Safety Excellence: 2025 Nissan Kicks Earns Top Honours from IIHS

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Safety Excellence: 2025 Nissan Kicks Earns Top Honours from IIHS

In a remarkable achievement highlighting Nissan's safety engineering, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded its prestigious 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK designation to the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks. This recognition arrives as IIHS implements its most challenging evaluation standards to date.


Setting New Benchmarks in Protection


The 2024 testing protocols represent a significant advancement in safety assessment, featuring an enhanced side-impact evaluation that increases impact energy by 82%. The 2025 Kicks met these elevated standards through outstanding performance across multiple test categories, including:


  • Superior structural integrity in frontal crash scenarios
  • Enhanced protection during side-impact collisions
  • Advanced pedestrian safety systems
  • High-performance LED lighting across the range

Proactive Safety Technology


At the heart of the Kicks' safety excellence lies Nissan Safety Shield 360, a comprehensive suite of protective features standard on every model:


  • Smart technology that monitors for potential frontal collisions and automatically engages brakes when needed
  • Systems that watch your blind spots and alert you to cross-traffic while reversing
  • Automated assistance that helps prevent unintended lane departures
  • Intelligent high beam control for enhanced nighttime visibility

Engineering That Protects


The safety recognition extends beyond crash test results, incorporating real-world protection through thoughtful design and engineering choices. Notable safety-enhancing features include:


  • Newly developed structural reinforcements
  • Upgraded passive safety systems
  • Enhanced visibility through advanced lighting technology
  • Intuitive driver assistance features displayed on a standard 12.3-inch screen

A Complete Safety Package


Waterloo-area drivers seeking the ultimate in protection will appreciate additional available features such as:


  • ProPILOT Assist for enhanced driving confidence
  • Intelligent Around View Monitor for complete situational awareness
  • Smart rear automatic braking
  • Rain-sensing wipers for optimal visibility

Value-Focused Safety


The safety-award-winning 2025 Kicks lineup starts at $27,199, offering Waterloo families access to advanced protection at an accessible price point. The model range includes both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, with the latter adding extra stability control for challenging weather conditions.


Experience Safety Innovation at Waterloo Nissan


Visit our showroom to explore how the TOP SAFETY PICK award-winning 2025 Nissan Kicks can protect you and your loved ones on Ontario roads. Our knowledgeable team can demonstrate the complete range of safety features that earned this prestigious recognition.


Contact Waterloo Nissan or visit us to arrange a personal safety technology demonstration of the 2025 Kicks. Let us show you why this compact crossover sets new standards for protection in its class.

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