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Nissan · model year 2027
2027 Nissan Kicks AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 63 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #63 of 479 - 105 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #105 of 521 - 406 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #406 of 539 - 111 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #111 of 1,362 - 04 Nissan cars
Every model year, newest first #4 of 1,746 - 301 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #301 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Nissan Kicks AWD is a small sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Its EPA rating is 30 MPG combined, with 27 MPG city and 34 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,250. It uses an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios and emits 299 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- All-wheel drive in a small SUV body
- 30 MPG combined EPA rating
- 34 MPG highway rating
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
- Automatic transmission with variable gear ratios
Watch for
- 27 MPG city rating
- $2,250 estimated annual fuel cost
- 299 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
- Gasoline-only powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small SUV with all-wheel drive Mixed city and highway driving Buyers comparing gasoline SUV running costs
The 2027 Nissan Kicks AWD makes sense for drivers who want a compact SUV shape with all-wheel drive and a clear gasoline budget. Expect 30 MPG across mixed use, with the lower figure in town and the higher figure on the highway. EPA's $2,250 yearly fuel estimate helps frame ongoing expense, while the 299-gram-per-mile CO2 figure shows the emissions side. Pick it when those drivetrain and body choices fit your routes; look elsewhere if your priority is a higher combined MPG number.
What it is
The 2027 Nissan Kicks AWD is a gasoline-powered SUV in the EPA's Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. It sends power through all-wheel drive.
Its powertrain pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission that uses variable gear ratios.
The numbers
The defining figure is 30 MPG combined. The EPA rates it at 27 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway.
That split gives you a simple way to set expectations: stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $2,250. The estimate is tied to the vehicle's official fuel-economy rating.
Tailpipe emissions are 299 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the 30 MPG combined figure when placing the Kicks AWD beside another SUV. Check the city and highway ratings too, since your driving mix can shift the result.
Its 27 city and 34 highway MPG figures provide the specific baseline for that side-by-side choice.
Who it suits
This Kicks suits a buyer who wants SUV body style and all-wheel drive while keeping an EPA combined rating of 30 MPG.
It also fits drivers whose trips include both city streets and highway miles, with separate ratings for each.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive comes with a 30 MPG combined rating, below its 34 MPG highway figure. Frequent city driving is rated at 27 MPG.
The vehicle runs on gasoline, so its running-cost estimate is expressed as an annual fuel bill rather than electric charging.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Nissan Kicks AWD if all-wheel drive and a small SUV body matter more to you than maximizing fuel economy. Its 30 MPG combined rating is straightforward, with a 27 MPG city mark and 34 MPG highway mark. The $2,250 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate gives the ownership budget a clear starting point. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder and variable-ratio automatic keep the specification simple, while 299 grams of CO2 per mile is part of the trade-off.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 30 MPG
- City MPG
- 27 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,250
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 299 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Nissan Kicks AWD's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 30 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 27 MPG city and 34 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $2,250.
Does the Kicks AWD use all-wheel drive?
Yes. The drive type is all-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission does it have?
It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe output is 299 grams of CO2 per mile.
What type of vehicle is the Kicks AWD?
It is a 2027 Nissan SUV classified by the EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
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