(Posted on Jan 14, 2018 at 07:03PM by Mat Wilkins)
It’s a new model year for Nissan, and amongst the whirlwind of exciting reveals, a few surprises still remain. Enter the 2018 Kicks, set to be released in America this spring. Engineered to stoke the eternal fire of the crossover craze, this SUV delivers a delightfully well-rounded amount of performance for those Seattle drivers that demand versatility from their ride.
Able to balance performance and fuel economy, the new Kicks will happily provide you with plenty of pep in your urban excursions. The 1.6-L four-cylinder engine and CVT drivetrain provide 125 hp, which doesn’t sound like much, right? Yet with a maximum curb weight of 2,556 pounds, you can expect it to be the perfect amount of power— while remaining remarkably efficient (at a combined 33 mpg).
With Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the Kicks will also be able to improve your driving ability and keep you well out of harm’s way (often without you even noticing it). With a blind spot warning and rear traffic alert, expect to never be snuck up on again. Able to monitor your distance from the car ahead, this vehicle will be able to notify you if they suddenly slow down. It can even stop for you if you don’t react quickly enough.