The 2026 Nissan Kicks® is a compact five-passenger crossover built around a 2.0-liter MR20DD engine, an Xtronic transmission, available Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive, and a broad set of standard driver-assistance technologies. Its specifications emphasize practical engineering, efficient packaging, modern connectivity, and useful interior flexibility across S, SV, and SR grades. The model uses a unibody structure with corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel, electric power-assisted steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and grade-specific suspension hardware for Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive configurations. Inside, the 2026 Nissan Kicks® combines a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, smartphone connectivity, available upgraded audio, configurable cargo space, and functional comfort features.

The 2026 Nissan Kicks® uses one engine family across its Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive configurations. The MR20DD engine is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder with 1,997 cc of displacement. It uses an aluminum block, an aluminum head, dual overhead camshafts, and a transverse engine orientation. Output measures 141 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 140 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Nissan specifies regular unleaded fuel, electronic direct ignition, a 12-volt battery, and standard Idle Stop/Start for the powertrain.

The engine’s internal specifications add useful detail to the 2026 Nissan Kicks® performance profile. Bore and stroke measure 84.0 mm by 90.1 mm, and the compression ratio is 11.7:1. Maximum engine speed is 6,000 rpm, which aligns with the rated horsepower peak. The valvetrain uses four valves per cylinder with a Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System. The engine mounting layout includes two solid mounts and one liquid-filled mount, which support the powertrain within the vehicle structure.

The 2026 Nissan Kicks® pairs the MR20DD engine with an Xtronic transmission. Front-Wheel Drive models use a front-engine, Front-Wheel Drive layout, while All-Wheel Drive models use a front-engine, All-Wheel Drive layout. The transmission specifications include a 3.979 reverse ratio and a 5.341 final drive ratio. Hill Start Assist comes standard and supports controlled starts on inclines. The Drive Mode Selector includes Normal, Eco, and Sport modes on Front-Wheel Drive models, while All-Wheel Drive models add Snow mode.

The 2026 Nissan Kicks® uses a chassis setup designed around compact crossover maneuverability, consistent braking hardware, and drive-configuration-specific suspension components. Its electric power-assisted steering system uses engine-speed variable assist. The steering ratio is 14.7:1, and the system provides 2.57 turns lock-to-lock. These figures define a clear steering specification for parking, low-speed maneuvering, and general road use. The system works with the model’s compact exterior dimensions and unibody structure to support predictable control.

The braking system uses disc brakes at all four wheels. Front brakes are vented discs measuring 11.6 inches by 1.02 inches. Rear brakes are solid discs measuring 11.0 inches by 0.37 inches. Standard braking technologies include Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Brake Assist, and a four-wheel, four-channel, four-sensor Anti-Lock Braking System. The 2026 Nissan Kicks® also includes an electric parking brake with auto hold, which adds a convenience function to the brake system.

The suspension configuration varies by drive system. The front suspension uses an independent strut design with coil springs on both Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive models. The front stabilizer bar measures 24.5 mm on Front-Wheel Drive models and 27.0 mm on All-Wheel Drive models. Rear suspension uses a twist beam design on Front-Wheel Drive versions and a multilink design on All-Wheel Drive versions. Rear stabilizer bars measure 27.0 mm on Front-Wheel Drive models and 21.3 mm on All-Wheel Drive models, and twin-tube shocks come standard.

The 2026 Nissan Kicks® uses a unibody structure built primarily from corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel. Exterior length measures 171.9 inches, while overall width measures 70.9 inches. Overall height is 64.2 inches for Front-Wheel Drive models and 64.0 inches for All-Wheel Drive models. Wheelbase measures 104.6 inches with Front-Wheel Drive and 104.9 inches with All-Wheel Drive. Minimum ground clearance is 8.4 inches, with an approach angle of 18.0 degrees, a departure angle of 29.5 degrees for Front-Wheel Drive or 26.7 degrees for All-Wheel Drive, and a ramp angle of 19.5 degrees for Front-Wheel Drive or 19.3 degrees for All-Wheel Drive.

The 2026 Nissan Kicks® exterior equipment differs across S, SV, and SR grades while retaining a consistent functional foundation. The S grade includes 6.5 x 16-inch steel wheels with covers and 215/65R16 all-season tires. The SV grade includes 7.0 x 17-inch steel wheels with covers and 215/60R17 all-season tires, with 7.0 x 17-inch alloy wheels available. The SR grade includes 7.0 x 17-inch alloy wheels and 215/60R17 all-season tires, with available 7.5 x 19-inch alloy wheels and 225/45R19 all-season tires. All grades include a tire repair and inflation kit, a direct-sensor Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and Easy-Fill Tire Alert.

Exterior trim and glass features support both function and grade differentiation. Manual-folding black outside mirrors come standard, and heated outside mirrors are available on SV and SR. The SR grade adds integrated turn signals in the outside mirrors and outside mirror-mounted LED turn signals. The door handles are black on S and body color on SV and SR, while the grille uses body-color and chrome treatment on S and SV and a painted finish on SR. The windshield is UV-reducing, the front door windows are green-tinted, UV-reducing, and noise-insulating, and the rear door windows are dark privacy-tinted on SV and SR.

Lighting technology forms a strong standard feature set on the 2026 Nissan Kicks®. LED low-beam headlights, LED high-beam headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, Intelligent Auto Headlights, and High Beam Assist come standard. LED rear combination lights, LED turn signals, and a spoiler-mounted center high-mounted stop light are also standard. The SR grade adds an LED signature lamp for additional trim-specific lighting detail. Other exterior equipment includes front variable intermittent wipers, a rear wiper, a rear spoiler, and roof rails on SV and SR.

The 2026 Nissan Kicks® cabin is arranged for five passengers and uses a straightforward two-row seating layout. Front bucket seats come standard across the lineup. S and SV grades use cloth seating, while SR uses sport leatherette with red and black cloth inserts. Heated front seats are available on SV and SR as part of the supported package content. The driver’s seat is six-way manually adjustable, the front passenger seat is four-way manually adjustable, and the second-row seat uses a 60/40 split fold-down design.

Interior trim and comfort features change by grade while keeping the cabin focused on utility. The steering wheel includes manual tilt and telescope adjustment, audio switches, and Bluetooth® switches. S and SV use a urethane steering wheel, while SR adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel. A heated steering wheel is available on SV and SR, and SR also includes a leather shift knob. SV adds double-stitch gold and gray trim, while SR adds double-stitch orange and gray trim, a carbon-fiber instrument panel finisher, interior ambient lighting, and sliding sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors.

Cabin storage and convenience systems support daily use. The 2026 Nissan Kicks® includes a center console with armrest and storage, a front seat center console, two front cupholders, two front door bottle holders, and two rear door bottle holders. SR adds a rear seat armrest and two rear cupholders, while SV and SR add passenger seatback pockets. Power windows with one-touch up and down operation come standard, along with power door locks that include selective unlocking, anti-lockout, and an auto-locking system. Nissan Intelligent Key™ with push-button start is standard, while SV and SR add walk-away lock and approach unlock.

Climate and driver convenience features also vary by trim. S and SV include manual climate control, while SR includes Automatic Temperature Control. Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted controls comes standard. Remote keyless entry, Rear Door Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Vehicle Security System, and a cargo area courtesy light are included. The drive computer displays mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temperature, and tire pressure monitoring information.

The 2026 Nissan Kicks® includes a standard 12.3-inch color touchscreen display and a broad set of connectivity features. NissanConnect® with wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ is part of the infotainment equipment. Front USB ports include two USB-C connections, and rear USB-C ports are included on SV and SR. Steering wheel audio controls and streaming audio via Bluetooth® come standard. The system also includes Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Siri® Eyes Free, and SiriusXM® capability with a subscription sold separately.

Audio equipment is organized by trim level and available package content. S and SV grades include an AM/FM audio system with four speakers, USB input, satellite radio, Bluetooth®, and smartphone connectivity. SR includes an AM/FM audio system with six speakers, USB input, satellite radio, Bluetooth®, and smartphone connectivity. A Bose® audio system with AM/FM, 10 speakers, USB input, satellite radio, Bluetooth®, and smartphone connectivity is available on SR. NissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM®, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and myQ Connected Garage Door Opener are available on S and SV and standard on SR.

Instrumentation is also grade-specific. S and SV grades include a 7-inch color meter, while SR includes a 12.3-inch color meter. Digital gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature display, and fuel level display. A 12-volt outlet comes standard, and a wireless device charging pad is included on SV and SR. RearView Monitor is standard on S and SV, while SR includes Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection.

The 2026 Nissan Kicks® provides defined interior measurements for both rows. Front headroom measures 39.7 inches without the moonroof and 38.9 inches with the moonroof. Second-row headroom measures 38.5 inches without the moonroof and 38.0 inches with the moonroof. Front leg room measures 42.7 inches, while second-row leg room measures 34.5 inches. Hip room measures 52.4 inches in front and 50.1 inches in the second row, and shoulder room measures 54.7 inches in both rows.

Passenger compartment volume totals 95.7 cubic feet. The first row accounts for 53.6 cubic feet, while the second row accounts for 42.1 cubic feet. Cargo volume depends on trim and drive configuration. With the second-row seat upright, cargo volume measures 30.0 cubic feet for S Front-Wheel Drive, 29.2 cubic feet for SV and SR Front-Wheel Drive, and 23.9 cubic feet for All-Wheel Drive models. With the second-row seat folded, cargo volume measures 60.0 cubic feet for S Front-Wheel Drive, 58.5 cubic feet for SV and SR Front-Wheel Drive, and 50.1 cubic feet for All-Wheel Drive models.

Additional capacity and weight specifications further define the model’s layout. Front-Wheel Drive curb weight measures 3,002 pounds on S, 3,024 pounds on SV, and 3,063 pounds on SR. All-Wheel Drive curb weight measures 3,196 pounds on S, 3,233 pounds on SV, and 3,253 pounds on SR. Gross vehicle weight rating ranges from 3,902 to 4,023 pounds for Front-Wheel Drive models and from 4,090 to 4,211 pounds for All-Wheel Drive models. Fuel tank capacity measures 11.9 gallons on Front-Wheel Drive models and 12.4 gallons on All-Wheel Drive models, while engine oil capacity is 4.3 quarts and engine coolant capacity is 7.8 quarts.

The 2026 Nissan Kicks® includes a wide range of restraint systems across the lineup. The Nissan Advanced Air Bag System includes dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and an occupant classification sensor. Standard air bag equipment also includes front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with a rollover sensor for front and rear outboard occupant head protection, driver and passenger knee supplemental air bags, and rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags. A front central seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag is available on SR. Seat belt equipment includes front three-point belts with ALR/ELR for the passenger and ELR for the driver, plus rear three-point ALR/ELR belts.

Passive safety and security systems support the restraint structure and vehicle control systems. The 2026 Nissan Kicks® includes zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones. It also includes an energy-absorbing steering column, hood buckling creases and safety stops, body side reinforcements, and a shift interlock system. Vehicle Dynamic Control and Traction Control System come standard. Additional safety and security equipment includes child restraint upper tether anchors, the LATCH system, child safety rear door locks, a power window lockout button, a tamper-proof door lock key cylinder, and a Vehicle Security System Immobilizer.

Nissan Safety Shield® 360 is standard on the 2026 Nissan Kicks®. The system includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, and rear sonar. The SR grade adds Lane Departure Prevention, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Intervention, Front Parking Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Intersection Assist for oncoming traffic, and ProPILOT Assist. SR also includes an Integrated Dynamic-control Module with Active Ride Control, Intelligent Trace Control, and Intelligent Engine Brake.

The 2026 Nissan Kicks® S grade establishes the model’s key standard equipment. It includes the 2.0-liter MR20DD engine, Xtronic transmission, Idle Stop/Start, Hill Start Assist, electric power-assisted steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360. It also includes 16-inch steel wheels with covers, LED exterior lighting, cloth seating, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, NissanConnect® smartphone connectivity, manual climate control, and RearView Monitor.

The SV grade adds several convenience, exterior, and technology features. It includes 17-inch steel wheels with covers, roof rails, dark privacy-tinted rear door windows, wireless device charging, rear USB-C ports, walk-away lock, approach unlock, and remote engine start. SV also adds passenger seatback pockets, double-stitch gold and gray trim, and interior LED lighting. Available SV equipment includes heated mirrors, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, alloy wheels, and a Premium Package with a panoramic moonroof, illuminated driver and passenger sun visors, and a sunglasses holder.

The SR grade adds the most extensive standard equipment within the lineup. It includes 17-inch alloy wheels, sport leatherette seating with red and black cloth inserts, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a leather shift knob, Automatic Temperature Control, a 12.3-inch color meter, and Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection. SR also adds expanded driver-assistance features, including Lane Departure Prevention, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Intervention, Front Parking Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Intersection Assist for oncoming traffic, ProPILOT Assist, and the Integrated Dynamic-control Module. Available SR package content includes a panoramic moonroof, Bose® 10-speaker audio, a heated steering wheel, and a Front Central Seat-Mounted Air Bag. The Cold Weather Package is available on SV and SR and includes heated front seats, heated mirrors, and rear floor heater ducts.

Drivers can evaluate the 2026 Nissan Kicks® in person at Dave Solon Nissan near Fountain, CO, and experience how its performance, technology, comfort, handling, and safety features work together from the driver’s seat. Our team can explain the differences among S, SV, and SR equipment, including display technology, camera systems, seating materials, drive modes, and available package content. A test drive allows shoppers to assess the 2.0-liter engine, Xtronic transmission, electric power-assisted steering, braking feel, cabin layout, and visibility features in a practical setting. We can also review available All-Wheel Drive, Snow mode, cargo configurations, smartphone connectivity, and driver-assistance systems in detail. Schedule a visit with our team to compare the supported configurations and choose the 2026 Nissan Kicks® model that fits your driving needs.