The Nissan Kicks is a stylish, reliable, and engaging subcompact SUV that fell short of expectations in terms of sales figures when it debuted in the United States for the 2020 model year. In fact, many drivers—even those who are Nissan fans and were actively searching for a Nissan model to buy as their next vehicle in 2020—had no idea that the 2020 Nissan Kicks even existed at all. That will not be the case this upcoming year as the 2021 Nissan Kicks is already making plenty of noise.
Much of the lack of knowledge surrounding the Kicks SUV model is that Nissan did not invest much effort or capital into effectively marketing the 2020 Kicks—which ultimately led to the Kicks being largely forgotten.
However, the fact that sales for the Nissan Kicks fell short for the 2020 model year does not mean that the Kicks is not a worthwhile SUV. In fact, the Nissan Kicks is a high-performing and reliable SUV that is worth looking into for any driver who is interested in buying a subcompact SUV as their next vehicle.
For the 2021 model year, the Nissan Kicks seems to be making a major comeback. In fact, it has already been named the recipient of multiple awards and honors—even though it has not yet hit the mainstream auto market in the United States.
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Although it has not yet hit the mainstream auto market in the United States, the 2021 Nissan Kicks has already been on the market in Japan for several months—it debuted there in June of 2020.
After several months of experience with the 2021 Kicks, drivers and professional auto critics agree that the Kicks is a subcompact SUV that has excellent value and offers high performance on the road.
The 2021 Kicks is so impressive that it earned the ‘Technology of the Year’ award from the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC) due to its high-performing e-Power system.
This e-Power system features both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, just like a standard hybrid vehicle. However, the exclusive e-Power system from Nissan is equipped with an electric motor that delivers power directly to the wheels of the vehicle. The only thing that the gasoline engine does in the 2021 Nissan Kicks is to charge the car’s battery.
As an added bonus, the 2021 Nissan Kicks’ gasoline engine changes its frequency in response to your speed—for example, it runs at lower frequencies when your vehicle is traveling at lower speeds—in order to ensure a quieter, smoother, and more fuel-efficient ride for both drivers and passengers.
This e-Power system is exclusive to Nissan and it is available in three different Nissan models—the Nissan Note, the Nissan Serena, and, of course, the Nissan Kicks. This unique system performs well enough on the road that the RJC decided to award the 2021 Nissan Kicks with their ‘Technology of the Year’ award for the 2021 model year due exclusively to the Kicks’ e-Power system.
The honors and awards for the 2021 Nissan Kicks don’t stop with the ‘Technology of the Year’ title that was awarded to the Kicks for the 2021 model year. While this win for the 2021 Kicks was based on this subcompact SUV’s unique e-Power system, Nissan’s 2021 Kicks was also named as one of the six ‘Best Cars of the Year’ by the RJC.
This ranking serves as a testament to some of the 2021 Kicks’ best features apart from its e-Power system, because it is based on many features of this subcompact SUV—including its performance, style and design, tech and safety features, etc.
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The Nissan Kicks is one of the trendiest, most sought-after vehicles that are available in Nissan’s current lineup. It is a subcompact SUV that offers impressive fuel economy, features trendy and luxurious styling inside and out, and includes some of the most advanced modern amenities that are currently available on the mainstream auto market.
There are many reasons why the 2020 Nissan Kicks has made such a splash on the auto market. In addition to a solid foundation from previous model years, the 2020 Kicks also features an array of exciting features that are all-new for the 2020 model year. If you’ve got your eye on the 2020 Nissan Kicks, here are 5 of the best features and add-ons that are available for the 2020 model of this subcompact crossover SUV.
Imagine a car that is designed especially with your specific needs, preferences, and lifestyle in mind. The next-level personalization options that are available for the 2020 Nissan Kicks allow drivers to really make the 2020 Kicks their own.
The 2020 Nissan Kicks comes in three trim levels: S, SV, and SR. The exterior color and interior materials of the 2020 Kicks are both fully customizable. Each trim level of the 2020 Kicks offers slightly different amenities, allowing Nissan drivers to balance their budget with the amenities they prioritize for their vehicle.
Plus, the 2020 Nissan Kicks is available with multiple add-on packages and features. The SR Premium Package, for example, tacks on $1,000 to the Kicks’ original price and comes with a Bose premium audio system with 8 speakers, a vehicle security system, heated front seats, and exclusive bright orange seat trim, accents, and stitching.
You’re almost guaranteed to save money on gas if you make the 2020 Nissan Kicks your next vehicle. The fuel
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economy of the 2020 Kicks beats out that of all other models within the subcompact crossover SUV vehicle class.
This fun vehicle offers an impressive fuel economy of 31 MPG on city streets and 36 MPG on the highway for an estimated combined gas mileage of 33 MPG.
In order to encourage drivers to keep their eyes on the road at all times and keep both drivers and passengers safe, the 2020 Nissan Kicks comes with a wide variety of advanced safety and driver assistance features.
Some of these advanced safety and driver assistance features are available as add-ons, but many come as standard features for all 2020 Kicks models. These standard features include lane departure warnings, high beam assistance, rear cross-traffic alerts, a blind-spot warning system, automatic emergency braking, rear automatic braking, and pedestrian detection.
The 2020 Nissan Kicks is renowned for its lightweight design and its sleek, agile body that is easy to maneuver through traffic, into narrow parking spaces, etc. Even so, the agility and compact size of the Nissan Kicks does not detract from the interior space that this subcompact crossover SUV offers.
The interior space of the 2020 Nissan Kicks adds up to an impressive 119.2 cubic feet of interior volume. This subcompact crossover SUV’s maximum cargo capacity is 53.1 cubic feet, which is accessible when the rear seats of the 2020 Kicks are folded flat. Several small-item compartments also add to the functionality and convenience of the 2020 Nissan Kicks’ available adaptive storage space.
For many modern drivers, staying connected even while on the go is the main priority. Connectivity in vehicles has advanced considerably over the last few years, so much so that it has become a priority for many drivers and a major selling point for modern vehicles that excel in this area.
The 2020 Nissan Kicks certainly doesn’t disappoint when it comes to connectivity. This subcompact crossover SUV comes with a variety of available amenities for connectivity. It is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can access apps,
navigation, messages, phone calls, etc. straight from your smartphone while on the road. It also includes three USB ports that are scattered around the 2020 Kicks’ spacious interior. Both drivers and passengers alike can charge their mobile devices at the same time using these convenient built-in USB ports.
The 2020 Kicks is also equipped with Nissan Intelligent Mobility, which includes a variety of features that promote safe connectivity while on the go. This subcompact crossover SUV includes a Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, SiriusXM Travel Link, and SiriusXM Traffic. The Text Messaging Assistant allows you to send and receive text messages without taking your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel. The SiriusXM Travel Link and Traffic features provide drivers with exclusive access to information regarding parking, weather, best routes to your destination, the cheapest gas available locally, and much more.
The 2020 Nissan Kicks’ many connectivity features keep you connected while encouraging safety and discouraging distracted driving at all times.
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