If you’re looking for a budget-friendly model that has efficiency, technology, and everyday practicality in mind, then look no further than a used Nissan Kicks. If you’re looking for modern features, while keeping the price low, we’ll take a look at some models that you may be able to find, so you know what to expect at the lot.
Key Takeaways:
- If you want the best fuel economy in a pre-owned Nissan Kicks, then you’ll want something from the first generation; however, the second generation is still a decent option.
- While the first few years of the Kicks were kind of bland, they were upgraded in 2021, making these the ones to look for.
- For the best family experience, you might want to look for a 2025 model. While they are a bit harder to find at first, they will come with more comfortable seats, making this the best soccer mom vehicle, no matter what.
Second Generation (2025-Present)
When this generation hit the roads as 2025 models, they boasted a larger engine than the previous generation, making it more powerful. This engine is the 2.0L I4, and 139 horsepower. While it isn’t the most powerful one on the market, it does have a bit more excitement than the ones that came before it.
Being that this engine is smaller, it does come with great mileage when compared to other vehicles in the same segment. This model comes with an EPA-rated 31 MPG combined. If you want to use this for a family road trip vehicle, you’ll be able to get 35 MPG on the highway.
If you’re planning on using this vehicle for family road trips, then you can look for models that come with the optional heated front seats, helping you stay comfortable. While this model does feature two 7-inch screens for the interior, one being for the gauge cluster, while the other is the infotainment system, if you want something larger, then you can look for the SV and the SR trims. While the S isn’t bad, it is the base option, so it misses out.
Some other features that you can look for are a wireless smartphone charging pad and hands-free lock and unlock via a proximity key. No matter what, the Kicks will feature the zero-gravity seats. This helps everyone stay comfortable, no matter where you are in the vehicle.
While this model and generation are very new, they will be hard to find at first, so we’ll cover models that you will be more likely to find.
First Generation (2018-Present)
When this generation hit the roads, it was still trying to find its footing. As we mentioned earlier, this model came with a smaller 1.6L I4 engine. While this engine only made 125 horsepower, it did come with some more mileage, but ever so slightly at 33 MPG.
This model also came in the S, SV, and SR trims, making it easy to look for specific trims that you may want. For all trims, the front seats are comfortable, but due to a lack of power features, they are lacking something. If you want phone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, then you’ll want the more upscale trims, with all trim levels sharing the same 7-inch screen.
If you want something that comes with a larger screen, you’ll want a model from 2021 and later. This is because the lineup saw a facelift, which came with an 8-inch screen for the SV and SR trims. Some other things that you can find from this change are the Wi-Fi hotspot and the adaptive cruise control. But those are the only features that have changed since the rest is a cosmetic change.
Where can I find a used Nissan Kicks?
If you’re set on a Nissan Kicks and want to see one before you buy, then come on down to Car2Sell, located here in East Windsor, New Jersey. With a few options to pick from, it really is easier to see one in person, and we look forward to seeing you!