2027 Nissan Kicks: Trims, EPA-Estimated MPG, and Family Value

2027 Nissan Kicks subcompact SUV available at Empire Nissan in Ontario, CA

The 2027 Nissan Kicks seats five, returns up to an EPA-estimated 31 combined MPG, and offers Intelligent All-Wheel Drive on every grade. Pricing runs from $24,335 MSRP to $30,385 MSRP. Front-wheel-drive models carry up to 30 cubic feet of cargo behind the rear seats. Below is a grade-by-grade look at what Ontario-area families get for the money.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.

EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.

Features, equipment, packages, pricing, and availability vary by trim and configuration and are preliminary and subject to change. Specifications, features, and pricing source: Nissan’s 2027 Nissan Kicks press kit and 2027 Kicks specifications page. Confirm current specifications and availability with Empire Nissan.

How the 2027 Kicks Handles Family Duty

Five-passenger seating is standard on every 2027 Kicks. So are LATCH child-seat anchors and a 60/40 split-folding rear bench.

Cargo Space by Drivetrain

Cargo volume is the one number that shifts meaningfully with how you configure the vehicle. Front-wheel-drive models give you the most room. All-wheel-drive models give up space under the floor to the rear-drive hardware and multi-link suspension.

Front-Wheel Drive

  • EPA-estimated 28 MPG city / 35 MPG highway / 31 MPG combined
  • 30.0 cu ft behind the rear seats on the Kicks S; 29.2 cu ft on SV and SR
  • 60.0 cu ft with the rear seats folded on the Kicks S; 58.5 cu ft on SV and SR
  • Semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

  • EPA-estimated 27 MPG city / 34 MPG highway / 30 MPG combined
  • 23.9 cu ft behind the rear seats on every grade
  • 50.1 cu ft with the rear seats folded on every grade
  • Independent multi-link rear suspension

EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.

Interior Dimensions

Measurement Front Second Row
Headroom (models without moonroof) 39.7 in 38.5 in
Legroom 42.7 in 34.5 in
Shoulder room 54.7 in 54.7 in

Those are usable numbers for adults up front and car seats behind them.

2027 Nissan Kicks Trims and Pricing

Nissan builds the 2027 Kicks in three grades: S, SV and SR. Each is available with front-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. New for 2027 is the Rock Creek package, an all-wheel-drive-only option on the SV grade rather than a separate trim. Pricing below reflects the figures published in Nissan’s 2027 Kicks press kit.

Grade Starting MSRP, Front-Wheel Drive Starting MSRP, Intelligent AWD Standard Equipment Highlights
Kicks S $24,335 MSRP $25,835 MSRP 16-inch steel wheels with covers, cloth seating, manual climate control, 12.3-inch touchscreen
Kicks SV $26,035 MSRP $28,035 MSRP 17-inch steel wheels with covers, premium cloth seating, automatic temperature control, wireless charging pad, remote engine start, roof rails
Kicks SR $28,535 MSRP $30,335 MSRP 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, leatherette seating with sport cloth inserts, 12.3-inch digital dashboard, ProPILOT Assist, four USB-C ports
Rock Creek Package (SV grade) Not offered with front-wheel drive $30,385 MSRP Off-Road driving mode, Hill Descent Control, Rock Creek 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, roof rack with cross bars, heated front seats and mirrors

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.

What Each Grade Adds

The Kicks S opens the lineup with 16-inch steel wheels and wheel covers, cloth seating and manual climate control. It gets the same 12.3-inch touchscreen every grade receives.

The SV steps up to 17-inch steel wheels with covers, premium cloth seating and automatic temperature control. It adds a front wireless charging pad, remote engine start, an Intelligent Key with approach unlock and walk-away lock, and roof rails. Seventeen-inch aluminum-alloy wheels are available.

The SR is the equipment leader. It rides on 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, with 19-inch wheels available. Over the SV it adds:

  • Leatherette-appointed seating with sport cloth inserts
  • TailorFit-wrapped steering wheel
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument display
  • Six-speaker audio system and four USB-C ports
  • Carbon-fiber-look instrument panel finisher and interior ambient lighting
  • Heated front seats and mirrors
  • Rear seat armrest

Packages and Options

The SV Premium package adds a panoramic moonroof with a power sunshade, illuminated visors and a sunglasses holder. The SR Premium package adds a panoramic moonroof, a ten-speaker Bose Personal Plus audio system, a heated steering wheel and a front center airbag. Premium paint, two-tone paint and a combined premium two-tone finish are available on SV and SR, and a Cold Weather package is available on the SV. For a look at how the grades have evolved, see our Nissan Kicks trim levels guide.

Powertrain and Driving

Every 2027 Kicks shares one powertrain. What changes between configurations is the drivetrain and the rear suspension.

Specification All 2027 Kicks Grades
Engine 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder
Horsepower 141 hp at 6,000 rpm
Torque 140 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm
Transmission Xtronic continuously variable transmission
Ground clearance 8.4 inches
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded

Front-wheel-drive models use a semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension. Models with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive use an independent multi-link rear setup. That is the more sophisticated arrangement, and it is part of why those models give up cargo volume. Drive mode selection offers Normal, Eco and Sport, with a Snow mode added on all-wheel-drive models. Hill Start Assist is standard across the lineup.

EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy

Front-wheel-drive 2027 Kicks models are rated at an EPA-estimated 28 MPG city, 35 MPG highway and 31 MPG combined. All-wheel-drive models are rated at an EPA-estimated 27 MPG city, 34 MPG highway and 30 MPG combined. Both sets of figures are published on Nissan’s 2027 Kicks specifications page.

The gap between the two is a single EPA-estimated MPG combined. That is worth weighing against what all-wheel drive costs on the grade you want. For a closer look at how those numbers translate day to day, see our 2026 Nissan Kicks EPA-Estimated MPG guide.

EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.

Technology in Every 2027 Kicks

A 12.3-inch NissanConnect touchscreen is standard on every grade. So are wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. You do not need to step up a trim or plug in a cable to get phone mirroring on the screen.

SiriusXM with a three-month subscription is included across the lineup, along with Bluetooth, streaming audio, Siri Eyes Free and illuminated steering wheel audio controls. More detail on the infotainment setup is in our guide to the 2026 Kicks standard tech features.

Technology by Grade

Feature S SV Rock Creek (SV AWD) SR
12.3-inch touchscreen Standard Standard Standard Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Standard Standard Standard Standard
Instrument display 7-inch 7-inch 7-inch 12.3-inch
Audio speakers 4 4 4 6 standard, 10-speaker Bose optional
USB-C ports 2 standard, 4 optional 2 standard, 4 optional 2 4
Wireless charging pad Not offered Standard Standard Standard
Remote engine start Not offered Standard Standard Standard
NissanConnect Services with Wi-Fi hotspot and myQ garage door opener Optional Optional Optional Standard

Standard Safety on Every Grade

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on every 2027 Kicks. Core driver assistance is not something you have to buy up to reach.

Standard equipment on every grade includes:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
  • Predictive Forward Collision Warning
  • Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Intelligent Cruise Control
  • Intelligent Driver Alertness and Rear Door Alert
  • LED low and high beam headlights with LED daytime running lights
  • Intelligent Auto Headlights with High Beam Assist

Ten airbags are standard on every 2027 Kicks. They cover dual-stage front, front and rear seat-mounted side, first and second row curtain, and driver and passenger knee positions. The SR Premium package adds a front center airbag for eleven.

Driver Assistance by Grade

Feature S SV Rock Creek (SV AWD) SR
RearView Monitor Standard Standard Replaced by Around View Monitor Replaced by Around View Monitor
Intelligent Around View Monitor Not offered Not standard Standard, HD Standard
Rear Automatic Braking Not offered Optional Standard Standard
Front and rear parking sensors Not offered Not standard Standard Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition Not offered Not offered Not offered Standard
ProPILOT Assist Not offered Not offered Not offered Standard
Hill Descent Control Not offered Not offered Standard Not offered

Driver-assist and safety features have limitations which affect how they function in certain situations. The driver must never rely exclusively on any vehicle feature to warn about, prevent, or lessen the severity of a collision. It is the driver’s responsibility to always be in control, monitor the surroundings, and safely operate the vehicle. Read your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for further information.

What the Rock Creek Package Adds

The Rock Creek package is new for 2027. It is available only on the SV grade with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, and Nissan detailed its contents in the 2027 Kicks press kit.

Capability

Rock Creek adds an exclusive Off-Road driving mode with its own traction-control tuning, plus Hill Descent Control. It also gets a roof rack with cross bars rated to carry 165 pounds.

Appearance and Interior

  • Rock Creek-exclusive upper grille and badging
  • Rock Creek-style 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Gloss black exterior accents and mirrors
  • Amber daytime running lights and accent lighting
  • Outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
  • Rock Creek leatherette and ballistic nylon seating with contrast stitching
  • TailorFit-wrapped steering wheel

Added Equipment

Rock Creek also picks up equipment the standard SV does not carry:

  • HD Intelligent Around View Monitor
  • Front and rear parking assist
  • Rear Automatic Braking
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Heated front seats and heated mirrors
  • Rear floor heater ducts
  • Spare tire

Warranty Coverage

Coverage terms below are published on Nissan’s 2027 Kicks specifications page.

Coverage Term
Basic limited warranty 36 months / 36,000 miles
Powertrain limited warranty 60 months / 60,000 miles
Corrosion perforation 60 months / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance 36 months / 36,000 miles

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which 2027 Nissan Kicks has the most cargo space?

The Kicks S with front-wheel drive leads at 30.0 cubic feet behind the rear seats, followed by the front-wheel-drive SV and SR at 29.2 cubic feet. Every all-wheel-drive configuration carries 23.9 cubic feet. Fold the 60/40 split rear seat and front-wheel-drive models open to as much as 60.0 cubic feet. If maximum cargo room matters more to you than all-wheel drive, the front-wheel-drive models are the better pick.

Is all-wheel drive worth the extra cost on the 2027 Kicks?

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive adds $1,500 MSRP on the S, $2,000 MSRP on the SV and $1,800 MSRP on the SR. It also costs you one EPA-estimated MPG combined and about six cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. The tradeoff comes down to how often you want the added traction of a system that can send power to the rear wheels in slick conditions.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.

What fuel economy does the 2027 Nissan Kicks get?

Front-wheel-drive models are rated at an EPA-estimated 28 MPG city, 35 MPG highway and 31 MPG combined. All-wheel-drive models are rated at an EPA-estimated 27 MPG city, 34 MPG highway and 30 MPG combined. Every grade runs on regular unleaded gasoline.

EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.

Does every 2027 Nissan Kicks come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard on every 2027 Kicks grade, from the S through the SR, and the 12.3-inch NissanConnect touchscreen is standard across the lineup as well.

How can I see the 2027 Nissan Kicks in person?

Empire Nissan is located at 1377 Kettering Dr, Ontario, CA 91761, serving drivers in Montclair, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Riverside and San Bernardino. Call our sales team at (909) 740-6712 to ask about availability or schedule a test drive, or browse the current Kicks inventory online.

Disclaimers

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.

EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.

Driver-assist and safety features have limitations which affect how they function in certain situations. The driver must never rely exclusively on any vehicle feature to warn about, prevent, or lessen the severity of a collision. It is the driver’s responsibility to always be in control, monitor the surroundings, and safely operate the vehicle. Read your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for further information.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation.

Features, equipment, packages, pricing, and availability vary by trim and configuration and are preliminary and subject to change. Specifications, features, and pricing source: Nissan’s 2027 Nissan Kicks press kit and 2027 Kicks specifications page. Confirm current specifications and availability with Empire Nissan.