2026 Nissan Kicks®: Small SUV, Surprisingly Serious Numbers The 2026 Nissan Kicks ® occupies the smaller end of Nissan's crossover lineup, but the specifications suggest something more substantial than basic city transport. It combines a 141-hp 2.0L engine with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, up to 60 cubic feet of cargo capacity, and 8.4 inches of standard ground clearance. For drivers around Germantown, MD, the Kicks® packages all of that into a crossover roughly 172 inches long. 141 HP, Available AWD, No Unnecessary Drama Every 2026 Kicks® uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder producing 141 hp and 140 lbs. ft. of torque. FWD is standard, while Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is available across S, SV, and SR. AWD models also receive an independent multi-link rear suspension and Snow drive mode, adding hardware that becomes relevant when conditions deteriorate. FWD models return an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway, while 8.4 inches of standard ground clearance is a best-in-class figure among Nissan's identified competitive set. S, SV, and SR Make the Choices Simple The S starts with a NissanConnect ® 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® integration, Intelligent Cruise Control, and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection. SV adds Remote Engine Start with Intelligent Climate Control, Automatic Temperature Control, silver roof rails, and available 17-inch machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels. SR brings 19-inch machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels, LED signature headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, ProPILOT Assist, and a 12.3-inch digital gauge display. Available two-tone exterior combinations further distinguish SV and SR. Small Outside, Rather Less Small Inside The Kicks® seats 5 and uses a 60/40-split folding rear seat to make better use of its compact footprint. Fold those seats and maximum cargo capacity reaches 60 cubic feet, with as much as 55.7 inches of cargo length. That's an impressive amount of usable space from a crossover measuring roughly 172 inches long, especially for drivers who still want something manageable in parking lots and tighter streets. Two Big Screens and Speakers in the Headrest Available dual 12.3-inch displays combine a digital instrument panel with the infotainment touchscreen, giving this little Nissan considerable screen space. Wireless smartphone integration and available wireless charging reduce cable clutter, while the available Bose® Personal Plus Audio System places UltraNearfield speakers in the driver's headrest. It's an unusual solution, but putting speakers closer to the listener's ears is hardly difficult logic to follow. Driver Assistance Goes Beyond the Basics Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection is joined by additional available technology, including Intelligent Around View® Monitor, which combines multiple camera views into a composite overhead perspective for low-speed maneuvering. SR adds ProPILOT Assist, combining steering assistance with Intelligent Cruise Control to help maintain lane position and following distance during compatible highway driving while keeping the driver responsible for the vehicle. The Numbers Make the Kicks® Interesting The 2026 Kicks® earned a Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award for the fifth consecutive year, but the specifications make their own argument: 141 hp, up to an EPA-estimated 35 mpg highway, available AWD, 8.4 inches of standard ground clearance, and as much as 60 cubic feet of cargo capacity. It's a considerable amount of crossover packed into a relatively small footprint. Find the 2026 Kicks® at Criswell Nissan The 2026 Nissan Kicks® gives Germantown, MD, drivers 3 straightforward choices in S, SV, and SR, each retaining the same 141 hp powertrain and available Intelligent AWD while changing the technology and convenience equipment around it. Visit us to compare available 2026 Kicks ® configurations or schedule a test drive online now.
