Here at Griffin Nissan, those in Rockingham, NC, along with Hamlet, Laurinburg, Aberdeen, and Southern Pines, NC, can check out the Nissan Kicks and see why the small SUV stands out. There's a lot to like when you see it up close, and when you compare it against the competition, and we are here to highlight the advantages for you.
Compared to the Chevrolet Trax, the 2026 Nissan Kicks now comes with a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 141 horsepower, offering more power and sharper acceleration than the Trax's smaller 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with 137 horsepower. Additionally, the Kicks offers available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD), a vital feature for navigating slippery roads and all-weather conditions, which the front-wheel-drive-only Chevy Trax does not provide.
Compared to the Honda HR-V, both vehicles provide smooth everyday driving, but the Kicks produces slightly more torque at 140 pound-feet compared to the HR-V's 138 pound-feet, resulting in more responsive low-end acceleration. The Nissan Kicks also offers better fuel efficiency, with an estimated 31 MPG combined (28 city/35 highway), which is more economical than the HR-V's 28 MPG combined.
Compared to the Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan emphasizes driver awareness by making its comprehensive Nissan Safety Shield® 360 suite standard across all trim levels. This includes features like Blind-Spot Warning and Rear Parking Sensors, which are typically costly upgrades on the Corolla Cross. Furthermore, the Kicks offers a notable 8.4 inches of ground clearance, enabling it to navigate over obstacles and debris more adeptly than the Corolla Cross.
Compared to the Honda HR-V and Chevy Trax, the Kicks leads in cabin technology with its available Dual 12.3-inch Monolith Displays, one for the digital instrument cluster and another for infotainment. This smooth dual-screen setup significantly surpasses the larger screens found in the Trax and HR-V. Additionally, the Kicks offers exclusive technology features such as the Bose Personal Plus premium audio system, which includes immersive speakers integrated into the front-seat headrests.
Against the Chevrolet Trax, the 2026 Kicks provides greater front-seat legroom than the Trax, helping taller drivers achieve a more comfortable road-trip position. It also surpasses the Trax in overall cargo flexibility by making the most of its boxier shape.
Compared to the Honda HR-V, the front-wheel-drive Nissan Kicks provides a significantly larger cargo capacity with 29 cubic feet behind the second row and up to 59 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down.
Yes. The 2026 Nissan Kicks offers available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive across its lineup. AWD models also introduce a specialized "Snow Mode" to optimize traction, throttle response, and stability on icy, slick, or uneven road surfaces.
The base S trim comes with a standard seven-inch touchscreen. Upgrading to the SV or SR trims rewards you with a massive 12.3-inch touchscreen display featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, a wireless device charging pad, and up to four USB-C charging ports.
Cargo space depends on the drivetrain. Front-wheel-drive (FWD) models lead the way with 29 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 59 cubic feet with the seats folded. All-wheel-drive (AWD) models sacrifice a tiny bit of underfloor space for mechanical components, offering 24 cubic feet behind the second row and a max of 50 cubic feet.
Every 2026 Nissan Kicks comes standard with Nissan Safety Shield® 360. This includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Automatic Braking, and High Beam Assist. High-end trims add Adaptive Cruise Control with lane centering.
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