Our long-term 2018 Nissan Kicks has finally settled in and is well past its break-in period. With just over 5,000 miles on the odometer, we gave the keys to our test team to see what the Kicks can do when pushed to its limits.
The Kicks hit 60 mph in a sluggish 9.9 seconds and finished the quarter mile in 17.6 seconds at 78.2 mph, making it one of the slowest subcompact crossovers on sale. Only the Ford EcoSport with the 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder and Toyota C-HR are slower. Stopping from 60 mph took 125 feet, which is longer than a number of rivals we recently tested including the Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR, and Mazda CX-3. Associate road test editor Erick Ayapana observed plenty of ABS chatter but commended the Kicks for stopping straight and having little front-end dive.
On the figure-eight course, road test editor Chris Walton liked the Kicks’ neutral turn-in; however, it loses its composure mid-corner where he noted that the car “goes all gooey.” The traction control system intervenes by cutting power and doesn’t appear to be undefeatable because it still works in the background even when you turn it off. Despite weighing in at 2,655 pounds, the Kicks’ 125-hp 1.6-liter I-4 doesn’t have the power to go more than 60 mph on the straightaways. Walton commented that he hardly needed to brake when entering a corner on the skidpad.
Lessons learned from track testing: The 2018 Nissan Kicks is at its best navigating the urban jungle, cruising leisurely to your next destination. If you want your subcompact crossover to gleefully take on your favorite winding road and back up its sporting intentions, look to the Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-3.
For the next update, we’ll be taking the Kicks on the open road to see how well it does on long drives and road trips.
Read more about our long-term Nissan Kicks SR:
| 2018 Nissan Kicks SR | |
| BASE PRICE | $21,635 |
| PRICE AS TESTED | $23,000 |
| VEHICLE LAYOUT | Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door hatchback |
| ENGINE | 1.6L/125-hp/115-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4 |
| TRANSMISSION | Cont variable auto |
| CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) | 2,655 lb (61/39%) |
| WHEELBASE | 103.1 in |
| LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT | 169.1 x 69.3 x 62.4 in |
| 0-60 MPH | 9.9 sec |
| QUARTER MILE | 17.6 sec @ 78.2 mph |
| BRAKING, 60-0 MPH | 125 ft |
| LATERAL ACCELERATION | 0.82 g (avg) |
| MT FIGURE EIGHT | 28.4 sec @ 0.58 g (avg) |
| REAL MPG, CITY/HWY/COMB | 28.7/39.8/32.8 mpg |
| EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON | 31/36/33 mpg |
| ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY | 109/94 kW-hrs/100 miles |
| CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB | 0.59 lb/mile |
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