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Used 2018 Nissan Kicks Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Kicks!

Lisa, 06/25/2019
2018 Nissan Kicks SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

For the money, this car has a lot going for it. Apple car play, large cargo area, blind spot detection and the gas mileage is fantastic. The acceleration is a bit slow, but other than that it is a wonderful compact SUV.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great little car with lots of safety features!

Jared Crawford, 03/13/2019
updated 09/15/2022
2018 Nissan Kicks SR 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Great little car with some minor issues! Safety features are awesome for this price point as well as the gas mileage. Styling is great and remote start is great! Front seat comfort is good, but the lack of convenient cup holders and small storage is troublesome at times. Rear seat cup holders are non-existent except for water bottle holders in the doors. Rear cargo area is awesome for this size vehicle. The one trouble spot is that every time we go through an automatic car wash, the horn fills with water and will not work. It has been replaced under warranty twice now with no future resolution in sight from Nissan. Looking forward to another car wash and another visit to Nissan for a horn replacement. After owning for almost 2 years, interior starting to show a little wear. Maintenance has been minor. Some issues with front collision warning and the radio/infotainment system. Horn still goes out if ran through a car wash that washes the underbody. Other than that, it is a decent little car. The longer we have it, the harsher the ride seems. Gas mileage not as good as we thought it would be.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

Jan Marsmann, 01/18/2019
2018 Nissan Kicks S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

These are comfortable rides with all you want to have for short or long drives.

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5 out of 5 stars

its all about the Kicks

toby, 10/29/2018
2018 Nissan Kicks SR 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

this is hands down the best car that i have ever owned. i was a little hesitant when i first purchased this vehicle, mainly because this is the first year of it being launched so i figured it would probably be riddled with bugs and/or defects but i was thankfully mistaken. i have not had an issue with this car what so ever. it has great get up and go, handling, and the technology is easy to use. i highly recommend this car to anyone who is looking for something that's not too big and not too small, reliable, and you will definitely a head turner.

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3 out of 5 stars

I would steer away.

Steven, 01/31/2019
2018 Nissan Kicks SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 28 people found this review helpful

Do not get me wrong.We are the Nissan family.I owned Nissans since zx 240.We strongly considered kicks based mostly on a price/functionality proportion.After trying it we went with Sentra.What deterred me the most was a transmission.Transmission made in CHINA on a Nissan vehicle was a deal breaker for me.Having dealt in the past with couple GM vehicles having Chinese engines and other components I would not even wish it to my enemies.I might consider a mirror made in China or a part of upholstery to be Ok,but I will never knowingly put a part made in China into my engine,transmission,steering or suspension.

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