Nissan just released pricing details for the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks, positioning it as a compelling alternative to the Chevy Trailblazer. The 2025 Kicks is a bit larger than previous models, and now offers all-wheel drive across the lineup, bringing it more closely in line with the competition from the Chevy camp. Critically, the new Kicks undercuts the Trailblazer in pricing, as well.
Starting with the entry-level 2025 Nissan Kicks S, pricing is set at $21,830. Factoring in the $1,390 destination and handling fee, the base Kicks S starts at $23,220, making it $1,175 less expensive than the entry-level 2025 Chevy Trailblazer LS, the latter of which starts at $24,395, including destination freight charge. For those that need all-wheel drive, the 2025 Nissan Kicks S AWD is priced at $24,720, including destination, making it $1,675 less expensive than the AWD-equipped base model for the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer, which starts at $26,395.
At the top end of the lineup, we find the 2025 Nissan Kicks SR AWD, starting at $29,070, including destination. By comparison, the two top-tier Chevy Trailblazer models, the Activ AWD and RS AWD, are both priced at $30,595, making the Kicks SR AWD $1,525 more affordable.
Check out our previous coverage for a full breakdown on 2025 Chevy Trailblazer pricing.
The 2025 Nissan Kicks is equipped as standard with Nissan Safety Shield 360, Intelligent Cruise Control, LED exterior lighting, and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity. Moving up the range, the Kicks offers enhancements such as a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless device charging, plus 17-inch wheels. The range-topping SR model adds in 19-inch alloy wheels, a unique LED lighting signature, two-tone interior upholstery, and gloss-black exterior mirrors. Optional extras include a panoramic moonroof, heated front seats, and a premium Bose audio system.
Under the hood, the 2025 Nissan Kicks is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0L I4 gasoline engine producing 141 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 140 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. This engine is paired with an Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT), available in both all-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive configurations.
By comparison, the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer starts with a turbocharged 1.2L I3 LIH engine, with the option to upgrade to a turbocharged 1.3L I3 L3T engine. The 1.2L engine and the 1.3L with front-wheel drive are paired with a CVT, while AWD-equipped Trailblazers with the 1.3L engine feature the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. Built on the GM VSS-F platform, the Trailblazer is produced at the GM Bupyeong plant in South Korea.
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Before folks say that the 2 aren’t in the same class, they now are. And it underscores the atrociously high pricing of both the TB and the Ford Bronco Sport. If discounts on the latter 2 were at normal levels, it’d be fine but they aren’t even close to that.
I like it even though it is not a hot rod. It does have 4 more hoarsepower than my Trax, and the option of AWD. It is new and different.
Your Trax is faster in the 30- 50 passing do to not having AWD unless you can switch to FWD in the Kicks then I would call it a draw in the race of turtles.
Looks like a VW…
Those are some weird looking alloy wheels. The base AWD versions of the TB are overpriced and this new Nissan proves that
I’d still rather have the Chevy.
The TB is a little bigger outside and has more rear passenger space.