2018 Kicks: Nissan introduces a newsmall crossover beginning at just $17,990

As American consumers continue to embrace crossover utility vehicles — and in particular, small, fuel-efficient models — the automakers are obliging by introducing plenty of them for buyers to choose among, such as the all-new Nissan Kicks.

Not only is the five-passenger Kicks a compelling choice among the new crop of small crossovers, it’s also a great bargain with its starting price of $17,990 (plus $975 freight) for the base S model with lots of standard equipment, including automatic emergency braking. Nissan said the Kicks is the only vehicle in its class with this feature standard across the line.

There are three trim levels.