General: 1-709-368-6011
900 Topsail Rd, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1N3J9

Home > Headlines > News > IIHS Recognizes 2025 Nissan Kicks for Outstanding Safety Performance

IIHS Recognizes 2025 Nissan Kicks for Outstanding Safety Performance

December 30 2024,

IIHS Recognizes 2025 Nissan Kicks for Outstanding Safety Performance

The 2025 Nissan Kicks has achieved a prestigious honour in the automotive industry, earning the coveted 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This acknowledgment highlights Nissan's dedication to delivering advanced safety technologies and robust protection for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike.


For the 2024 testing cycle, the IIHS implemented more stringent criteria, raising the bar for vehicles to secure the TOP SAFETY PICK designation. The updated evaluations include a side-impact test with 82% more energy, stricter rear-seat protection requirements, and enhanced headlight performance standards across all trims. The 2025 Nissan Kicks excelled in these rigorous tests, earning high marks for its safety capabilities.


2025 Nissan Kicks: Safety Features That Stand Out


Equipped with Nissan Safety Shield 360 as standard across all trims, the 2025 Kicks brings a suite of cutting-edge technologies to the compact SUV segment. These features include:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection: Helps drivers avoid potential collisions by detecting pedestrians and applying brakes if necessary.
  • Lane Departure Warning: Alerts the driver if the vehicle unintentionally veers out of its lane.
  • Rear Automatic Braking: Prevents collisions when reversing.
  • Blind Spot Warning: Monitors adjacent lanes to ensure safe lane changes.
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert: Detects approaching traffic when backing out of parking spaces.
  • High Beam Assist: Automatically toggles between high and low beams to optimize visibility without dazzling other drivers.

These features, combined with a robust structure, deliver exceptional protection and peace of mind for urban drivers and families alike.


What the 2024 IIHS Top Safety Pick Means for Drivers


The IIHS recognition places the 2025 Nissan Kicks among the safest compact SUVs available in Canada. Its ability to meet and exceed the latest safety standards ensures that drivers in Mount Pearl and across Newfoundland and Labrador can navigate their daily commutes with confidence. Whether it’s the updated side-impact test or pedestrian crash prevention ratings, the Kicks demonstrates outstanding performance in real-world scenarios.


Discover the 2025 Nissan Kicks at O’Neill Nissan


At O’Neill Nissan, we’re proud to offer the award-winning 2025 Nissan Kicks. Whether you're searching for a vehicle that combines style, agility, and top-tier safety, the Kicks is an excellent choice for Canadian drivers. Visit us today in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, to explore the Kicks in person, take a test drive, and experience its advanced features for yourself.

Other Articles That May Interest You

5 Ways the 2026 Nissan Rogue is Ready to Handle Your Back-to-School Commute

August 31 2026

5 Ways the 2026 Nissan Rogue is Ready to Handle Your Back-to-School Commute
Backpacks by the door, one more sock to find, and a car that needs to be ready the second everyone is buckled in. That’s the school-year rhythm for a lot of parents in Newfoundland and Labrador, and it repeats every weekday morning and again at pickup. The 2026 Nissan Rogue was built around exactly that kind of daily use. Here are five ways it holds up when the calendar fills with drop-offs,...
Nissan Introduces the First-Ever Rock Creek Grade to the Kicks Lineup

August 20 2026

Nissan Introduces the First-Ever Rock Creek Grade to the Kicks Lineup
Newfoundland and Labrador’s gravel roads, coastal fog, and shoulder-season weather ask a lot of a compact crossover. Nissan is answering with a new grade built for drivers who want more confidence when the pavement runs out. The 2027 Nissan Kicks Rock Creek is the first Rock Creek version of the Kicks ever offered in Canada. It joins the existing Rogue and Pathfinder Rock Creek models with the...
function colorChooserRedirect(colorCode) { const currentUrl = window.location; const currentUrlParams = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search); currentUrlParams.set('extColorCode', colorCode); window.location = currentUrl.origin + currentUrl.pathname + '?' + currentUrlParams.toString(); } document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => { const chooserItem = document.querySelectorAll('[data-color-chooser-redirect="true"] [data-color-chooser-item]'); chooserItem.forEach(item => { item.addEventListener('click', e => { e.preventDefault(); colorChooserRedirect(item.dataset.colorChooserCode); }) }); });