2027 Nissan Kicks Canada: price, Rock Creek AWD trim and specs

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CA$600 — that’s how much the base price of the Nissan Kicks climbed for the 2027 model year. The front-wheel-drive S grade now starts at CA$27,798, up from CA$27,198 for the 2026 Kicks. That works out to roughly a 2.2% increase.

The main addition is the Kicks Rock Creek AWD at CA$33,948. It sits just CA$400 below the pricier SR AWD, which starts at CA$34,348. Rock Creek adds standard all-wheel drive, a dedicated Off-Road mode, Hill Descent Control, 17-inch wheels, roof rails, amber daytime running lights, a surround-view camera system and Rear Automatic Braking.

The extra cost doesn’t buy a more powerful engine. The entire Canadian lineup keeps the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine rated at 141 hp and 140 lb-ft (190 Nm), paired with an Xtronic CVT. Front-wheel-drive versions are rated at 7.4 L/100km combined, while all-wheel-drive versions come in at 7.8 L/100km. That makes Rock Creek less a distinct sporty or hardcore off-road variant and more a Kicks better prepared for rough roads.

The Canadian Kicks differs noticeably from the Japanese version, which has already moved to a third-generation e-POWER hybrid system. Nissan is also expanding the Rock Creek badge across its lineup — the X-Trail Rock Creek, for instance, is headed to Australia, where the emphasis is likewise on extra equipment and a tougher “off-road” look.

There’s an important caveat on pricing. According to Nissan Canada’s official pricing, the total Selling Price — including freight, PDI and other mandatory fees — comes to CA$30,616 before tax, meaning fees add roughly CA$2,818 on top of the base MSRP.