2025 Nissan Kicks Performance

The all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks is still the city-smart crossover you know, only now it backs its bold redesign with more power, newly available all-wheel drive, and fuel numbers that stretch every dollar of your commute.

Here’s the need-to-know breakdown on the Kicks performance:

2.0-Liter Engine: More Muscle for the Daily Grind

Every 2025 Kicks packs a 2.0-liter Direct Injection four-cylinder that cranks out 141 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque, a healthy bump over last year’s model.

When paired with Nissan’s latest Xtronic CVT®, the engine feels peppy off the line yet relaxed at highway speeds. Whether you’re darting down Watson or merging onto I-64, the extra grunt makes passing and on-ramp sprints noticeably easier.

Fuel Economy: Up to 35 MPG Highway

Efficiency remains one of the calling cards of the 2025 Kicks performance. Front-wheel-drive trims return an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city / 35 mpg highway, keeping fuel stops minimal even if your week means loops between Chesterfield, Clayton, and downtown.

Opting for the new Intelligent AWD system trims only a mile or two off those figures: a small change considering the grip benefits in Midwest winters.

First-Ever Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

For 2025, Kicks adds available Intelligent AWD, a segment-rare feature in subcompact crossovers. The system can shuffle torque to the rear wheels before slip occurs, giving you sure-footed launches on wet pavement and extra confidence when the forecast calls for snow.

A selectable Snow Mode further softens throttle response to minimize wheel spin on slick surfaces.

Ride & Handling: Big-City Agility

The 2025 Kicks’ performance overhauls includes a revamped chassis, rides on a slightly wider track and offers available 19-inch wheels for sharper turn-in and reduced body roll. Electric power steering keeps parking-lot maneuvers light, while a retuned suspension filters out pothole thumps on Hampton. Add Nissan’s Intelligent Trace Control, and the Kicks subtly brakes inner wheels through corners for smoother, more confident bends.

Trim Highlights & Performance Perks

• S & SV (FWD): Lightest curb weight for max mpg—great for daily commuters.
• SV AWD: Adds the new drive system plus Snow Mode without breaking the budget.
• SR: Sport-tuned suspension, paddle shifters, and available 19-inch alloys give this trim an athletic edge while keeping the same 141-hp punch.

For full dimensions and feature lists, visit our dedicated 2025 Nissan Kicks model page.

Real-World Advantages for St. Louis Drivers

• Stop-and-Go Ready: CVT keeps revs low, boosting efficiency in Forest Park traffic.
• Road-Trip Friendly: 35 mpg highway means fewer pit stops on I-44 runs to the Lake of the Ozarks.
• Snow Day Confidence: Intelligent AWD plus standard Safety Shield® 360 keeps you composed when winter hits early.

Take the Next Step

Schedule your Kicks test drive with Suntrup Nissan today. We’ll line up FWD and AWD trims, walk you through financing, and show you why the 2025 Kicks is the perfect blend of pep, efficiency, and all-season practicality.