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Nissan · model year 2027
2027 Nissan Kicks FWD
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
- 50 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #50 of 479 - 83 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #83 of 521 - 407 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #407 of 539 - 05 Nissan cars
Every model year, newest first #5 of 1,746 - 253 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #253 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Nissan Kicks FWD is a small sport utility vehicle with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, and gasoline power. Its EPA rating is 31 MPG combined, with 28 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,150.
Good to know
- 31 MPG combined EPA rating
- 35 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive SUV layout
- 2.0 L four-cylinder engine
- Automatic transmission with variable gear ratios
Watch for
- 28 MPG city rating is lower than highway MPG
- Annual fuel cost is estimated at $2,150
- Tailpipe CO2 is 287 grams per mile
- Gasoline-only powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a front-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Mixed city and highway driving Buyers budgeting around EPA fuel costs
The 2027 Nissan Kicks FWD makes sense for an SUV buyer who values a simple gasoline setup and predictable mileage estimates. Its combined rating supports everyday mixed driving, while the separate city and highway numbers clarify how route type changes consumption. The annual fuel estimate gives a concrete ownership-planning figure. Consider another vehicle if your priorities require a different drivetrain or if your driving pattern makes the city rating more relevant than the combined number.
What it is
The 2027 Nissan Kicks FWD is a gasoline SUV in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
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The numbers
The key figure is 31 MPG combined. EPA estimates 28 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. Your actual mix of roads will determine which figure is closer to your driving.
The Kicks emits 287 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA puts yearly fuel cost at $2,150. That estimate is tied to the Kicks' 31 MPG combined rating and gasoline power.
City-heavy driving uses the lower 28 MPG figure, while steady highway trips align more closely with 35 MPG.
How it compares
Use 31 MPG combined as the side-by-side number when comparing this Kicks with other SUVs. Its city and highway figures show how the gap changes with your route.
You can place it alongside fuel-efficient SUVs by their combined MPG and annual fuel cost.
Who it suits
This Kicks suits a driver who wants a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive and a clear EPA estimate of 31 MPG combined.
It fits buyers whose driving includes both city streets and highways and who want an EPA annual fuel-cost figure of $2,150 to plan around.
Trade-offs
The 35 MPG highway rating is higher than the 28 MPG city rating, so frequent urban driving will not match the combined figure. Gasoline use also brings the stated annual fuel cost and 287 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Front-wheel drive defines the drivetrain here. The vehicle uses a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine and a variable-ratio automatic transmission.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Nissan Kicks FWD if a small gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive matches your needs and its EPA numbers fit your budget. The 31 MPG combined rating gives you a straightforward planning figure, while the 28 city and 35 highway ratings help set expectations for different routes. Budget $2,150 a year for fuel using the EPA estimate.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 31 MPG
- City MPG
- 28 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,150
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 287 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Nissan Kicks FWD's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 31 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 28 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,150.
What kind of vehicle is the Kicks FWD?
It is a gasoline SUV classified as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
What drivetrain does it use?
The Kicks FWD uses front-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission are listed?
It has a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe output is 287 grams of CO2 per mile.
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