If you’re looking for a sporty, reliable new ride in the Tallahassee area, you’ve come to the right place! At Kraft Nissan, we take a lot of pride in our lineup of new and pre-owned Nissan vehicles to suit just about every lifestyle and budget. Whether you’re looking for a small daily driver or a full-size family vehicle, we’re confident you’ll find something to love in our lineup! The Nissan Kicks is a crowd-favorite four-door hatchback that starts at $19,990 MSRP for the 2022 model. There’s a lot to love about the Kicks, including gas mileage of up to 31 mpg city / 36 mpg highway and three unique trim levels to choose from.

But is the Nissan Kicks safe? The short answer is yes! Nissan vehicles are all equipped with the very best in safety and crash-prevention technology, including a wide range of standard and available features inside the cabin. The Nissan Kicks has also received top marks from the two leading agencies rating vehicle safety– the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The service team at Kraft Nissan has more details on the 2022 Nissan Kicks safety features and ratings in the guide below–check it out!

2022 Nissan Kicks Safety Ratings: IIHS

Let’s start by taking a look at the 2022 Nissan Kicks safety ratings from the IIHS. This organization gives four ratings for various crashworthiness and safety features in a vehicle–Good, Acceptable, Marginal, and Poor. The Nissan Kicks scored Good ratings across the board for its crashworthiness as well as its child safety mechanisms, including: roof strength, head restraints, child seat anchors, driver restraints, and passenger restraints.

2022 Nissan Kicks Safety Ratings: NHTSA

The Nissan Kicks also received good reviews from the NHTSA, scoring it four stars out of a possible five. The NHTSA tests vehicle crashworthiness by simulating frontal, side, and rollover crashes to see how the vehicle and crash-test dummies inside the cabin are affected. The Nissan Kicks received four stars for frontal crash safety, five stars for side crash safety, and four stars for rollover crash safety, with just a 15% chance that the Nissan Kicks will roll over when struck in a collision.

2022 Nissan Kicks Safety Features

Now that we’ve answered the question of “is the Nissan Kicks safe?” let’s take a look at what earned it those excellent safety ratings! The Nissan Kicks comes with the standard Safety Shield 360, Nissan’s exclusive safety and driver-assistance technology that comes on many other vehicles in the current lineup. Here are some of the key standard and available features you can expect for your Pensacola rides:

2022 Nissan Kicks Safety Features

• Intelligent Cruise Control
• Intelligent Around View Monitor
• Blind Sport Warning
• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
• Rear Automatic Braking
• Blind Spot Warning
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Lane Departure Warning
• High Beam Assist
• Intelligent Driver Alertness
• Nissan Advanced Airbag System
• Advanced Braking
• Traction Control System
• Anti-Lock Braking System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Vehicle Dynamic Control

Discover the Nissan Kicks at Kraft Nissan!

We’ve answered the question “is the Nissan Kicks safe?” and now you might want to see the safety features up close! Contact our office to set up a test drive around Dothan, AL, and we’ll get you behind the wheel in no time. You can also contact us or check out our research hub for more vehicle features, automotive news, and tips for keeping your vehicle in the best condition possible.

The 2022 Nissan Kicks mpg ratings go up to an EPA-estimated 31 mpg city / 36 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined*, which will let you travel far with fewer stops at gas stations. So is the 2022 Nissan Kicks fuel-efficient? Yes! You will cut down on fuel costs even if you are constantly on the Tallahassee roads. Discover more details about the 2022 Nissan Kicks gas mileage below before scheduling your test drive at Kraft Nissan.

2022 Nissan Kicks MPG by Trim Level

In the 2022 lineup, the Kicks come in three different trim levels: the S, SR, and SV. However, you’ll be happy to know that regardless of which configuration you like best, you will still enjoy the same impressive fuel economy across the board. You won’t have to upgrade specifically to enjoy better new Nissan Kicks mpg specs and you won’t have to compromise on other deciding factors either when you’re shopping in Pensacola!

2022 Nissan Kicks Engine Specs

One stop at your local gas pump before you head off to tackle your day and you’ll be set to go for many miles to come. You’ll have to thank the robust 1.6L 4-cylinder engine for that! This engine works with front-wheel drive and an Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CTV) to provide responsive commutes in the Dothan, AL area. See some specs for this engine here:

• 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder engine
• 122 hp
• 114 lb-ft of torque
• Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
• Front-wheel drive configuration

2022 Nissan Kicks Performance Features

Besides the engine, this SUV is also equipped with features to enhance overall performance and fuel efficiency! Some include:

• Speed Sensitive Steering: Uses electric power steering to reduce the amount of power needed from the engine, depending on your vehicle's speed.
• Active Ride Control: Automatically applies the brake and adjusts the engine’s torque when road conditions change.
• Intelligent Trace Control: Lightly applies the brake to each wheel separately so that you can easily navigate tight corners.
• Hill Start Assist: Prevents your vehicle from rolling backward when heading up a steep incline.

Test Drive the Fuel-Efficient Nissan Kicks in Tallahassee

If you’ve been loving this model so far from your research, do the final test and see if this is the one for you in person! Head on over to Kraft Nissan for a test drive and we’d love to show you over specials to get you a head start on savings before cutting down on gas costs on your future drives.