2023 Nissan Kicks
2023 Nissan Kicks
2023 Nissan Kicks
If you're after a new compact SUV that delivers an excellent value for the price, the 2023 Nissan Kicks should be on your radar. The 2023 version is mostly unchanged from the previous model year and offers the same powertrain, cargo space, and standard features as the 2022 model. Here's a detailed overview of the 2023 Nissan Kicks.
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Trim Levels
The Kicks has three trim levels: S, SV, and SR. High-beam assist and keyless entry are standard on the S model, along with automatic on/off headlights, power windows and side mirrors, and 16-inch steel wheels. The SV model swaps in 17-inch alloy wheels and heated side mirrors, as well as unlocking the option for two-tone exterior paint. Go for the top-of-the-line SR model, and enjoy LED fog lights and headlights, as well as heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals. The Kicks is as sleek and stylish as other models in the current generation. Color options on the 2023 Nissan Kicks include Fresh Powder, Gun Metallic, Super Black, and Electric Blue Metallic, along with three premium colors: Scarlet Ember Tintcoat, Boulder Gray Pearl, and Aspen White Tricoat. These colors can be paired in five two-tone combinations available on the SV or SR.
Engine
The 2023 Nissan Kicks has an efficient yet powerful engine. All versions use a 122-horsepower engine in front-wheel drive, and this 1.6-liter four-cylinder powertrain generates 114 pound feet of torque. With this setup, the Kicks can charge from zero to 60 mph in 9.3 seconds. You can also start the engine remotely on SV or SR models.
Performance
Overall, the Kicks is a great first vehicle and is suited for all kinds of daily driving, especially with its 33 combined city/highway mpg rating. Cruise control is included on the S, while the SV upgrades to an adaptive cruise control feature. For the most part, performance features remain the same on all three trims, although the SV model comes with rear disc brakes.
Interior
The Kicks is one of the most affordable SUVs today but comes with premium features like push-button start, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. Perhaps the Kicks' biggest advantage over its competitors is its cargo area, 25.5 cubic feet expanding to 32.3 cubic feet with the rear seats down. Regarding infotainment and convenient technology features, a 7-inch touch screen and six-speaker audio system appear on the S model, with Bluetooth connectivity, Siri Eyes Free, steering wheel audio controls, and three USB ports. The SV model comes with the NissanConnect app suite, satellite radio, an 8-inch touch screen, and a 7-inch digital driver display. The SR has upgraded seating fabric, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and automatic climate control. On the SR with the Premium package, you'll get imitation leather seating, a Wi-Fi hotspot, an 8 speaker premium audio system, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats.
Safety Features
Nissan packs the 2023 Kicks with automatic safety features like hill-start assist, pedestrian-detecting automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, rear park assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and lane departure warning. Many of these alerts use gentle vibrations and sounds from the steering wheel to guide the driver. Try out the Kicks SV trim to get a driver attention alert system or the SR to add a surround-view camera.