The Stonic looks quite serious despite the colorful accents – it’s for people who think that rainbow-coloured socks are the most outrageous thing they can wear
Pros Seven-year warranty Easy-to-use interior Easy to drive
Cons Noisy 1.6-litre diesel engine Interior feels cut price Tight in the back for passengers
Better to drive than most other small crossovers, but similarly flawed overall.
Pros Stylish to look at and agile around tow
Cons Kia sells more practical cars for less money
The 2019 Nissan Kicks’ expressive styling masks its economy-car bones.
Pros Intriguing style Standard automatic emergency braking Decent fuel economy Good space utilization inside
Cons Cheap bits show through Tiring highway cruiser Styling not for everyone Higher price this year
Nissan hasn't changed anything on its smallest crossover for 2019. The Kicks was all-new for 2018 and replaced the quirky Juke.
Pros Wonderfully efficient powertrain, Costco-size cargo space, charming design.
Cons Slow in our testing, driver-assistance features limited to the basics, warranty is nothing special.
It's slightly less powerful than last year.The 2019 Nissan Kicks comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.
Pros High fuel economy estimates Larger-than-average cargo capacity Inexpensive compared to rivals
Cons Leisurely acceleration All-wheel drive isn't available Missing a few desirable features
