Driving this five-passenger crossover utility vehicle through the hills is more enjoyable now that it has an engine big enough to pull itself up a hill without losing breath
It is, by most measures, noticeably better than its predecessor: more powerful, more spacious, more refined with a stronger transmission and smart new looks. Yet, cash-challenged young grads will still appreciate the playful-on-a-budget spirit that lives on from the original.
These are positive changes. Driving this five-passenger crossover utility vehicle through the hills east of Santa Barbara, Calif., is more enjoyable now that it has an engine big enough to pull itself up a hill without losing breath. The two-litre naturally aspirated engine produces 141 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque, up 19 horsepower from the anemic 1.6-litre powerplant in the previous iteration.
The bigger engine is just part of the improvement to the powertrain. The Xtronic continuously variable transmission has been extensively reworked, with a three-way multiface lockup clutch, new control valves, twin oil pump and low-friction surfaces. This is a great leap forward for Nissan, which has taken a hammering for its problem-plagued CVTs.
In other ways, it is remarkably refined. In particular, the addition of soft-touch materials inside make the vehicle feel fancier. In the SR Premium level, handsome red stitching on charcoal leather-look seats are attractive, and the 12.3-inch digital display is simple to navigate . That top-line trim also introduces Nissan’s ProPilot Assist and a 360-degree bird’s-eye view around the vehicle for the first time in a Kicks.
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