2027 Nissan Kicks Adds Rock Creek Trim Package

Off-Road Cues and Functional Upgrades

Based on the mid-tier SV grade, the Kicks Rock Creek comes standard with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. Visual enhancements include a Rock Creek-exclusive upper grille, gloss-black side mirrors and lower bumpers, amber daytime running lights, and unique 17-inch alloy wheels. Up top, a heavy-duty tubular roof rack with crossbars adds practical utility, capable of carrying up to 165 pounds of gear like kayaks, bikes, or snowboards.

While ground clearance remains unchanged at 8.4 inches, the Rock Creek package introduces functional electronic driving aids:

• Exclusive Off-Road Mode: Re-tunes the traction control system to allow additional wheel slip over loose surfaces such as gravel, sand, or snow.
• Hill Descent Control: Automatically manages vehicle speed when navigating steep or loose downhill grades.

Cabin Comforts and Safety Tech

Inside, the Rock Creek treatment adds water-resistant TailorFit upholstery with contrast stitching, a heated steering wheel, and custom embroidered floor mats. Nissan also equips the trim with several comfort and driver-assistance features that are otherwise optional on lower grades, including:

• Heated front seats and power-heated side mirrors
• HD Intelligent Around View Monitor (360-degree camera system)
• Interior ambient lighting
• Rear Automatic Braking

Under the hood, power comes from the standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 141 horsepower, mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

Pricing and Availability

The 2027 Nissan Kicks lineup opens at $24,335 for the base S trim with front-wheel drive (including a mandatory $1,545 destination fee). Positioned as the range-topping variant, the Kicks Rock Creek starts at $30,385, representing a $2,350 premium over a standard Kicks SV AWD. Dealership deliveries begin in late summer 2026.

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