WardsAuto named the 2019 Nissan Kicks compact SUV to its list of « 10 Best Interiors » last week at the New York International Auto Show.

After a rigorous evaluation of 32 vehicles with new or significantly redesigned interiors, the Kicks stood out for a number of attributes, including having the lowest price-as-tested MSRP of the entire field. The panel of eight WardsAuto editors also acknowledged Kicks for its high quality stitching and soft surfaces on the instrument panel « befitting a more expensive vehicle. »

Editors also noted the available Intelligent Around View® Monitor, which they found « handy in tight spots and which used to be available only in Infiniti luxury cars. » They also noted the available Bose® Personal Plus Audio System that includes driver’s headrest-mounted speakers.

The interior provides ample passenger space throughout the cabin, and a wide instrument panel design dominated by a centrally mounted 7.0-inch color display housing a comprehensive infotainment system.