(Posted on May 9, 2018 at 08:14PM by Michelle Bogle)
Looking to get your “kicks†along Route 66 this summer? Well, now you can in Nissan’s newest crossover to hit its line-up. Unveiling later this spring, the 2018 Kicks will take the place of the now-defunct Juke, promising Seattle area drivers practicality and fuel efficiency with more conventional styling.
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The 2018 Kicks will be offered in three well-equipped trims (S, SV and SR) with pricing beginning at $18,965. All models will feature front-wheel drive only, which is ideal for urban drivers, and come with the same 125-horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 115 lb-ft of torque. A continuously variable automatic transmission is also standard across the board, which is rated for 33 mpg combined and fetches better fuel economy than the Juke’s 29 mpg combined.
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One of the greatest advantages of the all-new Kicks is its capacity. In an article by Cars.com, the reviewer was very impressed by the interior layout and backseat leg- and head-room of the small crossover, which is often hard to find in this segment. The Kicks also boasts loads of cargo space behind the back seat – 25.3 cu. ft. to be exact, which beats out other popular models, like the Toyota C-HR’s 19 cu. ft. or the retired Juke’s 10.5 cu. ft.
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Can’t wait to go for a test drive? Neither can we! To pre-book your appointment in an all-new Kicks, contact our team at Kirkland Nissan today.