New Nissan Kicks for Sale nearKnox, IN

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's current nationwide average price is $19,042, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,435 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 it has built a reputation around value, efficiency, and everyday practicality.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Nissan Kicks for its spacious interior, strong fuel efficiency, and good value for the money. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its safety features and comfortable seating, which help it work well as a budget-friendly crossover.

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 engine power and highway passing performance. Recent expert reviews also note CVT behavior and wind buffeting as recurring points to weigh against the Kicks' strengths.

31.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Kicks models reliable?

Owners and reviewers consistently describe the Nissan Kicks as a practical, value-focused crossover with strong fuel economy, useful space, and a friendly ownership experience. Across the model line, the Kicks also earns praise for its safety features and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Nissan Kicks between 2 and 4.9 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging, especially if you prioritize efficiency, value, and a straightforward small SUV.

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: 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 includes a 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a four-speaker stereo and Bluetooth. It is the most affordable way into the redesigned Kicks.
• 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 the surround-view monitor and ProPilot Assist, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• SR: The top trim adds a pair of 12.3-inch screens, two more USB-C ports in the back row, and available Bose audio with 10 speakers through the Premium Package. It suits you if you want the most upscale tech and presentation.

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 draw the most attention because they combine broad availability with strong deal shares. That gives you more choices to compare while still keeping pricing competitive.

What is the Nissan Kicks's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used. The larger drops on several years suggest there are opportunities to find value, while the smaller declines on the newer models point to steadier pricing.

The 2018, 2023, and 2024 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 −5.49% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.67%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,523. The Nissan Kicks offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easygoing character that make it a strong everyday crossover.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every new Kicks features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an all-new continuously variable transmission (CVT), rated for 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque.
• 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, Nissan’s driver-assistance system, 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.

How does the 2024 Nissan Kicks compare to the 2024 Honda HR-V?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.