March 17, 2026 by doc

Where Do You Get your Kicks? At your Nissan Dealer, of Course!

The 2026 Nissan Kicks delivers a popular crossover SUV with features to satisfy any driver who values the versatility of an SUV and the comfort of a smooth ride.

The Nissan Kicks SUV comes in 3 trim models, with the first we’ll look at being the Kicks S, which is the base model.

Nissan Kicks S

The Kicks S shares some standard features with its kindred models, the SV and the SR. The standard features all Kicks models have in common are:

• NissanConnect® 12.3″ touch-screen display
• 7-inch Multi-function Information Display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration
• Safety Shield® 360
• Keyless Entry Keyfob
• Bluetooth phone connectivity and streaming
• AM/FM/SiriusXM® and 4-speaker audio system
• Rear-view Monitor
• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (P-AEB) mitigation
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) w/Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) mitigation
• Brake Assist
• High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• Tire Fill Assistant & Easy-Fill Tire Alert
• Cruise Control
• 6-way adjustable Front Driver Seat Direction Control
• 60-40 split bench seats in rear/second row seating
• 2-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, delivering 141 hp/140 lb-ft of torque
• Electric power-assist rack-pinion steering
• Selectable terrain modes
• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags and knee bags for driver and passenger
• Seat-mounted side-impact air bags for driver & passenger
• Side impact air bags in rear
• Curtain Air Bag in 1^st and 2^nd row
• Traction Control System (TCS) ABS and driveline
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

All three trims of the Kicks offer optional AWD. Other optional items for the Kicks S include Remote Activated W/puddle Lights – part of Exterior Ground Lighting w/Logo and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

Like the Kicks SV, the standard Kicks S is FWD, with the AWD option available, and sports a 7-inch Multi-function information display and steel wheels with wheel covers (16-inch on the Kicks S – 17-inch on the SV). It also has a Rear-View Monitor

As you can see, even the base Nissan Kicks model has an impressive array of features, making it a comfortable ride, both as a daily commuter and for road trips. It’s also quite affordable, with an MSRP starting at only $22,430.

Now let’s take a look at the next step up – the Kicks SV.

Nissan Kicks SV

The Kicks SV is the mid model of the line. It includes all the features of the Kicks S, as well as a few upgrades. These standard upgrades include 17-inch wheels, rather than 16-inch, premium cloth seat trim, Rear Sonar System, wireless charging in front, Intelligent Around View® Monitor, and Nissan Intelligent Key® and front-door request switch. The Kicks SV MSRP is just $24,170.

There are a few other minor differences that come with the standard Kicks SV, but there are many optional upgrades, as well, such as:

• Panoramic Moonroof
• Powered Moonroof Sunshade
• Heated Driver and Passenger Mirrors
• Heated Front Seats for Driver and Passenger
• Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror
• Front Dash Cam and Cabin Cam – part of Dual Camera Drive Recorder
• NissanConnect® Services Powered by SiriusXM®

In short, the Kicks SV is a step up from the Kicks S, even though its MSRP reflects only a modest increase. But we haven’t yet looked at the best: the Kicks SR.

Nissan Kicks SR (FWD & AWD)

The Kicks SR is the top of the Nissan Kicks line, with an MSRP of $27,265 for the FWD model or $28, 765 for the AWD. It includes all the standard features of the Kicks S and SV models, as well as a number of upgrades, such as:

• 10-Speaker Bose Personal® Plus Audio System
• 19-inch Aluminum-alloy Wheels, machined w/painted accents
• 10-Speaker Bose Personal® Plus Audio System
• Leatherette-appointed seat trim with sport cloth inserts
• Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM)
• 3-inch Multi-function information Display
• NissanConnect® with Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Additional two USB ports
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
• Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention® (I-BSI)
• Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
• ProPILOT Assist 1.0 hands-on Active Lane Centering and Cruise Control Support
• Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with traffic stop-go
• Front & Rear Sonar System
• MyQ® Connected Garage Door Opener
• Colored Grill
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Leather-bound Steering Wheel
• Cloth/leatherette Seat Material
• Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) brake actuated Limited-slip Differential
• Emergency SOS and Vehicle Tracker – part of NissanConnect®

The 2026 Nissan Kicks SUV line presents an amazing crossover SUV, with most of the safety and comfort features to be found in any SUV, at a very accessible price. Unless you’ve been very bad, you deserve to treat yourself to a test drive. In fact, even if you’ve been bad!

Posted in: 2026 Nissan Models, Nissan Kicks

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