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Alyssa, 06/27/2019
2019 Nissan Kicks SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
This car gets fantastic gas mileage! For the little tank that it has it can last me up to 2 weeks with my typical to work and back and errands schedule. I get stopped constantly with people asking what it is and complimenting the way it looks. I test drove many different cars when shopping and this one drives far better than its' competitors. For my first brand new car I couldn't be happier with my choice and at the price point it's at I don't have a single complaint in 11 months!
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Get past the drawbacks, and you may like this!
Mark Broadnax, 07/28/2020
updated 01/29/2021
2019 Nissan Kicks SR 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've been in the IT field for 25+ years as a field tech. Been driving SUV's since 2006, with the last three being the Xterra. All three were ultra dependable vehicles. Maintenance, especially repairs could be a bit expensive, but it was manageable. After an expensive repair to my 2013 Xterra Pro-X at 120k miles, I thought it was time for a change. No longer a tech, now an aspiring educator, so vehicles like the Xterra are no longer needed. A logical choice may have been to switch to the Rogue. I like sharp, aggressive lines to my vehicles. Rogue didn't have it. Kicks does. But there were 3 items that bothered me. Going from a 6 cylinder engine to a 4 cylinder with only 125 horses means I give up a lot of passing power on the expressway. Acceleration is painfully slow Along with the rear brakes having drums instead of discs meant that I have to adjust my driving habits. Finally, no AWD, means that I can't plow through small to medium snow drifts anymore(I live in Chicago, IL...don't need to explain about our winters!!) Recently became familiar with the gist of the CVT transmission. Pulleys and belts have replaced gears, and I hear that at 100K the trans will have problems. A trans fluid exchange will cost about $300 Once I moved past that, there is (personally) much to like about the Kicks. First time using Android Auto, but when it comes to navigation systems, I'll stick with my external Garmin GPS. I'm 60 yrs young, and a bit on the portly side, but the Kicks is still very comfortable, and easy to get in and out of. There is no center console. The armrest is a bit of a joke. I did have the optional console installed, but the installation is pricey. If one may want the console, buy from eBay or Amazon...much cheaper!! No CD player (really?) but a USB stick works just fine. I love the mix of analog and digital for the dashboard. This is my first vehicle with the Intelligent Key System, so you know I'm loving that!!I also love the steering wheel (something different)The tires looked kinda puny to me (remember, I live in Chicago) and I wanted something that would give me better handling and road grip. So i ditched the 205-55-17's and got a set of 225-50-17's Much more solid ride, and may help with the absence of AWD. Looked better too.. wider tires give the Kicks a sportier look. So after adjusting to sitting a bit lower, with less engine and braking power, I can confidently say the transition is complete, and the Kicks is a pretty nice vehicle. One last concern is the long term dependability and durability of this vehicle. Time will tell
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nice, good quality, silent motor, no vibrations
joe, 01/22/2020
2019 Nissan Kicks SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
nice ride, enough power for small car.
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Great styling and ergonomics, some misses
Steve, 09/15/2019
2019 Nissan Kicks SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I had one of these as a rental on a business trip for a week. I really like the styling and the compact design. It's a more attractive vehicle than the discontinued Juke, but after driving, I found it does some things well and falls short in some key areas. My personal vehicle is a 2015 Murano and I have also owned a Nissan Rogue. The good: Very attractive styling inside and out. Easy to get in and out of. Mileage seems decent. Dashboard design is excellent with terrific ergonomics and visibility. Ride is reasonably quiet, even on the highway, and at highway speeds, engine speeds were <2,000 rpm, which is excellent for a four-cylinder. Reasonably sprightly acceleration around town at low to mid-range speeds. Handles well, and seems very stable and responsive. Large media screen and well-placed controls. The not-so-good: It's underpowered - and should at least offer an engine upgrade as an option. 140-150 hp would probably be fine and better suited to this vehicle. Very little power to accelerate into traffic quickly at highway speeds - and I wouldn't want to pass cars on a two-lane in this vehicle. It just doesn't have a lot of power at higher speeds. Size-wise, this is similar to the Juke, but with 60 hp fewer, about a third reduction from the Juke. Seats are also uncomfortable for longer trips; my thighs were starting to hurt just after a couple hours of driving, something I never experienced in my Murano, the Rogue, or various Altimas I have rented. And this car should offer an AWD option - but would definitely need an engine upgrade for that. Overall a decent entry-level SUV, but Nissan clearly compromised on some significant things on a car that's the logical successor to the Juke. They definitely improved the design and ergonomics. If Nissan would offer AWD and a more powerful engine, I'd consider buying one, but as it stands now, it's off my list, and too bad, because it's a cute little vehicle with some good features and a lot of potential.
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Went from a Jaguar to a Kicks
Lee Gerber, 05/18/2019
2019 Nissan Kicks SR 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 33 people found this review helpful
This car is quiet, takes off like a rocket, steers so easy, my first gasoline fill I got 33miles to the gallon. I don't drive much any longer needed a round town car and super happy with my choice
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