The 2024 New York International Auto Show kicks off today, and last week Nissan kick-started the show’s reveal schedule by debuting the 2025 Kicks crossover. (I promise that’s the only kick pun I’ll make.) Subcompact crossovers aren’t typically examples of especially exciting design, but the second-generation Kicks bucks that trend with genuinely cool styling that has some really interesting details.
In addition to the overall exterior design, which was inspired by football helmets and sneakers, the 2025 Kicks rides on an updated platform and has grown in size. It now uses a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine with more power, and all-wheel drive is available for the first time. The interior is also a huge step forward, with nice materials, lots of available tech features and even a panoramic sunroof.
Ahead of the Kicks’ reveal, I got to check out the new SUV in a studio and chat with Nissan’s design director, who gave me some nice insights into the Kicks’ styling. Take a look through this slideshow to see all of the coolest design details on the 2025 Nissan Kicks, and let us know in the comments which ones are your favorites.
