2026 Nissan Kicks: real cost in Ontario
See the Kicks on Nissan's site ↗Prices read 2026-10-29
Cheapest trim, S FWD CVT · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$27,198the advertised price
Drive away$33,918with fees and HST
Loan payment$486/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$949/moeverything, after resale
$33,918 to drive away + $46,972 to run it for 6 years − $12,559 back at resale = $68,331, or $949 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$33,918
Running it, 6 yrs+$46,972
Back at resale−$12,559
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$27,198Feesfreight $2,050 · dealer $621 · levies and fees $147
+$2,818HST, 13%Ontario
+$3,902Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$13,462Fuel18,000 km a year at 7.4 L/100 km
+$12,388Maintenanceestimate
+$7,670Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,280Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$6,082Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$12,559True cost $68,331 ÷ 72 months$949 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV4.37 m long
Seats5
Cargo849.5 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance21 cmhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine141 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–100 km/h9.4–9.5 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use7.4–7.8 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingNot rated for towing
Tires16", 17" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash test4 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · some trims or an option
Insurance claimsAbove averagecollision 138 · theft 85 · injury 73 (100 = avg)
Warranty3 yrs / 60,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 141 hp, 5 seats.| S FWD CVT | $27,198 | $33,918 | $68,331 | ✓ $949/mo | 7.4 L/100 km | — No | — No | — No |
| S FWD CVT | $27,798 | $34,596 | $69,120 | $960/mo | 7.4 L/100 km | — No | — No | — No |
| SV FWD CVT | $28,948 | $35,896 | $70,649 | $981/mo | 7.4 L/100 km | — No | — No | — No |
| S AWD CVT | $29,498 | $36,517 | $74,559 | $1,036/mo | 7.8 L/100 km | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SV FWD CVT | $29,548 | $36,574 | $71,397 | $992/mo | 7.4 L/100 km | — No | — No | — No |
| S AWD CVT | $30,098 | $37,195 | $75,348 | $1,046/mo | 7.8 L/100 km | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SV AWD CVT | $31,248 | $38,495 | $76,877 | $1,068/mo | 7.8 L/100 km | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SV AWD CVT | $31,848 | $39,173 | $77,625 | $1,078/mo | 7.8 L/100 km | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SV Premium AWD CVT | $32,048 | $39,399 | $77,918 | $1,082/mo | 7.8 L/100 km | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SV Premium AWD CVT | $32,648 | $40,077 | $78,666 | $1,093/mo | 7.8 L/100 km | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SR AWD CVT | $33,748 | $41,320 | $80,114 | $1,113/mo | 7.8 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Rock Creek AWD CVT | $33,948 | $41,546 | $80,342 | $1,116/mo | 7.8 L/100 km | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SR AWD CVT | $34,348 | $41,998 | $80,928 | $1,124/mo | 7.8 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SR Premium AWD CVT | $35,398 | $43,184 | $82,254 | $1,142/mo | 7.8 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SR Premium AWD CVT | $35,998 | $43,862 | $83,907 | $1,165/mo | 7.8 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
S FWD CVT
✓ $949/mo
True cost
S FWD CVT
$960/mo
True cost
SV FWD CVT
$981/mo
True cost
S AWD CVT
$1,036/mo
True cost
SV FWD CVT
$992/mo
True cost
S AWD CVT
$1,046/mo
True cost
SV AWD CVT
$1,068/mo
True cost
SV AWD CVT
$1,078/mo
True cost
SV Premium AWD CVT
$1,082/mo
True cost
SV Premium AWD CVT
$1,093/mo
True cost
SR AWD CVT
$1,113/mo
True cost
Rock Creek AWD CVT
$1,116/mo
True cost
SR AWD CVT
$1,124/mo
True cost
SR Premium AWD CVT
$1,142/mo
True cost
SR Premium AWD CVT
$1,165/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
S FWD CVT$27,198
S FWD CVT$27,798
SV FWD CVT$28,948
S AWD CVT$29,498
SV FWD CVT$29,548
S AWD CVT$30,098
SV AWD CVT$31,248
SV AWD CVT$31,848
SV Premium AWD CVT$32,048
SV Premium AWD CVT$32,648
SR AWD CVT$33,748
Rock Creek AWD CVT$33,948
SR AWD CVT$34,348
SR Premium AWD CVT$35,398
SR Premium AWD CVT$35,998
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓
✓ SV FWD CVT to S AWD CVT
✓
✓
✓ Rock Creek AWD CVT to SR AWD CVT
✓ from SR Premium AWD CVT
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓
✓ from SR AWD CVT
360° camera
✓ from SR AWD CVT
Parking sensors
✓ Rock Creek AWD CVT to SR AWD CVT
✓ from SR Premium AWD CVT
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ from SV FWD CVT
Convenience
Push-button start
✓
✓ SV FWD CVT to S AWD CVT
✓
✓
✓ Rock Creek AWD CVT to SR AWD CVT
✓ from SR Premium AWD CVT
Remote start
✓ from SV FWD CVT
Wireless phone charging
✓
✓
✓ SV AWD CVT to SV Premium AWD CVT
✓ Rock Creek AWD CVT to SR AWD CVT
✓ from SR Premium AWD CVT
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ S FWD CVT to S FWD CVT
✓ S AWD CVT to S AWD CVT
✓
✓
✓ Rock Creek AWD CVT to SR AWD CVT
✓ from SR Premium AWD CVT
Wireless CarPlay
✓ S FWD CVT to S FWD CVT
✓ S AWD CVT to S AWD CVT
✓
✓
✓ Rock Creek AWD CVT to SR AWD CVT
✓ from SR Premium AWD CVT
Premium sound system
✓ from SR Premium AWD CVT
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ S FWD CVT to S FWD CVT
✓ S AWD CVT to S AWD CVT
✓
✓
✓ Rock Creek AWD CVT to SR AWD CVT
✓ from SR Premium AWD CVT
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ from S AWD CVT
Sunroof
✓ SV Premium AWD CVT to SV Premium AWD CVT
✓ from SR AWD CVT
Panoramic roof
✓ SV Premium AWD CVT to SV Premium AWD CVT
✓ from SR AWD CVT
LED headlights
✓
✓ SV FWD CVT to S AWD CVT
✓
✓
✓
Nissan lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Full standard equipment on the S FWD CVT (5 items)
- 2.0-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
- Eco and Sport Modes
- NissanConnect 12.3" display with multi-touch control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay integration
- Wireless Android Auto compatibility
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for 2025 to 2027 Kicks models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Lights and instruments2025, 2026 · 5,640 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to display when the vehicle is started.Recall 2026250 at Transport Canada ↗Structure2026 · 843 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the door strikers may not have been manufactured properly.Recall 2026016 at Transport Canada ↗Visual system2025 · 13,547 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse.Recall 2025264 at Transport Canada ↗Lights and instruments2025 · 18 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the warnings reminding the driver to shift the transmission into Park (P) if the ignition is in the "OFF" position and the gear selector is not in the "P" position may not work.Recall 2025177 at Transport Canada ↗Label2025 · 9,511 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may list the wrong gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information.Recall 2025155 at Transport Canada ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Kicks in Ontario?
- $33,918 to drive away for the S FWD CVT, from a $27,198 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $486 loan payment, about $953 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $949 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- It isn't rated for towing.
Colours
Super BlackGun Metal Metallic+$250Canyon Bronze Metallic+$250Deep Blue Pearl+$250Scarlet Ember Tintcoat+$250Fresh PowderAspen White TriCoat+$250Super Black / Aspen White TriCoat+$795Super Black / Yuzu Yellow Metallic+$795Super Black / Scarlet Ember Tintcoat+$795Super Black / Arctic Ice Blue Metallic+$795Scarlet Ember Tintcoat / Gun Metal Metallic+$795Super Black / Canyon Bronze Metallic+$795
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Prices from Nissan's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-10-29. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.