2025 Nissan Kicks Play Press Kit

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Nissan Canada to Continue Offering First Gen Kicks Alongside All-New 2025 Kicks

The compact crossover will be available as Kicks Play, offering buyers more options

Mississauga, ON – The 2024 Nissan Kicks will be carried over for 2025 under the new name Kicks Play, offering customers a broader range of options to suit their needs and an additional entry to the CUV market. Available alongside the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks, the 2025 Kicks Play is on sale now with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of CA$25,386 selling price2.

Stylish and equipped for seamless connectivity, Kicks Play will be available in two compelling grades – S and SV. Both grades are economical to own, with best-in-class fuel economy3 from 7.7 L/100km city, 6.6 L/100km highway and 7.2 L/100km combined.

The 2025 Kicks Play S grade boasts a compelling level of standard equipment, including Nissan Safety Shield 3604, cruise control, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three USB ports (one front, two rear charge-only), Easy-Fill Tire Alert, 16-inch wheels and a convenient 60/40 split-folding rear seat.

The Kicks Play SV builds on the S grade with 17-inch alloy wheels, silver-painted roof rails5, an electric parking brake, rear disc brakes, Intelligent Cruise Control6, Nissan Intelligent Key®, a 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display7, an 8-inch touchscreen, an additional front USB Type-C port, Remote Engine Start8, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, automatic climate control and Rear Door Alert9.

Prices1 for the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play:

For full details on the features included on each grade level, see the full specification sheet .

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  1. MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and destination charges.  Dealer sets actual price.  Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Freight and PDI CA$2,030.
  2. Selling Price includes CA$ 2,030 freight and PDI; CA$100 A/C charge; dealer fees (up to $621); as well as all other applicable fees, levies, and duties (all of which may vary by region and dealer). Vehicle Price does not apply to customers who lease or finance the vehicle. License, insurance, registration, and applicable sales taxes are extra. Dealer sets actual prices. Vehicle Price current as of date of publication and may be subject to change.
  3. DeRosiers segmentation. Comparison based on 2025 Nissan Kicks vs. latest in-market competitors in MAV Segment (excluding hybrids, alternative fuel and electric vehicles). Base models compared. 2025 EnerGuide Fuel Economy Estimates 7.7 City/6.6 Highway/7.2 Combined for 2025 Nissan Kicks S. Actual mileage may vary.
  4. Nissan Safety Shield technologies can't prevent all collisions or warn in all situations. See Owner's Manual for important safety information.
  5. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Always secure cargo. Heavy loading of the vehicle with cargo, especially on the roof, will affect the handling and stability of the vehicle.
  6. Intelligent Cruise Control uses limited braking and is not a collision avoidance or warning system. Driver should monitor traffic conditions and brake as needed to prevent collisions. See Owner's Manual for safety information.
  7. Driving is serious business and requires your full attention. If you have to use the feature while driving, exercise extreme caution at all time so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
  8. Remote Engine Start System to be used only in accordance with laws or rules in effect in your vehicle's location.
  9. Rear Door Alert System does not detect people or cargo. Always check rear seat before exiting. See Owner's Manual for safety information.
Alix Herman

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Alix Herman
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Alix.Herman@nissancanada.com

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2025 Nissan Kicks Play Specifications

Specifications are based on latest product information available at the time of printing.

S – Standard  O – Option  A – Accessory  SWB – Short wheelbase  LWB – Long wheelbase

Mechanical

Engine

 

Name

HR16DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Transverse

Cylinders / configuration

4-cylinder / inline

Block / head composition

Aluminum / aluminum

Displacement (liters)

1.6 (1,598 cc)

Horsepower

122 @ 6,300 rpm

Torque (lb-ft)

114 @ 4,000 rpm

Bore x stroke (mm)

78.0 x 83.6

Compression ratio (:1)

10.4

Spark plugs

Platinum-tipped

Maximum engine speed

6,500 rpm

Valvetrain

4 valves per cylinder with Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System

Induction system

Naturally aspirated

Engine mounts

2 solid, 1 liquid-filled

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded

Emissions certification level

Tier 3-Bin 30 (EPA) / LEV3-SULEV30 (CARB)

Exhaust

Single system with main muffler

 

Electrical

 

Ignition system

Electronic (direct)

Alternator

120A

Battery

12 volt

 

Transmission and Drive System

 

Drive configuration

Front engine FWD

Transmission type

Xtronic

Gear ratios (:1)    

4.006 – 0.458

Reverse

3.771:1

Final drive ratio

3.927:1

Hill Start Assist

S

 

Suspension

 

Front

Independent strut with coil springs, 22mm stabilizer bar

Rear

Twist beam

Twin-tube shocks

S

 

Brakes

S

SV

Front

Type

Vented disc

Size diameter and thickness (inches)

11.0 x 0.94

Rear

Type

Drum

Vented disc

Size diameter and thickness (inches)

8.0

11.0 x 0.38

Electronic Brake force Distribution 

 

S

Brake Assist

 

S

Anti-lock Braking System
     Number of wheels/channels/sensors

S
4/4/4

Parking brake                                

Hand brake, centre console

e-PKB with auto hold

 

Steering

S

SV

Type

Electric power-assisted

Power-assisted

Vehicle-speed variable assist

Overall ratio (:1)

14.7

Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.64

Turning diameter – curb-to-curb (feet)

34.1

Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel

-

S

Audio switches

 

S

Bluetooth® hands-free phone system switches

S

Haptic steering wheel

S

 

Body / Chassis

 

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

Exterior

Wheels and Tires

S

SV

6.0 x 16-inch steel wheels with covers

S

-

6.5 x 17-inch aluminum-alloy

-

S

Tires

 

     205/60R16 all-season

S

-

     205/55R17 all-season

-

S

Temporary spare tire S

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type)

S

Easy Fill Tire Alert

S

 

Exterior Features

S

SV

Outside mirrors

Manual folding

S

S

Body colour

S

S

Heated

S

S

Bumpers, front and rear

Black

S

S

Front and rear door handles        

Black

S

-

Body colour

-

S

Grille

Chrome

S

S

Windshield                              

Green-tinted and UV cut

Front door windows

Green-tinted and UV cut

Wipers

Front variable intermittent

S

Rear liftgate glass – fixed with rear wiper
     link and wash

S

Roof rails with silver paint

-

S

 

Lights

S

SV

Headlights

Halogen low beam

S

S

Halogen high beam

S

S

Intelligent Auto Headlights

S

High Beam Assist

S

Partial LED rear combination lights

S

Centre high-mounted stop light

S

Interior

Seating

S

SV

Capacity

5-passenger

Front seats                                         

Type

Bucket

Cloth

S

S

Heated

-

S

Centre console armrest with storage

-

S

Driver’s seat         

6-way manual adjustable

S

Attached armrest

S

-

Front passenger seat        

4-way manual

Second-row seat                                         

60/40 split fold-down

 

Audio, Navigation and Connectivity

S

SV

AM/FM with 6 speakers, USB/aux input, satellite radio, Bluetooth, smartphone connectivity

-

S

7-inch colour touchscreen display

S

-

8-inch colour touchscreen display

-

S

NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

S

USB Connectivity (iPod® compatible)

S

MP3 capability

S

Radio Data System

S

Steering wheel audio controls

S

Streaming audio via Bluetooth®

S

SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

-

S

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

S

Siri® Eyes Free

S

 

Instrumentation

S

SV

Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges

S

Meters/Gauges

Speedometer

Analog

Tachometer - Digital

Coolant temperature

-

Digital

Fuel level

-

Digital

 

Comfort and Convenience Features

S

SV

12-volt outlet           

S, front centre stack

Assist grips                    

Front – fixed

2

Rear – fixed

2

Manual-dimming inside rearview mirror

S

RearView Monitor

S

S

Double map lights

S

Driver and front passenger sunvisors with vanity mirror

S

-

Driver and front passenger sliding sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirror

-

S

Power windows – one-touch up/down driver and passenger side front with auto-reverse function

S

Power door locks with selective unlocking and anti-lockout, auto-locking system

S

Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls

S

-

Intelligent Cruise Control

-

S

Remote keyless entry system

S

Front seat centre console

S

Cupholders (4)

S

Bottle holders – doors (4)

S

Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control

S

-

Automatic Temperature Control

-

S

Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS

S

-

7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display

-

S

Nissan Intelligent Key® with push-button start

S

S

Cargo area courtesy light

S

Cargo area carpeting

S

Rear Door Alert

-

S

Remote engine start1

-

S

Intelligent Driver Alertness2

-

S

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems

 

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor

S

Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

S

Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection

S

Driver and passenger knee supplemental air bags

S

Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

S

Outboard seat belts

Front
                                                        
                     Rear

3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver)
3-point ALR/ELR

Centre seat belts

Rear

3-point ALR/ELR

Power window lockout button

S

Child restraint upper tether anchors

S

LATCH system

S

Child safety rear door locks

S

 

Passive Safety

 

Zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones

S

Energy-absorbing steering column

S

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

S

Body side reinforcements

S

Shift interlock system

S

Vehicle Dynamic Control

S

Traction Control System

S

 

Safety, Security and Driving Aids

S

SV

Tamper proof door lock key cylinder
Vehicle Security System Immobilizer

S

Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection

S

Rear Automatic Braking

S

Lane Departure Warning

S

Blind Spot Warning

S

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

S

Rear sonar

S

Integrated Dynamics-control Module (Active Ride Control, Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent Engine Brake)

-

S

Dimensions

Exterior (millimetres)

S

SV

Wheelbase

2,620

Overall length

4,309

Overall width

1,760

Overall height

1,610

Track width (front/rear)

1,520 / 1,535

Minimum ground clearance

177

Step-in height (front/rear)

393 / 403

Angle of approach (degrees)

18.6

Angle of departure (degrees)

28.7

Ramp angle (degrees)

18.4

 

Interior (millimetres)

Front

Second row

Head room

          1,027

977

Leg room

1,111

824.5

Hip room

1,294

1,247

Shoulder room

1,347

1,351

 

Weights

S

SV

Curb (kilograms)                                  

Total

1,224.6

1,246.9

Weight dist. (%, front/rear)

61/39

GVWR (kilograms)

1,660

 

Capacities

 

Fuel tank (litres)

41

Engine oil (litres)

4.3

Engine coolant (quarts)

6.58

 

Volume (litres)

 

Passenger compartment

First row

1,553

Second row

1,092

Total

2,624

Cargo

Second-row seat upright

716.4

Second-row seat folded

914.6

Total (passenger and cargo)

3,341

 

Projected Fuel Economy (L/100km)
(Actual mileage may vary)

 

City

7.7

Highway

6.6

Combined

7.2

Classification

5-door hatchback

S – Standard  O – Option  A– Accessory

  1. Provincial laws may apply; review local laws before using.
  2. Intelligent Driver Alertness cannot provide a warning in every situation. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.

 

 

 

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