Buick Encore vs Nissan Kicks
Overview | |
Years produced2013-2023 | Years produced2018-Present |
MSRP$24,600 | MSRP$21,830 |
Listings443 | Listings5412 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe Nissan Kicks subcompact crossover is fully redesigned for 2025, and Nissan has managed to make it a much better vehicle for not much more money. The Kicks wears its accessible entry-level price like a badge, and its agreeable personality is likely to win over young and first-time shoppers. In the Canadian market, the new Nissan Kicks is a direct replacement for the Nissan Qashqai, which was discontinued at the end of 2022. Like the Qashqai did, the new Kicks offers available all-wheel drive (AWD) and more upscale features and finishes. The front-wheel drive (FWD) budget subcompact crossover formerly known as the Nissan Kicks carries over into 2025 in Canada under a new name, Nissan Kicks Play. Verdict: The 2025 Nissan Kicks is poised to put rivals on notice with its fantastic value, great standard features, and premium options. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 141 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower141 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 141 hp I4 |
Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque140 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower141 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall3 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3195 lbs | Curb Weight2987 lbs |
Height65.2 in | Height64.2 in |
Length168.4 in | Length171.9 in |
Width70.1 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase100.6 in | Wheelbase104.6 in |
Maximum Payload1018 lbs | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2013-2023 | 2018-Present |
MSRP | $24,600 | $21,830 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Nissan Kicks subcompact crossover is fully redesigned for 2025, and Nissan has managed to make it a much better vehicle for not much more money. The Kicks wears its accessible entry-level price like a badge, and its agreeable personality is likely to win over young and first-time shoppers. In the Canadian market, the new Nissan Kicks is a direct replacement for the Nissan Qashqai, which was discontinued at the end of 2022. Like the Qashqai did, the new Kicks offers available all-wheel drive (AWD) and more upscale features and finishes. The front-wheel drive (FWD) budget subcompact crossover formerly known as the Nissan Kicks carries over into 2025 in Canada under a new name, Nissan Kicks Play. Verdict: The 2025 Nissan Kicks is poised to put rivals on notice with its fantastic value, great standard features, and premium options. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.0L 141 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 141 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.0L 141 hp I4 |
Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 140 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 141 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 3 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3195 lbs | 2987 lbs |
Height | 65.2 in | 64.2 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 171.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 104.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1018 lbs | 915 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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