The new Nissan Kicks has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a continuously variable automatic (CVT) transmission that creates 122 horsepower, has a fuel economy rating of about 36 MPG on the highway, and features speed-sensitive steering. Furthermore, the Kicks comes with hill-start assistance to prevent slipping on steep inclines, an engine brake for smoother deceleration, and ride control that automatically adjusts the engine's torque.

The 2022 Nissan Kicks comes equipped with trace control, which brakes tires independently for improved steering around tight corners. The vehicle also has four-wheel discs that increase stopping power in challenging weather conditions.

The new Nissan Kicks keeps the driver and passengers safe with the driver-assistance technologies. The vehicle has emergency braking and pedestrian detection for monitoring speed and stopping the car thoroughly to prevent frontal collisions. With lane-departure alerts, drivers will avoid unintentional lane drifts.

The 2022 Nissan Kicks has blind-spot warnings that detect obstacles in your blind spot. This crossover SUV includes high-beam assistance that automatically switches the headlights on and off depending on traffic conditions and intelligent cruising control with radar sensors to maintain a pre-set distance from vehicles ahead.

Safety features in the Kicks include driver alertness detection to warn drowsy drivers with a chime if they're detected to be too tired or not entirely focused on the road and an exterior camera monitor that provides a 360-degree view of the surroundings.