HiTLeR Posted December 11, 2020 Posted December 11, 2020 The Nissan Kicks has always been a decent option in the affordable small SUV category – currently sitting at number eight in our ranking of the Best Subcompact SUVs. It’s roomy, sharp-looking, and fairly inexpensive with a base price of $19,070. The biggest complaint our testers lodged was that the infotainment options were a bit behind the Kia Seltos (our Best Buy in the category), Mazda CX-30, and other top competitors. For 2021, Nissan looks to address that concern. The 2021 Nissan Kicks features a redesigned center console, with the addition of Apple Carplay and Android Auto standard. There’s also a WiFi hotspot and Bose premium sound system upgrades. An improved 7-inch display screen is now standard, with an optional 8-inch screen found on higher trim levels. The exterior of the Kicks sports a few tweaks, with a more aggressive front fascia, and new fog and tail lamps. Along with several new exterior colors, Kicks buyers can opt for a two-tone look with a black roof. The 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine and CVT automatic return as the sole powertrain. Overseas, the Kicks offers a series hybrid drivetrain that employs an electric engine to power the wheel. The gas engine acts as a generator to extend the range when needed. There is still no indication that Nissan plans to bring that system, which it calls e-Power, to the states…even at a time when American buyers are flocking to hybrids. While we expect the pricing announcement close to the on-sale date next February, the 2021 Nissan Kicks MSRP shouldn’t be much higher than the current 2020 Kicks which runs $19.070 for the base S, $20,700 for the SV, and $21,320 for the top SR model. 2
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