2026 Nissan Kicks Press Kit

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2026 Nissan Kicks

Nissan’s compact crossover boasts striking design, unexpected levels of available technology and the exceptional versatility of available AWD

NEED TO KNOW

  • The 2026 Kicks will be offered in S, SV and SR grades.

SAFETY AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE

  • Reassurance for every drive with standard Nissan Safety Shield® 3601 technologies.
  • Parking made simpler with available Intelligent Around View® Monitor1.
  • Simplified highway drives with available ProPILOT Assist2, providing steering assistance to help keep the driver centered in their lane.

DESIGN

  • Expressive design stands out from the crowd, drawing inspiration from sneaker culture and football helmets.
  • Touch-sensitive climate control panel (SR grade), ambient LED lighting (SR grade) elevate interior design.
  • Best-in-class available rear cargo space3 with total capacity of up to 849.5 litres with the seats raised or 1,699.6 litres with them lowered.

TECH

  • Standard 12.3-inch infotainment system, featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™.
  • Stay connected with 2 standard USB-C ports (4 in Kicks SR) and available wireless phone charging (SV and SR).
  • Helpful convenience technologies include standard Rear Door Alert4, Easy-Fill Tire Alert and available Remote Engine Start5.
  • Available Bose® Personal Plus audio system delivers crisp sound and includes speakers in the front-seat headrests.

PERFORMANCE

  • Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive6 features Snow drive mode for enhanced confidence and control in adverse weather conditions.
  • Enhanced confidence in winter weather or on rough roads with 214.2 millimetres of ground clearance.
  • Standard drive mode selector with Normal, Eco, Sport modes allows drivers to tailor Kicks to their driving habits.

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  1. Driver-assist and safety features have limitations which affect how they function in certain situations. The driver must never rely exclusively on any vehicle feature to warn about, prevent, or lessen the severity of a collision.  It is the driver's responsibility to always be in control, monitor the surroundings, and safely operate the vehicle. Read your vehicle's Owner's Manual for further information.
  2. ProPILOT Assist cannot prevent collisions. It is the driver’s responsibility to be in control of the vehicle at all times. Always monitor traffic conditions and keep both hands on the steering wheel. System operates only when lane markings are detected. Does not function in all weather, traffic and road conditions. System has limited control capability and the driver may need to steer, brake or accelerate at any time to maintain safety. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
  3. DesRosiers Segmentation. 2026 Nissan Kicks FWD vs. latest in-market competitors in the Subcompact SUV Class (excluding electric vehicles). Based on manufacturers' websites.
  4. Rear Door Alert System does not detect people or cargo. Always check rear seat before exiting. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
  5. Remote Engine Start System to be used only in accordance with laws or rules in effect in your vehicle’s location.
  6. Intelligent All-Wheel Drive cannot prevent collisions or provide enhanced traction in all conditions. Always monitor traffic and weather conditions.
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2026 Nissan Kicks price confirmed for Canada

Stylish, versatile small crossover offers exceptional value

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Fresh off the heels of its striking 2025 redesign, the bold and expressive 2026 Nissan Kicks, offered in S, SV and SR grades, goes on sale later this month with Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) starting at CA$27,1981 (CA$30,012 Selling Price2)

Kicks energizes drivers with its expressive design, exceptional versatility and the confidence of available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive3. It accommodates all of life’s necessities with up to 849.5 litres with the seats raised or 1,699.6 litres with them lowered4, cupholders designed around fitting a 30-ounce coffee tumbler and bottle holders in the doors that can fit a 32-ounce Yeti® tumbler.

All 2026 Nissan Kicks grades continue to deliver peace of mind with the inclusion of standard Nissan Safety Shield® 3603 . Intelligent Cruise Control3 is standard on Kicks S and SV, while SR grade adds ProPILOT Assist3, which adds steering assistance to help keep the driver centered in their lane, making highway driving simpler. Kicks is also economical to drive with impressive fuel economy ratings of up to 8.1 L/100km city, 6.6 L/100km highway with front-wheel drive and 8.5 L/100km city, 6.9 L/100km highway with all-wheel drive5.

For full details on all features and options, see the 2026 Nissan Kicks specifications sheet.

Pricing for the 2026 Nissan Kicks is as follows:

Model

MSRP1

Selling Price2

Kicks S FWD

CA$27,198

CA$30,012

Kicks SV FWD

CA$28,948

CA$31,762

Kicks S AWD

CA$29,498

CA$32,312

Kicks SV AWD

CA$31,248

CA$34,062

Kicks SV Premium AWD

CA$32,048

CA$34,862

Kicks SR AWD

CA$33,748

CA$36,562

Kicks SR Premium AWD

CA$35,398

CA$38,212

For more information about our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit nissan.ca. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube.

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  1. All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, tax, title, license and options. Dealer sets actual price.
  2. Selling Price includes CA$ 2,050 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. Driver-assist and safety features have limitations which affect how they function in certain situations. The driver must never rely exclusively on any vehicle feature to warn about, prevent, or lessen the severity of a collision.  It is the driver’s responsibility to always be in control, monitor the surroundings, and safely operate the vehicle. Read your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for further information.
  4. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight distribution. Always secure cargo.
  5. 2026 NRCAN Fuel Economy Estimate for FWD models 8.1 City/6.6 Highway/7.4 Combined, AWD 8.5 City/6.9 Highway/7.8 Combined. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.
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2026 Nissan Kicks Canada Specifications

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

S – Standard  O – Option  A– Accessory

Mechanical

Engine  

Name

MR20DD

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Transverse

Cylinders / configuration

4-cylinder / inline

Block / head composition

Aluminum / aluminum

Displacement (liters)

2.0 (1,997 cc)

Horsepower

141 @ 6,000 rpm

Torque (lb-ft)

140 @ 4,000 rpm

Bore x stroke (mm)

84.0 x 90.1

Compression ratio (:1)

11.7

Maximum engine speed

6,000 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-Bin30 (EPA) / LEV3-SULEV30(CARB)

Idle Stop/Start

FWD

AWD

 

S

-

 

Electrical 

Ignition system

Push Start

Battery

12 volt

 

Transmission and Drive System

FWD

AWD

Drive configuration

Front engine FWD

Front engine AWD

Transmission type

Xtronic

Gear ratios (:1)    

 

Reverse

3.979

Final drive

5.341

Hill Start Assist

S

Drive Mode Selector

Normal, Eco, Sport

Normal, Eco, Sport, Snow

 

Brakes 

Front

Type

Vented disc

Size diameter and thickness (inches)

11.6 x 1.02

Rear

Type

Solid disc

Size diameter and thickness (inches)

11.0 x 0.37

Electronic Brake force Distribution 

S

Brake Assist

S

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

S
4/4/4

Parking brake                                

Electric with auto hold

 

Steering

Type

Electric power-assisted

Power-assisted

Engine-speed variable assist

Overall ratio (:1)

14.7

Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.57

 

Suspension

Front

 

Type

Independent strut with coil springs

Stabilizer bar

24.5 mm (FWD) / 27.0 mm (AWD)

Rear

 

Type

Twist beam (FWD) / multilink (AWD)

Stabilizer bar

27.0 mm (FWD) / 21.3 mm (AWD)

Twin-tube shocks

S

 

Body / Chassis

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

Exterior

Wheels and Tires

S

SV

SR

6.5 x 16-inch steel wheels with covers

S

-

-

7.0 x 17-inch steel wheels with covers

-

S

-

7.0 x 17-inch alloy wheels

-

O

S

7.5 x 19-inch alloy wheels

-

-

O

Tires

 

     215/60R16 all-season

S

-

-

     215/60R17 all-season

-

S

S

225/45R19 all-season

-

-

O

Tire repair/inflation kit

S

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type)

S

Easy-Fill Tire Alert

S

 

Exterior Features

S

SV

SR

Outside mirrors

Manual-folding

S

S

S

Black

S

S

-

High gloss black

-

-

S

Heated

S

S

S

With integrated turn signals

-

-

S

Bumpers, front and rear

Body colour with black fascia accent

S

Front and rear door handles        

Black

S

-

-

Body colour

-

S

S

Grille

Body colour and chrome

S

S

-

Painted

-

-

S

Windshield                              

UV-reducing

Front door windows

Green-tinted, UV-reducing, noise-insulating

Rear door windows, dark privacy-tinted

-

S

S

Wipers

Front variable intermittent

S

 

 

 

 

Heated wiper park

S

Rear wiper

S

Rear spoiler

S

Roof rails

-

O

S

 

Lights

S

SV

SR

Headlights

LED low beam

S

LED high beam

S

LED Daytime Running Lights

S

LED signature lamp

-

-

S

Intelligent Auto Headlights

S

High Beam Assist

S

LED rear combination lights

S

Center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL), spoiler-mounted

S

LED turn signals

S

Outside mirror-mounted LED turn signals

-

-

S

Interior

Seating

S

SV

SR

Capacity

5-passenger

Front seats                                         

Type

Bucket

Cloth

S

S

-

Sport leatherette with red/black cloth insert

-

-

S

Heated

-

S

S

Center console with armrest and storage

S

Rear seat armrest

-

-

S

Driver’s seat         

6-way manual adjustable

Front passenger seat        

4-way manual

Second-row seats                              

60/40 split fold-down

Steering wheel

Manual tilt-telescope

S

Urethane

S

-

-

Leather-wrapped

-

S

S

Heated

-

S

S

Audio and Bluetooth® switches

S

 

Audio, Navigation and Connectivity

S

SV

SR

AM/FM with 4 speakers, USB/aux input, Bluetooth

S

-

-

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

-

S

-

Bose® audio AM/FM with 10 speakers, USB input, satellite radio, Bluetooth, smartphone connectivity

-

-

O

12.3-inch colour touchscreen display

S

NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

S

 

Front USB ports

 

2x USB Type-C

Rear USB ports

-

2x USB Type-C

Steering wheel audio controls

S

Streaming audio via Bluetooth®

S

Wireless Apple CarPlay®

 

S

Wireless Android Auto™

 

S

SiriusXM® satellite radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

 

S

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

S

Siri® Eyes Free

S

 

Instrumentation

S

SV

SR

7-inch colour meter

S

S

-

12.3-inch colour meter

-

-

S

Meters/Gauges

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Coolant temperature

Digital

Fuel level

Digital

 

Comfort and Convenience Features

S

SV

SR

12-volt outlet           

S

Wireless device charging pad

-

S

S

Assist grips                    

Front – fixed

2

Rear – fixed

2

Manual-dimming inside rearview mirror

S

S

-

Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror

-

-

S

RearView Monitor

S

S

-

Intelligent AroundView® Monitor with Moving Object Detection

-

-

S

Double map lights

S

Driver and front passenger sunvisors with extensions

S

S

-

Driver and front passenger sliding sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirror

-

O

S

Interior trim and finish

Double-stitch gold/gray

-

S

-

Double-stitch orange/gray

-

-

S

Carbon-fiber instrument panel finisher

-

-

S

Interior LED lighting

S

Interior ambient lighting

-

-

S

Power windows – one touch up/down

S

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

S

Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted controls

S

Remote keyless entry system

S

Sunglasses holder

-

O

S

Leather shift knob

-

S

S

Front seat center console

S

Passenger  seatback pockets

-

S

S

Front cupholders

2

Rear cupholders

-

-

2

Front door bottle holders

2

Rear door bottle holders

2

Manual climate control

S

-

-

Automatic Temperature Control

-

S

S

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

S

Nissan Intelligent Key® with push-button start

S

Nissan Intelligent Key® with walk-away lock, approach unlock

-

S

S

Adjustable rear cargo storage floor

-

S (FWD)

Fixed floor with underfloor storage system

S (AWD)

Cargo area courtesy light

S

Cargo cover

-

-

S

Rear Door Alert

S

Remote engine start1

-

S

S

Driver Attention Alert2

S

Vehicle Security System

S

 

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems

S

SV

SR

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

Front central seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag

-

-

O

Seat belts

Front

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

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

S

SV

SR

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

SR

Tamper proof door lock key cylinder

S

Vehicle Security System Immobilizer

S

Nissan Safety Shield® 3603

S

Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection

S

Rear Automatic Braking

S

Lane Departure Warning

S

Blind Spot Warning

S

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

S

High Beam Assist

S

Predictive Forward Collision Warning

S

Rear sonar

S

Lane Departure Prevention

-

-

S

Emergency Lane Keep Assist

-

-

S

Blind Spot Intervention

-

-

S

Front sonar

-

-

S

Traffic Sign Recognition

-

-

S

Intersection Assist (Oncoming)

-

-

S

ProPILOT Assist4

-

-

S

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

-

-

S

Dimensions

Exterior (millimetres)

S

SV

SR

Wheelbase

2,656 (FWD) / 2,665 (AWD)

Overall length

4,365

Overall width

1,800

Overall height

1,630 (FWD) / 1,625 (AWD)

Track width (front/rear)

FWD

1,563 / 1,562

1,557 / 1,556

 

-

AWD

1,563 / 1,562

1,557 / 1,561

1,559 / 1,563

Minimum ground clearance

214.2

Step-in height (front/rear)

FWD

482.5 / 481.7

AWD

479.8 / 477.7

Angle of approach (degrees)

18.0

Angle of departure (degrees)

29.5 (FWD) / 26.7 (AWD)

Ramp angle (degrees)

19.5 (FWD) / 19.3 (AWD)

 

Interior (millimetres)

Front

Second row

Head room without moonroof

1,008

977.7

Head room with moonroof

988.7

965.9

Leg room

1,083.4

876.4

Hip room

1,330.3

1,273.4

Shoulder room

1,389.3

1,390.5

 

Weights

S

SV

SR

Curb (kilograms)                                  

FWD

1,355.8

1,367.3

-

AWD

1,440.4

1,456.1

1,476

Weight dist. (%, front/rear)

FWD

63/37

AWD

61/39

GVWR (kilograms)

 

FWD

1,770

1,790

-

AWD

1,855

1,890

1,910

 

Capacities

FWD

AWD

Fuel tank (litres)

45

47

Engine oil (litres)

4.1

Engine coolant (litres)

7.4

 

Volume

S

SV

SR

Passenger compartment (litres)

First row

1,517.2

Second row

1,192.1

Cargo

Second-row seat upright (litres)

849.5 (FWD) / 676.8 (AWD)

826.9 (FWD) / 676.8 (AWD)

Second-row seat folded (litres)

1,699.6 (FWD) / 1,418.7 (AWD)

1,657.5(FWD) / 1,418.7 (AWD)

Length (millimetres, to back of second row)

619.8

Length (millimetres, to back of first row)

1,414.8

Total (passenger and cargo, cubic feet)

3,556.6 (FWD) / 3,386.7 (AWD)

3,536.8 (FWD) / 3,386.7 (AWD)

 

NRCAN Fuel Economy
(Actual mileage may vary)

FWD

AWD

City (l/100km)

8.1

8.5

Highway (l/100km)

6.6

6.9

Combined (l/100km)

7.4

7.8

 

Options

S

SV

SR

SV AWD Premium Package: Panoramic sunroof, roof rails, illuminated driver and passenger sun visors, sunglasses holder

-

O

-

SR AWD Premium Package:  Bose® audio AM/FM with 10 speakers, Panoramic sunroof, Front centre seat-mounted air bag, 19” Alloy Wheels

-

-

O

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.
  3. Nissan Safety Shield technologies can't prevent all collisions or warn in all situations. See Owner's Manual for important safety information.
  4. ProPILOT Assist and ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link cannot prevent collisions. It is the driver's responsibility to be in control of the vehicle at all times. Always monitor traffic conditions and keep both hands on the steering wheel. System operates only when lane markings are detected. Does not function in all weather, traffic and road conditions. System has limited control capability and the driver may need to steer, brake or accelerate at any time to maintain safety. See Owner's Manual for safety information.
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