Used 2025 Nissan Kicks for Sale nearChicago, IL

How much does the 2025 Nissan Kicks cost?

Prices have softened 4.96% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,345 listings available, which suggests you should have a workable selection to compare.

Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks a good car?

The 2025 Nissan Kicks is a strong value play if you want a redesigned subcompact crossover that emphasizes style, standard equipment, and affordability over outright performance. It earns a 2/5 user rating and a 7.17/10 expert rating, and the model scores 8/10 across Look and feel and Cost effectiveness.

The redesign gives you a more polished feel than the outgoing version, along with a stylish design and strong standard features. It is aimed at young and first-time shoppers, and its accessible entry-level price reinforces that easy-buy appeal.

The trade-offs are clear: the base engine is underwhelming, there is no power seat adjustment, and wind buffeting can be uncomfortable. Even so, the overall package is built around practical value, and 35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which supports that value-first case.

Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks reliable?

The 2025 Nissan Kicks is presented as a much improved redesign, with the old model’s loudness, harshness, and uncooperative powertrain addressed to a significant degree. The new 2.0-liter engine and CVT are described as a vast improvement, and the cabin is better insulated against road and wind noise.

Nissan also includes three oil changes for the first two years or 24,000 miles through Nissan Maintenance Care, which helps reduce early ownership costs. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is still tied to buying a small crossover with modest performance and a CVT, so condition and maintenance history matter.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Nissan Kicks?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.7% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report, confirm the vehicle’s equipment matches the trim you want, and prioritize a thorough inspection of the cabin, tires, brakes, and suspension. Because the Kicks is value-focused, condition can vary more than the price tag suggests, so it pays to focus on how well the car has been cared for.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base S gives you the essentials, but it is the most stripped-down version, with the 7.0-inch touchscreen, wired smartphone integration, and fewer comfort and tech upgrades than the higher trims. The SV adds a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, wireless charging, and more convenience features, while the SR brings the twin 12.3-inch display setup and a more upscale presentation.
• Powertrain: Every version uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a CVT, and the setup is rated at 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque. It is much improved over the previous generation, and AWD is available across the lineup if you want extra traction.
• Safety package: Safety Shield 360 is standard, and it includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and automatic high beams. ProPilot Assist is standard on the SV, and the surround-view monitor comes standard on the SV as well.
• Infotainment: The base S gets a 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, a four-speaker stereo, and one USB-A port. The SV upgrades to a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, a six-speaker stereo, and two USB-C ports. The SR adds twin 12.3-inch screens, wireless connectivity, and additional rear USB-C ports.
• Fuel efficiency: Front-wheel-drive models are rated at 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined. AWD models are rated at 27 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined.

Which 2025 Nissan Kicks trim should I buy?

The 2025 Nissan Kicks is offered in 3 trim levels: S, SV, SR.

Here's the short version:

• S: This is the entry point, and it makes sense if you want the lowest price and are comfortable with the most basic infotainment and comfort setup. It gives you the redesigned Kicks experience without paying for extras, but it is also the trim where the feature gaps are most obvious.
• SV: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, wireless charging, and more convenience tech without jumping all the way to the top of the range. It also gets ProPilot Assist and the surround-view monitor, which make it the sweet spot for shoppers who want the most useful equipment for the money.
• SR: This is the trim to choose if you want the most upscale presentation and the twin-screen dashboard setup. It is the most feature-rich version, and it becomes especially appealing if you plan to add the Premium Package for the Bose audio system and other comfort upgrades.

The SV trim gets ProPilot Assist and the surround-view monitor standard, while the SR is the trim where the premium audio and twin-screen setup live.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Nissan Kicks?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you have room to shop carefully rather than rush.

• Deal availability: 35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,345 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.96% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 93.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $22,364, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Nissan Kicks's resale value?

The current average of $23,159 sits slightly below last year's $24,367.

That price movement suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you buy more confidently now. If you sell later, the Kicks’ value will depend heavily on trim, mileage, and condition, since the current trend shows buyers are not paying as much as they were a year ago. For a future seller, that means keeping the vehicle clean, well maintained, and well documented will matter if you want to protect your return.

Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks safe?

The 2025 Nissan Kicks hasn’t yet been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Safety Shield 360 is standard, and it includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and automatic high beams. ProPilot Assist is standard on the SV and adds predictive forward collision warning, blind-spot intervention, lane-departure prevention, emergency lane-keep assist, intersection assist, traffic-sign recognition, and front parking sensors. The surround-view monitor is also standard on the SV, which is a useful advantage if you want more visibility in tight spaces.

Should I buy a 2025 Nissan Kicks or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.7% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.96% compared with last year.
• The redesign, stronger standard features, and improved driving manners matter more to you than sticking with the older, simpler version.

The bottom line: The 2025 Kicks is the better choice if you want the redesigned model with more power, more refinement, and a much stronger equipment story. If you are especially price-sensitive, you may still want to compare it against older Kicks listings, but the 2025 makes the strongest case when you value the updated package and can find a well-priced example.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.