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2025 Nissan Kicks

Compact SUV · 1.6L NA I4 · FWD

74/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a compact suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine1.6L NA I4
Horsepower141 hp
Torque121 lb-ft
0–60 mph9.5 sec
Top speed103 mph
DrivetrainFWD
Seats5
Combined MPG33 mpg (31 city / 36 hwy)
Range514 miles
MSRP$21,830
Body styleCompact SUV

The verdict

What's good

  • Roomier redesigned cabin
  • All-wheel drive now available
  • Easy to park and maneuver
  • Strong bang for the buck

What's not

  • Still slow up to highway speed
  • Engine groans under load
  • Noisy at higher speeds
  • Modest power for the size

The engine

HR16DE

1.6L NA I4

An unhurried, rev-friendly naturally aspirated four that prioritizes smoothness and frugality over drama, pulling cleanly from low revs and asking for little in return.

The HR16DE was co-developed by Nissan and Renault under the Renault-Nissan Alliance, where it also wears the Renault designation H4M, and has served as a global workhorse across small Nissans for nearly two decades.

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