Nissan Kicks Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Nissan Kicks as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Midsize Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Nissan Kicks is classified by the EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Nissan Kicks Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Nissan Kicks Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Nissan Kicks?
The EPA classifies the Nissan Kicks as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Midsize Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Nissan Kicks considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Midsize Cars), the Nissan Kicks is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.