2023 Nissan Kicks Press Kit

2023 Nissan Kicks offers generous equipment and fuel economy at an accessible price

Stylish compact crossover boasts high levels of connectivity and safety technologies

  • Standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360 technologies
  • Connectivity includes standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • Best-in-class fuel economy of up to 36 mpg highway1

 

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The 2023 Nissan Kicks packs a punch for crossover customers with plentiful safety features, a high level of available technology and the flexibility to carry people, cargo or both. Designed to be compact on the outside yet spacious on the inside, it's an ideal fit for city driving – and boasts connectivity features that modern drivers expect.

The 2023 Kicks is on sale now with a choice of three well-equipped grades – S, SV and SR – with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)2 of $20,590. (See full pricing details for all 2023 Kicks grades.)

Added peace of mind is standard

For peace of mind in all types of driving, every 2023 Nissan Kicks features Nissan Safety Shield® 360 as standard. The suite of technologies includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Automatic Braking and High Beam Assist.

The Kicks additionally offers class-exclusive available Intelligent Around View Monitor3 (SR only). Plus, the SV and SR grades boast Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) and Intelligent Cruise Control to further assist drivers.

Connectivity and convenience

Today's drivers expect to stay connected while on the go, and the Kicks delivers with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity on a touchscreen measuring 7 (S grade) or 8 inches (SV and SR). There are three standard USB Type-A ports, and an available USB Type-C port.

Delivering engaging sound is class-exclusive Bose® Personal Plus audio system4, available in the SR Premium package. It features eight speakers, including speakers inside the driver's headrest that help provide a more immersive listening experience.

Kicks SR Premium package further offers heated front seats and steering wheel, Prima-Tex® appointed seats, NissanConnect® services, Wi-Fi hotspot, remote vehicle commands like keyless entry and safety features including Automatic Collision Notification.

Designed to do more, efficiently

Kicks is also economical to own, with a standard 122 horsepower 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine paired with a smooth Xtronic transmission, resulting in best-in-class1 fuel economy ratings of 31 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined.

With its tall, crossover design, the Kicks handily accommodates drivers and their belongings. There's ample passenger space and up to 53.1 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats folded down5 – and standard 60/40 split rear seats allow for optimizing the amount of cargo space needed. Available roof rails allow for carrying bulkier items, further enabling cross-town or cross-country adventures.

The 2023 Nissan Kicks is on sale now. For full details on the features included on each grade level, see the full specification sheet.

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  1. AutoPacific segmentation. Comparison based on 2023 Nissan Kicks vs. latest in-market competitors in XSUV Subcompact Segment (excluding hybrids, alternative fuel and electric vehicles). Base models compared. 2022 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates 31 City/36 Highway/33 Combined for 2022 Nissan Kicks S. Actual mileage may vary.
  2. MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and destination charges.  Dealer sets actual price.  Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Destination and handling $1,295.
  3. AutoPacific segmentation. 2023 Kicks SR vs. latest in-market competitors in the XSUV Subcompact Class (excluding hybrids, alternative fuel and electric vehicles). Intelligent Around View Monitor cannot eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Driver should always turn and check surroundings before driving. See Owner's Manual for safety information. I-AVM includes Moving Object Detection. Based on manufacturer's website. 
  4. Available feature. AutoPacific segmentation. 2023 Kicks vs. latest in-market competitors in XSUV Subcompact Class. Based on manufacturers' websites. Bose® is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation.
  5. Based on Nissan internal measurements.

Media Contacts

Jeff Wandell
Manager, EVs, SUVs & Trucks
jeff.wandell@nissan-usa.com

Josh Clifton
Senior Manager, Nissan Product Communications & Auto Shows
josh.clifton@nissan-usa.com

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2023 Nissan Kicks Pricing

BASE VEHICLE

Description Suggested List Price(1)

S FWD

1.6 Liter I4 CVT

$20,590

SV FWD

1.6 Liter I4 CVT

$22,450

SR FWD

1.6 Liter I4 CVT

$23,150

 

FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS

Suggested List Price

S

SV

SR

Premium Paint w/ Two-Tone (Body/Roof)

$650

 

Premium Paint

$395

 

Two-Tone Paint (Body/Roof)

$250

 

Technology Package

$0

 

 

SR Premium Package

$1,390

 

 

17" Black Alloy Wheels

$495

 

 

PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES

Suggested List Price

S

SV

SR

Splash Guards Grain (4 pc) $220

Exterior Package (Crossbars, Exhaust Finisher) $435  

USB Charging Cable Set $90

Carpeted Floor Mats w/ Cargo Mat $235

Illuminated Kick Plates $460  

Door Sill Plates $110

   
Interior Electronics Package:
  (Interior Ambient Lighting, Door Pocket Light, Frameless Auto-dimming Mirror w/ Universal Remote)
$575

Center Armrest w/ Storage $320

   
Rear Spoiler $445

 
External Ground Lighting $275

Dash Cam - Dual Camera Drive Recorder $360

 

Rear Roof Spoiler Credit -$445

 

 

Nissan Ship Through Fee $150

1 = Manufacturer's Suggested List Price: Manufacturer's recommended pre-delivery service and factory to dealer allowances included.
Excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges.

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2023 Nissan Kicks Specifications

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of printing

S – Standard  O – Option  A– Accessory

Mechanical

Engine

 

Name

HR16DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Transverse

Cylinders / configuration

4-cylinder / inline

Block / head composition

Aluminum / aluminum

Displacement (liters)

1.6 (1,598 cc)

Horsepower

122 @ 6,300 rpm

Torque (lb-ft)

114 @ 4,000 rpm

Bore x stroke (mm)

78.0 x 83.6

Compression ratio (:1)

10.4

Spark plugs

Platinum-tipped

Maximum engine speed

6,500 rpm

Valvetrain

4 valves per cylinder with Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System

Induction system

Naturally aspirated

Engine mounts

2 solid, 1 liquid-filled

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded

Emissions certification level

Tier 3-Bin 30 (EPA) / LEV3-SULEV30 (CARB)

Exhaust

Single system with main muffler

Electrical

 

Ignition system

Electronic (direct)

Alternator

120A

Battery

12 volt

Transmission and Drive System

 

Drive configuration

Front engine FWD

Transmission type

Xtronic

Gear ratios (:1)
     Reverse

4.006 – 0.458
3.771:1

Final drive ratio

3.927:1

Hill Start Assist

S

Brakes

S

SV

SR

   Front          
          Rotor (diameter x thickness) (in.)

Vented disc
11.0 x 0.94

   Rear                                   
          Rotor (diameter x thickness) (in.)

Drum
8.0

Vented disc
11.0 x 0.38

Electronic Brake force Distribution 

S

Brake Assist

S

Anti-lock Braking System
     Number of wheels/channels/sensors

S
4/4/4

Parking brake                                

Hand brake, center console

e-PKB with auto hold

Steering

S SV SR

Type

Electric power-assisted

Power-assisted

Vehicle-speed variable assist

Overall ratio (:1)

14.7

Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.64

Turning diameter – curb-to-curb (feet)

34.1

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

-

-

S

Audio switches

S

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System switches

S

Haptic steering wheel

S

Suspension

 

Front
     Stabilizer bar (22 mm) 

Independent strut with coil springs
S

Rear

Twist beam

Twin-tube shocks

S

Body / Chassis

 

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

Exterior

Wheels and Tires

S SV SR

6 x 16-inch steel wheels with covers

S

-

-

6.5 x 17-inch aluminum-alloy

-

S

S

Tires

 

     205/60R16 all-season

S

-

-

     205/55R17 all-season

-

S

S

Temporary spare tire          
T125/90D15
T125/80D16

Location: Under cargo area floor


S
-


-
S


-
S

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type)

S

Easy Fill Tire Alert

S

Exterior Features

S SV SR

Outside mirrors

    Type                             

 Manual folding
Resin
Body color
High gloss black

S
S
-
-

S
-
S
-

S
-
-
S

 

Heated

-

S

S

Bumpers, front and rear
    


Black
Black with body-color inserts


S
-


S
-


-
S

Front and rear door handles        

Black
Body color

S
-

-
S

-
S

Grille

Chrome
Dark satin chrome

S
-

S
-

-
S

Windshield                              

Green-tinted + UV cut

S

Front door windows   

Green-tinted + UV cut

S

Wipers
    


Front variable intermittent
Rear liftgate glass – fixed with rear wiper link and wash


S
S

Rear spoiler

-

-

S

Roof rails with silver paint

-

S

-

Roof rails with black paint

-

-

S

Lights

S

SV

SR

Headlights

     Type

Halogen low beam
Halogen high beam
          LED low beam

S
S
-

S
S
-

-
S
S

Intelligent Auto Headlights

S

High Beam Assist

S

LED front fog lights

-

-

S

Partial LED rear combination lights

S

Center high-mounted stop light

S

Outside mirror-mounted LED turn signals

-

-

S

Interior

Seating S SV SR

Capacity

5-passenger

S

Materials                                           

Cloth
Prima-Tex™ leather-appointed

S
-

S
-

S
O

Front seats                                         

Type

Bucket

Heated driver and passenger front seats

-

-

O

Center console armrest with storage

-

S

S

Driver’s seat         

 

6-way manual adjustable
Attached armrest

S

S

Front passenger seat        

4-way manual

S

Second row seat                                         

60/40 split fold-down

S

Audio, Navigation and Connectivity

S SV SR

AM/FM with 6 speakers, USB/aux input, satellite radio, Bluetooth, smartphone connectivity

S

S

S

Bose® Personal AM/FM with 8 speakers, USB/aux input, satellite radio, Bluetooth®, smartphone connectivity

-

-

O

7.0-inch color touchscreen display

S

-

-

8.0-inch color touchscreen center display

-

S

S

NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

S

USB Connectivity (iPod® compatible)

S

MP3 capability

S

Radio Data System

S

Speed-sensitive volume control

-

S

S

Steering wheel audio controls

S

Streaming audio via Bluetooth®

S

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

-

S

S

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

S

Siri® Eyes Free

S

NissanConnect Services, Wi-Fi hotspot, Over-the-Air (OTA) updating for firmware via a WiFi WPA2 connection

-

-

O

Instrumentation

 

Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges

S

Meters/Gauges
     Speedometer
     Tachometer
     Coolant temperature
     Fuel level


Analog
Analog on S, digital on SV/SR
Digital
Digital

Comfort and Convenience Features

S SV SR

12-volt outlet

Front center stack

S

Assist grips

Front – fixed
Rear – fixed

2
2

Inside rearview mirror
Manual dimming


S

RearView Monitor

S

S

-

Intelligent Around View® Monitor

-

-

S

Double map lights

S

Driver and front passenger sunvisors with vanity mirror

S

-

-

Driver and front passenger sliding sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirror

-

S

S

Power windows – one-touch up/down driver and passenger side front with auto-reverse function

S

Power door locks with selective unlocking and anti-lockout, auto-locking system

S

Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls

S

-

-

Intelligent Cruise Control

-

S

S

Remote keyless entry system

S

Front seat center console

S

Cupholders (4)

S

Bottleholders – doors (4)

S

Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control

S

S

-

Automatic Temperature Control

-

-

S

Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS

S

-

-

7.0-inch Advanced Driver Assist Display with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS

-

S

S

Nissan Intelligent Key® with push button start

S

S

S

Tonneau cover

-

-

O

Cargo area courtesy light

S

Cargo area carpeting

S

Rear Door Alert

-

S

S

Remote engine start1

-

S

S

Intelligent Driver Alertness2

-

S

S

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems

 

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor

S

Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

S

Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection

S

Driver and passenger knee supplemental air bags

S

Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

S

Outboard seat belts

Front
                                                        
                     Rear

3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver)
3-point ALR/ELR

Center seat belts

Rear

3-point ALR/ELR

Power window lockout button

S

Child restraint upper tether anchors

S

LATCH system

S

Child safety rear door locks

S

Passive Safety

 

Zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones
Energy-absorbing steering column
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
Body side reinforcements
Shift interlock system
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Traction Control System

S

Safety, Security and Driving Aids

S

SV

SR

Tamper proof door lock key cylinder
Vehicle Security System Immobilizer

S

Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection

S

Rear Automatic Braking

S

Lane Departure Warning

S

Blind Spot Warning

S

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

S

Rear sonar

S

Integrated Dynamics-control Module (Active Ride Control, Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent Engine Brake)

-

S

S

Dimensions

Exterior (inches)

S

SV

SR

Wheelbase

103.1

Overall length

169.1

Overall width

69.3

Overall height

63.3

63.4

Track width

Front / rear

59.8 / 60.4

Minimum ground clearance

7.0

Step-in height (front / rear)

15.5 / 15.9

Angle of approach (degrees)

16.6

Angle of departure (degrees)

28.7

Ramp angle (degrees)

18.4

Interior (inches)

Front

Second row

Head room

40.4

38.5

Leg room

43.7

33.4

Hip room

50.9

49.1

Shoulder room

53.0

53.2

Weights

S

SV

SR

Curb (pounds)                                  

Front
Rear
Total

1,637
1,048
2,685

1,662
1,075
2,737

1,674
1,078
2,751

Weight dist. (%)

Front / rear

61 / 39

GVWR (pounds)

3,660

Capacities

 

Fuel tank (gallons)

10.8

Engine oil (quarts)

4.5

Engine coolant (quarts)

6.95

Volume (cubic feet)

 

Passenger compartment2
First row
Second row
Total


54.1
38.6
92.7

Cargo2

Second-row seat upright
Second-row seat folded

25.3
53.1

Total (passenger and cargo)2

118.0

Projected Fuel Economy (mpg)
(Actual mileage may vary)

 

City

31

Highway

36

Combined

33

Classification

5-door hatchback

Options

S SV SR

Premium Package: Bose® Audio with amplifier, 8 speakers (including driver’s headrest), Prima-Tex™-appointed seats, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, security system, tonneau cover

-

-

O

Technology Package: NissanConnect® Services, Wi-Fi Hotspot, over-the-air updating for headunit firmware via a Wi-Fi connection

-

-

O

17-inch black aluminum-alloy wheels

-

A

A

S – Standard  O – Option  A– Accessory

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  2. Based on Nissan internal measurements.
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