO CVT, it's a junk design best suited for golf carts.
I smashed the like button so hard Carlos Goshen felt it...in his suit case...
THAT DAMN CARLOS GOOSEN
Correction- nissan kicks is not at all popular in India. Less than 100 kicks sell a month compared to more than 15000 kia seltos and hyundai creta in a month.
Now is that because you don’t understand them? Or because you can’t afford them?
Luxury and sports cars are what allow this tech to trickle down to the shitboxes like this. Absolutely junk quality vehicles
- NNA dealer tech
Carlos Gone.
@@gsilva220 carlos ghosn
Honestly mad respect to you for honestly reviewing this car in its price point and taking into account what the typical buyer in this segment is looking for. Most other car channels would be taking this through the corners and going on and on about how its slow and the interior isn't as good as the 250k McLaren they tested last week.
Thank you for not treating a 20K car like it's a Lexus, some reviewers make no allowance for price. We need more affordable options and the Kicks is a good one.
I enjoy and appreciate these 'everyday' cars SO much more than some expensive luxury or sports car.
Me too JD
Some enjoy watching mozart playing his piano, some are content with watching a toddler bang on the keys. It‘s good that everybody can enjoy what he wants these days
@@hazardeur I laughed at that comment ;)
@@hazardeur ik this was a joke, but it is actually intriguing to see reviews of actually affordable cars.
Overall probably the most universally positive review he has EVER given.
That’s what I was thinking! Almost too good!
@@2004cyrus Nissan execs rubbing their palms together....
@@BoopSnoot you are a smart Duck!
I smashed the like and subscribe button so hard my Nissan’s CVT transmission erupted.
I dropped a like faster than the CVT dropped a belt
Smashed so hard the warranty didn’t cover it
All these comments are falser than CVT gear changes.
nice graphics bruh
I mean, that was going to happen regardless XD
I love that you do reviews on a diverse selection of cars. This particular model is probably closer to reality for me than a Lambo (although, I'll continue to to try to split the difference on the used market). Middle class people deserve great car reviews, too! Keep up the good work.
I’m lower middle income and I really appreciate it
I actually just bought one yesterday. I bought the sr premium. I really like it. It's an upgrade from my last car big time. So far I don't mind it at all. The small engine is fine really. I don't need a sports car. This will serve my wife and me well.
A year or so later, mechanically still good? My big question, van you fit a 100 lb dog in the back?
"I started wearing winter hats from the Savage Geese Collection, and instantly met a lady friend who wants me to come visit her in Russia!"
🤣
and then?
Its damn impressive what you can get in a "base" level car these days. This thing being sub-$20k for a middle range is crazy good value. Considering most cross overs and trucks are $40k new.
I’d still rather buy a 1-2 year old low mileage Mazda CX-5, you can find one for under 20k. So much better than this in every way.
Agreed 👍
@D R I would recommend a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara ua-cam.com/video/L4eJa_dcGmM/v-deo.html
Mgoblagulkablong
vor 1 Sekunde
NO. wth? It's absolutely horrible value. There are PLENTY other, much better models in this price range. Kia Soul, Kia Seltos, Honda HRV, Subaru Crosstreck, Hyundai Kona, etc. And pretty much all mainstream brand sedans are far superior value. The Kicks basically just a Versa hatchback but way overpriced. People blindly throw money at "adventure" marketing. 23k for a cheaply built hatchback with a 1.6 naturally aspirated engine is insane.
The Kicks costs 2k-3k more than the Versa despite being basically the same car, just hatchback instead of sedan.
I just want to thank you so much for this thorough and honest video. Car shopping has been overwhelming but this video helped me make the choice to buy a Nissan Kicks. Test drove it today and it was great!
Just doing my last research before i buy this one, i know i’m gonna love this! Thanks for being so clear and transparent while talking about any vehicle. Respect
1:38 1 lonely button
😂😂😂 I work with Nissan and when I go to show an S trim sometimes I'm like what can I even show😂
I'd buy one. It's simple and does what it does. Living within the means.
Beautiful review and Nissan nailed it.
Nissan Kicks: The car your grandma gets because she wanted a Juke but couldn't see out of it.
I honestly thought it was a rebranded Juke - why not just buy a Qashqai if the Juke is too small??
@@gambiting a what?
@@orangeVSappel it's called the Rogue Sport in the US
@@orangeVSappel Qashqai - the car between the Juke and the X-Trail. I think in US it's called the Rogue?
ahh yes, the Rouge. Had never heard of the Qashqai name.
Pure art seeing the kicks go in reverse in the opening drone shot. Well done lads
Had one of these as a rental last year and to be honest I haven't been in a modern car (2012+) in a very long time. I was a little surprising how well it handled and power delivery for the everyday driving. I guess I been out of the loop experiencing newer cars and only do so when I drive other family member's cars such as their '18 toyota highlander. I daily a 2000 subaru impreza 2.5rs and a lexus gx470 so I was fairly impressed.
Loved your final thoughts.. i have many family members that can barely pay there bills and your exactly right bout that aspect of pricing for some. sadly from comments on here i can tell alot don't understand not everyone makes over $60-70k a year. These low price cars are just a piece of the market for them.
If someone can barely pay their bills they should not be purchasing/leasing/financing new vehicles. That's how broke people stay broke. Leasing is the most expensive way to drive a vehicle by the way.
@@Argedis man i said a statement from what i see. you didnt read what i said and wanted to comment. bye
It's not nice to wish an unreliable car on poor folk. Especially if it'll need a new transmission at 60K miles.
@@barryf5479 how do you know it will go out at 60k? your spreading missinfotmation there bro. just repeating what others so with no direct knowledge. yes ive owned nissans with cvts and put many miles and no issues so i can say what ive seen.
It's incredible how much you get in the low end. The fit and finish looks great for a budget car. Compared to a used previous Gen Equinox or similar the kicks is a completely separate class.
But the drive is going to show why it’s so cheap .
I have watched many Nissan Kicks reviews, your review -clear and honest. BEST review.thank you
I ❤ appliance cars. Everyone hates on them for being bland and basic, but they’re the unsung workhorses of the working Joes and Janes.
I definitely like fast cars of course, but these types of videos are valuable. I’d feel really good about making recommendations to friends and family off these, thanks Goose!
Looking at a premium Mazda 3, and then jumping to this video really puts things into perspective. Thanks for reviewing all of these different kinds of vehicles. They're really interesting.
Considering how a 2 year old Mazda 3 is like 17 grand, it kinda makes it hard buying a new car that's worse in every way.
That multi link though
🙋🏻♀️ total girl here...the mechanical overview and time stamps are helpful. I know my cars at basic best so your short and detail vids are awesome. Love the content.
.....and I'm subbing. Saving up for a car so I'll trust this channel to give me direct answers without all long unnecessary info like other channels. Thank you
As an old school Nissan fan, I liked the previous gen kicks, Miles over the rouge sport, so I’m glad they are stepping it up. We need more decent affordable vehicles.
I planned to buy kicks but I ended up buying rogue sports. Why do you think its miles over rogue sport? I thought they are similar price size and power?
@@entropy8634 Kicks is less expensive and a tad smaller.
This just popped into my suggested list. Considering a Kicks; thank you for doing your review in snow country, for those of us who live in cold climates. Want a smaller SUV for less than $30k OTD in this current auto market.
Thanks for doing this. I'm sure as an automotive journalist, it's more fun to review sports cars. But I usually pay more attention to a car that a normal person can afford. Too bad this one doesn't come with a regular automatic transmission.
The only car review channel I can stomach. Keep up the good work soon
I'm glad you evaluated the Kicks for what it is - an inexpensive A-to-B runabout.
YESS FINALLY A CVT THAT DOESNT FAKE SHIFT
I rather it fake shift than sound like that piece of one gear shit
This person understands.
Well Mark, I'm in Mexico and I think your channel is the best car channel on YT.
Thanks for covering the global audience aspect.Appreciate your quality content.
Same to me , mentioning about Renault not in bad way , about India too, respect .
9:41 - Engine/transmission sounds like my vacuum cleaner when a sock gets stuck in the intake! 😂😂
Nissan is surprisingly good at designing beautiful cars.
Like a crush that has known STD’s
The catch is that the CVT grenades itself right after the warranty expires.
Worst cvt in the world.
Exactly
... for the third time
Anecdotal evidence in coming... wife drives a 15 year old / 180,000 kms X-Trail (100+ in freedom units). It has a POS Jatco CVT which behaves similarly to this. All we've had to do is replace the fluid 5,000 kms ago. Only thing gone wrong is the driver's side door hand fell off recently. :)
If you're lucky.
This is the only channel where I will actually watching econo car reviews because I feel I will always take something away that’s valuable. Great to have a difference from all the over produced meme fest that a lot of review channels have turned into.
Scotty!
Let’s be honest, this is more of a hatchback than an SUV & I like that.
yeah they put a lil turbo and a six speed and it could be a hot hatch.
Excellent review!! Most folks are just doing a walk-around and don't really tell you useful information. Kudos!
Sweet review. Glad I watched this one. Looks like CVTs and driving pleasure shouldn't be used in the same sentence.
It's a great car for the masses and especially a student or new graduate. We all need help to start out in life and from your review, it seems this car fits the bill very well.
So glad you put vehicles up on the lift. Shows us what we are paying for. Thankyou.
Watching the whole video + liking as always just to support the channel, even tho i would never touch suvs or other piles with a 100 foot pole. Keep Up the Great Work!!
Your reviews are great and no nonsense. Thank you for that.
Nissan sales took a 30% kicking in 2020, I wonder if they will still be here next year. BTW I don't think you are being fair to dumpsters when you mention them in connection to the EcoSport.
Ecosport is not bad. I like that the Ecosport has 4WD and a traditional 6 speed automatic transmission, no CVT. Two huge advantages over this Nissan Kicks. All the Ecosport owners I talked to love their cars.
@@mezzb Nissan lost 3 times the sales of top brands in 2020. They were already on a downswing in 2019.
@@mezzb Toyota and Hyundai Group are up year over year.
@@wyw201 Toyota was down -12% for 2020. GM was down similarly.
@@normt430 Post covid impact, beginning September, sales for Toyota was up YoY.
IDK why but I hated in the beginning when he was sitting on his hands. He won me over by the end of the video. Who knew that would be a trigger? lol subscribed!
Little known fact: This is the vehicle that Turbowski used to raid the capital building because his convertible Murano was leaking
Did Turbowski wear his Viking outfit while driving the kicks?
Lmao
This car is tons of fun good looking and very popular. I'm actually surprised it took this long for the review to come out. Been in the US for a year or two now.
0:22
Someone's been watching Tenet
Nice review. Thank you! I got one 2 weeks ago. Great car overall! Quality price!
how is the driving comfort? is it good for a short guy?
imagine considering a chevy trax
I pity the fool that ever considers buying an unreliable GM and Chevorlet product. 😔🙏
"I bought a Chevy Trax."
"I'm sorry?"
"A Trax, it's spelled with an X."
"No, I heard you, I'm just... sorry."
Or a Ford Ecosport. Junk as well.
Trax still does some thing s better than this pos. My worst model ranking: worst: Ford Ecosoprt 2nd worst:Nissan Kicks 3rd worst: Chevvrolet Trax
I know it’s a little more expensive but idk why anyone would consider the ecosport, trax, or kicks when the Honda hrv, crv, and Mazda cx3 exist. Those cars just seem way better in every way. Shit I’ll even throw the Honda Ridgeline in there. I think that “truck” is extremely underrated
My recent Lyft driver picked me up in one of these. As someone who has owned an original KIA Soul for 11 years, I still think the box on wheels is a very practical choice. This isn't quite as content rich as the KIA Soul, but the ride isn't as harsh either.
I hope the CVT doesn't kick itself after the warranty ends
Nah the Nissan CVTs kick the bucket way earlier.
@@singular9 I bought a rouge with a good warranty.
Jatco?
@@singular9 No I heard they quit after 100K quite often. Especially the newer models because JATCO improved them after 2016.
Thanks, Mark. You addressed the negatives but you didn’t mock it because it doesn’t perform like a $30-50,000 vehicle.
Never been a Nissan fan, but glad to see they are doing something good and right in this often neglected segment.
This vehicle is intended to be a vehicle meant for city driving. It can be had with a 360 degree camera, which is rare for vehicles at this cheap price point. With the small size and 360 camera, it's easy to park. It gets great fuel economy. Nissan just introduced a new small crossover called the Magnite for India and other markets like that, which is similar to the Kicks but is actually better looking. It will have a 999cc inline 3-cylinder engine with a manual trans, or the same engine with a turbo with a CVT.
Good honest review I liked it great job.
I appreciate the honesty and complete overall review . thank you!
I had this car as a rental. It was not bad. Not great, but it’s functional. I’d get it if I can get a huge discount.
Legit, well balanced review
No AWD option with a snowmobile transmission, interesting choices Nissan.
Yep, at least the Ford Ecosport has 4WD and a traditional 6 speed automatic transmission. Ecosport is not bad, not perfect but a decent little car.
@@mezzb They have the Rogue if you want AWD. This is for people who can only afford a Versa but they must have something shaped like an SUV.
@@braetonwilson4296 Hardly enough to make the Ecosport a decent car. It's slow, homely inside and out, and has an extremely cheaply made interior. And no, it isn't reliable, either. The Kicks has a POS transmission, but is otherwise decent.
@Moe Waste or not, AWD is a desirable trait for most consumers who buy crossovers, even small crossovers. For example, the Honda HRV became more desirable when they included AWD.
The Rouge and the smaller Rogue Sport (basically the same size as the Kicks) both offer AWD. They keep the price down and also increase interior volume by not offering AWD on the Kicks----and for most parts of the USA, there's no reason to even have the AWD.
I received one of these as a rental while my car gets fixed, I was curious as to what I was driving and watched this video. I’m not a huge fan of Nissan and their design elements but this has been a satisfactory vehicle so far
1:49 Is that Jack laughing? 😂
Yeah whoops
Jack wisely chose to skip this review. But it would have been funny to see his face on the acceleration runs.
Lol I caught that too
I’d buy a Corolla over this, a hundred times. I don’t care if it’s 20% more, I’m saving myself a CVT replacement.
A lot of people in this market are looking at lease and financing deals. That will decide the purchase, not a small difference in msrp.
facts CVT is terrible techni0lgy
Toyota Corolla's have CVTs in them too.
@@maniacrevenge dam then a civic
@@gorgonismztruth1551 The Civic has a cvt as well.
I own a Kicks 2019 and I love it.....no problems at all...it is a reliable car!!!
It’s pretty cool, can definitely get the kick out of it.
I just bought a brand new 2001 Nissan kick it is a beautiful car even people on the sidewalk now the car is really look at it it's really unique looking and real good paint on it shines like glass it is sure it's a beautiful car I'm glad I bought it
“The Ford Ecosport like something they just basically pulled out of a dumpster” 😂
My wife and I bought her a 2017 6mt corolla iM hatch brand new at the end of 2017 for 14,600, the list price was right around 20,000, but I'm a cheap SOB and it was the only manual on the lot that had been sitting there for a while. It has DWB rear suspension, a full suite of drivers aides (which we turn off), dual zone climate control, and of course Toyota reliability it's been a great car. The reason I bring it up is because deals can be had if you buy at the right time and keep emotions out of the negotiations. We were only half looking for a car when we bought it; her 2007 5mt Yaris had about 130k on it at the time, the rear wheel speed sensors had died and the AC compressor had just died; basically repairs we're going to cost more than the car was worth, but it was still mechanically functioning so I started looking, when this deal came along we went for it, and traded the Yaris in towards the corolla. Don't settle for a CVT equipped Nissan, you'll regret it once the warranty is up.
I work at a used car dealership and anytime we get a Nissan in, you can almost always bet money that the CVT needs to be replaced
What your sayin makes no sense... why? used car dealership would get a " used " car with only little warranty first off.. then they would add the little theres will give the customer.. well people tend to blame the dealership and not the car itself so your dealership could end up loosing money depending on the wording in the warranty to get the cvt fixed ectra.. The customer would see you selling them junk and not come back.. yet your dealership gets Nissans and usually needs to get the cvt replaced.. im just sayin your comment sounds odd to me as a customer. If i knew a dealer made the comment you just said id not shop there, not cause of the car but what you said.. " you purposely sale junk?"
@@Tinrs80 If the CVT is trashed it more than likely gets sent to auction and becomes someone elses problem.
This makes little sense to me. What kind of imbevilically run dealership buys vehicles needing major repairs? That's just bad business.
Well balanced video, criticizes when feature missing for the price point and appreciate when it matches or exceeds
I think the Kicks is closest to a Versa note replacement than the Juke. That Juke had weirdly high horsepower for its class, more than most midsize sedans back then. They really wanted it to be a Pulsar GTi-R successor for North America
I wouldn't be surprised if the Juke turns out to be a desirable car in 4 to 6 years.
@@Zonno5 lol, I’m thinking of trading my Altima for the top trim one if I can find it. I saw a DudeinBlue video on a tuned one and the idea of crusing in that became infectious
I don't floor it, so as far as feel, I don't have any problems with the CVT. I am extremely happy with the feel of the ride and the gas mileage. The seats are also comfortable. I drive a 2023.
Thank goodness we can get it with a manual transmission in Canada!
Not sure what part of Canada your in, but not in Ontario. CVT only.. we have the SR. No manual option available.
@@raysrcsandtech I just checked and you are right, only CVT available, yet I saw an article that said the manual is available in Canada.
@@TheBonsaiZone Perhaps it might still show up... luckily our CVT does not sound like the one in the video. it seem to behave much better :)
@@TheBonsaiZone They say it's available in a manual. Doesn't mean the dealers will sell you one with one.
@@TheBonsaiZone manual is only on the base S trim, which comes bare bones, 16 inch steelies with hubcaps, and has a 4 lug wheel.
Nissan Kicks in Thailand is called Epower because it uses gasoline engine as a generator to produce electricity which changes the battery and power the electric motor which drives the car.
The sound of the Nissan CVT makes me nauseous
Love the glamorous drone shots
The weird cvt movements is such a total bummer. This car has everything I want and need. Love the look and design. The price is amazing for everything you get with this vehicle. But the CVT is a deal breaker. I’ve been driving a 2015 versa note for 4 years. It’s the highest trim with the additional tech package offered at the time. I love this car and wouldn’t even be thinking about trading it in, except for the CVT! It’s never failed or had to be replaced, but for someone that drives the interstate everyday, I feel like I’m playing with fire. There’s a constant delay with accelerating that makes it very dangerous when switching lanes or getting on the ramps. I am by no means an aggressive or fast driver. So if I’m having issues with this, then there is a problem. I was hoping Nissan had improved this in the 6 years since but I guess not. Nissan if your listening FIX THIS ISSUE!!
They say to change the transmission fluid and filters every 30,000 miles. Otherwise, the transmission will fail due to metal shards. I imagine it has two filters just like the Kicks.
I bought the 2019 Kicks. I really love it.
1:40 the highest trim level gets you 7 blank switches, pretty lame
That's what I was thinking also. What are they for, other markets?
@@barrygoldwasser5449 yes in other markets I believe you can get a 155hp turbo engine that's actually pretty quick.
You looked a little like Dana white at the beginning..thats the best review i have seen yet..
RIP Juke. Everyone hated on the funky unique crossover with the turbocharged motor. So we get a Versa on stilts. Good job car community.
Its a shame you don't get the new mk2 Juke we have here in Europe. Very cool looking car I think. Much improved over the mk1.
Just test drove one of these this weekend, my wife liked it. This car was the most uncomfortable thing I've ever driven. I'm 6'2" and the seats are so high my head was almoat on the ceiling and I couldn't see past the rear view mirror. One more important thing, it has less power than a 80s chevette. Slammed the gas down just to test it out and it screamed really loud but did nothing except ramp up the rooms. The transmission does shift very smoothly.
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Damn, those n-words get out, just to get in few days later. Recidivists
I love your comment Jacob, but I feel like a troll is trying to ride your coat-tail here in the comments.
@@emptyshirt chyba ty
I just mine 7/5 and I love it. I got the SV but still an awesome vehicle. 🤓😍
These companies can honestly save billions by having 2 suv's, 2 sedans and a pick up reducing the cost of making so many models and trims and still cover 90% of their customer base as well as lowering the MSRP of said vehicles because you don't need to cover so many models with so many different specs etc. Really feel like these car companies are copying samsung with having a phone at every 20$ price point.
You don't get it. Americans are so crazy about crossovers/SUVs that manufacturers can sell five different crossovers and they will all sell well. Plus these manufacturers can sell these crossovers for higher prices than sedans despite similar production costs so this is a huge profit making operation for these car manufacturers.
They share mechanicals and can be made on the same assembly lines. It costs a lot less to just design a new body and interior.
They would probably save more money buying aisin transmissions for there cars then replacing hundreds of thousands of them for free as a warranty fix every year..
Thank you for an honest review. suspension? Interior? Sound? Would have been more helpful.
Top of the line but has 7 blank switches in one location. That would drive me fucking mad.
I'm also surprised he didn't mention the curb weight, this car is very light which makes it a lot of fun to drive.
I have the 2019 Kicks and I love my truck. But now I want this one 🤣
I recommend royal purple oil it changed the engine performance and torque
Also protects your engine.
Always check your year and model of your kicks when you use royal purple
You can change your oil every 6 months with royal purple.
The Ford Ecosport: "Just basically something they pulled out of a dumpster."
Couldn't have said it better myself xDD
Ford Ecosport has 4WD and a traditional 6 speed automatic transmission. No CVT. Ecosport is an OK car and drives decent.
I think he referred to the seats.
@@user-qc7dr3cd3q Seats are OK in the Ecosport. Mark is being too critical. Ecosport is an economy car, not a luxury car.
I notice there is a "sport mode" button on the shifter. At least on my Sentra, sport mode tells the CVT to act a little more like a traditional auto transmission. IMHO, the "something is not right" sensation comes from the CVT doing what it thinks is logical without trying to pose as a 6-speed auto. If I had never heard of a CVT and floored my car, I would assume the auto trans was failing.
Great review, thanks!
Nissan is doing a good job with these new models. They're serious about staying alive as a company.
Great video ! My Brother replaced his trusty old 97 Toyota Tercel for this Nissan Kicks. CHEERS 🍻
That CVT sound like how I feel waking up.
I met my wife after I subscribed to SavageGeese. Thanks Mate.
With 75 hp my car is even slower but the manual makes it much more engaging. Manuals are great.
I know you really liked this 2021-2024 first generation of the Nissan Kicks. I own a 2023 Nissan Kicks SR with Premium Package. Identical to the vehicle in this video exactly except mine is Boulder Gray Pearl. I love it. My question is now that you have tested the redesigned second generation 2025 Nissan Kicks which do you like better? The new or the old as an overall package and value play. The first generation Kicks (2018-2024 USA) was such a value play for every trim from the Base S all the way up to the top trim SR with Premium Package. Now on the second generation 2025 Kicks the Base S is still a great value but the SV and SR with Premium Package have jumped thousands in price here in the USA. You could get a loaded 2024 Nissan Kicks SR with Premium Package for under $27,000.00 and now a 2025 Nissan Kicks SR with Premium Package will run you $32,000.00 and thats quite a jump. I know that $32,000.00 one has AWD, a panoramic roof, 10 Bose Speakers vs 8 Bose Speakers, a slightly larger engine, upgraded materials and a new larger platform but I am just curious of your thoughts. They also took away some things like the SV only have 4 speakers and remote start is not as standard as it was in the 2024 Kicks SV and SR. Thanks for the amazing videos.
Where did they accidentally steal the flat bottomed steering wheel from?
Austin Allegro.
Thank you for getting these videos out, I really appreciate your productivity. Also appreciate the level of detail you go into for every review, from luxury to economy.
10:14 Rarely have I seen Mark so baffled over what the car is doing. It's bordering on being dangerous because you just don't expect the power delivery to fall flat on its face while the CVT lurches around like a drunk. This car would be acceptable if it weren't for the JATCO CVT, it's a junk design best suited for golf carts.