2025 Nissan Kicks delivers for commuters

As Nissan enters Grasso s Garage for the first time in they bring their entry-level top of the line K commuter SUV to get a slice of the review pie Wrapped in two-tone Arctic Ice Blue the redesigned Nissan Kicks SR is here with futuristic styling and design that proves Nissan is in it to win it With a K base price the Kicks SR offers a -liter DOHC -cylinder engine with horsepower and lb-ft of torque Paired with the Xtronic CVT transmission and -drive mode options the Kicks SR boasts a panoramic moonroof Bose -speaker audio heated front seats steering wheel and mirrors for an additional K Also we noticed Splash guards -inch wheels and -tone paint Included as an added bonus is scheduled oil changes within the year mile range NissanConnect features include wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto hands-free text messaging and a -inch color-touch screen center display system While Nissan continues to push the Compact Meets Confidence mantra for the Kicks we certainly agree that the compactness exceeds expectations while still maintaining that under K base price tag for a -seater SUV For Nissan and their wide array of car options the Kicks delivers nicely for commuters as the size is simplistically designed for good fuel mileage and great pricing As space is limited with the compact SUV category it is a great option for college students small families or city usage for easy parking Lastly the Kicks has a lot of competition with the Chevrolet Trax Hyundai Kona Mazda CX- and Kia Soul These other options have similar standard features and options but mostley lack in styling and design The compact SUV category is simple it s all about price reliability and space The Kicks SR gets accolades for its futuristic appearance size and usability while achieving a good base price and history of reliability We did notice particular increased cabin noise coming from the CVT transmission but this is common amongst the entire category as the CVT is budget-friendly and consumer popular Grasso s Garage is here for you Looking for more auto reviews or are you in the area for a new car Head to https www bostonherald com tag automotive Also for honest input reach out to me directly marc grasso bostonherald com Nissan Kicks SR MSRP MPG city highway as tested As Tested