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2022 Nissan Kicks | Affordable Crossover!!

The Nissan Kicks is the brand's smallest and most affordable crossover. It sits in the heart of the compact crossover class, offering seating for five, impressive cargo space, and a low starting price. Its stand-out styling gives the Kicks a fun, youthful vibe. It provides plenty of standard features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, blind-spot warning, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Its small engine doesn't have thrilling acceleration, but it's extremely fuel efficient, making the Kicks perfect for commuters. More powerful rivals include the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Venue, Honda HR-V, and Toyota Corolla Cross.

The Nissan Kicks is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. It's rated at 122 horsepower, sending power to the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This small engine isn't much of an issue in city driving, but it's a challenge on highways. The Kicks takes its time getting up to speed so drivers must plan accordingly. Extra power for highway passing isn't readily available. There's a fair amount of noise from the engine and the CVT. Road and wind noise is also noticeable, especially at highway speeds. The ride is generally comfortable, but uneven pavement and potholes will make themselves known. Steering isn't responsive, but the Kicks tracks well, so it doesn't require constant inputs.

The Hyundai Venue has better steering and is more responsive when you're heavy on the gas. The Kia Seltos has more horsepower and an available turbocharged engine for its top trim. The Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross are considerably more powerful.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the 2022 Nissan Kicks will get 31 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. That makes the Kicks a good choice for drivers with long commutes.

The Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos, Honda HR-V, and Toyota Corolla Cross all post lower fuel economy figures. If fuel economy is your priority, then the Kicks is the one to pick.