Used 2019 Nissan Kicks for SaleNationwide

How much does the 2019 Nissan Kicks cost?

Prices have softened 7.27% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 911 listings available, which gives you a decent amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

Is the 2019 Nissan Kicks a good car?

Generally — the 2019 Nissan Kicks earns a 4/5 user rating and a 6.67/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Technology and Safety.

Drivers repeatedly point to its budget-friendly value, fuel efficiency, and useful standard safety features. The cabin also gets credit for comfortable passenger space and a simple touch screen interface.

The trade-offs are clear: performance is sluggish, and the seats are described as uncomfortable. That makes it a better fit if you want an efficient, low-cost crossover than if you care most about driving polish or stronger capability.

The Kicks’ value-focused setup lines up with shoppers who want affordable, practical transportation with basic crossover packaging. 30.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which suggests there are still worthwhile opportunities in the market.

Is the 2019 Nissan Kicks reliable?

Owners rate it 4/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction.

Drivers describe it as a dependable, trouble-free choice with good value and strong fuel efficiency. The feedback also points to a car that many owners feel comfortable counting on for everyday use.

The expert evaluation reinforces that ownership story by emphasizing its economical, practical nature and straightforward operation. On the cost side, the low starting price helps keep the ownership equation approachable.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about complexity and more about whether the car has been maintained well enough to offset its modest performance and comfort compromises.

What should I look for when buying a used 2019 Nissan Kicks?

At 71.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a careful inspection of body panels, paint match, and interior condition. Because this model is often bought for value, you’ll want to make sure any savings aren’t offset by prior damage or heavy wear.

Pay close attention to how the seats feel, how the infotainment system operates, and whether the safety equipment works as expected. A clean, well-kept example matters more here than chasing the lowest sticker price.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The S trim is the most basic, with 16-inch steel wheels, manual folding side mirrors, black plastic bumpers, and cloth seats. The SV adds 17-inch alloys, heated side mirrors, push-button start, remote start, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a half-digital instrument panel. The SR adds unique exterior touches, fog lights, full LED headlights, a 360-degree camera, and available navigation, Bose audio, heated front seats, and Prima-Tex leatherette upholstery.
• Powertrain: You get a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive only. It is efficient, but it is also modest in power and not built for strong passing or quick highway merges.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes forward-collision warning and avoidance, front- and side-impact airbags, a reversing camera, tire pressure monitoring, and Nissan’s Easy Fill Tire Alert system. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts are added on the SV and SR.
• Infotainment: The standard 7-inch touchscreen is simple to use, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included on the SV and SR. The digital instrument panel also appears on those higher trims.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA estimates 31 mpg city, 36 highway, and 33 combined.

Which 2019 Nissan Kicks trim should I buy?

The 2019 Nissan Kicks is offered in 3 trim levels: S, SV, and SR.

Here's the short version:

• S: This is the value play if you want the lowest entry price and can live without the extra convenience and tech upgrades. You still get the core safety equipment, a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, Siri Eyes Free, and three USB ports.
• SV: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the most useful everyday upgrades: alloy wheels, heated mirrors, push-button start, remote start, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and the digital instrument panel.
• SR: Choose this if you want the most features and the most upscale presentation, including LED headlights, a 360-degree camera, and available navigation and Bose audio.

The SV is the trim that CarGurus recommends, and the safety package expands on the higher trims with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2019 Nissan Kicks?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory and pricing softness to reward careful shopping.

• Deal availability: 30.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 911 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.27% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 71.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $12,019, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2019 Nissan Kicks's resale value?

The current average of $12,019 sits slightly below last year's $12,962.

That price movement suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you as a buyer today but may limit upside if you plan to resell soon. If you buy at the right price and keep the car in clean condition, you should be better positioned than someone who pays near the top of the range.

The model’s value-oriented reputation and steady demand from budget-minded shoppers should help support resale interest. Still, the strongest future resale outcomes will likely come from well-kept examples with clean history and desirable equipment.

Vehicles with solid owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2019 Nissan Kicks safe?

The 2019 Nissan Kicks earns a top score of Good in Driver Side Small Frontal Overlap, Moderate Front Overlap, Side, and Head Restraint crash tests, and it earns an overall 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick rating.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard safety equipment includes forward-collision warning and avoidance, front- and side-impact airbags, a reversing camera, tire pressure monitoring, and Nissan’s Easy Fill Tire Alert system. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts are added on the SV and SR trims.

The main caveat is that the most useful driver-assistance upgrades are not on the base trim, so you’ll want to shop carefully if safety tech matters to you.

Should I buy a 2019 Nissan Kicks or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2019 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2019 if:

• 30.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 71.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.27% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• It combines affordable pricing with standard advanced safety features and strong fuel economy.

Consider the 2018 if:

• At $11,943, the 2018 costs less than the current year's $12,019 average.
• It focuses on practical daily commuting and useful everyday features.

The bottom line: If you want the stronger overall shopping case, the 2019 is the better target because it offers a good mix of price softness, inventory, and safety equipment. If your main goal is to spend as little as possible, the 2018 can make sense, but you should still compare condition and equipment closely before deciding.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.