Every 2027 Kicks runs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder rated at 141 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque, matched to an Xtronic CVT and automatic stop/start. It is a right-sized combination for Lake County traffic, eager enough merging onto the Turnpike while sipping regular unleaded the whole way.

Front-wheel-drive models carry EPA fuel economy estimates of 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway, and the available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive gives up just one mpg in each measure. A Drive Mode Selector covers Normal, Eco, and Sport, AWD models add a Snow setting, and the Rock Creek package brings an exclusive Off-Road mode tuned for loose surfaces.

• 141-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
• 140 lb-ft of torque with an Xtronic CVT
• Intelligent All-Wheel Drive available on every grade
• EPA fuel economy estimates of 28 city/35 highway MPG with FWD
• Normal, Eco, and Sport drive modes, plus Snow on AWD
• Exclusive Off-Road drive mode with the Rock Creek package

A 12.3-inch touchscreen is standard on every 2027 Kicks, so even the S grade looks and feels current. S and SV pair it with a 7-inch digital gauge display, while the SR grade upgrades to a second 12.3-inch screen for a full-width digital cockpit.

SV and SR add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus a standard wireless charging pad, and every model carries two front USB-C ports. Audio climbs from a 4-speaker setup to the SR's available Bose Personal Plus system, which packs 10 speakers into a subcompact cabin.

• 12.3-inch touchscreen standard on every grade
• 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster standard on SR
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on SV and SR
• Wireless charging pad on SV and SR
• Two front USB-C ports standard, rear USB-C ports on SR
• Available Bose Personal Plus 10-speaker audio on SR

Every 2027 Kicks leaves the factory with a deep standard driver-assistance roster: Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and Intelligent Cruise Control, along with High Beam Assist and Rear Door Alert.

The SR grade layers on hands-on-wheel ProPILOT Assist, Blind Spot Intervention, Traffic Sign Recognition, and standard Rear Automatic Braking, plus an Intelligent Around View Monitor that is also available on SV.

• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
• Predictive Forward Collision Warning standard
• Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert standard
• Intelligent Cruise Control on every grade
• ProPILOT Assist and Rear Automatic Braking standard on SR
• Intelligent Around View Monitor standard on SR, available on SV

At 171.9 inches long with 8.4 inches of ground clearance, the 2027 Kicks parks like a hatchback but stands like an SUV. The S rides on 16-inch wheels, SV moves to 17s, and SR offers optional 19-inch alloys that fill out its wide-shouldered stance.

Roof rails come standard on SV and SR, and two-tone paint treatments keep the look playful. The Rock Creek package goes further with gloss black trim, amber daytime running lights, unique 17-inch alloys, and a roof rack with cross bars rated to carry 165 pounds of kayaks, coolers, or camp gear.

• 171.9 inches long, 70.9 inches wide
• 8.4 inches of ground clearance
• 16-inch wheels on S, 17-inch wheels on SV and SR
• Available 19-inch alloy wheels on SR
• Roof rails standard on SV and SR
• Rock Creek roof rack with cross bars rated for 165 pounds

The cabin punches above the price, with 42.7 inches of front legroom and 95.7 cubic feet of passenger volume. Cloth seats dress the S and SV, the SR wears Sport leatherette with red and black cloth inserts, and Rock Creek brings TailorFit-appointed seating with tough ballistic nylon accents.

Front-wheel-drive S models offer up to 30.0 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 60.0 with them folded, class-leading space for a subcompact. Options include heated front seats through the Cold Weather Package, a heated steering wheel, and a panoramic moonroof on SV and SR. See the full breakdown on our Kicks interior page.

• 42.7 inches of front legroom
• 95.7 cubic feet of passenger volume
• Up to 30.0 cubic feet of cargo space on S FWD models
• Sport leatherette with red and black inserts on SR
• Available heated front seats and heated steering wheel
• Available panoramic moonroof on SV and SR