Used Nissan Kicks for Sale nearCharlotte, NC

How much does the Nissan Kicks cost in today's market?

Used Nissan Kicks prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Nissan Kicks' current nationwide average price is $19,150, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,434 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Kicks a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Kicks earns a strong all-generations owner rating, and its appeal is easy to understand if you want value, efficiency, and everyday practicality.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Nissan Kicks for its value, fuel efficiency, and spacious interior. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its safety features and comfortable seating, which help it feel like a smart budget-friendly choice.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on modest acceleration, with some years also drawing comments about cabin comfort details and highway passing power. Even so, the Kicks remains a compelling used buy if you want a practical small SUV with low running costs and broad appeal.

35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Kicks models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Nissan Kicks as a practical, value-focused crossover with strong fuel efficiency and a straightforward ownership experience. Across the model years, reviews also repeatedly call out its safety features and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Nissan Kicks between 2.0 and 4.86 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks most reassuring when you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and consistent maintenance.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Safety Shield 360
• Infotainment: a 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: With front-wheel drive (FWD), the Kicks is rated for 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined. With AWD, those numbers drop to 37 city, 34 highway, and 30 combined.

Which Nissan Kicks trim should I buy?

The 2025 Nissan Kicks offers these trims:

• S: The entry trim brings a 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a four-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, and a rearview camera. It is the best-value starting point if you want the lowest price and the core Kicks experience.
• SV: This trim adds a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, a six-speaker stereo, and two USB-C ports. It also brings ProPilot Assist and the surround-view monitor, making it the best-value trim for shoppers who want the strongest mix of tech and safety equipment.
• SR: The top trim adds a pair of 12.3-inch screens, two more USB-C ports in the back row, and the option for the Bose audio system with front-seat headrest speakers through the Premium Package. It suits you if you want the most upscale cabin presentation and the richest tech setup.

What Nissan Kicks do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Kicks years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and equipment. They also tend to attract more buyers because they sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

What is the Nissan Kicks's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The newer models are also showing meaningful declines, so recent Kicks inventory can be especially attractive if you want updated features without paying close to new-car money. The smallest changes are concentrated among the years that have held value best.

The 2018, 2024, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Nissan Kicks safe?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2018: 7/10

Safety Shield 360 comes standard on the 2025 Nissan Kicks.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Nissan Kicks now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.06% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.87%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,889. The Nissan Kicks offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with character that makes it a strong everyday choice.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is rated at 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, and with front-wheel drive the Kicks is rated for 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined.
• Tech: The SV gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, a six-speaker stereo, and two USB-C ports.
• Safety: ProPilot Assist comes standard on the Kicks SV, and the surround-view monitor comes standard on the SV trim.
• Starting price: The base S starts at $21,830.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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