2020 Nissan Kicks SV

The 2020 Kicks is Nissan's subcompact crossover, a tall hatchback that slots below the Rogue in the lineup. It competes with the Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR, and Hyundai Kona for buyers who want SUV looks with hatchback practicality. The Kicks feels light and nimble in town, with eager steering and a ride that's composed on rough pavement. The cabin is roomy for four, with a large cargo area and the brand's comfortable zero-gravity front seats. Standard equipment includes a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus automatic emergency braking. The SV adds 17-inch wheels, roof rails, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert over the S, but skips the SR's sporty styling touches. Its 1.6L I4 makes 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, routed through a CVT to the front wheels for 33 mpg combined. The SV's standard Nissan Safety Shield 360 includes rear automatic braking, a feature not found on the base S.