No, the Nissan Kicks is not a driver's car, even the SR version. But, yes, it offers a lot of value and space. And I particularly like the features offered for the price. In this video, I explain the core features of the car and then give you a walk around tour, both outside and in. From there, we go for a ride and I explain what it's like to drive and give you my view on who Nissan built this car for. I hope you enjoy the video!
Here are the detailed specifications of the car:
2021 Nissan Kicks SR
Base Price: $23,090
As Tested Price: $24,540 (options listed below)
Engine: 1.6-liter I-4
Power: 122 horsepower at 6300 rpm
Torque: 114 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm
Transmission: continuously variable transmission
Drive: front-wheel drive
Fuel Economy
City 31 mpg
Highway 36 mpg
Combined 33 mpg
Dimensions
Length: 169.1 inches
Width: 69.3 inches
Height: 63.4 inches
Wheelbase: 103.1 inches
Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 2744 lbs
Interior volume: 93 cubic feet (according to fueleconomy.gov)
Cargo volume: 25 cubic feet (according to fueleconomy.gov)
Calculated weight to power: 22.5 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: n/a seconds
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: n/a mph
Government classified size: midsize car
Seating: 5
Options: Premium package, $1200; two-tone paint, $250
Recorded
12th of February 2021
Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio
Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineers at Ford Motor Company.
Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.
Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.
In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at funwithcars.com
