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
The Tiggo 7 is Chery's new compact SUV. This Chinese sports utility vehicle features a sleek profile with flowing lines. Up front it gets a thin grille flanked by slim pulled-back headlights, its sides get distinct flame surfacing. Under the Tiggo 7's hood is a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline mill which puts out 145hp and 210Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.