Nissan Kicks Play 2025 car dimensions: 4309 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1610 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,225 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 716 litres.
The S trim has a 7-inch touchscreen with standard wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus six speakers and multiple USB ports. Manual air conditioning is standard. Cruise control is fitted. Safety Shield 360 brings automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, rear automatic braking and rear sonar. A rearview camera is standard. Cabin feels basic but practical for daily driving with cloth seats and a 60/40 split rear bench.
Boot holds 716 litres with rear seats up and expands to 915 litres when folded. Four tie-down hooks help secure loads. Space suits weekly shopping or weekend bags without fuss.
Towing is not recommended and rated at zero. Payload sits near 435 kg based on GVWR and curb weight. This setup works for light errands and passengers but skips heavy hauling or work duties.
The cabin uses cloth seats with a 6-way manual driver seat and 4-way manual passenger seat plus a driver armrest. Zero Gravity seats appear on some market versions to cut fatigue on longer drives. Manual air conditioning with microfilter is standard along with tilt/telescoping wheel, power windows, and basic cup and bottle holders. No power seats or advanced climate extras on the S. Interior volume is compact but functional for five with 60/40 split rear seats.
1.6L engine with Xtronic CVT, FWD only, EPA 31 city/36 hwy/33 combined mpg or 7.7/6.6/7.2 L/100 km
Fuel tank holds 10.8 gallons or 41 liters
Oil and filter every 7,500 miles or 6 months normal conditions
CVT fluid inspect every 15,000 miles, replace every 30,000 miles
NHTSA overall 4 stars (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4)
Standard Safety Shield 360 with AEB pedestrian, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, rear auto brake, high beam assist
The 1.6-liter four-cylinder makes 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque through an Xtronic CVT to the front wheels. Fuel economy sits at 31/36/33 mpg or the metric equivalent. The tank holds 10.8 gallons.
Oil changes fall every 7,500 miles or six months under normal use, dropping to 5,000 miles in severe conditions. CVT fluid needs inspection every 15,000 miles and replacement every 30,000 miles. Coolant first changes at higher mileages around 105,000.
NHTSA rates the Kicks Play overall at four stars. IIHS small-overlap ratings carry over as Good from prior Kicks tests with Acceptable structure notes. Safety Shield 360 is standard and covers automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, and high-beam assist plus a full set of airbags including knees and rear sides.
Basic cloth cabin and steel wheels keep ownership simple. Follow the published intervals for fluids and filters to maintain the powertrain. Rear sonar and the camera help with daily parking.
Length 4309 mm, Width 1760 mm, Height 1610 mm, Wheelbase 2620 mm (Kicks Play 2025)
Sources: manufacturer data, Nissan Canada 2025 Kicks Play, US 2025 Kicks Play brochure.