The all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK award, demonstrating outstanding protection for drivers and passengers under more stringent testing protocols.
Excellence in Enhanced Safety Testing
The 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK criteria represent IIHS's most demanding safety standards to date. The 2025 Kicks earned this recognition by excelling in key areas, including the updated side-impact test, which now delivers 82% more energy than previous evaluations. To achieve this prestigious award, vehicles must meet exacting requirements across multiple categories:
- "Good" ratings in both small overlap front and updated side-impact crash tests
- "Good" performance in the original moderate front crash test
- "Acceptable" or "Good" rating in pedestrian front crash prevention evaluation
- "Acceptable" or "Good" headlight performance across all trim levels
Comprehensive Standard Safety Features
Every 2025 Kicks comes equipped with Nissan Safety Shield® 360 as standard equipment, offering drivers an extensive suite of active safety technologies:
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Automatic Braking
- Lane Departure Warning
- Blind Spot Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- High Beam Assist
Advanced Protection for Canadian Drivers
"The 2025 Nissan Kicks delivers advanced safety and reliability," notes Paul Peruski, vice president of vehicle evaluation, safety and test engineering at Nissan Technical Center North America. The TOP SAFETY PICK award reinforces Nissan's dedication to engineering vehicles that protect not only occupants but also pedestrians.
Key Features Supporting Safety Performance
The 2025 Kicks complements its safety achievements with thoughtful design elements that enhance overall protection and control. Notable features include:
- Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with specialized Snow mode for Canadian winters
- Enhanced structural design with high-strength steel construction
- Improved visibility through standard LED lighting
- Standard 12.3-inch touchscreen for clear display of safety features
- Available ProPILOT Assist for additional driving confidence
The 2025 Kicks is now available at Fredericton Nissan, offering New Brunswick drivers an award-winning combination of safety and value, with prices starting at $27,199. The complete model range provides options for every driver, from the well-equipped S grade to the premium SR trim with standard AWD.
Visit Fredericton Nissan to learn more about the TOP SAFETY PICK award-winning 2025 Nissan Kicks and explore how its advanced safety features can protect you and your family on New Brunswick roads. Contact our sales team or visit our showroom to arrange a detailed presentation of this safety-leading compact crossover.