After a significant makeover in 2021, the Nissan Kicks returns for 2022 virtually unchanged.
Value is at the heart of this small 5-passenger crossover’s mission statement. Although its exterior styling is sufficiently pleasing, nothing is dazzling about Kicks beyond bang for your buck.
As a subcompact crossover, it excels as an urban runabout. Roomy, fuel-efficient, and easy to park, Kicks shines as everyday transport.
We also like Kicks for its array of standard driver aids, high seating position, and well-functioning interior.
We’d welcome a couple of improvements, like available all-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine option. However, Kicks shines as an economical people and cargo mover.
Kicks goes toe-to-toe with competitors like Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, and Mazda CX-30.
Nissan offers Kicks in three grades: S, SV, and SR.
Providing the thrust for every Kicks is a 122-horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. An automatic transmission shuffles engine production to the front wheels.
According to government estimates, Kicks delivers 31 mpg in the city, 36 mpg on the highway, and 33 mpg in combined driving.
2022 Nissan Kicks S (starting at $19,700)
The 2022 Nissan Kicks S starts at $19,700.
Standard fare includes 16-inch steel wheels, auto-on-off halogen headlights, LED taillights, and manually adjustable front seats.
Also standard are cruise control, two 12-volt power ports, remote keyless entry, high-beam assist, and air conditioning.
The infotainment features are a 7-inch touchscreen, a 6-speaker audio system, USB ports, Bluetooth, and steering wheel-mounted controls. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are also included.
Standard safety and driver aids are forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, rear-park assist, and rear automatic braking. Lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert are also included.
Nissan doesn’t offer any factory-installed options for the Kicks S.
Adding the $1,175 destination fee to the S base price brings the total to $20,875. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $375 per month. See 2022 Nissan Kicks S models for sale
2022 Nissan Kicks S includes:
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Allows your smartphone to interface with your vehicle. Not only can you access the music on your phone, but you can also send messages, receive messages, make calls, and so forth through your vehicle’s media system.
- Remote keyless entry – You can unlock and lock the vehicle remotely when in range using the fob.
- High-beam assist – If your vehicle has this system, the high beams are always on. When photosensors or a forward pointed camera detects oncoming headlights or taillights, the system automatically switches off the high beams. Then automatically switches them back on when no vehicle lights are detected.
2022 Nissan Kicks SV (starting at $21,550)
The 2022 Nissan Kicks SV starts at $21,550.
To the S, SV adds 17-inch alloy wheels, heated outboard mirrors, roof rails, a center console, double map lights, and adaptive cruise control.
Single-zone automatic climate control, a 7-inch driver-information display, and keyless entry with push-button start are also standard.
Also included are remote start, driver-attention warning, an 8-inch touchscreen, and satellite radio capability.
Nissan doesn’t provide any factory-installed options for the SV.
Adding the $1,175 destination fee to the SV base price equals $22,725. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing that amount works out to $408 per month. See 2022 Nissan Kicks SV models for sale
2022 Nissan Kicks SV includes:
- Adaptive cruise control – Once you have engaged the system and set the speed, the system will maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, braking and accelerating as needed.
- Keyless entry – If the key fob is on your person, the doors automatically unlock when you touch the door handle. Push-button start is paired with keyless entry.
- Remote start – When within range, you can start the vehicle from outside it with the key fob. It’s handy for precooling the vehicle in summer and preheating it in winter.
2022 Nissan Kicks SR (starting at $22,240)
The 2022 Nissan Kicks SR starts at $22,240.
SR adds LED headlights, LED fog lights, outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals, and a surround-view camera.
For $1,200, you can add the SR Premium Package. It includes an 8-speaker Bose audio system, faux-leather seating, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and Nissan Connect with a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Adding the $1,175 destination fee to the SR base prices totals $23,415. If you put no money down and financed for 60 months at 3%, it works out to $421 per month. See 2022 Nissan Kicks SR models for sale
2022 Nissan Kicks SR includes:
- LED headlights – LEDs illuminate a wider and longer area than regular incandescent lights. That means they are also easier for other drivers to see.
- Mirrors with integrated turn signals – These are power outboard mirrors with turn-signal repeaters installed on their outer shell.
- Surround-view camera – It provides a 360-degree bird’s-eye view around the vehicle. This is particularly valuable when parking.
