Pros Smooth ride quality Plenty of standard tech and safety features for the money Roomy interior and comfortable front seats Long warranty
Cons Sluggish acceleration from the regular 2.5-liter engine Touch-style center stack controls can be distracting to use Hybrid can't match rivals on fuel economy
Pros Stellar interior quality Plenty of room for people and cargo Composed ride and handling Punchy powertrain
Cons So-so mpg ratings for a hybrid SUV Buttons instead of knobs for radio volume and tuning
Pros Standout styling 37 mpg without even trying Luxurious interior Excellent infotainment tech
Cons Touchy touch controls No wireless CarPlay with larger multimedia screen
The 2020 Nissan Kicks is a quirky and cute crossover that’s inexpensive, but some of the details just feel cheap..
Pros Low price Spacious cargo area Good 7.0-inch touchscreen Standard active safety features Funky looks
Cons Cheap interior Cramped backseat Ergonomic quirks Anemic engine
Nissan doesn't make any significant changes to the 2020 Kicks lineup.
Pros Perky in-town power, adult-sized back-seat space, unexpectedly large cargo capacity.
Cons Lacks highway passing power, noisy under heavy throttle, no underfloor storage in cargo area.
The 2020 Nissan Kicks comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.Driver assistance features added to the base model.
Pros Strong estimated and real-world fuel economy numbers Larger cargo capacity than many subcompact SUVs Inexpensive compared to rivals
Cons Accelerates leisurely No optional all-wheel drive Lacks some desirable features
