New Nissan Kicks for Sale nearBaton Rouge, LA

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 $19,276, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,444 over the past year. These figures reflect this model only. 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 is a strong fit 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 Kicks for its excellent value, spacious interior, strong fuel efficiency, and comfortable seating. Reviewers also frequently highlight its safety features and easy-to-live-with character, which help make it appealing as a budget-friendly crossover.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert reviews are modest acceleration, a CVT that can feel less refined in some situations, and limited comfort or convenience touches on lower trims.

34.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Kicks models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Nissan Kicks as a value-focused crossover with strong fuel economy, practical space, and a comfortable everyday driving experience. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for straightforward usability and low running costs.

• 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 Kicks looks like a sensible long-term ownership choice if you want an affordable small SUV with a strong track record for everyday use.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.5% — 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: This is the entry point and gives you the 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the core value-focused setup. It suits you if you want the lowest-cost way into the redesigned Kicks.
• SV: This adds the 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and the surround-view monitor. It is the best-value trim if you want the strongest mix of tech and everyday usability.
• SR: This brings the pair of 12.3-inch screens, the more upscale cockpit presentation, and available Bose audio with headrest speakers through the Premium Package. It suits you if you want the most feature-rich version.

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 popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car affordability.

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 declines are fairly consistent across the lineup, with only small differences in how much each year has moved. That makes the Kicks a model where patience and comparison shopping can pay off.

The 2023, 2024, and 2018 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

The 2025 Nissan Kicks comes standard with Safety Shield 360, which 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.

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 −4.73% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.8% 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 $23,039. The Nissan Kicks offers a practical, easy-to-live-with cabin that makes it a strong everyday choice.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2025 Kicks uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, and with front-wheel drive it 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.