The front-wheel-drive 2025 Kicks Play is offered exclusively in the simply equipped S trim. Its powertrain pairs a 122-horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with Nissan’s Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). Its official EPA-estimated fuel economy is 31 mpg around town and 36 mpg on the highway.
The Kicks Play gets a no-nonsense equipment roster that includes cloth upholstery, a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, a four-way manually adjustable front passenger’s seat, Nissan Intelligent Key with proximity keyless entry, push-button start, auto-on/off halogen headlights, LED taillights and brake lights, power-adjustable exterior mirrors, manually controlled single-zone air conditioning, welcome lighting, three USB ports, one 12-volt DC outlet, tire-fill assist, a folding 60/40 rear bench seat, and 16-inch steel wheels. As far as options, the Kicks Play is eligible for the Interior Electronics Package (cabin accent lighting and a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror), as well as side-window deflectors, a stainless-steel finisher for the exhaust outlet, dog-related accessories, remote-activated puddle lights, interior ambient lighting, a universal garage door opener, and an integrated rear spoiler.
The 2025 Nissan Kicks Play comes equipped with these advanced driver-assist technologies: automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert with rear automatic braking, lane departure warning, rear parking sensors, automatic high beams, and an occupant classification system. Other standard safety-related features in this car include hill start assist, brake assist, electronic stability control, and traction control. A front dash cam and cabin camera are available.
The Kicks Play’s NissanConnect touchscreen infotainment system measures 7 inches on the diagonal. It’s set up with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, Siri Eyes Free voice recognition, and a sound system with six speakers and speed-sensitive volume.
