Does the Nissan Kicks have all-wheel drive?

No, the Nissan Kicks is front-wheel drive only. If you need all-wheel drive capability, consider the Nissan Rogue, which starts at a higher price but offers AWD across most trims.

Is the Nissan Kicks good for highway driving?

The Kicks handles highway driving adequately, but its 122-horsepower engine can feel strained during passing maneuvers or steep highway grades. It is best suited for urban and suburban driving, though it is comfortable enough for occasional highway trips.

How much cargo space does the Kicks have?

The Kicks offers 25.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 53.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat. This is competitive with and even exceeds some compact SUVs that cost significantly more.

2027 Nissan Kicks: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.

Updated 2026-10-03

Quick Answer

The 2027 Nissan Kicks is a five-seat, four-door subcompact crossover SUV, the second-generation model that replaced the old Kicks Play, and Nissan positions it as its lowest-priced SUV and the most affordable AWD SUV in America. Every trim uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder rated at 141 hp at 6,000 rpm and 140 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm, paired with an Xtronic CVT and either front-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. The headline change for 2027 is the new Rock Creek package on the SV AWD, adding an Off-Road drive mode, Hill Descent Control, a 165-lb roof rack and 17-inch alloys for $28,840, while the base S FWD starts at $22,790 before $1,545 destination. Swope Nissan has 3 S, 6 SVs and 1 SR available right now.

Nissan Kicks Gallery6 photos

2027 Nissan Kicks S in Deep Blue Pearl — SDeep Blue Pearl

2027 Nissan Kicks S in Super Black — SSuper Black

2027 Nissan Kicks SV in Scarlet Ember Tintcoat — SVScarlet Ember Tintcoat

2027 Nissan Kicks SV in Super Black — SVSuper Black

2027 Nissan Kicks SR in Yuzu Yellow Metallic/Super Black — SRYuzu Yellow Metallic/Super Black

2026 Nissan Kicks SR in Aspen White Tricoat/Super Black — SRAspen White Tricoat/Super Black

Highlights of the 2027 Nissan Kicks

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Every 2027 Kicks runs the same 2.0-liter MR20DD four-cylinder rated at 141 hp and 140 lb-ft, driving through an Xtronic CVT with front-wheel drive standard and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive optional on every grade.
The base S FWD starts at $22,790 before a $1,545 destination charge, and the S AWD at $24,290 is what Nissan cites when it calls the Kicks the most affordable all-wheel-drive SUV in America.
The new Rock Creek package, priced at $28,840 on the SV AWD, adds an exclusive Off-Road drive mode, Hill Descent Control, 17-inch alloys, amber daytime running lights and a roof rack rated for 165 lbs.
EPA ratings are 28 MPG city, 35 MPG highway and 31 MPG combined with front-wheel drive, and 27 MPG city, 34 MPG highway and 30 MPG combined with AWD, both on regular unleaded.
Front-drive S models hold 30.0 cu ft behind the rear seat and 60.0 cu ft with it folded, which Nissan calls best-in-class; AWD trims drop to 23.9 and 50.1 cu ft.
A 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto is standard on every trim, backed by a 7-inch digital cluster on S and SV and a 12.3-inch digital dashboard on SR.
Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard across the line, bundling Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Intelligent Cruise Control.

Trim-Level Comparison and Availability at Swope Nissan

Compare available trim levels to find the right Nissan Kicks for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.

Compare trimsTrim3 trims · 10 in stock	S3 in stock	SV6 in stock	SR1 in stock
Pricing
Starting price	$24,394	$27,497	$31,903
Top price	$25,753	$28,811	$31,903
Powertrain
Drivetrain	AWD / FWD	AWD	AWD
Fuel options	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Engine	4 Cyl, 2.0L	4 Cyl, 2.0L	4 Cyl, 2.0L
MPG (city / hwy)	27–28 / 34–35	27 / 34	27 / 34
Standard equipment · Safety & driver assistance
Auto high-beam headlights
Blind-spot & rear cross-traffic alert
Front & rear parking sensors
Intelligent Around View Monitor	—	—
Lane keep assist			—
Pedestrian & cyclist detection
Standard equipment · Technology & infotainment
Premium audio (Bose)	—	—
Push-button start with proximity key
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Qi phone charger	—
Standard equipment · Comfort & convenience
Heated front seats	—
Heated steering wheel	—	—
Memory driver seat & mirrors
Remote engine start	—
Standard equipment · Interior & exterior
LED headlights & daytime running lights
Panoramic sunroof	—	—
Roof rails	—

Inside the Nissan Kicks

What changed for 2027 (and what didn't)

The one real addition for 2027 is the Rock Creek package, available only on the SV with all-wheel drive. It brings an exclusive Off-Road drive mode with its own traction-control tuning, Hill Descent Control, Rock Creek-style 17-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack with cross bars rated for 165 lbs, a Rock Creek upper grille, gloss black mirrors and lower fascias, amber daytime running lights, and inside, leatherette and ballistic nylon seats with contrast stitching, a heated TailorFit-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, heated mirrors, ambient lighting, HD Intelligent Around View Monitor, front and rear parking sensors, Rear Automatic Braking, rear heater ducts and a spare tire. Ground clearance stays at 8.4 inches and the tires remain all-seasons, so this is a light-trail package, not a lifted off-roader. Everything else carries over: the 141 hp 2.0-liter engine, the Xtronic CVT, the S, SV and SR grades, the 12.3-inch touchscreen and Safety Shield 360. Pricing moved by small amounts, with the S FWD up $60 from $22,730 to $22,790 and the SR AWD up from $28,460 to $28,790.

Trim ladder and the value story

The S FWD opens the range at $22,790 (add $1,545 destination to every figure here) with 16-inch steel wheels, cloth seats, the 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital cluster, four speakers, two front USB-C ports and the full Safety Shield 360 suite; S AWD is $24,290. The SV FWD at $24,490 and SV AWD at $26,490 add 17-inch steel wheels, roof rails, wireless phone charging, body-color door handles, privacy glass and optional heated seats, a spare tire and a panoramic moonroof in the SV Premium Package. The Rock Creek package on the SV AWD lands at $28,840. The SR FWD at $26,990 and SR AWD at $28,790 bring 19-inch alloys, sport leatherette seats with red and black cloth inserts, a 12.3-inch digital dashboard, six speakers, rear USB-C ports, LED signature lamps and the full driver-assist set: ProPILOT Assist, Lane Departure Prevention, Blind Spot Intervention, Traffic Sign Recognition and Front Parking Assist. An SR Premium Package adds the panoramic moonroof, heated steering wheel and the class-exclusive Bose 10-speaker system. The SV is the volume value pick; the SR is the only way to get ProPILOT Assist.

How it stacks up vs Chevrolet Trax, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross

On price, the Kicks S FWD at $22,790 undercuts the 2027 Honda HR-V ($26,600), the 2027 Hyundai Kona ($25,500) and the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross ($25,335), and only the Chevrolet Trax, listed around $21,600 before destination, starts lower. The Trax, though, is front-drive only, so the Kicks S AWD at $24,290 has no direct answer there. On power the Kicks loses: its 141 hp and 140 lb-ft trail the HR-V's 158 hp, the Kona's 147 hp and the Corolla Cross's 169 hp, and the Trax's turbo 1.2-liter makes 162 lb-ft, 22 lb-ft more than the Nissan. Reviewers at Cars.com call the Kicks a bit underpowered with a loud, thrashy powertrain. Fuel economy is a strength: 31 MPG combined FWD beats the HR-V's 28 MPG and matches the Kona's 28 city and 35 highway, but the Corolla Cross returns 32 MPG combined and offers a hybrid the Kicks cannot match. Cargo favors the Kicks FWD at 60.0 cu ft folded versus 54.1 for Trax, 55 for HR-V and 47 for Corolla Cross, while the Kona edges it at 64 cu ft. Warranty is the other loss: Nissan's 3-year/36,000-mile basic coverage is half of Hyundai's 5-year/60,000-mile term.

Pros and Cons

Pros

At $22,790 for the S FWD and $24,290 for the S AWD, the Kicks is priced below the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross, and it is the cheapest AWD SUV in the segment by Nissan's count.
Front-wheel-drive models return an EPA-rated 31 MPG combined, 3 MPG better than the Honda HR-V, on regular unleaded fuel.
The front-drive S offers 30.0 cu ft behind the rear seat and 60.0 cu ft folded, more than the Trax, HR-V and Corolla Cross.
A 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard even on the $22,790 S, where many rivals still use a smaller base screen.
Standard 8.4 inches of ground clearance is best-in-class per Nissan and comes on every trim, not just the Rock Creek.
Nissan Safety Shield 360 with Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Intelligent Cruise Control is standard on all four grades.
The new Rock Creek package adds an Off-Road mode, Hill Descent Control, a 165-lb roof rack, heated seats and a 360-degree camera for $2,350 over an SV AWD.

Cons

With 141 hp and 140 lb-ft, the Kicks gives up 17 hp to the Honda HR-V and 28 hp to the Toyota Corolla Cross, and Cars.com calls the powertrain loud and thrashy.
Choosing AWD cuts cargo space from 30.0 to 23.9 cu ft behind the seats and from 60.0 to 50.1 cu ft folded, wiping out the class-leading advantage.
There is no hybrid option, so the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and its higher combined economy have no Nissan answer at 31 MPG combined.
The 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty is short next to Hyundai's 5-year/60,000-mile coverage on the Kona.
ProPILOT Assist, Blind Spot Intervention and Traffic Sign Recognition are locked to the SR, which starts at $26,990, so the S and SV go without them.

New 2027 Nissan Kicks Inventory at Swope NissanLive

Current in-stock units at Swope Nissan in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.

Total in stock10vehicles

Price range$24,394 – $31,903

Available powertrainsGasoline

Last syncedOct 3, 2026 · 9:50 AM

VIN	Stock #	Year	Make	Model	Trim	Body	Price	VDP	Mileage	Exterior	Interior	Engine	Drive	Transmission	Fuel	New/Used	CPO	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Carfax Accident	Carfax 1-Owner	Doors	Options
3N8AP6BE7VL318174	N27211090	2027	Nissan	Kicks	S	Sport Utility	$24,394	VDP	9	Super Black	CHARCOAL	4 Cyl, 2.0L	FWD	CVT	Gasoline	New	No	28	35	No	No	4	55 features Carpeted Floor Mats and Cargo MatSplash GuardsNissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smart device wireless mirroringAutomatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (P-AEB)
3N8AP6BB5VL304148	N27211080	2027	Nissan	Kicks	S	Sport Utility	$25,753	VDP	10	Deep Blue Pearl	CHARCOAL	4 Cyl, 2.0L	AWD	CVT	Gasoline	New	No	27	34	No	No	4	55 features Splash GuardsCarpeted Floor MatsWireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto smart device wireless mirroringAutomatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (P-AEB)
3N8AP6BB9VL300619	N27211010	2027	Nissan	Kicks	S	Sport Utility	$25,753	VDP	7	Super Black	CHARCOAL	4 Cyl, 2.0L	AWD	CVT	Gasoline	New	No	27	34	No	No	4	55 features Splash GuardsCarpeted Floor MatsWireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto smart device wireless mirroringAutomatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (P-AEB)
3N8AP6CB1VL305456	N27211030	2027	Nissan	Kicks	SV	Sport Utility	$27,497	VDP	7	Super Black	CHARCOAL	4 Cyl, 2.0L	AWD	CVT	Gasoline	New	No	27	34	No	No	4	56 features CrossbarsSplash GuardsCarpeted Floor MatsWireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto smart device wireless mirroring
3N8AP6CB7VL319197	N27211110	2027	Nissan	Kicks	SV	Sport Utility	$28,070	VDP	7	Deep Blue Pearl	CHARCOAL	4 Cyl, 2.0L	AWD	CVT	Gasoline	New	No	27	34	No	No	4	58 features SV Premium Package: Illuminated Driver and Passenger Sun VisorsSunglass HolderPanoramic MoonroofSplash Guards
3N8AP6CB9VL302725	N27211020	2027	Nissan	Kicks	SV	Sport Utility	$28,401	VDP	7	Aspen White Tricoat/Super Black	CHARCOAL	4 Cyl, 2.0L	AWD	CVT	Gasoline	New	No	27	34	No	No	4	57 features 2-Tone Premium PaintCrossbarsSplash GuardsCarpeted Floor Mats
3N8AP6CB3VL305653	N27211070	2027	Nissan	Kicks	SV	Sport Utility	$28,405	VDP	10	Deep Blue Pearl	CHARCOAL	4 Cyl, 2.0L	AWD	CVT	Gasoline	New	No	27	34	No	No	4	59 features SV Premium Package: Illuminated Driver and Passenger Sun VisorsSunglass HolderPanoramic MoonroofCrossbars
3N8AP6CB0VL306775	N27211060	2027	Nissan	Kicks	SV	Sport Utility	$28,811	VDP	10	Scarlet Ember Tintcoat	CHARCOAL	4 Cyl, 2.0L	AWD	CVT	Gasoline	New	No	27	34	No	No	4	60 features SV Premium Package: Illuminated Driver and Passenger Sun VisorsSunglass HolderPanoramic MoonroofPremium Paint
3N8AP6CB8VL306717	N27211050	2027	Nissan	Kicks	SV	Sport Utility	$28,811	VDP	10	Scarlet Ember Tintcoat	CHARCOAL	4 Cyl, 2.0L	AWD	CVT	Gasoline	New	No	27	34	No	No	4	60 features SV Premium Package: Illuminated Driver and Passenger Sun VisorsSunglass HolderPanoramic MoonroofPremium Paint
3N8AP6DB9VL304473	N27211040	2027	Nissan	Kicks	SR	Sport Utility	$31,903	VDP	10	Yuzu Yellow Metallic/Super Black	SPORT	4 Cyl, 2.0L	AWD	CVT	Gasoline	New	No	27	34	No	No	4	62 features SR Premium Package: Bose 10 -Speaker AudioHeated Steering WheelDriver Seat-Mounted Supplemental Air BagPanoramic Moonroof

Frequently Asked Questions about the 2027 Nissan Kicks

What engine and transmission does the 2027 Nissan Kicks have?

Every 2027 Kicks uses a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter MR20DD four-cylinder rated at 141 hp at 6,000 rpm and 140 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, running on regular unleaded. It is paired only with Nissan's Xtronic CVT with idle stop/start. There is no turbo, no hybrid and no manual option.

What changed for 2027, and is this the same vehicle as the Kicks Play?

The only substantive change for 2027 is the new Rock Creek package on the SV AWD, which adds an Off-Road drive mode, Hill Descent Control, 17-inch alloys, a 165-lb roof rack and extra equipment for $28,840. The engine, transmission, trims and infotainment carry over, and the base price rose $60 to $22,790. The Kicks Play was the old first-generation Kicks with a 122 hp engine and no AWD; Nissan lists it as discontinued after the 2025 model year, so the 2027 Kicks is the second-generation model only.

What is the EPA fuel economy of the 2027 Kicks?

Nissan lists 28 MPG city, 35 MPG highway and 31 MPG combined for front-wheel-drive models and 27 MPG city, 34 MPG highway and 30 MPG combined for AWD. As of September 2026 fueleconomy.gov has not yet posted 2027 entries, but the 2026 Kicks carries identical ratings and the powertrain is unchanged. The fuel tank holds 11.9 gallons on FWD and 12.4 gallons on AWD.

Is all-wheel drive available on the 2027 Kicks, and does it cost cargo space?

Yes, Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is optional on S, SV and SR and standard on the Rock Creek, adding $1,500 on the S ($24,290), $2,000 on the SV ($26,490) and $1,800 on the SR ($28,790). AWD models swap the twist-beam rear axle for a multilink setup and add a Snow drive mode. That change cuts cargo room from 30.0 cu ft to 23.9 cu ft behind the rear seat and from 60.0 cu ft to 50.1 cu ft with the seat folded.

What are the 2027 Kicks trims and prices?

MSRPs before the $1,545 destination charge are S FWD $22,790, S AWD $24,290, SV FWD $24,490, SV AWD $26,490, SR FWD $26,990, SR AWD $28,790 and SV Rock Creek AWD $28,840. Optional SV Premium and SR Premium packages add the panoramic moonroof and, on SR, the Bose 10-speaker audio and heated steering wheel. Nissan said the 2027 Kicks reaches dealers in late summer 2026.

What safety features are standard on the 2027 Kicks?

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on every trim and includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning and High Beam Assist. Intelligent Cruise Control, Intelligent Driver Alertness and Rear Door Alert are also standard. Rear Automatic Braking and rear sonar are optional on SV and standard on SR, while ProPILOT Assist, Lane Departure Prevention, Blind Spot Intervention, Traffic Sign Recognition and Front Parking Assist are SR only.

What infotainment and phone integration does the 2027 Kicks offer?

A 12.3-inch touchscreen with NissanConnect, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto is standard on all trims, along with SiriusXM, Bluetooth and two front USB-C ports. The S uses a 4-speaker system, the SR a 6-speaker system, and the SR Premium Package adds a Bose 10-speaker Personal Plus system that Nissan calls class-exclusive. SV and SR add a wireless charging pad, and SR adds two rear USB-C ports and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster in place of the standard 7-inch display.

What warranty comes with the 2027 Nissan Kicks?

Nissan covers the Kicks with a 36-month/36,000-mile basic limited warranty, a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, 60-month/unlimited-mile corrosion coverage and 36 months/36,000 miles of roadside assistance. That basic term is the same as Honda and Chevrolet offer but shorter than Hyundai's 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty on the Kona.