2023 Nissan Kicks Trims Comparison

2023 Kicks trim level differences

The 2023 Nissan Kicks is a subcompact SUV available in S, SV and SR trim levels. They all come with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (122 horsepower, 114 lb-ft of torque), a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive. Feature highlights include:

S
Starts off with:

  • 16-inch steel wheels with plastic wheel covers
  • Rear drum brakes
  • Power side mirrors
  • Power windows
  • Power door locks
  • Remote locking and unlocking
  • Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Cruise control
  • Air conditioning
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

The Kicks also includes an impressive list of safety systems as standard equipment:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Reverse automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Automatic high-beam headlights

SV
Choose the SV trim for added style, convenience and tech features including:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Body-colored exterior trim
  • Roof rails
  • Rear disc brakes (can enhance braking performance)
  • Electric parking brake
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Remote engine start
  • Automatic climate control
  • Center storage console with armrest between the front seats
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Satellite radio
  • Rear seat reminder
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Kicks and the car in front)
  • Drowsy driver monitor (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

SR
Tops the Kicks range with:

  • Intelligent Dynamics Control (brake-based technology that helps smooth the ride and improve cornering)
  • LED headlights and foglights
  • Dark chrome grille trim
  • Black side mirror and roof rails
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Sport cloth upholstery with orange accents
  • Surround-view monitor (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

If you're feeling especially spendy, there is an SR Premium package that adds:

  • Connected services
  • Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Simulated leather upholstery trim
  • Heated front seats and steering wheel
  • Cargo cover
  • Eight-speaker Bose premium sound system

Which 2023 Kicks trim does Edmunds recommend?

We suggest you check out the midlevel SV trim. It gets you upgraded brakes, a better infotainment system, and a range of features that make it more enjoyable to live with.

Compare 2023 Kicks trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Des Moines, IA
S
1.6L 4cyl CVT
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SV
1.6L 4cyl CVT
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SR
1.6L 4cyl CVT
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1 for sale near you

Features

Features

Features

standard
standard
standard
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
cloth
cloth
cloth
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Not available
Not available
Not available
standard
standard
standard
Not available
Not available
Not available

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

N/A
Mexico
Mexico
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
122 hp @ 6,300 rpm
122 hp @ 6,300 rpm
122 hp @ 6,300 rpm
114 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
114 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
114 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
1.6 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
205/60R16
205/55R17
205/55R17
16 X 6.0-in
17 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Not available
Not available
Not available

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

31 / 36 / 33 MPG
31 / 36 / 33 MPG
31 / 36 / 33 MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
10.8 gal.
10.8 gal.
10.8 gal.
335 / 389 miles
335 / 389 miles
335 / 389 miles
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

34.1 ft.
34.1 ft.
34.1 ft.
2,686 lb.
2,738 lb.
2,752 lb.
7.0 in.
7.0 in.
7.0 in.
- 
- 
- 
69.3 in.
69.3 in.
69.3 in.
63.3 in.
63.4 in.
63.4 in.
169.1 in.
169.1 in.
169.1 in.
103.1 in.
103.1 in.
103.1 in.
5 
5 
5 
25.3 cu. ft.
25.3 cu. ft.
25.3 cu. ft.
53.1 cu. ft.
53.1 cu. ft.
53.1 cu. ft.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
43.7 in.
43.7 in.
43.7 in.
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
33.4 in.
33.4 in.
33.4 in.
53.2 in.
53.2 in.
53.2 in.

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

$31,759
$32,691
$32,444
$0.42
$0.44
$0.43
$7,025
$8,197
$7,966
$3,336
$3,563
$3,550
$1,866
$1,987
$1,984
$7,054
$7,054
$7,054
$4,916
$4,295
$4,295
$6,078
$6,111
$6,111
$1,484
$1,484
$1,484

Colors

Colors

Colors

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