Why the Kicks is the Compact Hero Denville Didn’t Know it Needed
Around Denville, driving isn’t exactly chill. One minute you’re merging onto I-80 with a latte in hand, the next you’re braking for a rogue squirrel on Diamond Spring Road and trying to parallel park in front of the diner before your eggs get cold. It’s not a commute — it’s an Olympic event. You need an SUV that moves with you — and that’s exactly where the Nissan Kicks earns its stripes (and probably a few parking tickets, if we’re being honest).
In Nielsen Editorial’s latest side-by-side with the Hyundai Kona, the Kicks holds its own with smart design, standout fuel economy, and tech that doesn’t ask for a user manual or a teenager to explain it. Its 1.6L engine won’t win drag races on Route 46, but it’s tailor-made for navigating Morris County without guzzling gas or testing your patience — which, let’s be real, is already hanging by a thread by the third red light near the Rockaway Mall.
The real charm? This thing parks like a dream — whether you’re squeezing into downtown spots during school drop-off or sneaking into that elusive curb space at Acme during rush hour, one bumper tap away from giving up and just circling forever. And with Nissan Safety Shield 360 standard across all trims, the Kicks watches your back even when that delivery van behind you clearly isn’t (and might be using “hope” as a braking strategy).
Inside, you get a big touchscreen, intuitive controls, and space that’s more generous than it looks — kind of like your aunt who always says she’s “just making a little something” and ends up feeding twelve people.
Find a Nissan Kicks for sale in NJ at our New Jersey Nissan dealership — because driving here takes more than horsepower. It takes hustle, heart, and a car that can survive potholes, pop quizzes, and pumpkin-picking season traffic without breaking a sweat.
Read the full article: Nissan Kicks vs. Hyundai Kona: Which Compact SUV is Best for NJ Drivers?
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