(Posted on Oct 10, 2018 at 01:00PM by Michelle Bogle)
Award season is upon us in the automotive industry and one of the biggest honors on the global scene is the World Car Awards. The contenders for the 2019 World Car of the Year were just announced at the 2018 Paris Motor Show and we are thrilled to announce that the all-new Nissan Kicks made the cut!
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The Kicks was recently launched as a replacement for the now-defunct Juke and is aimed at the value-seeking audience that’s in search of a unique ride that’s all their own. Since its release, it has made waves with automotive journalists and drivers alike, who hail the Kicks for its affordable purchase price, spirited performance, good looks, and roomy interior with 25.3 cubic feet of cargo space.
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The Kicks is currently offered in three well-equipped grades (S, SV, SR) with pricing below the $20K mark. All models feature a front-wheel drivetrain with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, delivering 125 horsepower and 115 lb-ft of torque. All of this comes mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission, which is rated for 33 mpg combined. The Kicks Color Studio also allows owners the ability to modify the crossover by selecting vibrantly colored interior and exterior details.
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Winners of the World Car Awards will be announced at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. In the meantime, you can learn more about this top contender by scheduling a test drive in a Kicks crossover with our team at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington.