MONTREAL – “Get your kicks on Route 66,” as the old song goes, and I’m a little surprised I’m not driving that famous highway through Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino for the launch of Nissan’s all-new-for-2018 Kicks. With its combination of reasonable price and list of features, I can see this Kicks kicking some butt. But my first few

Seems that Nissan isn’t able to help themselves releasing more and more crossovers to the world. Not six months after the Qashqai started selling in Canada, and amidst the Rogue continuing to lead the charge on the sales front, Nissan introduced their new Kicks – yes, that’s the name, don’t wear it out – at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It arrives abo

There’s never been a better time to shop for a compact, and the 2019 Nissan Kicks is the second fantastic example of this trend that I’ve driven in as many weeks (along with the new Toyota Corolla Hatchback, which we’ll get into below). The Kicks simply blows the Corolla out of the water when it comes to cargo capacity. Anyhow, Nissan

Nissan today announced a $19,298 starting price for the 2020 version of its Kicks subcompact crossover. That's an increase of $1,000 for the S trim that reflects the addition of the Safety Shield 360 suite of active safety/driver assist features, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. The Kicks' SV and SR trims -- whic

A refreshed version of the Nissan Kicks is ready for 2021 and is on sale now at dealers starting from $19,898. The model gets new styling with LED lighting at the front, new colours, and a revised interior with an available new screen, an extra USB port, and more premium finishes, for $500 more than the old model. The 2021 Kicks comes in four tr

I thought I was going to lament the demise of the Nissan Juke more than this. Affordable and trendy in just the right ways. I always liked the Juke in a cheering-for-the-underdog sort of way. Sure, it was bug-eyed, cramped, and had next to no cargo space, but it was fun and quirky and full of character. And there was a Nismo version t

Dan Heyman and Brendan McAleer   Just as the midsize crossover is hammering the last handful of nails in the coffin of the family sedan, your average entry-level “car” is now likely to be an entry-level crossover. Remember funky little machines like the original Toyota RAV4 and Suzuki X90? Perhaps they were just a little ahead of their time,

The AJAC EcoRun is an awesome opportunity to test the fuel-efficiency chops of a number of brand new vehicles, ranging from hybrids to EVs and everything in between. It also provides us with the rare opportunity to sample direct segment competitors back-to-back, on similar roads, and it’s an opportunity not to be wasted. This one went down to

Nissan's latest small crossover is arriving soon. The all-new Kicks will start under $18,000. The Kicks is Nissan's sixth SUV. The subcompact crossover will slot-in under the new Qashqai and take the place of the Juke. It brings more cool styling to the segment and offers a choice of bright colours and two-tone roof options. Under the hood

The updated 2021 Nissan Kicks has made its official debut ahead of its Canadian arrival in February. The most apparent change applied to the refreshed Kicks is the new front fascia, which incorporates a larger grille, more aggressive-looking headlights and new LED fog lights for SR trim level models. The changes out back are a little less a

To put it in the plainest terms possible, the 2020 Nissan Kicks is – on the surface, at least – among the most unremarkable vehicles on the market at the moment. It’s not especially well featured, nor does it have the character of a city-sized hatchback like the Nissan Micra – the exact kind of car that crossovers like this are rapidly rep

What do you get when you call back a past autoTRADER.ca comparison test multiple-time podium finisher and pit it head to head against three of the newest and hottest competitors in its segment? The results may surprise you… they certainly weren’t what any of us were expecting. One big-time throwdown of tiny SUVs, that’s what.

A Toyota exec says that the CH-R's front-drive only setup is hurting sales of the subcompact crossover. But a Nissan product planner thinks that it won't hurt the Kicks. President of Toyota Motor Sales US, Bob Carter, told Wards Auto that the C-HR's missing all-wheel drive is hurting sales. For the price of the C-HR, buyers are looking for mor

For those wondering where all the affordable cars have gone – it’s already too late. Well, the truth is they’re transforming into crossovers , with the concept of basic transportation making the move to this more practical body style. The phrase “cheap and cheerful” that’s long been used to describe the puny, personality-filled economy cars o

Subcompact crossovers are the best bet for shoppers looking to maximize practicality, versatility and fuel economy without spending a lot of money. Many of these vehicles offer increased ground clearance over sedans or hatchbacks and can be configured with all-wheel drive to help in inclement weather. However, to stay affordable, these cars have mo